- Listen to Lore – This podcast explores the real life facts behind the world’s scary stories. I savor the great dose of historical context with enough spookiness to creep you out on a nighttime solo road trip.
- View this fall foliage map – Plan your autumn trips for peak foliage conditions and learn the scientific causes of changing leaf colors.
- Watch The Quay Brothers in 35mm trailer – I recently visited the Music Box Theatre without knowing what I’d see. Leave it to Christopher Nolan to curate challenging and intriguing experimental film mind-benders. It’s easy to see how these twin filmmakers have inspired Nolan, and I particularly enjoyed his short documentary exploring the creative process behind their eerie worlds.
- Read The Witches of Salem – The New Yorker examines the motivations behind Salem’s diabolical doings in this long read.
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
