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Oh, Tennessee. Land of moonshine and orange football teams and an a whole lotta neighboring states. We’re a huge fan of this beautiful state, although only a lucky few of us are actually FROM Tennessee. Finding a native is like finding a unicorn these days, with all the transplants (guilty) coming from across the globe. Here’s our test, to tell if you’re actually from Tennessee – are you one of the greats?...

We live in a beautiful world, that’s for sure. But you don’t have to travel to other countries to see stunning sites that will take your breath away. Every corner of the great state of Montana has some beautiful sites that will remind you of how lucky we are to live the USA. Yellowstone National Park Sam/Flickr We’re proud to share this beautiful park with Wyoming (and a little bit of Idaho)....

If you’ve lived in the Sooner State for any length of time, you’ve most likely got a list of things that drive you crazy. Of course we love our state, but we have our things we could do without. Here are 13 things that would be on most Oklahomans’ lists: The bipolar weather. memegenerator.net It could be sunny and 70 degrees one day and 32 degrees and snowing by the next morning....

When it comes to the Centennial State, there are some things that out-of-towners just don’t understand… Do you know what I’m talking about? If you do, you probably also want to scream – excuse me – I mean calmly explain the following 15 things to the rest of the country: We are fully aware that the traffic here sucks. Flickr/Greg Younger It’s part weather, part terrible roads, and part nobody here (besides me) knows how to drive....

When it comes to grocery shopping in Kansas, NOTHING trumps Dillons. Here is why: There is nothing better than sipping a Flat White whilst casually shopping. Flickr/Steven Saus Free cookies… Flickr/Pen Waggener …and $.50 donuts are every parent’s saving grace. Flickr/William Allen, Image Historian What a difference a cheap bribe makes! The produce… Flickr/E …organic… Flickr/Kristin Brenemen …and deli selection is both affordable AND delicious. Flickr/Rob Stinnett That’s my Dillons!...

As winter is quickly approaching, Oklahomans are beginning to wonder what winter will look like this year in the Sooner State. For all those who like warmer weather, you’ll be glad to know the prediction is warmer than normal temperatures. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, not only is Oklahoma expected to have warmer than normal temps, but our precipitation will be below-normal.So if snow and cold temperatures aren’t your thing, you’ll be glad to know we are less likely to have one of those frigid winters....

Agriculture is a huge industry in Colorado. In fact, no matter where you are in the state (Eastern Plains, Western Slope, cities, or down south), you are guaranteed to find thriving crop and/or livestock. Farming has always been important to the Centennial State, which is shown in these 17 pictures from the past: Colorado farm hands. History Colorado/85.1.25 Captured in 1896. Ranch land near the Spanish Peaks. History Colorado/86.200.838 Captured sometime between 1882-1900....

In 2011, Huffington Post put up an article with a title that proclaimed Hot Springs, Arkansas “The Best Kept Secret in America.” Well, they are not wrong. Hot Springs is the hottest destination town in Arkansas, and everyone in the U.S. should go there. However, overwhelming numbers of tourists would probably decrease the number of available bathhouse appointment times for native Arkansans and increase the wait time on the roller coaster lines at Magic Springs....

One of the best parts of summertime is indulging in the ultimate warm-weather treat: milkshakes. You’ll find amazing, decadent milkshakes all across the Hoosier state, many made with farm fresh ingredients. But if you’re looking for the ultimate milkshake, you have to check out this local legend. Mia M./Yelp Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream in Carmel is pretty famous in Indiana. Ali O./Yelp Bub’s is one of the best places in the state to grab a burger or ice cream....

Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, the Joel Palmer House is an exceptional fine dining restaurant that will blow you away with its decadent, locally-sourced food and lovely, peaceful atmosphere. The restaurant is housed in a gorgeous 159-year-old mansion tucked away in the small town of Daytown, surrounded by bucolic farmland and vineyards producing much of the state’s delicious local produce and wines. Get away from it all and enjoy an unforgettable meal at this beautiful, remote restaurant in Oregon....

There aren’t too many reasons to leave San Francisco. We have it all in this beautiful city, including plenty of hiking spots to enjoy Mother Nature. Instead of trekking out of town, you can find this mini canyon adventure hike right here in San Francisco. Glen Canyon Park is a city park located at 1317 Bosworth Street, San Francisco, 94131. More information about Glen Canyon can be found here. Milton W/Yelp...

You can’t take yourself too seriously sometimes and just have to laugh. People from Illinois are amazing, but here are some jokes about Illinoisians that can make us chuckle. What’s the only thing that grows in Chicago? Tony Webster/Flickr The crime rate. Did you hear that Northwestern football doesn’t have a website? Derek Tam/Flickr Yeah, they can’t string three Ws together. What separates an average team from a great team? Brian Giesen/Flickr The Wisconsin-Illinois border....

Honey Creek Loop meanders its way through Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, coming in at almost six hiking miles. This gorgeous trail is not for the faint of heart, though. You’ll be traversing rugged terrain and thickly forested undergrowth with limited signs and direction, so prepare yourself for this beast of an adventure. This is where you can come to be truly one with nature, where you can enjoy the beauty of Tennessee’s green underbelly, beyond the lights of our iconic cities....

There are some playgrounds that can take your children’s imaginations straight to “once upon a time.” The Playground of Possibilities in South Euclid Ohio takes the concept of a playground to a whole other level. Complete with a treehouse, animal spring toys, a scarecrow playhouse and much more, the possibilities here are endless. It’s a special, magical sort of playground that was envisioned by the residents of South Euclid. Take a look:...

Surrounded by beautiful bodies of water, Michigan is lucky enough to have an abundance of stunning lighthouses. Don’t believe us? Then you might want to take a peak at this lighthouse road trip that brings you all around the gorgeous coast! With that said, there still might be one lighthouse that you’re unfamiliar with. Sitting on the shores of a private seven-acre island is the Round Island Lighthouse. Realtor.com A private residence now up for sale in Goetzville, this property isn’t your average Michigan home....

Colorado is home to by far the most glorious parks and scenic areas in the entire world (and no, I am not exaggerating)… however, I am willing to go out on a limb here by saying this one hidden park in particular is one of the most gorgeous of them all and will make you feel like you have discovered Colorado’s best kept secret: Flickr/DavidnKeng Flickr/Brendan Bombaci TripAdvisor/JCL1984 Located inside of the ever-glorious Rocky Mountain National Park, Sky Pond and Lake of Glass is a stunning area that features one of the most memorable hikes in the state!...

If you’ve ever driven through West Texas, you’ve probably seen gigantic fields dotted with windmills as far as the eye can see. What you probably didn’t know about them is that our state generates more wind power than any other state in the nation. That’s Texas for ya – everything is bigger and better, and we’re pretty darn proud of it. Wind power accounted for 12.68% of the electricity generated in Texas last year, making us the top state in the nation for wind production....

Doesn’t Denver have the BEST bookstores? Not only is our city home to some of the greatest big chain stores, but we also have a number of independently-owned shops, with the most iconic being the legendary Tattered Cover. However, if you are looking for a more low-key and quiet bookstore, we recommend checking out this hidden gem that is quite possibly the most charming bookstore in all of Denver: Tucked away in the most unassuming of strip malls lies one of Denver’s best-kept secrets…...

Joseph N. Nicollet was a 19th century explorer who spent time mapping the upper Mississippi River valley, leading three separate expeditions into what is now South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. He was considered one of the most accurate mapmakers of his time. Many years after his death, Nicollet Tower was built to honor his legacy. Nicollet Tower is located at 45356 SD-10, Sisseton. It’s near the border of South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota, just west of I-29....

Journey back in time to Renaissance England from April 29 – June 4, 2017 at the Castle of Muskogee in Oklahoma. Enjoy live entertainment, food, sorcerers, knights in shining armor, a World Trade Market and much more at this epic festival. The lively Village of Castleton is recreated with over 600 costumed performers and artisans to make this 16th century festival a top-notch event in Oklahoma. The annual Renaissance Festival is held at the Castle of Muskogee - a 60-acre village that is home to a 37,000 sq....