Apr 8, 2019

The Lodge at Wakulla Springs in Florida

Opened in 1937, the Lodge at Wakulla Springs in Northern Florida is like taking a step back in time to a bygone era. Surrounded by acres of lush swamp, forest, and spring water, this remote gem is something really special that you don't see much of anymore.

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
At first glance you can almost hear the echo of vintage big band music reverberating through the lobby and down the hallways. From elegant wood finishes to dark interiors, the Lodge at Wakulla Springs still feels grand, but in a genuinely old-fashioned way - meaning you can tell some updates have been postponed for a few decades.

To be fair the lodge's 27 rooms do lack some modern amenities, like televisions, but some of what may seem quaint today, only adds to the aesthetic and character of the place. In fact, a lot of the more rustic elements of the property quickly became highlights for me.

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
And if you're getting a bit of a vintage horror vibe from the surroundings you're actually not far off. It was here in the 1950s that key scenes for Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) were filmed. A remote grand lodge in a Florida swamp where an iconic horror film was shot? I can't deny that sold me on coming to stay in Wakulla Springs.

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida



Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida






Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida


Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida



Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida


Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida


Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida


Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida
Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida

Wakulla Springs Lodge Florida



Apr 5, 2019

West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta

From a giant pirate ship to a theme park with an indoor roller coaster to a massive skating rink and wave pool, here are a few visual highlights from inside North America's largest mall, the West Edmonton Mall, located in Edmonton, Alberta.

West Edmonton Mall Alberta



West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta
West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta


West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta
West Edmonton Mall Alberta


West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta
West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta

West Edmonton Mall Alberta
West Edmonton Mall Alberta
West Edmonton Mall Alberta
West Edmonton Mall Alberta