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Scott Shetler

About Quirky Travel Guy

Scott Shetler is a Seattle-based freelance writer & fan of indie rock, road trips, ice cream, squirrels on power lines, runaway shopping carts, and six-way intersections. Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, which may earn me a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase.

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Quirky Attraction: The Giant Adidas Shoes in Portland, Oregon

By Scott ShetlerOregon, Portland, USA

Take selfies with some giant Adidas shoes at Adidas Village in Portland, Oregon!

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Quirky Attractions
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Quirky Attraction: The Penguins of Boulders Beach, South Africa

By Scott ShetlerAfrica, Cape Town, South Africa

Here’s how you can get up close with the penguins at Boulders Beach, near Cape Town, South Africa.

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National Parks, Quirky Attractions, Wildlife
theodore roosevelt national park wild horses

The Wildlife of Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Wild Horses, Bison, Rattlesnakes, Prairie Dogs, and More!

By Scott ShetlerNorth Dakota, USA

The animals of Theodore Roosevelt National Park include snakes, horses, and bison!

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Hiking & Camping, National Parks, Wildlife
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The Chicago to Seattle Drive: A Road Trip Guide

By Scott ShetlerChicago, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Seattle, South Dakota, USA, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

The Chicago to Seattle drive takes less than a week and passes through lots of fun areas!

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Road Trips
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Quirky Attraction: The Teapot Gas Station in Zillah, Washington

By Scott ShetlerUSA, Washington

A 100-year-old gas station shaped like a teapot has become a fun tourist attraction in Zillah, Washington.

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Quirky Attractions
last blockbuster video in the world

Visiting the Last Blockbuster Store in the World in Bend, Oregon!

By Scott ShetlerOregon, USA

Welcome to the last Blockbuster video in the world! Here’s a peek inside the Bend, Oregon establishment.

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Travel Tales
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20 Cool Things To Do at Mt. Rainier National Park: Hikes, Wildlife, Waterfalls!

By Scott ShetlerMount Rainier, USA, Washington

We’ve got a complete list of the best hikes, sights, waterfalls, and wildlife viewing opportunities at Mount Rainier!

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Hiking & Camping, National Parks, Travel Tales
betsy lobster statue

Quirky Attraction: Betsy, the Giant Lobster in Islamorada, Florida

By Scott ShetlerFlorida, Key West, USA

The coolest roadside attraction in the Florida Keys is Betsy the Giant Lobster Statue in Islamorada.

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Quirky Attractions
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The Best Christmas Vacations in the USA: 30 Holiday Getaway Ideas!

By Scott ShetlerAlabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, USA, Utah, Vermont

Check out our extensive list of the top holiday getaways in the U.S., from big city vacations to small-town charm!

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Useful Travel Tips
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A Mile By Mile Guide to Hikes and Activities on Rim Drive in Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park

By Scott ShetlerCrater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA

Here’s a mile by mile guide to the sights on Rim Drive in Crater Lake National Park!

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Welcome! I’m Scott, a freelance writer who began blogging about oddball roadside attractions during a road trip through 46 states in 2009. Now, I put a fun, quirky spin on travel and cultural adventures around the world. Seattle is my current homebase between trips.



Upcoming Quirky Travel Guy Trips

(All of these trips have been postponed due to the current health crisis.)

April: San Diego / Tijuana
May: Las Vegas
June: Peru / Bolivia / Colombia

Recently Completed Trips:
Mount Rainier National Park
Berkeley, CA
African Safari
Iceland
Cuba

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