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It may be the middle of winter, but that’s never stopped Idahoans from getting out and enjoying our great outdoors. There is certainly no shortage of awesome outdoor activities. It seems that wherever you turn, there is always something exciting to be explored. However, the small town featured here is popular among Idahoans for its close proximity to so many outdoor attractions. The town is nestled in the perfect location that gives you easy access to some of Idaho’s most pristine natural wonders....

Every now and then we all need to get away from it all. Don’t you agree? Fortunately, Alabama is home to a variety of places that are perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. One of these places is Sunset Bay Farm, and you can read all about it below. Sunset Bay Farm is located in Northport, which is a charming town just outside of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It’s the perfect place for a peaceful getaway....

I think we can all agree that fall is the best season for festivals in Texas. From traveling back to medieval times to showing off our scarecrow-making skills, there’s a little something for everyone. The following five festivals are the very best – see if one of them is your favorite! Texas Renaissance Festival (Plantersville) Flickr/e06158 “Ren Fest,” as it’s called by us Texans, is a nine-week long festival held annually in the fall....

It might seem like we’ve been pretty focused on food these days. That’s because we’ve been really focused on food these days! Call it the need for comfort food with all this totally confusing weather, or call it an unwavering need for constant snackage. Maybe it’s just the recognition that Maine’s got some of the best food options in America right now. Move over lobster, move over whoopie pies. Today, we’re telling you about the best biscuits in Maine!...

Wild Scoops takes the flavors of the Alaskan wild and whips them up into artisan handmade ice cream! This creamery uses wild plants and berries, as well as locally farmed produce, to flavor their small batches of ice cream. With a constantly rotating menu of unique Alaskan flavors, this tiny shop in downtown Anchorage is a hit with visitors and residents alike. Head to Wild Scoops downtown location for delicious ice cream for a unique Alaskan experience....

Are you hungry, Kansas? There’s nothing better than getting great food that’s worth the money you’ve spent on it. That is, unless you get more food than you can finish! These restaurants in Kansas serve plenty of enormous portions that are more than enough for the price you’re paying. Enjoy! Bomber Burger - 4860 S Clifton Ave., Wichita, Kansas Bomber Burger Facebook Bomber Burger Facebook Good ol’ Bomber Burger will be here forever at the rate they sell burgers....

Although the weather has been a little dreary these past few days in Louisville, fall weather is sure to bring about the perfect temperatures for exploring the outdoors. This Saturday’s forecast calls for plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s, so mark your calendars and start planning a day-trip to one of the most beautiful waterfalls near Louisville: Tioga Falls. Tioga Falls is located in West Point, Kentucky, southwest of Louisville....

Downieville is one of the most interesting small towns in Northern California, but even long-time Golden State residents likely haven’t heard of it. Hey, it’s a big state! Downieville may be in the middle of nowhere, but it’s so worth the journey. Here are some awesome things about Downieville. The town of Downieville really is tiny. denvilles_duo/Flickr In the 2010 Census, Downieville had just 282 residents. It’s also the county seat of Sierra County....

Who doesn’t love a good sugar rush? Here in Michigan, we’ve got plenty of sweet, tasty treats to keep every member of the family satisfied — young or old. While it would be impossible to list out every bakery, ice cream shop, or chocolate store throughout the state, we’ve narrowed our list down to ten must-visit locales for Michiganders who just can’t control their sweet tooth. Ryba’s Fudge Shop (7245 Main St, Mackinac Island) TripAdvisor/GuestRelations49757...

Alabama is home to a variety of attractions. In fact, many of these attractions have been around for such a long time that they’re truly iconic. Listed below are 10 of Alabama’s most iconic attractions. How many have you visited? U.S. Space & Rocket Center — Huntsville wikimedia commons/Ke4roh The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is Alabama’s top paid tourist attraction, and it’s sometimes billed as “Earth’s largest space museum.” This iconic attraction is also home to Space Camp....

Louisville is an easy place to love. It has something for everybody: nature lovers have plenty of parks to go to and sights to see, artists have a haven for their work, and people who love the hustle and bustle of nightlife can find plenty of places to socialize. This diverse city is a hard place to leave (especially if you grew up here). Whether you stay in Louisville forever, or have to move away, Louisville will always be home, and here are ten reasons why....

Many of us have already experienced snow, either on Christmas or once we’ve returned from holiday traveling. Of course, that first snow might be gone soon, if it’s like most others that we’ve had. Winter really is here, though, but how do you survive all that it brings with it? Winter doesn’t care what month it might be. Steven Long/Flickr October? March? Even May gets an occasional flurry sometimes. What’s our weather thinking?...

Fans of classic TV will surely remember Andy Griffith and the charming community of Mayberry. And while Mayberry may be a fictitious town that exists only in our TV sets, there are plenty of charming towns just like it all over Mississippi; here are 11 prime examples. Cleveland Jeff Baldock’s Creative Visions Small only in terms of population, Cleveland is responsible for some of the world’s best music, which explains why it’s home to the country’s second GRAMMY Museum....

We love all of our cities and towns in South Carolina, big and small. We especially love the people in those towns. Without great neighbors and neighborhoods, we could become just like one of those big cities in another region of the county, a region that we shall not stoop to naming here. Nope, nope. nope. This article is above name calling – or IS it? We’ve done a bit of digging and uncovered some interesting nicknames for our cities and towns in the Palmetto State....

Nashville is rife with tourists and locals alike, hobnobbing with one another as if they are old friends. Here, we’re bound together with a sense of kindness and commonality. This is where we raise our families, fall in love, get married. Nashville is pieced together by community, bound tight by our sense of place. These seven famous signs are located all around town, and each of them stirs up a feeling of low-key nostalgia....

It isn’t often that out-of-towners visit Buffalo without two things in mind: wings and snow. And while we can offer both (depending on the season, of course), it’s time to show outsiders a different side of the 716. The next time you are welcoming guests for a visit, take them to these 9 underrated places in Buffalo for a better perspective. And then, by all means, treat them to some wings!...

There are so many beautiful spots in Nebraska that we could fill pages and pages talking about them – and we have! Some places still aren’t as well known as others, and this one, Andzen Acres, certainly deserves some extra attention. This little gem is located about halfway between Palmyra and Douglas, and it’s surrounded by a handful of other little towns, but it’s so beautiful and peaceful that it may as well be in the middle of nowhere....

Ray Wylie Hubbard’s written about it. The Ramones sported their merchandise. There’s no denying the fascinating draw of this roadside attraction near Austin. If you’ve driven from Austin to San Antonio, you’re sure to have passed by a big black and red sign that reads “Snake Farm Zoo.” This quirky roadside business, full of snakes, crocodiles, and insects, attracts over 400,000 people a year. Do snakes make you squirm? Maybe you should bypass the reptiles and linger in the petting zoo area....

If you live in Anchorage, you will undoubtedly look for the “Star on the Mountain” as a sign of the winter season. On JBER land, short for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, this large star of lights shines throughout the Anchorage area. A holiday tradition in Alaska, the star spreads it’s light to everyone through the long, dark winter nights. The JBER star is lit each winter and shines through the night as a symbol of hope....

There was much more happening in the 1960s in Dallas – Fort Worth than history typically refers to in documenting President John F. Kennedy’s last days before he was assassinated in 1963. Dallas and Fort Worth were both experiencing growth, a robust economy, and vibrant downtown areas. While they were “sister cities,” just like family, they maintained a sense of rivalry and competition for business and citizens that continues even today....