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As one of the oldest cities in Mississippi, Vicksburg is full of sites believed to be haunted, and that includes the Vicksburg National Military Park. The park is one of the most renowned military parks in the entire country, yet many are unaware that it’s as haunted as it is historic. In the summer of 1863, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War took place on the lush greenery and rolling hills that now make up the Vicksburg National Military Park....

If you drew a triangle connecting Madison, Stevens Point, and Oshkosh, right smack dab in the middle you’d find little Princeton, Wisconsin. Set on the Fox River and surrounded by lakes and marshes, this small town is charming and adorable. Located within two hours of Milwaukee, an hour from Madison, and 90 minutes from Green Bay, Princeton’s location is ideal for day trippers and vacationers. Spend a day strolling the shops and antique stores after you’ve visited the state’s largest flea market....

You can pick up sweet treats just about anywhere, but if you’re looking for a truly unique dessert experience, you have to visit the Velvet Cream or, as locals call it, the Dip. In business for decades, the “walk-up fast food joint” offers plenty of retro appeal, in addition to a bevy of mouthwatering desserts, burgers, and more. A Hernando legend, the Velvet Cream is a must-visit. Take a look....

When you’re a kid, there’s a little magic in everything. This means that when you stumble across a place filled with toadstools, giant owls and a humongous treehouse, it feels like climbing into a fairytale. Hidden Hollow is a perfectly whimsical playground that feels like it sprung right out of an enchanted forest. Here’s why you should visit this amazing spot. Located at Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich, Hidden Hollow is a place for kids and families to explore nature and get creative in an absolutely beautiful setting....

Existing as not only the smallest, but one of the most densely populated states in the nation means that few things go unnoticed. Though we Rhode Islanders are lucky enough to have dozens of park and recreational land to choose from, somehow still a few gems are left lingering. This park in Warwick, while frequently visited, is completely underrated compared to all its glory! What’s so great about it, you may ask?...

When it was first planned and constructed in the 1920s and 1930s, the Hoover Dam was one of the tallest dams in the world and a major construction feat. Once finished, the dam was lauded for many things, including the beauty of its engineering. Ralph Arvesen/Flickr Norm Lanier/Flickr Its construction combines two kinds of dams (arch and gravity, hence the hyphened name) that relies on its curved, sloped shape and force to keep water contained....

If you were anywhere near central South Dakota on June 22nd, then you remember the horrific hail storm that pounded the area. While repairs on most of the property damage are well underway by now, there’s one lasting scar that’s so extensive you can see it from space. On the morning of June 22, 2017 a large storm blew through central South Dakota. bl0ndeeo2/flickr Hail pounded the region. According to stormersite....

Want to be swept away to another place in time? These rare black and white photos of Southern California will take you back to SoCal like you’ve never seen it before. Flipping through these pictures is like flipping through an old photo album you discovered in your grandparent’s attic. You’ll find a snapshot from a 1920s beauty pageant, a candid moment at a glitzy Hollywood party, a charming main street from the 1940s, and many other surprises....

Merry Christmas everyone! It’s the most festive day of the year, and there are all kinds of spectacular presents being shared today. This holiday season, here are 12 gifts in particular that we should all be excited for in Washington: Have a wonderful holiday! What did Santa bring you this year?? Share in the comments below! Stevens Pass It may not have snowed everywhere, but many of our mountains are scheduled to be open for skiing & snowboarding today, including Steven’s Pass and Snoqualmie Pass....

It’s always fascinating to see where we’ve come from, where our families have been. Tennessee has seen the good and the bad, with our people rising above no matter the situation. We’ve found some amazing photographs (some we bet you’ve never seen!) from the Volunteer State during the Great Depression. It’s a sobering, beautiful thing to have a window to the past, isn’t it? A decade of waiting Programmar A photo of our Tennessee men, waiting for work....

Arizona is home to a burgeoning art scene and it’s spilling over from galleries into the streets. It not only becomes great publicity for the artist but also creates colorful, beautiful signs of Arizona life. Check out a few examples of the street art present in our state. Welcome to Arizona indeed. This one was found in Phoenix. Kevin Spencer/Flickr This one is located on the side of a car wash on Roosevelt & 7th Avenue in Phoenix....

New Orleans is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the country—and it’s truly great for biking. You will love exploring all the natural beauty in the area, and you’ll especially like that there are no hills! It makes for some of the most gorgeous days. Lakeshore Drive Facebook.com / Friends of Lakeshore Drive Recreation You can enjoy all of the beauty Lake Pontchartrain has to offer as you hop on this gorgeous trail....

You already know that Illinois is number 1. But we actually lead the country in these areas. For better or worse. Top Party School Kevin Dooley/Flickr University of Illinois is near the top in many academic fields, but it does hold the title of top party school. Worst Run State Jeff Sharp/Flickr For the non-fans of Springfield (which is pretty much everyone these days), this is not a shocker. Pumpkin production Mike Mozart/Flickr We grow 90-95% of the country’s pumpkins, actually....

There are plenty of burger and sandwich shops almost everywhere we go, but where are the “really” good sandwiches places? Most of the big chains just offer the same things unanimously, with the occasional slight variations. The REAL good places to get a sandwich… the ones that make the mouth start watering just looking at the menu… Well, many of them are hidden right under our noses at a local tavern or diner....

The cowboy lifestyle is unlike any other. While many may picture the rough-and-tumble days of the wild west or the classic old western movies, this job is not always glamorous, but is definitely unique and rewarding in its own wonderful way. If you’ve never seen a cattle drive in real life, you may be surprised to see the skills it entails. If you are familiar with these ranching duties, we think you’ll love this birds-eye-view video of a cattle drive from above....

Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens in Port Orange is one of those unique places that has just the right amount of history and quirky charm to make it a classic Old Florida roadside attraction. The old sugar mill ruins, which had been a tourist site as early as 1939, were converted into a small amusement park called Bongoland in 1948. It was named for a baboon that lived on the grounds, along with a few other animals....

Connecticut has a history of relocating tombstones without actually moving the bodies and this locale is no exception. The Guilford Green is often praised for its beauty and is one of the most well-kept greens in the state. But residents rarely talk about its past as a burial site. Historians have used the word transcendent to describe their visit there, because they know that the founders of one of America’s oldest settlements are just beneath their feet....

A riverside vacation is the perfect cure if you’re still trying to shake those winter blues. It’s not summer until you’ve taken time for yourself to go on an elegant vacation at an Illinois resort. If you love the waterfront, you’ll never want to leave this place. Romance and beauty abound at this majestic hotel, and you don’t want to miss out on the luxury and relaxation. Keep scrolling for amazing pictures and details:...

Ohio is full of enchanting places, but some of the best ones are the ones that take a little bit of a journey to see. Charleston Falls Preserve is the perfect place to explore when you want a short hike to a beautiful destination. Check out this gorgeous Miami County gem: With more than 216 acres of prairie and forests, this popular park is the perfect place to hike and see wildlife....

Anderson, South Carolina just may be the home of the only Survivalist/Preppers brick and mortar store in the Palmetto State. To some, this over-the-top store may seem a little wacky, but in this day and age, is it really? Regardless of which side of the fence you stand on in the probabilities of impending disasters or doom, you don’t have to be a full-on prepper to shop here. Since there are vast degrees of preparedness, HTF – The Survival Store stocks or sells everything you’d need in an emergency situation – whether it’s after everything in your backyard gets swept away by a thousand year flood, or it’s the actual apocalypse....