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There are many churches throughout Northern California, but one stands out from all the rest with its elegance, history, and beautiful setting. You can find the Stanford Memorial Church at 450 Serra Mall, Bldg 500, Palo Alto, CA 94305, nestled in the Stanford University campus. Read on for some absolutely breathtaking photos of this historic structure. As you approach the Stanford Memorial Church, you’re greeted by rows upon rows of palm trees....

It’s finally starting to rain in the Columbia River Gorge, which is welcome news for the crews fighting the Eagle Creek Fire. Firefighters have been battling this fire for more than two weeks now, after teenagers ignited the blaze with fireworks in Eagle Creek Canyon. Now that the rain has dampened the fire and the smoke has started to clear, we can begin to get a closer look at some of the damage in the region....

As the Garden State, New Jersey has a number of greenhouses, growing fresh fruits and veggies all year long. Most are businesses, though a few do offer events and tours. A few favorites include Abma’s Farm Market & Greenhouse in Wyckoff and Hallock’s U-Pick Farm & Greenhouse in New Egypt. Though both are lovely, they’re quite a bit different than the gorgeous greenhouse we’re featuring today. Duke Farms is among the most enchanting places in the Garden State....

There are some things you only learn after living in Baltimore. Check out this list of 11 unwritten rules and see how many you follow. 😉 This is an acceptable dessert. Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon Actually, this makes for a perfect dessert. Good luck eating just one though. Not all crab cakes are created equal. Flickr / jpellgen Most crab cakes in Baltimore are delicious so never settle for something less than spectacular....

Are you looking for spooky places to visit on Halloween or some scary stories to tell around a bonfire? Columbus has plenty of creepy legends that will have you glancing over your shoulder any time you hear a noise behind you. The city’s rich history and historic buildings have brought about many stories of ghosts and spirits; here are nine creepy haunted places that are right here in Columbus. Greenlawn Cemetery Becker1999/Flickr The Greenlawn Cemetery is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Ohio....

It seems as though most people who are traveling by plane aim to sit in the window seat, giving you the perfect view of all of the scenic landscapes that you’ll be flying over. But if there’s one thing that you don’t want to see while you’re flying thousands of feet above the ocean and are gazing out of your window, it’s the sight of your plane’s engine falling apart. But that’s exactly what happened on one U....

Known for the darkest nighttime skies in Oklahoma, Black Mesa State Park is the best place to gaze at stars in the Sooner State.This remote area in the Oklahoma Panhandle is ideal for astronomy enthusiasts or anyone who just wants to see a beautiful night sky. Take a look at this incredible star park where you can experience the “dark side” of Oklahoma like never before. Black Mesa State Park and Black Mesa Nature Preserve are located in the town of Kenton, along the tri-state border with Colorado and New Mexico....

Pedal-powered rail vehicles have been around for a long time. Since the 1850s, maintenance workers would use “rail bikes” to travel along the railroad tracks and perform repairs. They were even used to transport materials and crew over long distances. In the modern age, these rail bikes make a pretty unique way of experiencing Nevada’s gorgeous landscape. A company called Rail Explorers has just made it possible to tour our state’s railways like never before....

Every once in awhile, we come across a place that we just know is extra special. We share many hidden gems and soul-filled restaurants and really each of them has its own special charm and appeal. But when a restaurant and its owner have quite literally risen from the ashes – and have a heroic theme to prove it – you know you’ve found something one-of-a-kind. Super Chefs is a super hero themed restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky that is seriously awesome and definitely worth a visit....

Mmmm, bagels. When toast just won’t cut it. Bagels are the crunchy, doughy, savory (or sweet) breakfast bread we all love. Here are some of the best places around the state to grab a delicious, perfectly pillowy bagel. Tandem Bagel Company, Easthampton Yelp/T.M. Yelp/Kasie C. Tandem Bagel Company is located in an old train station, so it’s certainly not lacking in atmosphere. For a kick of sugar, try their homemade cinnamon raisin bagel with honey-walnut cream cheese....

UPDATE Unfortunately, Big Ed’s closed for good the week of September 11th, 2017. The owners didn’t leave an explanation, just a sign on the door. We’ll miss them! The Beehive State has its share of fancy restaurants with beautifully-manicured grounds and gourmet food…but some of the tastiest fare you’ll find is at the little hole-in-the-wall diners here. One of the best kept secrets (unless you’re a U of U student), is Big Ed’s Diner....

One of the most beautiful and unique hotels in the whole state is hidden a bit away on the edges of downtown Milwaukee. Renovating old warehouses is no longer an unusual occurrence, but what the folks at Brewhouse Inn & Suites have done to a formerly dilapidated building and rundown neighborhood is nothing short of stunning. Where abandoned warehouses once stood is now a thriving neighborhood that continues to grow. And the centerpiece is this fun, funky hotel that incorporates the building’s former life in a way you’ve got to see to believe....

You might be familiar with the movies and TV shows being shot in New Mexico these days, but did you know that the state’s Western landscape was a location hotspot in the early 1900s too? During those decades, scores of movies (mostly Westerns) were shot in New Mexico. A bit later, in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, a number of films were shot in and around Gallup. While these movies were being made, all the big stars stayed at the best digs in town: the El Rancho Hotel....

Kentucky is basically an antique-lover’s paradise with many places throughout the state where you can hunt for treasures from the past. And with everyone wanting to make what’s old new again, antiquing has never been more popular. Many people travel around, looking for the best spot to track down that one item or discover things they didn’t know they had to have and one town that many end up in is the rural city of Burlington, Kentucky....

If you’re driving along the road in Glover, you can’t help but notice the Museum of Everyday Life. Located in an old barn with a big sign out front, this is one stop that we urge you to make. This weird and wacky museum in VT celebrates things you encounter everyday, and after you’ll undoubtedly think of things in quite a different way. Before you decide to stick to conventional museums, check out the video tour at the end....

The Greater Cleveland area is full of creepy local lore. Clevelanders have grown up hearing tales of Crybaby Bridge, the horrors of the Torso Murders, and the ghost of Joc-O-Sot that purportedly haunts Erie Street Cemetery (and possibly even Progressive Field). While many of our local legends are at least partially rooted in historical happenings, many are incredibly bizarre and their origins are purely inexplicable. Yet, these tales continue to circulate and captivate locals, rooting themselves deeper in local culture....

New places can often feel intimidating—especially ones that are quite eccentric from the outside. It can make you wonder what you’ll find on the inside. But rest assured that you should feel anything but intimidated when walking through the doors of Third Street Stuff & Coffee in downtown Lexington. This vibrant coffee shop has a loyal following but also beckons first timers and visitors to the city to give it a try....

Nestled on the ever-popular Hilton Head Island is a protected natural habitat of more than 600 acres. Known as the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, it is perhaps Hilton Head’s largest natural attraction, aside from the miles and miles of pristine beaches. Here, you’ll discover Hilton Head is more than just beautiful sandy beaches bordered with growing development. This wildlife habitat dishes up much more to love about one of America’s favorite islands....

During this season of Black Friday shopping and constant commercials advertising all the latest gadgets to put under the tree, do you ever wish that we could go back to the good old days? Visit This Is The Place Heritage Park this year to experience a candlelight Christmas, and rediscover the reason for the season. This is the Place Heritage Park is located at 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City....

There are many rules to living in Chicago, and the way we eat is one of them. you don’t want to get caught making these food mistakes in the city. People might look at you funny, and they’ll definitely know you’re not a true Chicagoan. From dinner to dessert, this list of food faux-pas will keep you on the straight and narrow as well as prevent you from eating anything icky....