Dunedin is a small city in Pinellas County. At around 35,000 residents, it might be small, but it has so much to offer. With its celebrated Scottish roots, charming small-town vibe, and some of the best beaches in the country, Dunedin is not just one of the best cities in Florida. It might just be the best city in America. This city is not just a safe, friendly place to raise a family, it’s also tons of fun....
Hiding in Mooresville is an amazing, 25 foot deep natural pool filled with beautiful sapphire water. Located in a quarry, this breathtaking attraction seems almost too amazing to be open to the public, but it is – and even better, you can take a dip in it all summer long. Carrigan Farms The Quarry at Carrigan Farms is a hidden destination not too many know about. At 25 feet deep, the quarry derives from natural, spring fed body of water....
It’s winter in New Hampshire, and there are tons of places to ski, snowboard or snowmobile. But if those activities aren’t you’re cup of tea, no fear. One amazing park in New Hampshire is full of winter fun, no skiing involved. The Cranmore Mountain Adventure Park has activities that are perfect for the whole family! Check it out: Cranmore Mountain in North Conway is one of the most beloved ski resorts in the state, with stunning views of the White Mountains....
Antique stores bring back so many memories. When you peruse through the aisles of this antique mall in Wyoming, it’s like being in your grandparents’ house all over again. Once inside with all of those memories, you’ll never want to leave. Antiques Central is a multi-dealer mall that specializes in antique furniture and vintage collectibles that are displayed in a retro atmosphere. Yelp/Holly B. This retro venue is located in Cheyenne at 2311 Reed Avenue....
In an era where everything’s digital and you can go hunting for vintage treasures on websites like Ebay or Etsy, some people have forgotten about the lost art of sorting through items at an actual antique shop. Favorite events in New York like the epic Stormville Flea Market may not to be open for the season yet, but if you’re itching for an unforgettable shopping excursion you’ll want to take a trip to this enormous antique mall....
We talked about why everyone should love Minnesotans, but what should Minnesotans love? Maybe their home state, their home teams, and their culture if I were to name a few, but here are 10 things that every Minnesotan undeniably loves. Nature! Minnesota is full of breathtaking scenery and all Minnesotans love it! It’s what makes this place so special. Flickr/David Scaglione Water! Lakes especially, and rivers, characterize this awesome northern state, so you know everyone loves water!...
People make a lot of assumptions about Marylanders. Whether it be from the news or word of mouth, some of the stereotypes have gotten out of control. Today, these presumptions are being put to rest. Here are 11 stereotypes about Maryland that are just plain wrong – mostly. We eat crabs every day. Flickr / rashida s. mar b. We wish. Heroin addicts run rampant. Flickr / B.A.D. Baltimore is known as the heroin capital of America....
Depending on where you’re residing in New York, the view of a charming farm can either be a part of your everyday life or may just be a rural back roads treat you get to occasionally snap a picture of in your mind. Whatever the case may be, when we see a charming farm inside our state we can’t help but feel completely charmed by them. Maybe it’s the peaceful and wide open spaces or possibly the wildlife we see strolling around the land that wins our hearts over, either way we’re in awe....
Nebraska gets a lot of flak from people in other states…and sometimes even from people who live here. So maybe life moves a little slower here, and maybe we don’t have the tallest buildings or the most famous restaurants. But that suits us just fine – we love Nebraska and wouldn’t change a thing. For all of those haters, here are all the reasons we’re awesome – and you can just keep that Nebraska-hating to yourselves....
Do you have a gift for thrift? Or maybe you have one room in your house that needs that special something, but you’re not quite sure what? Do you just like beautiful old things? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on as we discover the 5 best places for antiques in Denver: 1.) Colorado Antique Gallery (Littleton) Colorado Antique Gallery Facebook Colorado Antique Gallery Facebook What can you expect to find at Colorado’s largest antique mall?...
Living in New Orleans is not always easy. Sometimes, it’s downright overwhelming. Here are some of the struggles that everyone who lives in New Orleans can relate to. Not being able to get the fog out of your windshield. Flickr.com / Jonathan Lidbeck If someone can explain the science of this to me, I’ll love you forever. Getting a parking ticket one minute after the time runs out Flickr.com / Derek Bridges Sometimes, its definitely feels like they are just waiting for you to fail....
It is hard to imagine a world without a Mike Nelson or National Weather Service app to warn you of any upcoming severe weather… however, over 100 years ago, this was the (sometimes deadly) reality. On a seemingly normal May afternoon in 1916, the small Eastern Plains town of Yuma was struck with a large and unexpected cyclone that not only damaged numerous homes and businesses, but injured dozens as well....
Unheard of by most, this tiny village on Illinois’ western river coasts is one of the loveliest places to visit. Preserved in its 19th century condition, it was cut off from the rest of the state and is now like a time machine into the past. If you love vintage villages, keep scrolling for all the details about one you’ll surely want to visit. Check it out: Situated right on the Mississippi River in Southern Illinois, the village of Elsah is secluded from the rest of the world....
The Hawaiian Islands are home to more natural beauty than any other American state – or at least that’s what we’d like to think. Around every turn, you will find panoramic vistas, picturesque parks, and endless opportunities to explore. And while we love all of Hawaii’s incredible parks, there is one incredibly unique area that certainly stands out in a crowd: Wa’ahila Ridge State Recreation Area. Quite literally found in Honolulu’s backyard, this forested park overlooks Manoa and Palolo Valleys - as well as the city of Honolulu....
South Dakota has 14 state parks and tons more recreation areas, so there’s really no excuse not to get out there and enjoy all the incredible natural beauty of our state. Visit Hartford Beach State Park on the banks of Big Stone Lake to camp, fish, hike and get back in touch with nature. Check this place out! You’ll find Hartford Beach State Park in the northeast corner of the state, on the South Dakota/Minnesota border....
High Point Restaurant is located in Monteagle, Tennessee, a bit of a ways back from any large city or metropolis. It’s a stunning place with a dark history, one that you’re sure to find wildly interesting – if you can find your way. Take a look! TripAdvisor - House Crazy Built in 1929, the gorgeous mansion has an illustrious history and an expansive menu. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and has a history that dates back to the mob…yeah....
Located in the arid desert of Anza-Borrego and only 15 miles from the Mexican border, the Goat Canyon Trestle is a marvel of engineering…and a haunting reminder of the power of nature. This dramatic railroad bridge has stood abandoned for 40 years, but intrepid adventurers can still take in knee-knocking views near this incredible site. The Goat Canyon Trestle is the largest wooden railroad trestle in the world. Yelp/Stephanie P....
Minnesota has many incredible waterfalls. Gooseberry Falls is one of our most popular state parks. And you can’t go to Minnehaha Falls on a nice summer day without running into a crowd. But what if you’re looking for a waterfall that not many people know about? One idea is to visit Shadow Falls, a waterfall hiding in a gorge in a little-known St. Paul park. It may be smaller than Minnehaha, but this waterfall is well worth the visit....
We sure have come a long way in 100 years, haven’t we? Yet at the same time, the beauty and majesty of Kansas is just as apparent now as it was some 100-odd years ago. Here are 14 pictures of Kansas that were all taken in the early twentieth century: “Enoch Eliason Farm - Carlton, Kansas.” Flickr/WaterArchives.org Photographer unknown. “The Turon Hotel in Turon, Kansas in about 1910.” Flickr/Robert of Fairfax Photographer unknown....
With shows like “The Walking Dead” and “iZombie”, Zombies are having a major media moment. They’re even making their way into blockbuster hits, which got me thinking…what if they made their way into New Jersey? They don’t exist, of course, but if they did…where would we hide? Though this post is all in good fun, these are some really great places! Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg Facebook/SterlingHillMiningMuseum Not only is this an incredible museum, you can head deep underground to explore the mine!...
