Cemeteries are creepy enough without adding ghost stories to the mix. All of these cemeteries have their share of spooky histories. CAUTION: Not for the easily scared! Peace Church Cemetery, Joplin Facebook/Peace Church Cemetery Peace Church is the final resting place of a man name Billy Cook, who killed 6 people in the 1950’s. After his execution for these crimes in the gas chamber, he was buried here in an unmarked grave....
During a North Carolina summer, it’s totally crucial to take a beach trip. Whichever your Carolina beach of choice, you’re sure to find beautiful views, breathtaking sunrises, and delicious seafood. But you might find yourself hankering for said seafood while still enjoying your beach day. Lucky for you, North Carolina has some pretty amazing restaurants just steps from the ocean, like these seven. Open Water Grill, Avon Facebook / Open Water Grill...
If you’re an adventure-seeker and you enjoy the thrill of exploring Kentucky’s natural beauty atop an ATV, then we may have found your new favorite summer destination. Mine Made Paradise Adventure Park and Campground in Leburn provides thousands of acres of fun—all you need is an ATV! So if you have one, load it up, and if not, you’ll want to find someone who does and convince them to check out this Kentucky hidden gem....
Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to come up with some fun activities to keep everyone entertained. Here’s a free activity that you’ll love. Check it out! The California Citrus State Historic Park is located at 9400 Dufferin Avenue in Riverside. Kyle A./Yelp The park is open seven days a week. Visit Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm....
You may think that Tennessee doesn’t have a gazillion and a half amusement parks. Which, well…we don’t. BUT don’t lose heart, you red blooded adrenaline junkies. We have three freakin’ fantastic spots for you to get your scream on. Ober Gatlinburg - Gatlinburg Linda Dubin / Flickr g - s - h / Flickr The largest aerial tramway is located at Ober Gatlinburg, and you can enjoy the park year ‘round....
We love weekend road trips that take you out of the district but keep you close enough that you can easily be home in time for Sunday brunch. DC has plenty of popular day trips that you have probably taken like Baltimore or Shenandoah Valley. But we found a charming tiny town not far from DC that you must visit. Port Tobacco is a tiny historic town in Maryland about an hour outside of DC....
Rural Connecticut is not like the rest of Connecticut. It’s separate and quiet. And it offers an entirely different way of life. But I won’t bore you with words when there are visuals. I think rural Connecticut can speak for itself. So, without further delay, here are 14 photos to prove rural Connecticut is the best,and for the particularly stubborn, six reasons I’m completely serious about you moving away from the regular humdrum crowds and joining the rural family....
North Carolina is home to several ‘in the spotlight’ cities. Many visit Asheville to experience the unique culture, Charlotte for the metropolitan vibes, and the triad for the twin cities and furniture shopping in High Point. But it seems the one city in North Carolina with the most press is indeed the Capitol city of Raleigh. Flickr / James Willamor Raleigh just ranked No. 9 on Travel + Leisure’s list of “America’s Favorite Places....
What’s better than a delicious meal at a great restaurant? A delicious meal on a rooftop or a deck with a view, of course. Montana may not have a ton of options for rooftop dining, but the spots they do have are stunning. Have a meal and a beverage or two at one of these places this spring or summer and enjoy the scenery. Casey’s caseyswhitefish.com This Whitefish restaurant and bar is part of Montana history—it was originally the Sprague Saloon in 1905....
Sometimes the best things in life are where we’d never expect to find them. That’s definitely true of Stefano’s of Morgantown, a fine dining restaurant tucked away under a bowling alley. In the middle of Morgantown you’ll find Suburban Lanes, a popular bowling alley. Rachel Whetstone/Only In Your State Look a little more closely, and you’ll see that one of Morgantown’s finest restaurants is hidden downstairs! Rachel Whetstone/Only In Your State...
Your South Dakota summer deserves a truly epic adventure – something you can only experience here. Head to Custer State Park for this outdoor adventure you really don’t want to miss. Take the Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour at Custer State Park. Custer State Park Resort/Facebook Tours run daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. You’ll ride in a stretch Jeep Wrangler on a tour for 1.5 to 2 hours. Custer State Park Resort/Facebook The tour takes you one place you can’t otherwise go: off-road!...
While Idaho has never been known to the rest of the country as a food mecca, we have some truly magnificent eateries here. But every so often we hear so many compliments about a particular restaurant that we simply have to take a more in-depth look at everything that makes it so special. Of all of Idaho’s local favorites, one particular dining gem rises to new heights (literally) as a spectacular place to dine with a location so over-the-top gorgeous that we couldn’t resist featuring it: Elevation 486....
Whether you prefer a remote Southern California beach that no one else has discovered, or you are drawn to a bustling beach dotted with tons of people, there’s one thing we can all agree on – pretty much every Southern California beach feels like a slice of paradise. It’s always fun to add a new must-see beach to your bucket list, so go ahead and take a peek at this gem in SoCal....
There is nothing more beautiful than Colorado’s forests and scenic mountains, and nothing more delicious than one of our unique restaurants… but to combine both Colorado’s scenic mountains with tasty cuisine? You can only find that at this secluded Colorado restaurant with the most magical surroundings: Situated halfway up Mount Werner in the Thunderhead Lodge, Hazie’s is a quaint New American bistro that serves up amazing views of Steamboat and the surrounding Yampa Valley with a side of steaks, seafood, and other culinary delights....
Our state is known for some pretty remarkable achievements, but did you know that New York is supposedly home to the world’s smallest church? A roughly ten minute drive just off the thruway will bring you to Mason Road in Oneida, where you’ll be able to view this tiny white church set up in the middle of a pond! Accessible by rowboat, Cross Island Chapel is like nothing you’ve ever seen....
Maine has a lot of history. But, our farming history doesn’t get a lot of talk unless you’re a student learning about the history of the state. Aroostook County is an often overlooked part of Maine, but it’s where so much of our history has taken place. From battles to logging to even potatoes! The boom of Maine’s potato production was in the 1940s when the state was the top producer in the country....
Not many people know that deep in southwest Portland is a beautiful and mysterious garden, like a real life “Secret Garden.” If you’re from Portland and love nature, you will understand why this is one of the most treasured gems in the city. Flickr/Gardening Solutions In 1888, Peter Kerr moved from Scotland to start a grain business. In 1916, he attained a 13-acre plot of land, in which he began creating this wonderful garden....
There’s nothing like visiting a swimming hole in the summer. Now that temps are regularly in the lower 100s, it might be time to pack your swimsuit and a towel and head to one of these Seven Utah Swimming Holes. You know what’s even better than a swimming hole? A swimming hole with a waterfall! Because of our hot, dry climate, Utah doesn’t have a lot of waterfalls, especially by the end of July – they’re often just a trickle after several hot summer months....
Morgantown is a busy city full of interesting things to do, but sometimes you want to step away from the city life and take a walk through nature. This secluded little spot on the outskirts of Morgantown is just perfect. The West Virginia Botanical Garden can be found on Tyrone Road. West Virginia Botanic Garden/Facebook It’s secluded enough that it feels like your own secret garden. Take a peaceful walk through the forest....
Despite the freezing rain outside, it’s already time to start planning for your summer. One thing that should be on your radar is this amazing summer camp for adults. “Kids stuff” isn’t just for kids anymore and nostalgia for better times is at an all-time high. A long weekend of adult summer camp sounds kind of perfect, actually. Camp No Counselors takes all the amazing bits about summer camp from when you were younger and makes it even better....
