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There’s an award-winning park in a west suburb of Chicago that will fill your afternoon with wonder and pleasant views. Whether you like shopping, adventuring along different paths and terrains, or just sitting back and watching passerby, this riverside walk is perfect for you. You’ll get the perfect mix of city bustle and woodland tranquility along this amazing trail. Night or day and anytime of year, this riverwalk is one of the most beautiful paths you’ll ever take....

There’s nothing better than a cozy, family-owned diner when you’re looking for tasty comfort food in a friendly setting. Take a look at this little gem in Healy. You’ll find Rose’s Cafe at 2495 Parks Highway, in Healy. Tracy H,/Yelp It’s a cozy little spot that’s often packed with locals. Sarah V./Yelp Rose and Bill opened their cafe in 1985. They focused on creating fresh, delicious comfort food, and the place was an instant hit....

Whether you’re Missouri born and bred or a transplant who’s fallen in love with our fair state, there’s a few things many Missourians have in common. Below are just a few signs you’ve been here too long (is there such a thing?). When someone says they’re going to the lake, you assume they mean Lake of the Ozarks. Phil Roussin/Flickr.com You’re more surprised when your state DOESN’T have a baseball team participating in the World Series....

Almost everything here in the 802 can be categorized into three areas: Weird, Wild and What The ?!?! The people are weird (in the best way), the views are wild (seriously beautiful) and What The ?!?! is all the wonderful things that make Vermont seriously awesome. This being said, the next time you’re strolling down Burlington’s air mall of Church Street, soak in the sights and sounds that you simply won’t find anywhere else – and this includes spotting the teeny, tiny store that that is… Well… Weird!...

The Beaver State is full of enchanting hidden gems that will make you feel like you’ve stepped straight into a fairy tale. One of the most magical is the lovely Shore Acres State Park, perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean near Coos Bay. Exploring this unique place is a one of a kind Oregon experience that will fill you with awe and wonder. Check it out: Located in Coos County, Shore Acres State Park is a breathtaking place that features stunning ocean views as well as a beautiful botanical garden....

When you walk inside the big red doors of the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium in Portland, you might feel as though you’ve walked into a mind-boggling alternate reality. This unique oddities museum/art gallery/candy shop is full of unusual ephemera, creepy statues, interactive displays, and more. You won’t soon forget a trip to this bizarre, one of a kind place in Oregon. Located in Portland, the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium is an exuberantly strange museum that will bring out your inner weirdo....

Most Wisconsinites know you can cruise the Mississippi out of La Crosse and take a variety of river cruises in the Dells, but did you know there’s a Wisconsin River cruise out of Rhinelander that offers a unique way to see the Northwoods? Wisconsin River Cruises operates out of Rhinelander and offers a number of different cruise options for folks to get out in to nature, view wildlife and experience the area in a whole new way....

Halloween is just around the corner, but you don’t need to wait for that excuse to indulge your sweet tooth. Oregon has some really special treats to be enjoyed all year round. From the salt water taffies found all over the coast, to one-of-a-kind candy shops in Portland and the small-town spots in between, Oregon has your cravings covered. Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, Cannon Beach https://www.facebook.com/bruces.candy.kitchen Cannon Beach’s best shop for that fresh saltwater taffy, here you can find peanut butter and cinnamon flavors to combine into an awesome treat....

World War II was a terrible time in the United States and around the globe. Hundreds of thousands of families were entrenched in the fight, including thousands from right here in New Hampshire. From 1939 to 1945, eyes were trained on Europe, where it wasn’t clear until the very end whether the Allies would triumph. Back home in New Hampshire, life carried on, undoubtably touched by the war, but in some ways the same as it always had been....

The hike to Laurel Falls may not be the most difficult hike in the state, but it sure is one of the most beautiful and amazing, culminating in a view of the falls. Take a look at this gorgeous hike and pack your bags – this is going to be your favorite day trip of the summer. Promise. Chris M Morris - Flickr Laurel Falls clocks in at 80-feet tall, sending a gorgeous cascade of water into the crush of rocks below....

It’s good to take a hike for the sake of taking the hike. But isn’t it great when your journey leads you to an awesome destination? Giant City State Park in Makanda, Illinois offers one of the most beautiful hikes in the entire state. More than 4,000 acres await you. nathanmac87/Flickr It is nestled in the amazingly massive Shawnee National Forest. nathanmac87/Flickr Tripp/Flickr But people marvel at the Giant City Nature Trail....

Not much lasts these days, especially not restaurants. Half of restaurants end up failing in the first few years. So it’s truly incredible that Village Tavern, located in Long Grove, has been in continuous existence since 1849. Here is a little bit about its incredible story. Village Tavern/Facebook Long Grove was once at the crossroads of two Indian trails. German settlers arrived in the 1830s, and it wasn’t too long after that Village Tavern became a watering hole for Long Grove residents and passersby....

We’ve shared a few amazing natural oases in Indiana before, like this amazing campground and this remarkable World’s Fair Garden. No matter where you go in Indiana, it seems like there are unlimited examples of the beauty of the Hoosier state. And tucked away in the middle of central Indiana is a stunning natural oasis that you probably never knew existed… Rhonda W./Yelp Nicole S./Yelp Garfield Park is one of the southernmost districts in Indianapolis, often driven through on the way to Fountain Square without so much as a glance in either direction....

So, winter is coming. Which means all of us lovely people in the Volunteer State are pulling out those big coats, finding our tire chains, and buying scarves for the long, dark months ahead. The last couple years have left the state spinning with the chill, but we aren’t folk to dwell! Just take a look at our ten top thoughts when it comes time for winter to make its way south....

In Alabama, there’s no need to travel far to experience beautiful scenery. As a matter of fact, the best way to experience the beauty of Alabama is to visit one of the state’s many scenic overlooks. Here are 11 of Alabama’s scenic overlooks to get you started: Visit Hawk’s Glide Overlook for a lovely view of the Little River. flickr/Kerry Sanders Freedom Hills Overlook, as seen here, is located along the Natchez Trace Parkway at mile marker #317....

Here in Louisiana, we are truly a pretty easy going bunch. But when it comes to certain things, it can become quite easy to set us off. Here are some of the quickest paths to making someone from Louisiana angry. Asking us, “Do you speak French?” Flickr.com / David Ohmer Um, no. Truly, when you’re judgmental in any way. Flickr.com / Fionn Kidney In Louisiana, kindness is the key. Not having enough food....

From eating deep fried bull testicles to running outside in a tornado, these 12 things scream Oklahoman! Yes they’re weird, but it’s just what we do. Read on to find out if you’ve ever joined in on these quirky things: Do you ever do these weird things? Rex Brown/Flickr Or so we thought it was. Oklahomans still falsely think it is the largest, but Georgia has one that towers over ours....

There are certain undeniable qualities and indicators that one should actually be living in “the heart of it all.” Whether you lived in Ohio once before and since moved, have never actually lived in Ohio but have thought about doing so, or you currently live in Ohio, the following signs should resonate with you. Here are 15 surefire signs you should (or do) call Ohio home: Predictable weather patterns and seasons bore you....

Whether you’re a Colorado native or somebody merely visiting the Centennial State, it is a right of passage to “Taste the Magic of Mexico” at what has been referred to as the Disneyland of Mexican restaurants. While the experience in and of itself is… ahem unique, every person who has passed through the doors of the “World’s Most Exciting Restaurant” is guaranteed to have thought most of these 19 things:...

Oregon is overflowing with beauty. From hidden waterfalls and glittering lakes to epic mountains and majestic coastlines, there are countless gorgeous places in Oregon that will take your breath away. Last year, we published a list of 12 Jaw Dropping Places in Oregon featuring Mount Hood, Crater Lake, Cannon Beach, and more. Because Oregon is just so packed with beauty, today we’ve decided to expand that list by giving you a glimpse of 21 more stunning places in the Beaver State....