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Navigating this world-record corn maze is a test of the human psyche

Although no longer the world’s biggest, the Cool Patch Pumpkins corn maze in Dixon, Calif., has caused traffic backups on Interstate 80 and prompted a frenzy of 911 calls to the Solano County Sheriff’s Department from people who find themselves lost in the labyrinth. The maze has a different theme each year. This year: The words “A House Divided Shall Not Stand” are carved into the corn, along with “God Bless America.”

5 unexpected facts about the Shinzen Friendship Garden in Fresno

The 5-acre, 40-plus-year-old Japanese garden is one of Fresno’s most notable attractions and was built partly in dedication to Kochi, its sister city in Japan. It recognizes “the significant role of early Japanese immigrants and citizens in the founding and development of our community,” as written in a brief history on the garden’s website.



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Wisconsin is serious about its history, playful for its visitors

Go back in time in the Badger State by visiting Wisconsin’s version of Colonial Williamsburg: Old World Wisconsin, which depicts 19th century rural life in the nation’s heartland; learning about the various cultures (Ojibwe, French, English and American) that have called Madeline Island home at its museum; and eating at the Duck Inn Supper Club in Delavan, which was built in 1920 during Prohibition and still has its trap door.

This nutty Florida island has snorkeling, pristine beaches and overnight options

Named for the abandoned plan to ship peanut oil from the island, Peanut Island, a nearly 80-acre haven tucked just inside the Lake Worth (Palm Beach) Inlet in the Intracoastal Waterway, is only accessible by boat. Aside from boating and snorkeling, visitors can also swim, fish, camp or stroll a 1.25-mile scenic walking trail.

‘The Bear’ food tour serves fans a taste of the action in Chicago

“‘The Bear’ does such an amazing job of highlighting Chicago’s diverse food scene,” said Hannah Gleeson, director of operations at Chicago Food & City Tours. The company began the 3-hour themed excursions in November after months of requests from guests. “And it’s so much more fun to do something like this than just walk up to Mr. Beef.”

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