There’s still plenty of time for some outdoor fun before the snow flies. Here’s a hiking trail that’s fairly short and easy — with a big payoff. The Buzzards Roost Trail is located in the Black Hills about six miles from Rapid City. The loop trail is 1.6 miles long, but it’s part of a larger trail system that includes nine miles of trails, so you can add on some extra spurs if you’d like....
Indiana is full of wonderful small towns that are great places to visit and even better places to grow up or raise a family. Today, we’re looking at one tiny town in particular that has a huge appeal and is secretly one of the best places in the state. Ferdinand News/Facebook The small town of Ferdinand is located in Dubois County, Indiana, and is home to just over 2,000 Hoosiers. It’s a gorgeous little town that’s home to some pretty unique attractions, both man made and natural....
Fourth Avenue in Huntington, known as the Old Main Corridor, stretches west along the Ohio River from Marshall University’s main campus. It is the heart of downtown Huntington. Along the corridor, you can basically find any type of food you can imagine. Fourth Avenue in Huntington, a.k.a. The Old Main Corridor, is named so because it connects Marshall University’s administrative building, known as “Old Main” because it was the first part of the university ever built (1837), to downtown....
Mississippi has plenty of amazing restaurants that offer fabulous dining experiences, but have you ever dined in a historic general store? If you haven’t visited H.D. Gibbes & Sons, the answer is probably “no.” Check out this adorable spot – it’s worth the drive! H.D. Gibbes & Sons is located in Learned, Mississippi, at 130 Main Street. H D Gibbes & Sons/Facebook This little General Store serves up delicious dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 9 PM....
In a state like New York, it’s easy to turn any corner and find yourself in front of something beautiful and historic. But oftentimes with a home state as large as ours, we can find ourselves walking by fascinating places without even knowing it. Hiding right in plain sight on the side of the road, history has left a stunning mark on this one piece of the Empire State. One of the many gorgeous natural wonders that you can find within Saratoga County, New York’s forgotten Petrified Sea Garden is more fascinating than you might realize....
We’re fortunate in North Carolina to have fantastic dining options in every corner of the state; many of them in unique locations making the experience all the more memorable. You could say a visit to this trendy eatery in North Carolina is truly ‘inspirational.’ That’s because it’s located in a magnificent 1897 church that was converted into an Italian restaurant in 1994. Special occasions call for special places in which to celebrate....
The most hippie city near Boston has a reputation for being quirky. Salem is a must-visit destination for history buffs, Wiccans, and anyone who appreciates a visually-appealing, oceanfront town. This North Shore community is one of the most progressive and open-minded places in Massachusetts, making it a hippie hotspot. Ironically, it’s Salem’s history of persecution that continues to draw free-spirited folks to the city. You can’t visit without coming away understanding more about the witch trials....
No matter how much we Michiganders long for springtime, our state’s cold weather seems intent on sticking around. When snow refuses to melt and we’re still forced to bundle up every time we head outside, nothing sounds better than a tropical vacation. Luckily for us, there’s one restaurant in Michigan that offers a virtual beachfront escape – even when temperatures are chilly. The Deck Down Under is located at 11303 E Chicago Rd in Jerome....
Are you a fan of The Chronicles of Narnia? October 16 marks the 67th anniversary of the first release date of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Since then, the tales of Narnia have been told countless times through book and film, so it’s safe to say the story has staying power. Narnia has been portrayed as a mythical, lush, otherworldly land… much like our own Olympic National Park....
Along the coast of South Carolina there’s an island so skinny you can actually see both the ocean and the marsh on the backside at the same time. The tiny community of Pawleys Island with a year-round population about 100 people is one of the oldest resort islands on the East Coast. The small island paradise is a little more than three miles long and only a quarter of a mile wide....
Halloween season is officially upon us. And as beautiful as our state is, we definitely have some spots that have some grisly history. If you want to get into the spooky spirit a little early, just listen to these tales from some of our more sinister spots. Starvation Heights, Olalla Wikimedia Starvation Heights was the house where Linda Burfield Hazzard created a “health sanitarium” and ended up starving people to death....
We Texans will be the first to admit that we’re a quirky bunch. From our unique traditions to iconic foods that other states just don’t understand, there are quite a few elements that set us apart from the rest of the country. Here are 10 undeniable habits that most Texans exhibit – and we don’t think these will ever change! Taking pictures of our kids amidst the bluebonnets. Flickr/cwulmer We don’t even fully understand why we do it, but it must be a good idea because everyone seems to love the pictures...
The Dallas – Fort Worth area prides itself on producing a lot of things. From consumables to wearables, we have an assortment of products that are made with pride by locals, and some businesses offer tours to see how it’s done. Fun tours are also offered around the area at venues that focus on our various sporting teams. Here are some interesting tours to check out: Rahr & Sons Brewery (701 Galveston Ave....
No matter the time of year, the horrors of the Halloween holidays are always a bit of fun and eerily exciting. Whether you’re looking for a strangely haunted part of town or even just a simple story about your home city, Tennessee has a creepy crawly history that’s just dying (ha) to be found out. We have eleven strange Tennessee stories that will remind you just why you keep that night light on…...
Since becoming a state in 1876, Colorado has been a pretty jolly place that enjoys all the glitz and glamour of the holiday season! Thanks to our friends at History Colorado, we can get a firsthand look at past Centennial State Christmases, shown here in these 11 nostalgic photos: “View of a Denver, Colorado street; shows illuminated stars, bunting, streetcar tracks, and a sign: ‘Bar’ (c. 1904).” History Colorado/90.152.678 “Granada Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado....
There’s something incredible about looking back at old photos of Northern California in its early days. It’s no secret that California was one of the most rapidly changing states in the country, and a lot of change is still occurring in various parts of the state. That makes these vintage photos even more incredible to look at. You’re bound to be surprised about how much has changed since these photographs were first taken in the 1900s, and even more surprised by the few places that have stayed the same....
South Dakota has a wonderful diversity of beauty. From the lush forests of the Black Hills to the vast prairies to the stark landscape of the Badlands, we’re pretty much surrounded by beauty all the time. No matter where you live in this state, you’re likely to find a pretty landscape, but here are 13 towns that have particularly breathtaking scenery. Chamberlain CameliaTWU/flickr Snuggled on the banks of the Missouri River, Chamberlain commands some serious river views....
We know that there are quite a few movies that are filmed in Tennessee, but what about the motion pictures that actually feature our great state as a backdrop? Sure, Nashville makes a cameo in “The Matrix” and you’ll find a glimpse of the Memphis skyline in “The Silence of the Lambs,” but what we’re actually interested in is a movie that exalts our great state to its fullest extent....
So much to do, so little time. Do you ever feel that way? Life seems to throw so much at us these days that we often don’t have enough hours in the day to get everything done. Then, when we do get time to relax, we are bombarded with things to do in and near Pittsburgh. That means some amazing spots get overlooked. Here are several underrated places in Pittsburgh that even some natives haven’t heard of....
Despite the sometimes frigid and unpredictable weather, winter is a beautiful season in Washington. And some of our towns are downright charming, and even snow globe-like, during this time of year. Visit the spots on this list and you’ll see what we mean. Leavenworth Visit Leavenworth Facebook This one goes without saying. Leavenworth is one of the most magical places on the planet this time of year. Poulsbo Visit Poulsbo Facebook Washington’s little Norway is always beautiful, but when it snows, it looks downright magical....
