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Portland people have a certain way of living. Whether it’s recycling or being particular about our coffee, people on the outside always have a reason to make a joke about us. Here is a list of jokes that people always seem to bring up: You feel guilty throwing aluminum or glass in the trash. Flickr/J You know a married couple who registered for REI for their wedding. Yelp/Jason P. You can point the direction to mutiple volcanos but can’t see them through the cloudy skies....

Seeing a rainbow is always a special treat. After a good, long rain on a dreary day, seeing that magical, colorful rainbow instantly brightens your day! Luckily for us, these photographers had their cameras ready after the storm so we could enjoy these 12 completely amazing, and totally magical rainbows in Iowa: This double rainbow is double the magic. statnurse/Flickr This extraordinarily beautiful rainbow sits over a field of beans. Jim Connolly Jr....

If you’re looking for an unforgettable night or more to stay in the city, then look no further. San Francisco has a large number of sleeping options for the weary traveler, from the luxurious, to more reasonable nightly hotels. If you’re up for a some retro fun then check out Hotel Vertigo in San Francisco. Learn more about this hotel with Alfred Hitchcock history, off the wall style, and central location in San Francisco....

Iowa 80 is the self-proclaimed World’s Largest Truck Stop. Stop by for a quick bite to eat or stay for a tour of the Truckers Museum. There’s plenty to keep travelers busy at this massive truck stop on I-80 near Walcott, Iowa. Near the Quad Cities, the World’s Largest Truck Stop is a welcome respite from the road for weary travelers, career truckers, and curious tourists. Rachel Flynn Open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, this truck stop is the size of a small town....

Kentucky is filled with natural wonders, but one stands out as the most peculiar and possibly the most recognizable. Within Daniel Boone National Forest and adjacent to Red River Gorge, Kentucky’s Natural Bridge appears in the forest as if by magic and it is truly a remarkable experience to visit. The first time you see Kentucky’s Natural Bridge, you’ll be sure that it was manmade. The large arch underneath and the wide, mostly flat path along the top make it seem as if someone created it specifically for us to enjoy and take in the surrounding views....

West Virginia has plenty of amazing places to hike, but some of the lesser-known spots are the state’s most beautiful natural areas. This underrated hike takes you along the ridges of North Fork Mountain in Grant and Pendleton counties. You’ll find some of the best views in West Virginia on North Fork Mountain. WikiMedia Common/Brian M. Powell The mountain reaches 4,588 feet at its highest elevation, creating stunning views of the valleys below....

Swimming is one of the best activities to look forward to summer for. This is especially true in North Dakota where the winters are long and the warm weather can’t come soon enough. Luckily, this state does have a few water parks to enjoy. But did you know that the state’s highest rated water park is hiding inside a hotel? If you haven’t been here yet, be ready for the ultimate water park experience you can find in the Peace Garden State:...

In all honesty, San Francisco is fairly lucky when it comes to terrifying storms—we make up for it in earthquakes. However, there was one storm in recent memory that did quite a bit of damage in San Francisco. This 2008 storm did a lot more damage than anyone expected. The January North American storm complex powered by a Pineapple Express atmospheric river hit the West Coast, including San Francisco, on January 3-4 in 2008....

Louisiana certainly has some interesting cemeteries; people come from all over to see them. The cemeteries in New Orleans are certainly one of the most popular attractions, and Rayne, Louisiana is home to one of the few cemeteries in the country that is north-south facing. This one particular cemetery in Morse, Louisiana has some very interesting grave houses you should check out if you’re ever in the area. No one is sure why they were built or why they stopped building them, but that hasn’t stopped historians from trying to uncover the mystery....

Did you know that at one point, Indiana was slotted to house the next wonder of the world? While the plans didn’t pan out as expected, what remains at this amazing site shows Hoosiers just how promising this marvel could have been. Troy Pederson/Youtube Located near the limestone capital of the country, Bedford, Indiana, lies the gorgeous ruins of a once stunning attempt to rebuild some of the world’s most famous sites....

This breathtaking spot in North Dakota was originally a national park but has turned into one of the state’s best kept secrets as a game preserve today. As the temperatures rise and summer arrives, this will become your new favorite spot to get outdoors and enjoy the Peace Garden State at its best. Sullys Hill National Game Preserve is located near the town of St. Michael, North Dakota, and in 1904 became the state’s second national park....

Let’s face it. Choosing just one place in the Grand Canyon state as heavenly is a difficult task because, quite frankly, the entire state is one gorgeous place. But if we did have to choose just one, we have just the spot in mind. This is Red Rock State Park. Drew Hillegss/Flickr Red Rock State Park sits just outside of Sedona and is a nature preserve that covers more than 280 acres of some stunning scenery....

You can’t help but smile when you are in a candy store. It’s the bright colors and the sugary smells that bring you back to being a child yourself. Goody Goody Gum Drop, a fantastic candy store in Wisconsin Dells, is always full of excited children ready to consume as much candy as possible. You definitely have to check this place out! This fantastic candy store has been around since 1975....

It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of our fast-paced lives, but sometimes you just need to take a break, disconnect a little, and get back to your roots. Next time you’re feeling stressed and need a little break, check out one of these 11 relaxing spots in nature. Pick a bouquet of wildflowers in one of Iowa’s many prairies. Carl Wycoff/Flickr Take in the serene sunrise over this Abbe Creek Pond....

Halloween, traditionally known as Samhain, is the season for costumes, candies, and things that go bump in the night in Kentucky. Being one of the most haunted southern states, it’s only natural we celebrate this holiday in all its costumed glory. Houses are often decorated with faux webs, orange and black lighting, ghosts and other spooky décor. The people of the Bluegrass State vary in their creepy finery, with some thinking the scarier the better, and others going for a more traditional look....

Every wondered how our ancestors in New Hampshire handled the winter cold? Or what life was like when the first cameras came to the Granite State? These 12 rare historic New Hampshire pictures will give you a glimpse into how life used to be, and transport you straight to the past. Winter Carnivals were grand events. derrypubliclibrary/flickr That’s right, you’re looking at the New Hampshire Winter Carnival Queen from the 1920’s, complete with her snowshoes!...

What’s better than a cute and/or funny picture? Hmm…I know! A cute and/or funny picture taken right here in Colorado! Here are 14 funny Colorado pictures that are sure to brighten your day: 1.) I’m scared for the deer… Flickr/Heath Alseike Taken near Larkspur. 2.) I went left once…NEVER again. Flickr/Heath Alseike Taken near Vail. 3.) He’s got a point! Flickr/normalityrelief Taken near Pence Park. 4.) They just want to save money on their electric bill, OK?...

If you’re ever in the mood to enjoy a bit of local Nashville, then you don’t want to miss out on these sweet middle Tennessee spots. They’re a bit off the beaten path – no, we didn’t include raving hot chicken spots – but a couple of lower key places to eat that are as delicious as they are unassuming. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with the city all over again at these little known restaurants in Nashville....

Michigan and Ohio are neighbors, which would suggest that they’re very similar and that, perhaps as neighbors, they should get along. But the reality is, the two states have a deeply-rooted rivalry that mostly focuses on the college sports teams, U of M and Ohio State. But there’s more to it than that. We’re here to show you just how much better Michigan is than Ohio. Michigan versus Ohio State is one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports… Michael Barera … and Michigan leads the all-time series 57-41-6....

It’s not a bad thing to indulge in a delicious, sweet donut – or a whole dozen – for breakfast once in a while, and at this donut shop in Bismarck-Mandan, you’ll be unable to resist. Don’t let their unusual name put you off – all of their creations are fantastic and they have made a name for themselves as having the best donuts in the area. Be warned: reading this will give you an intense craving for donuts, so proceed with caution!...