Don’t you love getting to see what Oklahoma looked like over 75 years ago? Although times were tough during this period in history, the major cities in Oklahoma were far better off than the rural towns we’ve featured in previous articles. Here are what some of the major cities looked like in the 1930s: These men were waiting to attend a morning movie in Oklahoma City. Taken in 1937. Dorothea Lange/Photogrammar...
As one of the warmest Decembers on record, winter time activities just aren’t quite the same. It just doesn’t feel right to me when I have to turn my air conditioner on in the month of December! Here are 9 things that just aren’t the same when the winter weather is so warm: When you go ice skating in shorts. facebook.com/AmyWood And I’m pretty sure the ice is melting… Going out to see the Christmas light celebrations in short sleeves....
Many San Francisco go to Lake Tahoe, however, there are closer and just as beautiful lakes. If you explore Marin county, you’ll find a stunning lake that will wow you. Learn more about this underrated lake where you can hike, relax, swim, and swing from a rope. Bass Lake is located in the southern part of the Point Reyes National Seashore, northwest of the city of Bolinas in Marin County....
Sometimes, the stress of daily life overwhelms us and we need to escape to the serenity of nature. Fortunately, there are plenty of places in Texas to do just that, even if only for a couple hours so you can get right back in the swing of things the next day. Willow City Loop just outside of Fredericksburg is one such place, and a breathtaking one at that. The drive, although only 13 miles, is packed with the unmistakable sight of Texas bluebonnets, the #1 roadside attraction in the entire state....
There are a lot of parts about Georgia’s history that may be surprising to most, and many different pieces of information that residents and visitors alike would be shocked to learn. One crazy story in particular comes to mind that perhaps a lot of Georgians don’t have any idea actually happened— and it happened at The Marshall House Hotel. In Savannah, one of the oldest cities in the state, The Marshall House Hotel is just as popular now as it was way back when....
The Black Hills are full of charming, historic little towns. It’s a great place to spend a weekend, or even a longer vacation, and those who live there are lucky to be surrounded with some of South Dakota’s most beautiful scenery. There was a time when some of the small towns in the Black Hills were pretty tough places to live. In fact, this little town was one of the most dangerous in the entire country in the 1870s....
Some San Francisco residents may have never even set foot on Treasure Island, even though it’s actually considered a city neighborhood. This artificial island in the San Francisco Bay was built out of mud dredged up from the bay for the Golden Gate International Exposition (a World’s Fair) in 1939. Soon after, the military took over, and by 1969, Cosson Hall opened to sailors stationed on the island. These navy barracks contained two asterisk-shaped buildings made up of six wings and a central, circular ramp....
In West Virginia’s earliest days, before the Mountain State had a star on our flag all its own, early settlers flocked to the area to find rejuvenation and healing in various warm mineral springs. Often towns built up around the springs, but some were more successful than others… Fontville was the name of a town that was planned in 1790 in Monroe County, West Virginia. At the time it was considered Botetourt County, Virginia....
Over the last 150 years, ships big and small have been swallowed by the powerful waves of Lake Superior. Many of these have occurred just a stone’s throw away from the North Shore and are still being examined and explored to this day. Here are 7 of the most interesting and eye-opening shipwrecks the state of Minnesota has ever seen! 1.The Samuel P. Ely went down in 1896 just off the shore of Two Harbors, making it a popular spot for divers to explore....
From our treehouses to the enchanting hobbit house in Trout Creek, there’s definitely no shortage of unique accommodations in Montana. And while these local places (and many others) are incredible, they don’t quite have the interesting history of our most one-of-a-kind hotel, the Izaak Walton Inn in Essex. Believe it or not, this hotel was once intended to be an official entrance point to Glacier National Park. Izaak Walton Inn Facebook The building was constructed in 1939 for the use of railroad personnel....
There are some small towns and attractions in Ohio that make great day trip destinations no matter what time of year it is. German Village in Columbus, Ohio is one of those special places. Its architecture, local eateries, unique shops and history make it an ideal day trip destination no matter the season. In the spring and summer months, it’s unbelievably charming. And in the fall and winter months, it’s downright romantic....
As summer comes to a close, many of us are trying to fill the few warm weekends we have left with plenty of adventure. While the beach will stay fairly warm through September, the mountains will soon begin to see 40 degree nights…and that means one thing: the water will be even colder. In these last few weeks of August, a trip to the mountains, or better yet, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, will make Summer 2016 super complete!...
This is a great time of year to enjoy fall foliage in Colorado, and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is an exciting ride that takes up all the way up to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak. Check it out! The Pikes Peak Cog Railway trip takes you 8.1 miles up to the peak. It’s a 3 hour and 10 minute trip. Pikes Peak Cog Railway/Facebook Start your journey at the rail station....
Nestled into the Cascade Mountains of Deschutes County, Sparks Lake is a stunning body of water surrounded by evergreen forests and rugged mountain peaks. This jaw-dropping lake is located on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, and is an amazing place for sightseeing, boating, fishing, and more. Despite being mostly unheard of, Sparks Lake is hands-down one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. flickr/ Robert Shea This gorgeous alpine lake has stunning views of the nearby Mt Bachelor, Broken Top, and Three Sisters peaks....
Do you have a Scrooge in your life who pouts about the upcoming Christmas season and wants nothing to do with it? Don’t worry; we all have a downer like that in our lives, but fortunately for those of us in Colorado, we have a place to take them that is sure to put a little festive pep in their Grinch-y step: Welcome to St. Nick’s Christmas Store; a large 22-room shop in Thornton that has been called one of the best Christmas stores in America and features everything you could possibly want in terms of holiday decor....
This massive Catholic school from the 19th-century is slowly crumbling in a beautiful way. Using footage from YouTube channel “This is Dan Bell,” we can peer inside the stunning interior of this historic structure. Old religious icons, classrooms and even dormitories are all so well preserved. Read on for a preview of the beautiful church and school, and be sure to watch the exploration footage below. This school featured an awe-inspiring cathedral....
Iowa is no stranger to extreme weather disasters. Major floods and twisters are on the record books for as far back as the books go. But there’s another disaster Mother Nature doles out from time to time in the Hawkeye State: blizzards. One of the worst blizzards in the history of Iowa happened in 1973. National Weather Service Flickr/jcbonbon It came out of nowhere in April, of all months! Flickr/chanzi...
In addition to lobster, coastal homes and funny accents, Maine is known for its weather. For two or three wonderful months, we have weather to rave about. But, depending on your preference, we have a fair few months where things aren’t so brag-worthy. In addition to the cold and the snow, coastal Maine has some pretty significant fog that rolls in during the morning and night. Today, we’re pretty well-equipped to ensure that boats navigate safely....
Hoosiers know there are plenty of unique places in Indiana, like this stunning natural oasis or the amazing Indiana Dunes. Of course, some of these sites are man made and quite rare. This rotary jail in Indiana, for instance, is not only fascinating…it’s also the only working rotary jail left in the entire country. wikimedia Rotary jails were popular in the late 1800s, particularly in the Midwest. The premise behind a rotary jail was both simple and unique....
California may be one of the most highly-visited states in the U.S., but there’s a tiny village in California that was once so isolated that it developed a new language altogether. Today, many of the residents of Boonville still proudly speak their own language, known as Boontling. The origin of this language is unknown, yet it began sometime in the 19th century. Here’s more on the secret dialect of Boonville, California:...
