This tiny North Dakota town has put itself on the map as an unusual yet fun tourist destination that is impossible not to love. Even though it might seem a little weird to some people, this eccentric town is well worth a visit to see exactly what makes it unique. And believe it or not, all of this was widely the work of just one man in an effort to keep this itty bitty town alive and known....
Idaho is home to hundreds, even thousands, of lakes just waiting to be explored. The best part of hiking through Idaho’s incredible wilderness areas is coming upon a lake you’ve never seen before. During fall, the joy of hiking is amplified. The crisp fall air, the vibrant colors, and the view of shedding foliage is something that must be experienced during this special time of year. With so many incredible lakes in Idaho, it can be hard to choose which one to visit....
Breweries tend to be popping up in Florida faster than we can yell “hops”. But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, sometimes there is nothing more refreshing than sitting on the beach and letting the waves tickle your feet with a cold, locally crafted beer in hand. If you’re itching for an I.P.A. or craving a craft, then we have the very best breweries in Florida right here....
It’s no surprise that the Dallas – Fort Worth area boasts of some mighty tall attractions. It is Texas, after all! In keeping with “bigger is better,” these spots offer birds-eye views of impressive cityscapes, spectacular sunsets, and architectural wonders. Here are eight worthy of an upward look! Bank of America Building — downtown Dallas Raging Wire/Flickr The tallest building in the city is the Bank of America Plaza, which rises 921 feet....
Forty seven years ago this May, some folks on the fringe of a wilderness area known as Hell Hole Swamp got together and created an annual event they called the Hell Hole Swamp Festival. That was back in 1971, and life in this part of South Carolina just hasn’t been the same ever since. The Hell Hole Swamp Festival is held the first weekend in May in the tiny community of Jamestown (population 75) in Berkeley County....
It was just a few decades ago – 30 or 40 years – yet there’s been so much change at some of these spots that if we didn’t tell you, you probably wouldn’t even recognize them. Changing cityscapes, advances in technology, urban sprawl – all things that have contributed to the changed scenery. Here are 11 spots in Wisconsin that look mighty different now than they did in the 1970s and 1980s....
Indiana is a great place to live, but we know we have our quirks. Other states may like to make fun of us, but Hoosiers know this is one of the best states to call home. If you’re a Hoosier through and through, here are 12 funny memes that will put a smile on your face. We have the most diverse town names youknowyourefromindiana.tumblr Don’t forget Kokomo, Nashville, and Versailles!...
Did you know that the world’s only Bigfoot trap is located right here in Oregon? This one-of-a-kind structure was built back in the 1970s after several sightings of Bigfoot were reported in the area. Today, it can be easily reached by taking a short and sweet nature trail in Jackson County. Take a look: Starting at the Collings Mountain Trailhead near Applegate Lake in Southern Oregon, this delightful hike makes for a fun little excursion the whole family will love....
Has it been years since you’ve seen the ocean? Living in a landlocked state can be tough if you crave open water. Luckily, there’s a one-of-a-kind, incredibly fun bowling alley and restaurant right in Altoona, Iowa that will bring you under the sea! Experience all the coastal fun you could ever want at this ocean themed bowling alley and restaurant that will mesmerize and entertain everyone in your family. Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill is located in Altoona’s Bass Pro Shop, right off of I-80!...
Today, you would be hard-pressed to find a fountain soda that wasn’t automatically dispensed from a machine. But there was a time, decades past, when all sodas were handmade and the variety of flavors to choose from numbered in the double digits. Some might call it a lost art, but Griffith and Feil in Kenova just calls it business as usual. Griffith and Feil Old Fashioned Soda Fountain and Drugstore, located in Kenova just west of Huntington, is a throwback to the malt shops of the 50s, but the location has been a landmark in Kenova for a century....
If you’ve lived in Charm City for a while, then you’ll likely remember some of the following places from the past. These shops and attractions may be long gone, but they still remain in our memories… Memorial Stadium Wikimedia Commons / Jmj1000 Many Baltimoreans remember this stadium fondly, which closed in 1997 and was finally demolished in 2002. It was a multi-sports venue, and most Charm City residents remember watching the Orioles and Colts play here....
Many people have many ideas about DC. But us Washingtonians, we know that most people don’t understand the district like we do. And we tolerate their misconceptions. However, if you come to DC, you should know these are the 10 things you should never ever say to a Washingtonian. “Do you know someone who works in the White House?” Flickr/Tom Lohdan No, we don’t. Well, maybe some of us do but for the most part, we have the same distance to political power as everyone else....
New Orleanians are a pretty laid back bunch — after all our nickname is the “Big Easy.” But even the most laid-back people can get a little irked every now and then. We New Orleanians have a specific way of doing things, and you’ll want to follow these unwritten rules so you don’t make a New Orleanian mad. Using cardinal directions. Rick Payette/Flickr We don’t use north/south/east/west to get around. We prefer uptown/downtown/towards the river/towards the lake....
It never fails. The first time the thermometer hovers near 50, we Wisconsinites go a little nuts. There’s still snow on the ground in much of the state, but that one warm day is like the beacon we needed. There may be some cold and snow yet to come, but Spring is officially something we can believe in instead of a mythical idea that exists somewhere on the other side of five or so very cold, very snowy, very long months....
Weird is a relative term but Washington DC is a little bit of a weird town. Full of transients, passion and more opinions that you can count, DC is full of quirks. After you’ve lived here long enough, you start to say, do and believe some things that the rest of the world might find, well, a little weird. Here are 13 weird things people from Washington DC do. Let’s see how many you do!...
It’s hard not to get nostalgic for a city as great as Chicago. When you’re far from home, some things bring you right back to the streets of the Windy City. From sights to sounds, these 14 things remind every Chicagoan of where they’re from. Any Great Lake. Max Pixel Sometimes even the waves of the ocean are enough to remind Chicagoans of Lake Michigan, but being around any of the other four Great Lakes makes you think of home right away....
Fall is in motion, so take the time to explore the Bay area. If you enjoy fresh food and want to experience some nature, then apple orchards should be on your list of things to do. Visit these farms around the San Francisco Bay area for fruits and fun. Smith Family Farms - Brentwood Rikke B/Yelp Smith Family is ideal for kids because of the activities and size of the farm....
No matter how old you are, some things just never seem to lose their magic. Like those autumn hayrides at a local farm, the clip clop of the horses’ hooves and the rustic colors of fall all around us. Many of those hayrides culminate at the pumpkin patch or with a drink of fresh apple cider. Here are seven hayrides around Pittsburgh that will make your autumn awesome. Simmons Farm – 170 Simmons Road, McMurray, PA 15317 Yelp/Joseph K....
Great news for all of us who like to travel in packs – Airbnb will now let you split the cost of a rental with other guests. Say goodbye to mental math and hounding friends to pay up for their portion of the cost. The company’s new split pay tool will allow travelers to divy up reservation costs without resorting to putting it all on one card and reimbursing someone after the fact....
If you’ve been in business since 1809, you know you’re doing something right. Brown and Hopkins Country Store in Chepachet is the oldest general store in Rhode Island, and one of the oldest continually operating stores in America. What is it about this country shop in Chepachet that is so special? Discover one of America’s oldest country stores right here in Rhode Island. Facebook/ Brown and Hopkins Country Store Brown and Hopkins has been a fixture in the Chepachet landscape since 1809....
