Although our sunlight hours are sadly growing shorter with each passing day, the upside is that we can view the sunset sooner every day too. Sunsets in Louisville are gorgeous, and there are numerous places to enjoy the warm colors cast over our city. Check out our list of a few stunning spots to watch the sun set. The walking bridge Flickr / StevenW. What better place is there to watch the sunset than the walking bridge?...
Kansas City’s bustling businesses and city wide tourism brings in a lot of extra bodies some days. We’re lucky to be such a well funded city with all of our attractions, but sometimes it gets a bit crowded. If you’ve ever been feeling cramped in the city, here’s a list of 9 non-crowded places to enjoy. Filling Station - 2980 McGee Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri Lorina D/Yelp Bob T/Yelp Though this coffee house isn’t empty, it’s a lot quieter than your local chain....
The holidays bring families together, lift spirits up, and can also bring out some odd traditions. Here in Western New York, we have our fair share of quirks when it comes to how we celebrate major holidays. Read on for 9 weird and wacky holiday traditions you’ll only get if you’re from Buffalo. Leaving Christmas lights up year-round. Pat Kight - Flickr In Buffalo, you likely fall into one of two camps: either you decorate your house for Christmas in the freezing cold and snow, or you leave your lights up 365 days a year....
When hiking through the beautiful state of Kentucky, many people likely do not think about the age of the trees and foliage that surrounds them. While wandering down a trail, you may admire the wooded scenery, plant life, and views, but in some cases, there’s much more history to these forests. In fact, there’s one preserve in eastern Kentucky that makes up the largest old-growth forest in the state. Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve is more than a challenging and picturesque hiking spot; this ancient forest tells so many stories through its magnificent trees and a walk through it is straight out of a storybook....
The rolling hills and rich soil of the western part of the state has proven to be one of the best spots to grow grapes and make wine. In Taylor, about an hour north of La Crosse, Brambleberry Bed and Breakfast and Winery invites you to stay at their beautiful vineyard along with a charming farm and imagine that you’ve traveled to the Scottish Highlands. From Scottish Blackface sheep to Highland Cattle, even the animals here will make you think you’re far, far away from Wisconsin....
There’s no denying that most of us in the Northwest are always up for a journey, but it often takes longer than just one day to explore and you need a place to stay overnight. Here are 8 awesome cabins around the state where you can enjoy a hospitable experience while being surrounded by our beautiful Evergreen scenery: Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins Trip Advisor / annlemery Trip Advisor / TRAVELBUGDallas_TX This place not only has scenic views and hot tubs to relax in, but its ideal proximity to the Columbia River Gorge is full of trails to hike and places for outdoor activities during the day....
Ties to history and days gone by are some of the best things about living in the Cowboy State, but that doesn’t mean it never changes. Wyoming forest rangers found that out first hand this past summer when they were surveying the Bridger-Teton National Forest. They were just doing a day’s work, but imagine their surprise when they stumbled upon a brand-new lake in a spot where there hadn’t been one before....
When you live in Indiana, there are certain things you just begin to accept as fact. There are things you definitely do and things you wouldn’t be caught dead doing. From weather-related rules to our favorite passtimes here are 10 unwritten rules every Hoosier lives by. A typical daily weather forecast is a roll of the dice JoiseyShowaa/Flickr Hot, cold, rainy, muggy, breezy - all in one day. We’re learned to expect anything in the Hoosier state....
There are plenty of great places to live in Maryland but there are some counties that are undeniably more expensive than others. Make your money go further by living at one of the following ten spots in the Old Line State. To find out the cheapest (yet greatest) counties to live in Maryland, we went to Niche.com. To make this list, the counties had to rank among the lowest cost of living, as well as receive an overall livability score of a B- and above....
When it comes to political affiliation and lifestyle choices, New Hampshirites are all over the map. After all, our state motto is “live free or die” – and free living means something different for everyone. There’s no denying, though, that New Hampshire is home to its fair share of hippies, and one town in particular stands out as a hippie paradise. Keene is a quintessential New England college town, home to both Keene State and Antioch University New England, as well as plenty of hippies both among the student population and those who have been in town for decades....
The sounds of jangling keys may send a chill down your spine, and visions of ghostly figures will make your heart skip a beat. Head over to Kerrville, Texas, and you just might encounter some beings from the other side. This small town, just two hours west of Austin, may look idyllic and quaint at first glance, but their wild ghost stories will make you think otherwise. This creepy city near Austin has had an insane amount of paranormal activity....
You may have heard the stories and local legends of the best BBQ in all of Vermont, and we’re here to tell you that these tales are all true. Black Diamond BBQ in Morrisville has food so good it will surely become your favorite BBQ joint in VT and beyond. Many claim they have the best wings ever, and yes, the rumors are true. We could be here all day describing them saying it’s delicious, mouth watering, spectacular and scrumptious, but when it comes Black Diamond BBQ, adjectives simply don’t do it justice....
We bet you didn’t know there’s a pizza factory right here in Illinois. Dine in or have a pie shipped to you at home to enjoy one of the state’s best kept secrets. Chicago has nothing on this joint. Don’t miss the most epic ‘zas in the state. Keep scrolling to learn all about this incredible restaurant. Though it has had several locations, Papa Del’s Pizza Factory is currently set in an old brick building, formerly the Coca-Cola bottling plant....
The best way to a Kansan’s heart is through their stomach. It helps that one of the weaknesses that many Kansans have is fried food. Of course, one of our favorite fried meals is the pork tenderloin. These restaurants in Kansas serve some of the best pork tenderloins in the state. Have you been to all of them? Well, let’s find out. In no particular order, here are nine of the best tenderloins in Kansas....
The Colebrook Store has been around since 1803 and has served the town well for over 200 years. It is the state record holder for the longest continuous running general store in Connecticut. That title did not necessarily come easy to the store; there have been ups and downs in its interesting history. The Colebrook Store is located at 559 Colebrook Rd., Colebrook MagicPianoWikimedia Commons The town of Colebrook is located in the northern part of the Nutmeg state....
If you want to escape to a lovely little lake this fall, this is the hike that is calling your name. You are not going to get a lot of fall colors on the hike, but cooler temperatures and smaller crowds make it the perfect time to travel this lovely trail in the Mount Hood National Forest. Mirror Lake is a classic Northwest hiking destination, and something every Portlander must experience at least once....
Coal mining in West Virginia is known as a dangerous profession. But mine collapses were not the only dangers of the industry. In fact, there is one coal town where death came not by accident, but by gunfire. Before 1930, coal miners had few rights. A wealthy coal company would build a town for their workers to live in while mining the nearby coal, but the towns were often poorly constructed and conditions were often squalid....
Last week, notorious and reviled serial killer Charles Manson died at the California State Prison whilst serving his life sentence for the brutal Manson Family murders. While most everyone is familiar with both Manson, his followers, and their whacked-out beliefs, few people remember that Colorado was home its own ruthless serial killer, who recently made headlines for plotting yet another murder from prison: YouTube/bruisedupunk Murderpedia Terry Kimball Murderpedia Kaysi McLeod...
Because the weather is cooling off, there’s no better time than right now to warm up with a delicious bowl of chili. Alabama is home to several restaurants that serve this flavorful comfort food, including Anaheim Chili. Read on to learn all about this Southwestern-style restaurant. Anaheim Chili, which is located in Huntsville, is one of Alabama’s best chili restaurants. After just one visit, you’ll be asking yourself why you didn’t try this restaurant’s chili sooner....
Children seem to be natural rockhounds and it’s not difficult to see why. Rocks come in all textures, shapes, colors, patterns, and some even have a translucence or a hint of sparkle. In honor of rock collectors of all ages, we’re going to check out one cool state park here in New Mexico that not only has some pretty views but also some pretty rocks that you can take home....
