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Sure, we all know New Orleans is called the Big Easy, but did you know that there are several small cities and towns in Louisiana that have unique nicknames? Listed below are some of the lesser known nicknames of our favorite Louisiana towns and a little backstory of how they earned their nicknames. Breaux Bridge: Crawfish Capital of the World Wikimedia Breaux Bridge and crawfish have a long history together. Restaurants in Breaux Bridge were the first to offer crawfish on their menus, which eventually lead to the invention of one of the best Cajun dishes ever made—crawfish etouffee....

San Francisco is full of surprises. You can always discover a new treasure waiting for you in terms of nature and parks. There is a park in the city full of native plants and a wide variety of birds. Learn more about this overlooked park that will surprise you. Heron’s Head Park is located on Cargo Way at Jennings Street in San Francisco. This park is one of the best ecological treasures in the area....

If you are a red-blooded human, there is a good chance that you feel one way or another about spiders and other creepy crawlies that are best outside and as far away from your home as possible. That being said, this weekend, you may want to either avoid this Colorado highway like the plague or race down to see it, as this incredible natural phenomenon happens but once a year:...

Lions, and tigers, and bears…oh my! Make your way to The Wild Animal Sanctuary near Denver to view beautiful creatures in their natural habitat like you’ve never seen them before. Your experience at this 720 acre refuge will be completely different than a trip to the zoo. Here, the animals are allowed to run freely in huge habitats as they play with other animals of their own species. Make your way to the largest carnivore sanctuary in the world and you will leave amazed and uplifted by the good that is being done for these extraordinary creatures....

We bet you’ve never dined on the wing of an airplane before. It does sound awfully dangerous. Well, now you can actually dine on an airplane wing from the comfort of the ground. Flight Lounge is a restaurant located at 18815 N Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge, CA 95258, and the bar is made out of a real airplane wing. We’re not kidding. That’s a real airplane wing serving as the bar counter....

Out on the quiet prairie around the Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge in North Dakota, a discovery was made in 1980s when the levels of the lake had to be lowered. This action revealed an archaeological treasure that uncovered many details about the ancient plains people. Today, you can visit Lake Ilo and see what those sites were like – and they are still here today. Check it out for yourself:...

Trap Pond State Park opened in 1951, making it Delaware’s first true State Park. It’s known as one of the best places for hiking, paddling, camping and relaxing in the entire state of Delaware! Take a look at what makes this timeless park an incredible place to spend a day, whether it’s spring, summer, fall or even winter. Trap Pond is best known for its beautiful Baldcypress trees that live in the middle of the water....

Sometimes it can be difficult to imagine what life must have been like for our ancestors. Time makes old lifestyles seem so far removed until you realize that it is just a few short generations separating you from a time when people were more in tune with their surroundings and life for most focused on basic subsistence. There is at least one place here in Arizona where you can find an example of that old way of living from the American settler perspective....

The Bay area is a fantastic place to explore and navigate. If you decide to drive around the Bay area and San Francisco, you’ll find countless spots with amazing vista points and views. Explore these worthwhile and scenic roads around the Bay area for an unforgettable escape from reality. Conzelman Road — Marin Headlands David Yu/Flickr When you leave the city and head to Marin County, you’ll have a chance to drive Conzelman Road....

Boston’s the best. You know it, I know it, and let’s just assume that any doubters out there are Yankee fans. Still, if you find yourself in a position where you need to defend your favorite city, here are 14 points to help you win over anyone yet to be convinced: Everything important happened here. Flickr/Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Okay, maybe not EVERYTHING, but much of the history that shaped our nation unfolded in Boston....

As the most isolated population center on the entire planet, the Hawaiian Islands are incredibly unique in everything from our scenery and land formations to our culture and common quirks. And while not everyone is the same, there are a few weird habits most Hawaii locals share that we will defend endlessly. These weird habits and shared experiences make us unique, and also makes it easy to spot those that don’t necessarily belong, whether they are a tourist visiting the islands, or someone who recently moved here and hasn’t quite gotten the hang of Hawaii life yet....

Welcome to Vermont! Think you’re ready for a real winter in VT? Think again. Here are a few things you may not know what to expect. Sure, we have just a dusting at the moment and you’re a pro, but you really have no idea what you’re in for. But just wait and we promise… It’s going to be awesome! If you think you’re totally ready for winter… You’re not. Flickr/Tom Gill Overconfidence can be a dangerous thing in the Green Mountain State....

Whether yours is hanging on the fridge or is just in your head, everyone has a bucket list. No matter what you want to get done in your lifetime before you die, adding these incredible U.S. destinations to your itinerary will only make the journey better. Rather than select the best-known attraction in each state, we’ve tried to include places that might take you slightly off the beaten path and straight into a wonderful adventure....

With such a rich history, Kentucky definitely has its fair share of ghost stories, urban legends and haunted places. Some are well-known, while there are many others that tend to fly under the radar. These 7 haunted places in Kentucky may not be as popular as others, but that doesn’t mean their spooky tales are any less terrifying. You may be surprised to learn that these hotels, restaurants, cemeteries and other spots around our state are rumored to be home to spirits who apparently love the Bluegrass State as much as we do, since they just refuse to leave....

The long-anticipated mountain roller coaster that Boise’s Bogus Basin Ski Resort has been working on is finally open to the public. At last, Idaho is home to a roller coaster which takes you through an incredible mountain landscape and is a thrilling ride all year long. This thing is sure to bring out your inner child so hurry up and plan your next trip to the mountains. You’re going to want to experience this roller coaster as soon as possible....

Montana may not seem like a strange place, but it definitely has its oddities and quirky attractions. And that’s exactly the way we like it. The places on this list are definitely weird, but they’re still fun to visit. The Berkeley Pit, Butte ccarlstead / Flickr The fact that this former-open-copper-mine-turned-toxic-pit exists isn’t even the weird part… the fact that we turned it into a tourist attraction is. Montana Vortex & House of Mystery, Columbia Falls Montana Vortex Facebook Whether you believe the Montana Vortex is a quantum or gravitational anomaly or a hoax, you must admit it’s a fun place to visit....

New Hampshire is full of great breweries – but most of them are stop, sample some beer, and leave kinds of places. Nestled up in North Woodstock you’ll find a brewery that breaks this mold, and in fact started out as an inn. If you live in New Hampshire and enjoy beer, there’s a good chance you’ve tried something from Woodstock Brewery. The acclaimed brewery has won a number of awards since it started in 1996, and the beer is distributed around the region....

We all appreciate New Mexico, but sometimes we need a reminder of exactly how special our state is. A top travel site listed Santa Fe among the best places in the world to go for Thanksgiving. The travel experts at DK Travel (they publish popular travel guides) chose Santa Fe as one of the best destinations in the world for Thanksgiving. The City Different ranked among international destinations like Munich, Germany and Costa Rica, and a handful of U....

Everyone who lives in New Hampshire knows that it’s the best state in the nation – but there’s no denying that if you live down by the Massachusetts border your experience of the Granite State is quite different from someone who lives up by Canada. At the end of the day, we’re all from the same state, of course, but that doesn’t stop us from poking a little fun at those who live on the other end of New Hampshire from us!...

There are numerous food trucks parked around the city of Detroit serving everything from Coney dogs and mac and cheese to sushi! Mobile snack vendors are awesome, quick food alternatives when you just don’t have time to dine at a restaurant. While there are a plethora of food trucks lined up throughout Detroit, there is one in particular that you must try. Take a look at this Detroit food truck that serves scrumptious mini donuts sure to make your mouth water....