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As you probably already know, Kansas is home to several beautiful and historic castles that range from small and modest (Coronado Heights) all the way up to large and impressive (Nichols Hall at K-State). Sauer Castle in Kansas City, however, may just be the most memorable of them all for the wrong reasons… Flickr/Dávid Sterbik Built in 1871, Sauer Castle was once home to German businessman and entrepreneur, Anton Philip Sauer, and features distinct 18th-century German Gothic architecture....

Beginning as a modest food trailer, Gourdough’s has exploded into a restaurant full of sweet, decadent donut glory. After one bite, you’ll understand why. Featured on Food Network, The Travel Channel, and in Rolling Stone magazine, this mouthwatering restaurant has become an Austin icon. Their slogan is simple, yet effective: “Big. Fat. Donuts.” These aren’t your typical sugary confections, however. Visit one of their brick and mortar locations on West Fifth or South Lamar, and you’ll find donut hamburgers, donut hole dumplings, and donut dough kolaches....

Maine has a long and wonderful history that many of us have grown up hearing from family and friends that have lived here all their lives. It’s so much fun to look back at what the state was once like and it’s often surprising to see how much of it has remained the same. We’re lucky that way. Maine is a place that’s been pretty much perfect all along – even back in the 1950s....

If you have ever wanted to sleep in a treehouse, your dreams can come true at this magical location in Sandy. This is glamping at its finest, and there is nothing quite like sleeping under the canopy of the forest in the pure magical location that is this treehouse. Situated between three large fir trees in the woods, this small cabin has a lot of heart. Airbnb A wood spiral staircase wrapped around the trunk of one of the supporting trees is just the beginning of all the style and fun this treehouse has to offer....

What’s better than a nice, quiet campground? A waterfall campground, of course! It’s all the things you’ve come to love about camping with the added bonus of nature’s greatest creation. So come set up tent at this awesome spot for a weekend adventure you’ll never forget. But definitely don’t forget the bug spray! Devil’s Hopyard State Park in East Haddam is a magical campground for folks of all ages. Selbe Lynn/Flickr...

Here in Alabama, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by many beautiful waterfalls. While some of our waterfalls require strenuous hikes in order to reach them, others only require a short walk. Alabama might be home to many waterfalls, but there are only a few that you can actually walk behind. One waterfall in particular that allows people to walk behind it is the one and only Noccalula Falls. flickr/Evangelio Gonzalez Noccalula Falls is the main feature at Noccalula Falls Park, in Gadsden, Alabama....

Are you a self proclaimed adrenaline junkie like myself? Or maybe you just enjoy a good thrill now and again? Whatever the case, you are going to want to ride this memorable Colorado roller coaster. Named one of USA Today’s “10Best: Roller-coaster rides of your life”, the Alpine Coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is the first roller coaster of its kind that allows riders to control their speed. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Facebook...

Arizona is filled with deserts, forests, and riparian areas but if there’s anything our state is best known for, its the sprawling desert environment that can be found in all corners of the state. Because of that, we’re pretty familiar with seeing our various cacti all spruced up in areas where spruce and fir don’t naturally grow. Like this. agnellina/Flickr Or this. Kelly Diwan/Flickr But this one tree in Chandler really stands out for its unique material....

While living in Louisiana isn’t always easy, it’s always something really special. Here are some of the reasons why we think living in Louisiana is one of the best things you can do—and why you should consider moving here. There’s a good chance you’ll get to live in or near a beautiful historic home. Flickr.com / Wally Gobetz There are more homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic places here than almost anywhere else in America....

As you already know, Florida has a huge tourism industry. Most of us have a love/hate relationship with these folks who keep our commerce lively but sometimes drive us crazy. Here are a few surefire ways to spot a tourist in Florida (AKA, a few things not to do if you want to blend in): They used to be the ones always asking you to take a photo in front of the strangest things....

Don’t you just love it when you stumble upon a little scene in our state that makes you really feel the holiday spirit? It might be a cozy little building all decorated with lights, or it could be Santa himself. You’ll know when you see it – and you just might feel like you’re at the North Pole. You might suspect you’re in the North Pole when you see the Big Man himself....

Apart from a few crabby people, Arizona’s 6.8 million residents are proud to call this area home. It’s easy to fall in love with this land, but what do you think it takes to be considered a Zonie? Here are a few suggestions to get started: If there’s any park you must visit, it is the Grand Canyon. Moyan Brenn/Flickr Hike one of the state’s beautiful trails. Moyan Brenn/Flickr Drive the stretches of old Route 66 and visit some of the tourist spots, both abandoned and still ....

From our beautiful beaches and incredible hiking to the all-encompassing aloha spirit, there is no questioning that my heart belongs in Hawaii. And whether you’ve lived in Hawaii your entire life, have recently moved to the islands, or just love visiting as often as you can, I’m sure you can agree – otherwise, why would you choose to stay in a place with such a high cost of living? You’re never too far from the beach, because as we all know, vitamin sea is the best form of therapy....

We wait a long time for summer weather in Montana, so we celebrate every warm, beautiful day. These waterparks in Montana are a fun way for kids and kids at heart to beat the heat. These 6 are some of our favorites. Electric City Water Park, Great Falls Electric City Water Park Lounge in the Lazy River, slide down the Power Tower Plunge, or surf the Flow Rider at Great Falls’ Electric City Water Park....

With the long sunny days during the summer months in Alaska, it’s hard to enjoy a July 4th fireworks show. However, we’ve still got New Year’s Eve and us Alaskans take advantage of that. If you don’t have plans for ringing in the new year yet, consider attending one of the New Year’s Eve events below! Fireworks display in Juneau Joseph | Flickr Celebrate the 4th this year in Juneau!...

Have you ever considered a move to New Orleans? You might want to consider some of these reasons why that might not be a good idea. Here are 8 reasons why you should never move to New Orleans. You might start spontaneously saying Who Dat on Sundays without even knowing it. Flickr.com / praline3001 It’s all part of being a New Orleanian. It could be difficult to stick to your diet…....

One of the first buildings constructed by settlers in Montana was a church, and we haven’t stopped building stunning houses of worship since. In honor of Easter Sunday, we’ve gathered photos of some of the state’s many beautiful churches. Cathedral of St. Helena Steve Wedgwood/Flickr This beautiful cathedral has been a Helena landmark since the 1920s, and it is one of the most gorgeous buildings in town. If you’re not up for going to Mass, you can take a guided tour....

While Maryland’s National Harbor is a great place to visit year-round, it truly comes to life during the holidays. There is one spot in particular that becomes a festive winter wonderland full of music, lights, and over two million pounds of ice! Prepare to be blown away by Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is a massive structure with 2,000 guestrooms, delicious restaurants, spa, and much more....

Laughter is the best medicine, even when the joke is on Kentucky. People banter back and forth about who does what, making one another the brunt of the jest. Realistically, we should always take negative comments with a grain of salt. Some of these memes truly emphasize the humor in Kentuckian faux pas from the past, (and some are simply stereotypes.) Here are 14 jokes about Kentucky that should make you giggle:...

Did you know that Utah is home to the top two largest arches on the planet? Landscape Arch (in Arches National Park), and Kolob Arch (in Zion National Park) are both very similar in size. Depending on how you measure the arches, you could conceivably call either of them the biggest and best. This was a hotly-debated topic amongst geologists for years. In 2006, geologists at the Natural Arch and Bridge Society put the issue to rest once and for all, naming Landscape Arch the largest – by a total of three feet....