Summer temps oh-so-briefly visited us recently. As we shed our winter clothes for shorts and flip flops, most of us soaked up the warm sunshine. Before we know it, spring then summer will be upon us. And, you know what that means! An unending schedule of events, activities and, of course, street fairs. These seven street fairs in Pittsburgh give visitors a pretty good idea of what the Burgh is really like....
Looking for a new restaurant to try this fall? If you want to eat delicious food in a gorgeous setting, we may have found the restaurant for you. This beautiful spot in northern Minnesota is right on a lake. Not only that, but it’s surrounded by forest on all sides. It’s a beautiful place to see the changing leaves – and grab a great bite to eat. Lost Lake Lodge is a northern Minnesota destination known for cozy cabins right on the water....
Tucked away in the sleepy little town of St. Francisville, Grace Church is a must-see if you are in the area. The history behind the church is fascinating, the architecture is stunning, and the grounds are breathtaking. You’ll find Grace Church in St. Francisville, nestled among several gorgeous ancient oak trees. Angelle225/Trip Advisor This is one of the best kept secrets around—the grounds are simply breathtaking. This historic Episcopal church was built in 1860, making it one of the oldest Protestant churches in the state....
Established in 1909, the Stonewall Jackson Training School was created to house troubled boys who had been convicted of crimes or considered as delinquents. The hope was that the school would help rehabilitate children under the age of 18 and provide them with useful vocational training, instead of sending them to prison. But what happened behind closed doors at the Jackson Training School was truly evil. Flickr cj Speight The harrowing past of the Stonewall Jackson Training School is full of tragedy, stories of abuse and severe cruelty....
Harvey Miguel Robinson. If you lived in PA, specifically Allentown, in the early 1990’s, you likely remember that name and the terror associated with it. Robinson became one of the nation’s youngest serial killers at only 17. But, before he was caught, the murderer, now sitting on Death Row, terrorized the Pennsylvania town of Allentown. August 1992. A serial killer, the first in the city’s history, would strike in Allentown. On August 9, Joan Mary Burghardt, a 29-year-old nurse’s aide, was found murdered in her home....
It’s hard to imagine Virginia without its gorgeous natural attractions. From the mountains to the shoreline, every region of our state offers something spectacular in the way of beautiful scenery. While there are plenty of obvious attractions, there are just as many hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. One such example is an area known as the Tye River Valley in Nelson County. Beloved by locals, this area is captivating for its scenery....
If you are curious about what life might be like in the years to come, then you need to check out this futuristic world that is on display in Hartford. A new traveling exhibit has come to the Connecticut Science Center and it explores space, science and the question that has haunted mankind for centuries — are we alone or are their others out there? Alien Worlds and Androids is a new exhibit that has come to the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford for a limited time....
Small towns in Mississippi are synonymous with great restaurants. However, there’s one small town that seems to stand out above the rest when it comes to impressive eateries… Earlier this month, the website Reward Expert included Ocean Springs in a list of the nation’s best cities for foodies. City of Ocean Springs (Official)/Facebook In order to compile the list, which was officially named “2017 Best American Foodie Towns,” the website analyzed more than 100 cities with populations under 100,000....
The best part of living in Nevada is stumbling across hidden gems that nobody else knows about. Wadsworth is a tiny community of around 800 people in the western portion of the state. Not a lot goes on in this little town, but it still has a few gems that are worth checking out. If you’re a bridge enthusiast, you’ll definitely want to visit to take a look at one of the few suspended bridges in the entire state....
North Dakota is a relatively young state when you look at the numbers, so luckily a lot of the state’s history is well documented with photographs. You can truly get a glimpse back in time to the early days of the Peace Garden State. It was when the cities were exploding with growth and farms were quick to come up, but also quick to die off due to things like major droughts....
In some cities, a restaurant that’s a century old would be a rarity. However, history oozes from every brick and cobblestone in Boston, so we’re blessed with numerous old restaurants and taverns. For a dining experience that’ll transport you to the past, visit these 12 Boston institutions: Union Oyster House Facebook/Union Oyster House Inc Tripadvisor/Nadai A Boston’s oldest restaurant, which was established in 1826, also claims to be the oldest in continuous operation in the whole country....
It’s inevitable that at one point or another you’ll step foot outside of New York State, and when this sad day comes you’ll quickly realize just how many of your favorite things can only be found back in your native neck of the woods. From your favorite drinks and savory dishes, this New York list of food items will remind you of just how good we have it here in the Empire State!...
Clam chowder is one of our city’s most iconic dishes. It’s an adaptation of the fish chowders common to nearly every place with ocean access. At first, clams were just one of the ingredients in fish soup but, by 1896, when Fannie Farmer’s updated version of the Boston Cooking School Cook Book was published, it included three variations on clam chowder and the dish was firmly established as part of New England cuisine....
You may have heard your fellow St. Louisans touting an anthem of, “New Year, New Me!” Not all of our residents feel that way, though. For many, 2018 brings only the same old… another haunting year in the same place. You may even encounter some of those souls at these haunting destinations in and around St. Louis: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis Jinx!/Flickr This military cemetery is eerily uniform, a silent memorial to some of the most respectable St....
Repeat after me: Buffalo is more than just wings. While we might give the occasional eye roll to constantly being tied to our famous poultry dish, we have to admit they’re delicious, and while there is far more to do in Buffalo than chow down on good food and drinks, people need to eat! When the hunger hits, here are 9 Buffalo staples you should have tried by now. Beef on weck Charlie The Butcher’s Restaurants - Facebook This Buffalo specialty is one that locals love and out of towners crave as soon as they leave the 716....
While we Michiganders truly enjoy being part of the Midwest, we’ll be honest: we have plenty of thoughts and opinions about our neighboring states. From rivalries to misattributed state nicknames, we’re never hesitant to share our beliefs. Here are nine thoughts many Michiganders have when it comes to our fellow Midwestern states. “Ohio is the worst.” Flickr/Navin75 Let’s start with the most obvious: we Michiganders have a distinct distaste for Ohio....
Nevada has more than its fair share of alien themed attractions. We even have a road named the Extraterresial Highway, with plenty of attractions for the most die-hard alien enthusiasts. It can be nice to visit one of these places every once in awhile and immerse yourself in the quirkiness of our strange state. The Area 51 Alien Travel Center is an alien themed cafe that is guaranteed to be one of the weirdest stops you’ve ever made on a road trip....
Maryland has dozens of wineries worth visiting. In fact, you can find a handful of them in a previous article by clicking here. Today we’re featuring one of the local favorites, that just so happens to be the state’s oldest winery as well. In some ways, this place paved the way for wine in Maryland. Read on to learn more! Boordy’s was Maryland’s first commercial winery, originally founded in 1945 by Philip and Jocelyn Wagner in Baltimore....
There’s a popular seafood restaurant in Chicago that doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the smells coming from the kitchen are enough to draw in customers, not to mention the out-of-this-world food that will have you dreaming of your next mouthwatering meal here from the very first bite. This fish joint is a must for locals. You don’t want to pass this delicious place up Calumet Fisheries is a seafood smokehouse in South Chicago that’s full of local history....
Anybody can walk into a grocery store and buy some syrup, often loaded with additives and fillers. But this one farm in West Virginia makes pure syrup, filled with nothing but what nature provides. Cedar Run Farm, located near the town of Friendly in Pleasants County, produces and sells pure maple syrup with no additives or fillers - just the flavor of pure, distilled syrup. Cedar Run Farm The process begins by “tapping” one of the many sugar maple trees on the farm....
