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It’s no secret that Florida has its selection of incredible beaches. For this very reason, the state is a beloved vacation spot for residents and visitors alike. It may not surprise you, then, that Florida is said to be home to the best beach in the entire country. A recent publication by Dr. Beach ranks Siesta Beach at the very top of this list. Criteria for this ranking includes sand quality, water temperature, and the general upkeep of the beach’s environment....

Victor is a sleepy little farming town in Ravalli County. Home to about 750 people and many animals, it’s best known for its Field of Screams pumpkin patch that takes place every October. But should you find yourself in the area, make sure you make your way to Lifeline Creamery & Farm Store, especially if you’re a cheese lover. Lifeline Creamery & Farm Store is located at 2427 Meridian Road, right off Highway 93....

Do you love the tranquility of nature? Spend some extra time in Missouri’s newest state park by grabbing a meal before or after you enjoy the day outdoors. The Creekside Grill in Echo Bluff State Park serves some great food in a spectacular forest setting. Tucked away in rural Missouri, just south of the designated Mark twain National Forest, sits Echo Bluff State Park and the Creekside Grill. Step inside the parks newly constructed lodge and enjoy a great meal any day of the week!...

West Virginia has plenty of haunted places, but the Madie Carroll house in Huntington just might be the most haunted of all. The home was originally built in Ohio, but was floated down the river to its current location in 1810. This wooden salt box home has seen its share of tragedies. Chuck and Alice Riecks/flickr Thomas and Anne Carroll lived in the home and operated a tavern. When Anne died of pneumonia, Thomas married Mary Fee, who saved the home from burning to the ground during the Civil War....

Imagine waking up on the Willamette River, the sound of birds chirping and water flowing gently in the background. You can make that dream a reality now with these amazing Floating Home Vacations on the river in Oregon City. Featuring three beautiful rental homes with all the amenities you will need, you will love staying here. The main home, pictured here, offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and over 3000 square feet....

Located near the little mountain town of Jasper, Horseshoe Canyon is a gorgeous spot near the Buffalo National River. One of the best things about Horseshoe Canyon is that it’s home to a retreat called Horseshoe Canyon Guest Ranch. The canyon itself is a world-renowned rock climbing site, and Horseshoe Canyon Guest Ranch offers guided climbing trips, but this dude ranch has so much more to offer that even acrophobics will be amazed and entertained for days....

Who says that treehouses are only for kids? If you are in search of a unique getaway mixed with a little nostalgia, you will want to stay at the gorgeous Rocky Mountain TreeHouse in Glenwood Springs: Built in 1971, this spacious and elaborate treehouse is built around four large spruce trees and stands more than 25 feet tall. Rocky Mountain TreeHouse Facebook Airbnb Airbnb In addition to its memorable exterior, the treehouse features a large bedroom, loft area, bathroom with a rock shower, luxurious kitchen, and other homey amenities....

New Hampshire is home to pretty hardy residents. However, now and again even New Hampshire’s toughest residents like a little retreat! Hidden in the White Mountains is an amazing resort that is the perfect place to get away from it all. The Omni Mount Washington Resort has to be on your New Hampshire bucket list. Here’s why: wmbrakeman/Trip Advisor The Omni Mount Washington Resort has been a favorite luxury destination in New Hampshire since it opened in 1902....

Amazing places to hike can be found all over Rhode Island! From gorgeous densely forested areas in the north, to hikes along the oceanside, there’s a whole lot of landscape diversity. One thing that’s consistent is how lovely the trails are throughout the nation’s smallest state. This hike found at a nature refuge in Middletown might just be the most beautiful. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is a stunning refuge found in Middletown on Aquidneck Island....

Who hasn’t been transported by the classic tale of A Christmas Carol? If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to actually see what the holidays in Dickens-era England would be like, you don’t have to leave Florida to have this magical experience. Get ready for an absolutely charming trip back in time. YouTube/AmeliaIslandCVB December 8th - 11th, Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach on beautiful Amelia Island is transformed into a Victorian-era English village for the Dickens on Centre event....

Waffle Champion started as a mobile eatery in 2011 and quickly turned into a waffle haven in historic, Midtown Oklahoma City. Their specialty is simple: waffles. Sweet Waffles. Waffle Sandwiches. Waffles and Chicken. Waffles Everything. Just wait until you see these delicious waffle creations…you’ll think you died and went to heaven. Waffle Champion is located on the ground level of 1212 North Walker (Suite 100) in Oklahoma City. Sam H/Yelp...

This time of year, thousands of leaf peepers flock to New Hampshire, driving slow, clogging our roads, and admiring the leaf colors that make our state famous. However, this year might be different. Normally, foliage season starts in mid to late September, and comes further south through October. Stanley Zimni/flickr The leaves are most spectacular during the peak of the season, when entire trees blaze with red, orange and gold....

Nature is a force to be reckoned with, and that is especially true in New Hampshire. Our untamed wilderness and fluctuating weather mean that if us humans step away – even briefly – nature will begin to creep back in, and take it for herself. Where this has happened in the Granite State, the results are stunning. Madame Sherri’s Stairs are still mesmerizing. James Walsh/flickr This old boat has almost become part of the landscape....

A lot of people tend to have pre-conceived notions of what North Dakota is like before ever stepping foot there. I didn’t move to the state until I was 13, and I’ll admit that when I first imagined what it would be like I thought of flat fields, farms, harsh winters, and not much else. What I didn’t know was that there is so much more to the Peace Garden State than the stereotypes would lead someone to believe and that the state is actually full of hidden gems....

Let your inner explorer out and check out these incredible places in North Dakota. The kind of nature and scenery you’ll find at these spots will spark your curiosity at every turn, and if you’re one who likes photography, will provide the best views for unforgettable shots. No matter what kind of adventurer you are, these places are a must. Lewis & Clark State Park NDPRD/Flickr Williston, ND Larimore Dam Recreation Area Wes Peck/Flickr Larimore, ND...

The Great Depression, which took place during the years 1929-1939, began shortly after the stock market crash of October 1929. In 1933, as many as 15 million Americans were unemployed and nearly half of the United States’ banks had failed. During this horrible time in history, relief and reform measures were put into place by President Roosevelt. Unfortunately, the economy didn’t fully turn around until after 1939, when World War II began....

Driving down basically any street in the city can make you wonder ‘hey when did that building get there?’ With rapid growth and change, Portland looks significantly different today than it did just a decade ago, let alone a century back. In these rare photos you are blasted to the past when things were a lot slower and a whole lot less crowded. This snowy image was capture on SW 12th Avenue between Main and Jefferson in 1950....

As kids, in some areas of Kansas, you could find flint arrowheads in fields, and chunks of pottery from hundreds of years ago in your backyard, reminding you of who used to roam these lands before the Europeans took over. This Wichita State professor, with the help of some Ark City locals, is certain he’s found the lost city of Etzanoa right here in Kansas. The lost city of Etzanoa is thought to be home to around 20,000 plains indians, originally “discovered” in 1602 by Spanish explorers, and was also the site of battles between the two groups....

This abandoned highway in Pennsylvania is overgrown yet stunning. Shot via drone by YouTuber Kyle Mills, this video features a 13-mile stretch of highway that was last used in 1968 – over half a century ago. The highway is now closed to motor vehicles, but explorations on foot and by drone have yielded some spectacular finds. The Pennsylvania autumn foliage is simply stunning. Youtube/Kyle Mills The video dives into the shadowy tunnels of the abandoned road....

Did you know West Virginia is home to the nation’s first spa? The warm springs at Berkeley Springs State Park have been popular for their perceived healing and medicinal purposes since before the European settlers arrived almost 200 years ago. Long before the area was settled by Europeans, the warm mineral springs were popular for their perceived medicinal powers. Grant Lindsay/Flickr Native Americans from as far aways as Canada, the Carolinas and the Great Lakes would come to the area for the springs....