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The Texas Hill Country shimmers with glowing sunsets, pristine water, and serene hiking trails. A quick one hour drive will take you to Burnet, Texas, and the views will take your breath away. Make the trip to Inks Lake State Park and experience pure, untouched nature. This might just be the most beautiful campground near Austin. The views at Inks Lake State Park are truly enchanting. Nicolas Henderson/Flickr The autumn leaves reflect in the crystal clear water....

Scouring the Internet for old footage of Arkansas, we found this six and a half minute silent film shot in the 1920s to promote Eureka Springs. It begins with text that says, “Ponce de Leon tried to find the Fountain of Youth in the Everglades of Florida. Ponce had the right idea but the wrong address. He should have gone west as Horace Greely advised young men to do.” That text shows how confident the people in Eureka Springs were about the healing powers of the springs there....

While Michigan is certainly home to plenty of delightful destinations, our state also houses plenty of spooky locales with haunting (and haunted) histories. If you’re fascinated by the darker side of the region’s past, read on to learn about the bloody history behind one of Michigan’s most famous parks. River Raisin National Battlefield Park is located at 1403 E Elm Ave in Monroe. Google Maps This unique and fascinating spot now attracts countless tourists each year, but it was once the site of a bloody and terrifying military battle....

Everything’s bigger in Texas and it turns out that cinnamon rolls are no exception. The famous Lulu’s Bakery & Cafe in San Antonio serves up incredibly delicious homemade cinnamon rolls of epic portion: three pounds. Here’s more on the cafe and sweet rolls that people are traveling miles to taste. Lulu’s Bakery & Cafe may be renowned for its chicken fried steak, but the real attraction is something much sweeter....

In this day and age, it can be hard to find one-of-a-kind attractions that are unlike any other and full of charm. But there’s one store that’s not-so-discretly hiding in the city of Seattle that may surprise you! Solely dedicated to selling items of one particular color, you’ll find nothing but a huge variety of purple inventory at The Purple Store! Right on Aurora Avenue North, The Purple Store is a location that’s pretty hard to miss....

Even if you’re a huge barbecue lover, or a meat-and-three connoisseur, nothing beats a good old-fashioned deli. Here in Tennessee, we pride ourselves on our food and our hospitality, and the Yellow Deli in Pulaski slays in both categories. People flock to this restaurant from all over the state! Here are some more facts about this fabulous Tennessee deli. Friends of the Yellow Deli, Pulaski - Facebook The Yellow Deli in Pulaski just opened recently, but it’s already a huge hit in the community....

Have you heard the story of the amazing dog from Marshall, Missouri? In 1925 Sam VanArsdale bought a Llewellyn setter, who was considered the runt of the little. VanArsdale named the pup Jim and quickly began working him with a hunting trainer. However, Jim was uninterested in training…what happened next is the single craziest thing you never knew happened in Missouri. VanArsdale decided to take Jim into the fields for hunting even though Jim did not complete training....

Have you ever been to a supper club? These classic restaurants were born in the 1930s as destination dining experiences. And really, not much has changed. There may not be as many left, but a supper club visit is certainly a great choice for anyone who craves an old-school Midwestern outing. One of the oldest supper clubs in Minnesota is Fisher’s Club in the tiny town of Avon. This timeless restaurant has stood over 80 years to become one of Minnesota’s most classic eateries....

When you’re looking for a good, home-cooked meal and friendly service, you can’t go wrong with a mom & pop restaurant. This little place in Clearwater has perfect diner food and treats you like family. Tin Can Cafe is a family-owned little cafe located in Clearwater. Shawn D./Yelp You’ll find it at 307 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater. The store owners have collected interesting and antique tin canisters, which is how they came up with the name for the cafe....

It’s officially fall, y’all! That being said, it is time to get out and enjoy the changing colors and temperatures throughout the state. How do we recommend doing this? By taking this fall foliage train ride through the state, of course! Based in Abilene, the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad is home to the recently restored ATSF 4-6-2 “Pacific” #3415 steam locomotive, which was retired by the Santa Fe Railroad sometime in the 1950s....

Being an Ohioan comes with its own unique ways of life and (what could be considered) strange habits by outsiders. It’s just what happens when you come to know and love your home state as much as we do here in Ohio—but is that really a bad thing? The following are 11 strange habits nearly every Ohioan will defend to the death. Stay true to yourself, Ohio. We’ve all got at least one photo like this: Jagrap/Flickr Hey, if you could spell your state’s name with your arms, you’d do it too....

Want a glimpse into how life used to be in West Virginia? Take a look at this vintage shots of the Mountain State. (For more vintage pictures of West Virginia, see the first list we did here.) Main Street in Logan Jack Corn This was taken in 1974 Lunchtime at Economy Glass Works Lewis Hine This one was taken in Morgantown in 1908 The FMC plant in South Charleston Harry Shaefer This was taken in 1973....

It’s hard to believe that 100 years ago we were about to enter the 1920s. North Dakota has changed a lot since that time. It’s been through multiple oil booms. It’s seen towns rise and fade away or even become large cities. North Dakotans experienced droughts and floods and extreme weather of all kinds. Needless to say, this state has been through quite a history! Throughout all that, photographs have been taken to document these changes....

We Pittsburghers are incredibly fortunate to live in Pittsburgh, a diverse and beautiful city. So, forgive us if we brag sometimes. Here are 12 things all Pittsburghers can brag about. You know what else Pittsburghers can brag about? Just what a tough bunch we are…click here to read more. Flickr/Petful No words needed on that one, right? Flickr/Cam Miller Once the home to steel mills, Pittsburgh now boasts a thriving tech industry with such tech giants as Google, Uber, and Apple setting up shop in the area....

New Jersey has something for everyone, and anyone can love it here, but some people just belong here. How do you know if New Jersey is your soul-state? Read on to find out! You love the beach. Flickr/Daniel D’Auria But you also love to ski. Flickr/Dan Perelman You never want to be far from a big city. Flickr/Wally Gobetz But you need to be surrounded by stunning scenery, as well. Sunfish Pond is pictured....

In New Hampshire, we love to grumble about winter, but the white stuff sure is beautiful. While it’s coming down it looks serene, and after the storm has cleared the world is quiet and calm. Here are 18 times that snow has transformed New Hampshire, adding a little extra something on top of our already stunning state. An icy day on the slopes. Kelsey Ohman/flickr This colorful scene looks like The North Pole!...

Rhode Island is a small state with a huge personality and a whole lot of culture. While some might overlook it because of its size, those that visit tend to return often for the Ocean State’s beautiful coast and fun attractions. Because it’s helpful to know what to chose while you’re here, here are 20 of the best decisions you can make in Rhode Island. Order at least one frozen lemonade!...

Who doesn’t love going to the movies? I’m not one of those people who is particularly picky about the theater. If I’m not subjected to seeing Twilight (again), and there’s popcorn, I’m there! But there are some really awesome theaters in Illinois that will truly enhance your theater-going experience. Read on for the top 8: Muvico Rosemont 18 Muvico Rosemont 18/Facebook A truly luxurious movie theater experience, and an excellent restaurant....

When you’re in the moment, it seems like things haven’t changed a bit. But when we look back into the past, we can see that a whole lot is different. One of the best ways to see the change in time is to look at old movies. Not a lot exist because there were no iPhones to capture every single moment. So the movies that do exist are rare and super valuable....

The oldest and longest running restaurant in South Dakota is located in the historic town of Deadwood – no surprise there! Like many of the attractions and establishments there, it was built at the peak of the gold rush. While many other places faded away once the gold seemed to do the same, there were some that continued to thrive onto today. This place has a very fitting name, and that is Deadwood Legends Steakhouse....