Though Milwaukee is full of incredible trails, greenery, and parks, this one enchanting place takes an escape into nature to new levels. Not only is it located in the most incredible setting in Milwaukee, they offer classes and exhibits that make the whole experience even better. Whether you’re looking to take a break from life, go on an intense hike, or simply learn something new, this Milwaukee nature center is mesmerizing....
Those final days of a vacation are always the hardest. You’ve got so much to cram into the remaining hours of your journey. You can’t wait to return home again but you’re sure going to miss this place. Then, of course, you’ve got to shop for all those souvenirs from Pennsylvania you know your friends and loved ones are expecting. Hershey’s candy. Flickr/Andy Melton Sure, you can buy Hershey’s candy anywhere in the country....
With more than 250 parks in Portland, it is easy to overlook some truly wonderful natural areas. Clatsop Butte Park is one such park that unless you live in the general vicinity, you may never have visited before. However, this lovely 43-acre park and the adjoining natural area is everything you need for some amazing views and peace and quiet in the city. From the park on a clear day, you will find some inspired views of the surrounding mountains, including Mt....
Some paranormal festivals are fairly general, dealing with ghosts and other unusual phenomenon. Others are more specific, choosing to focus on a single aspect of the paranormal, like haunted buildings. But there is one festival in West Virginia that is very specific, tied into some truly spooky events that occurred for a period of 13 months in 1966 and 1967. It was a period in West Virginia where the city of Point Pleasant was terrified by a winged creature with red eyes, an unusual amount of UFO sightings and mysterious men dressed in black....
Are you always looking to find cool attractions in Indiana that hardly anyone knows about? Well, you’re in luck, because today, we have 8 awesome hidden attractions that locals like to keep to themselves in the Hoosier state. Check them out below. Backyard Roller Coasters - Bruceville Backyard Roller Coasters/Facebook Woudn’t it be awesome to have roller coasters right in your back yard? Well, that’s just what John Ivers did. These incredible coasters were originally constructed for his grandchildren, but can be tried out by other Hoosiers by appointment....
We don’t typically associate racetracks with the holidays, but that’s about to change. This is the first year of Circuit of the Americas’ Winter Wonderland, a Christmas extravaganza that’s so much more than just a light display (although they have one and it’s absolutely amazing). Check it out – it just might be your new family tradition! The first ever Winter Wonderland at COTA made its debut on December 1. Attractions include millions of lights, a skating rink, human snow globe, a petting zoo, camel rides, a carnival, a hot air balloon float, movies on the lawn, food, shopping, and more....
Some of the best Maine experiences happen when you take the road less traveled by. From hikes to hotels to the most secret beaches, the best of Vacationland seems to be found in the places where fewer people go. This amazing BBQ spot is no exception. While there are plenty of places to enjoy nearby, we recommend taking the time to find this spot which has some of the best smoky goodness north of the Mason-Dixon line!...
It’s hard to be sad when you live in the most beautiful state in the south, heck, in the whole U.S. One town in particular has achieved ranks in “The Happiest Place in the Natural State,” and we wanted to see what’s their secret. It’s all smiles as we tour and learn about the small town of White Hall. (Stats are from City-Data.com) Congratulations people of White Hall! Y’all are one of the happiest places in the state....
It’s becoming a known fact that Milwaukee is one of the most underrated cities in the U.S., and people are comparing us to Chicago less and less. Visitors from all over are beginning to see how unique Brew City really is, and why it’s one of the best places to be. If you didn’t already have your own list of reasons to love MKE, we’ll give you ten more. We’re a coastal city without a coast....
Living in Kansas, you become attached to seeing far and wide, as well as the skies above you every day. There’s just something so magical about watching a storm roll across the plains so far away that you’ll never see rain, or watching a sunset fill the entire sky with colors you feel like you’ve never seen. Kansas’ endless skies are magical, and these 10 spots more than prove that....
The Dallas – Fort Worth area was the last major stop for relaxation and supplies for drovers who herded cattle up the Chisholm Trail to the railheads. Beyond Fort Worth, they would need their energy to cross the Red River and into Indian Territory. More than four million head of cattle were trailed through what was coined, “Cowtown.” When the railroad reached the area in the 1870s, it became a major shipping point for livestock....
We’re all a little weird out here in Northern California, aren’t we? Good thing we like our quirky ways! There are a few things that Northern Californians will do that the rest of the country just doesn’t get, but that doesn’t mean we plan on changing these habits anytime soon. Conserving Water. Flickr/ Ron Lute We may be out of the woods with the most recent drought, but that is no excuse to be wasteful!...
With approximately 750 miles of coastline, one might be surprised to learn that Hawaii is fourth in terms of states with the longest coastlines – behind Alaska, Florida, and California. But what we lack in terms of coastal miles, we more than make up for with a plethora of ethereal landscapes along the coast. From tide pools and beautiful beaches to geological formations carved from ancient lava flows, here are 15 of the dreamiest spots found along the Hawaiian coast sure to make you swoon....
When it comes to the beauty and romance of a historical mansion, it doesn’t get much better than the Dixieland extravagance in Tennessee. From Civil War battlefields to the front porch steps of the president’s mansion, these gorgeous homes will make your jaw drop and get you to open a history book – maybe. William Blount was the governor of the Southwest Terrirory , and his home is known as the, ‘house with many eyes....
Winter is truly Idaho’s most lovely time of year. As the snow starts to pile up, some towns start to resemble something like a scene out of a snow globe. It’s hard not to love winter when you live in such a beautiful place like the Gem State. The eight towns listed here always look pretty spectacular throughout the year, but they truly shine during winter. How many have you visited?...
Every state has its share of haunted stories and ghost lore, and New Mexico is no different. Here are nine of the most terrifying places in the state which are guaranteed to horrify. Ghost Ranch, Abiquiú Larry Lamsa/Flickr The gorgeous scenery of Ghost Ranch and Box Canyon—scenery that inspired renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe—holds a deep, dark, and disturbing past. From cattle rustlers to unexplained disappearances to ghost stories, this is one eerie place....
Fall is my favorite season, not just because of the cooler temperatures and changing leaf colors, but also because of the great festivals! Indiana holds a ton of great festivals in the fall, so to make things easier, we’ve compiled a small list of some of the most notable harvest festivals to check out in the Hoosier state. Cory Apple Festival — Cory (Sept. 22-24) Cory Apple Festival/Facebook This delightful apple festival is a great way to welcome fall....
There’s something incredibly unique about antique shopping. For one, you never know exactly what you’re looking for and you may just go home with something you never would have imagined owning before. That’s the beauty of antique shops. They are full of hidden treasures, some of which you find yourself immediately falling in love with. If you love antiquing, you’ll definitely want to plan a trip to this one town that contains some of the most special antique shops you’ve ever come across....
The winter season may not get as chilly here in Southern California as the rest of the country, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have our share of breezy days and cold nights. Now that the temps are starting to drop in SoCal, here’s a place where you can swim outside in a naturally heated outdoor pool so you can stay nice and warm even when there’s a chill in the air outside....
From cars to houses, tiny things are trending, and Wyoming has a train ride that fits right in with the fad. Appropriately enough, you’ll find Cheyenne Steamers in the Railroad Capital of the U.S. Billed as wholesome family entertainment, this miniature train ride delivers big fun for kids of all ages, 1 to 100. Train buffs love it, but so does everyone else who hitches a ride on the teeny little train....
