SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Everyone has a passion — and for Kim Larson, it’s turning blocks of wood into something that dances in the wind. “I blow these up and put them on patterns,” Larson said.

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One of the best sculpture parks in the country features dozens of whimsical metal structures created by a man who never called himself an artist. The late Vollis Simpson, who grew up and lived in the ...

WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) — A whimsical art park located in Wilson is up for best in the country by USA Today. The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in historic downtown Wilson is a nominee for 10best.com’s ...

It's officially November and while Halloween is over, fall events are still in full swing. Some state parks are open for the first time since Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina, a place ...

The macabre goth icon has had his share of misfires in the last few years, but he's back in fine form with "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Praise Betelgeuse: Tim Burton is back, baby. For fans of the goth ...

Vollis Simpson (1919–2013) grew up on a North Carolina farm “fixing things before he could read,” writes Boston Weatherford. When an injury in his 60s forced him to close his successful machine-repair ...

Islands often promise travelers an escape to paradise. Yes, the pristine beaches and clear waters make for an idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation — but these destinations below can also ...

In our Taste Test series, BA editors conduct blind comparisons to discover the best supermarket staples (like hot dogs or vanilla ice cream). Today, we dive in to figure out which mayonnaise you ...