With the leaves turning and cooler temperatures on the way, you’re probably thinking about how and when you should take in Ohio’s stunning fall foliage. (For information about when and where to see fall foliage in Ohio this autumn, click here.) This year, consider doing something unique. The Judith and Maynard H. Murch Canopy Walk at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio features a stunning canopy walk you have to see to believe....
We love to write about Utah’s picturesque small towns. Some of them are surrounded by Utah’s most incredible scenery (hello, Kanab). Others offer rural beauty and tons of recreation opportunities (we love Huntsville). Many of Utah’s small towns don’t have much to offer when it comes to dining, but here’s a tiny town that has quite a few great options, especially when you’re looking for hometown, hole-in-the-wall spots that serve up plates piled high with homemade food....
Call us biased, but we think Michigan is a pretty fantastic place to live and visit. We’ll even take it a step further and argue that Michigan isn’t just fantastic – it also one of the coolest spots around. If you don’t believe us, read on to find out why the Great Lakes State deserves its status as an awesome destination. Outdoor attractions galore Flickr/Happy Photo Guy From Sleeping Bear Dunes to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan is simply overflowing with wonderful ways to get outside and be active....
Kansas has plenty of sunsets that are beautiful enough to call home about. Have you ever looked for that perfect sunset show, but you just couldn’t find it? Well, look no further! Today we head to Elk City State Park where this stunning lakeside view is hiding within the trees on the Table Mound Trail. Are you ready to get out there? Table Mound Trail is a 5.6-mile out and back trip that you can even use for camping!...
From the pristine sands of Myrtle Beach to the stunning views at Caesars Head State Park, South Carolina is chock-full of gorgeous places. It’s impossible to choose just one favorite, but Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area might just be one of the most beautiful places in the state. The Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area covers 4,687 acres. Faith N/Tripadvisor You’ll find this beautiful place on Edisto Island....
Who would have thought the upscale Legacy area in Plano could get any more popular than it already is? In addition to its stylish high-end shops, assorted trendy restaurants, high-brow condos, and even a Tesla showroom, it now has another claim to fame: the newly-opened Legacy Hall. With over 30 culinary cuisine food and beverage stalls to please any palate, an on-site brewing company, and live entertainment, this unbelievably fantastic new gathering space is one you simply must visit....
We don’t worry about earthquakes here in Idaho very much. This type of natural disaster just doesn’t occur here very often (besides the bizarre swarm of earthquakes we experienced this summer). However, that doesn’t mean earthquakes never strike in the Gem State. You might remember the day that one of Idaho’s most violent and terrifying earthquakes occurred. This event may have happened 34 years ago, but the memory of it still lingers today....
There are certain breakfast spots in Baltimore that seem to get all the glory. But as most locals know, it’s the little known and underrated gems that usually have the most flavor. Check out the following breakfast spot with some of the most mouthwatering food around. Once you try this place, you’ll be sad you didn’t know about it sooner. Simply Marie’s is nestled in Canton. Although unassuming on the outside, this place proves that you should never judge a book by its cover....
Dining out should be an experience for all your senses. Though delicious food is definitely the cornerstone of a great restaurant, a beautiful location and great atmosphere can take a good meal and make it unforgettable. Check out these restaurants across Massachusetts that are undeniably beautiful. Pleasant and Main, Housatonic Yelp/Jane M. Facebook/Pleasant and Main Facebook/Pleasant and Main Pleasant and Main is a hidden cottage restaurant in the gorgeous Berkshire town of Housatonic....
Do you have a favorite fall hiking trail? With the temperatures cooling down and the colors vibrant, autumn is the perfect time of year to get out and explore your favorite state. Here in Ohio, there are several hiking trails that are simply stunning the fall, however, there’s nothing like fall foliage reflected off of a gorgeous lake. There’s a beautiful lake trail at the Cincinnati Nature Center you need to get out and explore this season....
There’s nothing quite like seeing the sky filled with colorful, fluttering kites. Each summer, the city of Lawrence invites people of all ages to celebrate the season with their family-friendly kite festival. It’s a unique event with something for everyone. Each summer, the skies of Lawrence are filled with color during this amazing kite festival. YouTube/Andres “DraMatik” Gonzalez The SALSA Fiesta is a chance for the community to come together for a day of free food, music, games and, of course, plenty of kites!...
Sometimes a disaster happens that shocks a community in ways that are felt for generations to come. The tragic events that impacted the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team was just such an event. West Virginia will never forget those young players who lost their lives, but the dedication of those who followed in their footsteps continues to be an inspiration. In 1970, Marshall University was struck by the deadliest tragedy affecting any sports team in U....
If you haven’t smiled yet today, this will do it: a tiny KFC opened in Portland, Oregon and they served thimble-sized buckets of chicken. The World’s Smallest KFC opened on December 16 and started dishing out tiny meals. Like, meals fit for a Beanie Baby. Everything – chicken, mashed potatoes, button-sized cookies – was hand-prepared in a miniature KFC kitchen using actual tiny implements and appliances. There was even a minuscule Dr....
Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow, And everywhere that Mary went the lamb was sure to go. He followed her to school one day, which was against the rules. It made the children laugh and play to see a lamb at school. Everyone knows this famous rhyme, but few people have visited the place that inspired it. The Redstone Schoolhouse in Sudbury is said to be the very schoolhouse mentioned in the nursery rhyme and it’s an absolutely charming place to visit....
When it’s this cold out, we could all use a little bit of summer. Luckily, a brand new restaurant opened in Lewes just before Christmas that will make you forget about the freezing temperatures and whisk you away to a warm, sunny day. Google Local / John Eckenrode This bright, cheery restaurant is a cross between a charming home goods store, a bakery, a coffee shop, and a delightful cafe....
Santa Fe is a city of old. Officially settled in 1609, it is the oldest capital city in North America. The San Miguel Chapel is the nation’s oldest church. Along with the church, a tiny adobe on De Vargas Street is said to be the Oldest House. Whatever the building’s claim to fame, it has a long and curious history. Built in 1646, this structure at 215 East De Vargas Street in Santa Fe is one of the oldest homes in the United States....
Whether you’re an out-of-towner looking for an unforgettable vacation spot or a local hoping to make the most of a staycation, there’s nothing like a trip through St. Louis. Our stunning city hides more wonders than you can even imagine, and experiencing it through the eyes of a tourist is truly memory-making. Don’t believe me? Just take a look at the wonders we offer: World-class attractions can be explored for free in St....
Whether from misfortunes, misunderstandings, or just missed punchlines, some of Arkansas’ towns have rather silly names. You may giggle when reading the map but these towns have more to offer than just laughs. Let’s make John Cleese proud and silly walk to these ridiculously-named towns. Toad Suck Flickr/jason shultz It may have been dubbed “most unfortunate name in the United States,” but folks from Toad Suck have really benefited from the unforgettable name....
Fall is a season full of pumpkin pie, apple cider, crisp mornings, and of course, changing leaves. The smells and sounds of Fall are enough to bring back memories for anyone. While you might have to go back to grandma’s house to get that perfect pumpkin pie, we’ve got some places right here in Tennessee that are absolutely stunning spots to see the changing leaves in their full beauty. How many places can you see this Fall before having to wait until next year?...
From the Oregon Coast and Southern Oregon to the Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon, our state is home to a variety of diverse regions. While each part of the Beaver State is unique, the western and eastern portions of Oregon are vastly different. Here’s a look at some of the undeniable differences between rainy western and arid eastern Oregon. The climate Flickr/Andrew E. Larsen One of the most obvious differences between the eastern and western parts of our state is the climate....
