As soon as you cross the state line into Kentucky, you should seek out some good, homemade, country food. Each small town has their local favorite and in Columbia, the locals flock to Betty’s Ok Country Cooking. The food is so much better than “ok,” in fact you’ll love the delicious menu and friendly service so much, you really should take a drive to this classic countryside restaurant before summer is over....
On first appearance, the Brunch Box seems like any ordinary sandwich shop. However, a deeper look exposes its quirky menu that includes a bevy of burgers, served between two grilled cheese sandwiches. If you really want to pack on some calories, this is the place to do it in style. Brunch Box / Facebook Brunch Box / Facebook You can order just a regular plain old burger, or you can go big....
When the thermometer rises, it’s the perfect time to go out to eat. You don’t heat the house up, and you can sit back and enjoy a little break from cooking. How does a gooey, cheesy pizza sound? Here’s a little hole-in-the-wall pizzeria that doesn’t look like much on the outside, but serves up a delicious pie. Caserta Pizzeria has been serving up delicious pizza pies since 1953. It’s located at 121 Spruce Street in Providence....
It’s awesome to look back and see what our city looked like 100 years ago. It is an absolutely intriguing view of the city like you never imagined. To see it today and what it looked like then will make you think… St. Louis Riverfront and Gateway Arch Site, circa 1942. wikimedia/By Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Archives [CC BY-SA 1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Intersection of Fourteenth Street and Washington Avenue, 1900’s....
Throughout Kentucky, you’ll find a number of charming antique shops, as well as tasty diners that are serving up homemade meals. But there is one spot in Chaplin that is doing both – and people are taking notice. Keepsakes Country Diner & Store is the best of both worlds, as you can look for hidden treasure while enjoying a mouthwatering meal. Located between Lexington and Louisville in the small town of Chaplin, Keepsakes Country Diner and Store has become the heart of this community....
Lantern Hill in North Stonington has an elevation of just 491 feet, but makes up for it in its uniqueness. This hill made the Hartford Courant’s list of “Six Great Heights In Connecticut” because of its stunning views. See for yourself! The small town of North Stonington appears small and quiet, but it hides big opportunity to catch spectacular views. That means great photos! Morrow Long/Wikimedia The trail to the top of the hill is well marked and comes in at 1....
If you think you’ve got a tough job, it’s very possible that you might quickly change your mind after viewing the insanely exhilarating YouTube video below. The brave men and women that work out on the boats in the commercial fishing industry make incredible sacrifices to harvest Alaska’s prolific wild, natural, sustainable seafood sources for the rest of the world to enjoy. From decadent king crab, mouthwatering salmon to flavorful salmon (and truly so much more)…...
There are plenty of places in Mississippi that should be visited at least once, and Plymouth Bluff is definitely one of them. Located in Columbus, the natural oasis offers the perfect escape from daily life, complete with a lake, pond, nature trails, a ton of history, and all the peace and quiet you could ask for. Basically heaven on earth, it’s hard to not fall in love with Plymouth Bluff. Take a look:...
Mid-winter can be difficult time of the year. For one, the cold weather has lost its charm and can seem downright dreary. That paired with the overcast days that typically mark February in Virginia, and it’s all too easy to fall victim to these mid-winter blues. So what’s the best solution? Planning a little mountain getaway. While it would be wonderful to escape somewhere tropical, Shadow Mountain Escape in Luray provides a scenic atmosphere where you can truly embrace the best that winter has to offer....
What every Utahn needs on a hot, summer day is a hike in the cool Wasatch mountains, am I right? This pretty little hike takes you right up Little Cottonwood Canyon along a trail lined with pines, surrounded by grassy meadows and wildflowers. Cecret Lake isn’t much of a secret…it’s a very popular hike in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Ralph P./Yelp To reach the trailhead, drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to the Albion Basin Campground....
While Ohio is full of multiple earthworks from various cultures, there’s no earthwork in the world that compares to the Great Serpent Mound—both in shape and size. But what’s even more intriguing about the mound is its indefinite purpose, which continues to baffle archaeologists and anthropologists. If you’ve yet to see this marvel for yourself, you need to check it out. It’s truly unlike anything else you’ve ever seen in the world....
Alaska’s state capital of Juneau is filled with hidden gems, but this incredible salt cave has got to be one of the most incredibly unique. As the only Himalayan Salt Therapy Center available in the Last Frontier, visitors are able to enjoy the healing benefits of this utterly transcending and holistic experience. The sophisticated spa-like atmosphere impresses anyone that walks through the doors, while the unique classes and spacious rooms make it the perfect place for groups and families to enjoy....
Are you looking for a way to get away from it all in New Orleans? Consider paying a visit to this gorgeous place. It’s a wonderful park that is chock-full of amazing amenities. You’ll probably be scheduling your trip sooner rather than later! Where is this palm tree lined paradise? You guessed it, right on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. facebook.com/lakepontchartrainproperties/ Follow your bliss to this lovely RV park, campground, and glampground that offers visitors all they could want while soaking up the sights and sounds of New Orleans....
Just because the temperature’s dropping, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all the great outdoors that Missouri has to offer. In fact, a whole other type of beauty can be appreciated when it comes to winter waterfalls. Here are a few of the best waterfalls in Missouri to see in the winter when they’ve frozen into place. Hickory Canyon - Ste. Genevieve Dave Clark/flickr This natural area is filled with 541 vascular plant species and while you may not get to see many of them in bloom during the winter, you’ll still be able to appreciate the natural area’s gorgeous frozen waterfall during your hike....
It was a stormy summer day… The sky was dark and the wind was whipping, but no one expected what happened next. If you’ve lived in New Jersey for any length of time, you know that tornadoes aren’t common. When they do touch ground in the state, it’s more a topic of conversation than total destruction. On August 10th, 1902, things were different. It was like a bomb went off....
When it comes to natural scenic beauty, Alabama doesn’t disappoint. From majestic mountains and scenic canyons, to peaceful lakes and winding rivers, Alabama has it all. One of the best ways to experience this state’s natural scenic beauty is from the top of Mount Cheaha. flickr/Alby Headrick Mount Cheaha, located near the town of Delta, is surrounded by the Talladega National Forest and home to Cheaha State Park, Alabama’s oldest continuously operating state park....
Oklahoma is full of churches and chapels on every corner, but none of them are as unique as “The World Chapel” in the Holy City in the Wichita Mountains. The chapel was built in 1936 to resemble America’s oldest church, Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, where George Washington worshiped. The Holy City began in 1926 as an Easter Passion Play and attracted up to several hundred thousand guests at one time....
On the outskirts of Morgantown, West Virginia, there’s a quiet little road that would be easily overlooked by anyone passing through. Few people know the hidden treasure that lies down the road: a beautiful cut stone castle. This beautiful castle is tucked away on Tyrone road in Morgantown. Flickr/Zach McCormick It was built in 1928 as a private residence for Thoney Pietro and his family. Flickr/Zach McCormick Thoney Pietro was an Italian immigrant with a successful business in masonry and infrastructure development....
The year 2015 was a crazy one for Alaska; from the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana to mysterious whale deaths, I’d say this year really takes the cake in eventfulness for our state. Without further ado, let’s ring in the new year with a look back on some of the insane, ground breaking things that happened in Alaska during 2015. Know of any other major, insane things that happened in Alaska during 2015 worth mentioning?...
Hikes in Kansas maybe gorgeous, but do you want to know what is even MORE amazing? Hiking in Kansas during the fall! Now that the unbearable heat and humidity is making its grand exit, it is time to get out and enjoy the changing colors and crisp air by taking what is quite possibly the most beautiful hike in all of Kansas: Tucked away in the native tallgrass prairie that is the Flint Hills, the 8,616 acre Konza Prairie may not seem like it would be anything special, but it truly is one of the gems of the Sunflower State....
