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Incredibly, San Francisco has the oldest and second largest Chinatown in North America. Established in 1840s, San Francisco’s Chinatown in downtown is the oldest and one of the largest Chinatowns outside of Asia. If you’re looking to visit a historic neighborhood full of attractions, food, culture, and life then look no further. Chinatown offers a yearly parade that dazzles the senses and lots of fun stops along Grant avenue in downtown San Francisco....

The Oregon Coast is dotted with all kinds of amazing natural wonders, from iconic sea stacks to hidden caves and coastal waterfalls. One of the most unique of them all is Indian Sands, located north of Brookings in the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. A short hike leads to these amazing clifftop sand dunes; the sight of them will blow you away. Check it out: Located at the stunning Samuel H....

The Quechee Gorge is known as Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon, it’s simply spectacular to see from above, but what makes this such a great destination to explore is that it’s just a 1-mile hike to the bottom and back. That’s right, you can make this round trip hike in about an hour and the views and perspectives are simply amazing. Check out this canyon hike in VT for yourself! The Quechee Gorge is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vermont....

Our readers have submitted so many incredible amazing photos throughout the past few months! I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the best reader submissions from 2015, and to celebrate New Jersey’s amazing photographers! Thank you all for capturing our stunning state. A sun-kissed sky in Greenwich, New Jersey. Taken by Dante Fratto Photography. Dante Fratto Photography Speedwell Lake in Autumn, captured by Werner Tedesco. Werner Tedesco...

Warm springtime weather is right around the corner, and that means only one thing: it’s time for outdoor dining! There’s nothing like enjoying a delicious meal on the patio or deck, and it gets even better when you can enjoy a waterfront view as well. The Blue Oar is a little gem snuggled up on the banks of the Connecticut River. The Blue Oar/Facebook Waterfront dining is a given at this restaurant - all the dining is outside on the deck and patio....

Nestled between the more accessible and well-known Hawaii Island’s Waipio and Pololu valleys is a stunning valley you’ve probably never even heard of. Waimanu Valley, the largest of several remote valleys on the Hamakua Coastline, is quite difficult to visit, but offers incredible views for anyone adventurous enough to tackle the nine-mile Muliwai Trail. This intense backpacking trek is the only way to reach Waimanu Valley, and begins with several steep switchbacks up Wapio’s north face, traversing through miles of gulches and forests before descending Waimanu’s south face via another series of treacherous switchbacks to the valley floor....

There are a few spots in Arkansas that you never forget. You can drive by them one time and you’ll remember them always. One of those spots is the Mammoth Orange Cafe in Redfield. It was built in 1966 and inspired by a giant orange restaurant out in California. Of course the iconic look of the Mammoth Orange is part of the draw, but what really keeps folks coming back again and again is the absolutely delicious food....

Maine has plenty of natural attractions for people who love the outdoors. Many are exactly what you’d expect – a beautiful forest located in northern Maine, a coastal trail that takes you through the best of what the Maine shore has to offer. But, sometimes, we come across something in nature that feels as though it’s been put in the wrong spot. This incredible pool is a perfect example. Read on for the details of Rattlesnake Pool in Evans Notch!...

With beautiful weather ahead of us, there’s nothing worse than struggling to pick which adventure we should take on next. In hopes of saving you some time, we’ve narrowed things down a bit to this one amazing mountain range that’s worth exploring. Known as the Swiss Alps of Nevada, the Ruby Mountains are simply breathtaking. Trevor Bexon/Flickr With ten peaks reaching over 10,000 feet in height, there’s nothing unforgettable about taking a trip to the Ruby Mountains....

Have you ever dreamed about finding lost treasure? There just might be some in the West Virginia mountains. West Virginia Explorer tells a story that’s been pieced together from old writings dating back to the Civil War era. Could there really be a lost treasure, or is it just a legend? The story starts with three Confederate soldiers deserting their posts and robbing a Virginia bank on their journey. WikiMedia Commons...

You’re in Michigan. So you might not think of seafood as a prime cuisine to discover. But you know what? We’ve got some excellent lake fish to nosh on. Plus, there are a number of under-the-radar restaurants that might not scream seafood, but once you give them a chance they’ll be worth the bet. Duece’s Char House Restaurant, Bay City Duece’s/Facebook Here you’ll find a nice mix of lake fish, plus salads and even burgers…suitable for all tastes....

Did you ever drive by Henry Clay Ave. and Tchoupitoulas St. and wonder what was beyond the brick walls there? Well, now you know. That was the former site of a federal hospital, which was converted into the Mental Hospital for Adolescents in 1983. It remained in use until 2009. Now there are plans for Children’s Hospital to expand on the site, demolishing some old structures and reusing others. But the building still sits mostly unused at the river bend, making it a creepy-looking abandoned asylum in New Orleans....

We all love a good ghost story, don’t we? Something gory or creepy or downright weird that happened to someone other than us, but preferably close enough to give us the willies. That’s exactly what you’ll find in Trenton, Tennessee if you take a drive down Sleepy Hollow Road. No one knows the real story behind the road – how many lost their lives, who was murdered or simply forgotten in the cold – but that doesn’t mean the ghosts rest....

Attention, kite-fliers: The SkyDance Kite Festival is coming to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on September 9, 2017, and you don’t want to miss it. Bring your own kite or purchase one on-site and help decorate the Oklahoma sky in a fun way. The SkyDance Kite Festival will take place at Chisholm Trail South Park at 21101 East 101st Street in Broken Arrow. brokenarrowok.org This event is hosted by the Tulsa Wind Riders and is free to the public....

You have heard your out-of-state friends and family say it time and again…. Kansas is so flat and boring! There is nothing to see here but fields and highways. Back in insert griper’s state here, we have this, this, and this. Anyway, you get the picture! The next time these negative Nancys (or Neds) comes to visit our great state, be sure to take them on this one incredible and surprising hike that is sure to make them shut their mouths:...

Utah’s first human residents lived in cliff dwellings and caves. The Anasazi lived here as early as 1000 BC, and of course, dinosaurs roamed this land much earlier than that – as early as 225 million years ago. Luckily, Utahns have plenty of fossils, bones and artifacts that allow us to learn more about the rich history of the Beehive State. Take a look at this unique roadside attraction that lets you get up close to dinosaur tracks and Native American artifacts....

This town in Wyoming is a hotspot for vacationers during the summer months but during the fall, the summer crowds are long gone. Fall is the perfect time to visit Jackson while the air is crisp and the aspens are at their peak in color. It’s as if an artist has taken a paintbrush and painted the trees throughout the Jackson Hole valley in some of the most vibrant colors imaginable....

It’s hard to deny the beauty that is the Hawaiian Islands, but what if I told you that the Aloha State is just as magnificent after the sun has slipped beyond the horizon? From luminescent stars to city lights, here are fourteen of the best photographs taken in Hawaii at night. The lights of Waikiki reflect off the beautiful Pacific Ocean. N1D0/Flickr The Milky Way Horizon as seen from the summit of Mount Haleakala, on Maui....

There’s something so magical about a Southern California sunset. Take a look at these breathtaking pictures taken by some of my favorite photographers on Flickr. These photos will remind you just how lucky we are to live here. An autumn sunset in Santa Clarita. Flickr/Jeff Turner Magic hour in the Mojave Desert as the sun goes down. Flickr/Rennett Stowe A blazing red sunset ignites the sky over Malibu. Flickr/Pacheco A Marina Del Rey sunset while boating sounds like a nice way to end the day....

There are a lot of interesting things about our Pacific Northwest state – after all, we are pretty awesome. But did you know about any of these fun facts? There’s a tree with an old bicycle somehow infused in its trunk just off Vashon Highway! Flickr / sea-turtle It’s a felony to harass Sasquatch here…just in case you run into him and decide to throw a punch. Flickr / ifonlytheywould...