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Okay, fellow Pittsburghers, if you could pick one view in Pittsburgh that would earn a spot on a national publication’s list of the best views in America, what would you choose? With all the spectacular views the city affords us, you might just have a difficult time choosing but see if you guessed right. Mount Washington boasts, perhaps, one of the country’s most spellbinding views, especially when the city skyline shimmers in the evening....

Recently, my high school was completely remodeled into a beautiful, two-story modern day learning facility that looks nothing like it did when I was a student. Seeing the school change so drastically made my jaw drop, but seeing these 15 schools from the early 1900s was even more of a shock. See the difference for yourself: “Students at a Leadville school” History Colorado/95.200.1209 Captured between 1890-1910. The Estes Park Schoolhouse in 1912 History Colorado/99....

If you’re looking for a unique place to visit this summer, how does a building filled with colorful butterflies sound? Alabama is home to a beautiful butterfly house, and it’s the perfect place for a summer day trip. Read on to learn all about this one-of-a-kind attraction. The Purdy Butterfly House, which is 9,000 sq ft, is located inside the Nature Center at Huntsville Botanical Garden. It’s the largest open air butterfly house in the nation....

Once upon a time, Kansas was full of “joyful” attractions that delighted generations of young visitors from around the state. Sadly, due to economic and other unforeseen circumstances, a few of these iconic amusement parks had to close their doors, including that of Boyles Joyland Kiddie Park in Topeka. Closed in the late 1980s, Charlie Boyles’s iconic Joyland Kiddie Park delighted and dazzled thousands with its iconic Tilt-A-Whirl, vintage carousel, Louie the Clown, and other memorable attractions....

When it comes to white, sandy beaches, Indiana isn’t the first state that pops into your mind. But we have one of the most unique and gorgeous beaches in the entire country, with some of the most breathtaking natural scenery around. Learn more about this unique Indiana beach with the whitest, most pristine sand in the state. melaniepowell/TripAdvisor The Indiana Dunes State Park consists of over 2,000 acres of incredible lakeside beaches....

When it comes to libraries, New Hampshire is an important state. The first public library in the nation started in Peterborough, and one New Hampshire library is among the most exquisite libraries in the world. Check it out: From the outside, the library at Phillips Exeter Academy doesn’t look like anything spectacular. Jason John Paul Haskins/flickr But inside, the library is an oasis of modern design. Pablo Sanchez/creative commons The building’s interior was designed by the architect Louis I....

We’ve featured the town of Arden, Delaware before as the most unique town in the First State, due to its history and art-centric culture. Once again, Arden gets the spotlight for something truly one-of-a-kind, the Oddporium, right on Marsh Rd. The Oddporium is the only oddities shop in Delaware! The Oddporium is Delaware’s first and only gallery dedicated to the peculiar and bizarre. Facebook / Oddporium You can find the shop at 2115 Marsh Rd, Arden, Delaware....

I feel confident in saying that Colorado is the premiere ski destination of America. (Wouldn’t you agree?) With dozens of beautiful ski resorts and some of the best powder in the country, it is no wonder winter sports enthusiasts flock to the Centennial State to take advantage! All of this being said, it should come as no surprise that Colorado is also home to one of the oldest ski resorts in the country....

Alright, so we might be a little bitter about the whole second place thing… But we’ll get over it someday. Until Microsoft’s audio lab beat us last year, we did have the quietest place on earth. At Orfield Laboratories in Minneapolis, the anechoic chamber is quiet enough to drive a person mad. Orfield Labs Being able to hear your lungs, heart and even your ears is enough to torture a person after several minutes....

School started this week for most of the state, but let’s be honest…summer isn’t over yet! Utah’s warm weather generally continues through September. Here’s a beach that you’ll want to put on your list for a quick weekend trip that’s fun for the whole family. Quail Creek State Park is located just about 13 miles northeast of St. George at 472 N. 5300 W., Hurricane. Wilem Van Valkenburg/flickr Quail Creek Reservoir shines like an azure jewel, surrounded by Southern Utah’s famous red-rock cliffs....

New Orleans is filled with beautiful spots, including some amazing places in nature. One of the most breathtaking, by far, is the Tree of Life found outside of Audubon Park. Whenever I make a visit here, I feel an amazing sense of peace and tranquility. It’s a totally breathtaking spot in New Orleans that we know you will fall in love with. You can find the Tree of Life when you right turn off of Magazine St....

Fall is a beautiful and serene time of the year in Oklahoma. The leaves change colors, the weather cools down and nature readies itself for slumber. These 8 state parks are just a few in Oklahoma that are worth the drive during the fall season. Beavers Bend State Park: Broken Bow Flickr/Sarah Richter Mountain Fork River in Beaver’s Bend State Park on a cool, calm morning. Robbers Cave State Park: Wilburton Flickr/AR Nature Gal Lake Carlton looks picturesque in Robbers Cave State Park....

The word “cave” often conjures images of dark, damp spaces carved deep into ages-old rock. Perhaps it brings forth thoughts of bats or other eerie creatures hiding in unknown nooks and crannies. But Michigan is home to a very different series of caves — and you’ll be blown away by their beauty. Flickr/xray10 Visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula are in for all sorts of adventures. The town of Munising itself offers plenty of beautiful scenery and amusement for tourists and locals alike....

Welcome to Bannerman Island. This little landmass sits in the Hudson Highlands and was once known as Pollepel Island, but the name evolved after an unusual castle was constructed atop the tiny island. The structure looks like it belongs in a fairy tale, especially now that nature is slowly reclaiming the towers and turrets, but a new, much darker story has arisen, pushing this place far away from fantasy Bannerman Castle has a unique history on its own, but a modern murder mystery has recently landed this one-of-a-kind island back in the news....

Indiana is full of incredible parks worth exploring – from rugged, rustic spots like Shades State Park to urban wonders like Eagle Creek State Park, there’s definitely an outdoor destination for all types of Hoosiers. What most people don’t know, however, is that there’s actually an amazing adventure park hiding in this northern Indiana city. Elliot Wiley/AllTrails Rum Village Park in South Bend is an incredible natural gem in an otherwise urban area....

Deep in the woods of Mt. Hood National Forest, lies a beautiful and remote hot spring and bathhouse that everyone in Portland should visit at least once. Don’t wait until the dead of winter to visit, as the roads are not maintained and in some cases impassable. Pick a cool spring, summer, or fall day to take this short hike and enjoy all the natural beauty that lies deep in the canopy at Bagby Hot Springs....

Majestic Diner has been around for almost a century, and the food is just as good as the day they opened, if not better. Everyone loves a good diner experience, right? There’s nothing like good, comfort food prepared the only way a true diner can. Plus, add in that nostalgic feeling of swivel stools at the bar, cold milkshakes, neon lights, and grilled burgers and you have the ultimate dining experience....

There’s just nothing like pizza for dinner to make your evening complete. Oklahoma certainly has no shortage of excellent pizzerias; just a few months ago we wrote about 12 pizza places that should go on your pizza bucket list. Here’s one little restaurant that doesn’t look like much on the outside, but inside it’s serving up the most incredible New York-style pizza in the state. Check it out! Umberto’s is located at 3147 S....

There’s something for everyone in Montana. Whether your prefer your small hometown of 500 people or the excitement of a bigger community, you’ll find it here. It seems that we’re even home to America’s best city. The New York Post recently ranked Bozeman first of their list of the best places to live in the U.S. So what did they love about Bozeman that warranted such an honor? Quite a few things, of course....

Though Rhode Island might not have many towns to be kept a secret, many of the state’s municipalities are often overshadowed by the popular beach towns. Somehow a few gems remain a little less disrupted by tourists. This town, though definitely a popular place in the summer, still remains a relative secret in comparison to places like Newport and Narragansett. Found along the Connecticut border on the southwestern shoreline of Washington County is the stunning town of Westerly....