Recently, a staff writer here at Only In Your State stumbled upon this amazing treasure trove of photographs from across Louisiana during the Great Depression World War II era. They will truly knock your socks off and take you right back to the past! You’ll be amazed by how much has changed and how much has stayed exactly the same. We’re going to do the work for you and find the most amazing photos of the bunch....
Most Rhode Islanders know that our state is overflowing with beautiful landscapes. From the coast to our national parks, there are so many lovely sites to behold. Unfortunately not all of us have easy access to the great outdoors! Luckily there are options, even for us city dwellers. There are dozens of beautiful nature sites to enjoy scattered throughout the state’s urban communities. Here are beautiful photos of some of the best urban ponds in Rhode Island, found in places you wouldn’t always expect!...
Since we recently brought you stunning photos of Colorado’s nighttime skies, we decided we also needed to bring you pictures that were made possible by our average 300 sunny days per year! Here are 15 of these times when the sun made Colorado even more beautiful: Setting sun over Broomfield. Flickr/messycupcakes Bigger is better in Crested Butte. Flickr/Zach Dischner Sunny meadow at Two Ponds Wildlife Refuge. Flickr/USFWS Mountain-Prairie This Longmont sunrise cannot be real… can it?...
There are several nature areas located throughout Alabama that are perfect for exploring. One in particular is the William B. Bankhead National Forest, better known as the Bankhead National Forest. The Bankhead National Forest is located in northwest Alabama, and it’s the perfect place for exploring because of its high volume of waterfalls. flickr/Michael Hicks Without a doubt, the Bankhead National Forest is Alabama’s ultimate waterfall destination. Listed below are six beautiful waterfalls you’ll encounter while exploring this national forest....
While thrift stores are certainly great for finding new-to-you clothing items and shoes, they’re also a great place to find unique home furnishings and decor! In Buffalo, we have several great thrift stores to choose from, but one of the most impressive is Habitat ReStore, a local nonprofit with a wonderful mission and an even better selection of materials. Let’s take a look! Habitat ReStore has two locations: 501 Amherst Street in Buffalo and 1675 South Park Avenue in South Buffalo....
New Hampshire is one of the richest states in the nation, with an average household income of more than $70,000. While many towns in New Hampshire have all sorts incomes represented, a few towns have the top income earners in the state. Here are the 10 richest New Hampshire towns: Windham Tracey Lee Carol/flickr In this southern New Hampshire town the average household income is nearly six figures, clocking in at $94,794....
West Virginia has its own special food culture, inspiring passion and dedication from Mountaineers. There’s no question that one of the defining items in West Virginia cooking is a jar of perfectly seasoned Oliverio peppers. It all started in Clarksburg in the 1930s. Oliverio Peppers/Facebook Antoinette Oliverio perfected her recipe for peppers in perfectly seasoned Italian sauce while working in her family’s grocery store. Her son, Frank, got the idea to can the peppers and started distributing them in 1972....
Ever wonder what the best town in America is? No doubt you’ll get different answers from folks all around the United States. There is one Maryland town in particular that could definitely be a top contender for the title. The town of Berlin is a favorite among Marylanders and even the website, Budget Travel, named it America’s coolest small town in 2014. Here are just a few reasons why Berlin may actually be the best town in America....
There’s just something about deep blue, freshwater quarries. While the famous Blue Hole in Castila is long gone, not many people are aware that Ohio is home to a family owned and operated campground in Grover Hill that features a stunningly beautiful quarry. Check it out: This family owned and operated campground and RV park is fun for the whole family. It’s open for the season from April 15 - October 15....
When it comes to the most geologic wonders in a single state, Colorado rocks! (See what I did there?) From the dramatic Red Rocks to the jaw-dropping Garden of the Gods, there is truly no shortage of these rocky treasures to go around! However, this one Colorado park in particular is truly one that must be seen to be believed: Located near the small plains town of Calhan, the Paint Mines Archeological District is an incredible area chock full of “a unique blending of geological, archaeological, historical and ecological resources....
A lot of people don’t realize that cowboys and pioneers did not just exist in the Old West. Florida did indeed have its own pioneers and cowboys, often called “crackers” because they used whips rather than lassos to herd cattle. To learn more about life for Florida’s early pioneers, the best place to visit is The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown. This 40-acre park in Northwest Florida has 18 beautifully restored historic buildings dating from the 1820s to the 1940s....
Louisiana is no stranger to spooky stories, that’s for sure. Stories of ghostly apparitions, haunted plantations, and unexplained occurrences are pretty par for the course when you have a state with as much history as Louisiana. But there’s one spooky story that you may not be aware of that’ll send chills down your spine. The Atchafalaya Swamp is the largest swamp in the country, and quite possibly one of the most beautiful areas in Louisiana....
New Orleans is definitely one of the most haunted places in all of the United States. The spirit world is alive and well here, so it’s no surprise that nearby towns have a similar amount of paranormal activity. But by far, Thibodaux, LA, is the place with the most paranormal activity of anywhere near New Orleans. Let’s explore this spooky town! Thibodaux, Louisiana is found about an hour and 20 minutes away from New Orleans, and it is a truly unique place....
Living in New Orleans, hiking isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when you’re looking for something to do. But that would be a mistake. There are some exceptional places to hike around New Orleans–and this one is the absolute best! Jean Lafitte National Park has a few locations, but it’s the Barataria Preserve that has the best hike. Flickr.com / Ken Lund Taking the palmetto trail, the marsh overlook is an awesome way to spend the day....
Home to more than 275 ghost towns, it’s not uncommon to come across one slowly fading away under the Arizona sun. Most of these were old mining camps and towns established in the second half of the 19th century by mining companies looking to quickly produce ore before prices fell. Eventually, they did and the vast majority of these towns were abandoned within a short time period. One place we’re going to look at today is located almost 17 miles outside of Wickenburg....
Louisiana is a lot of things…but normal isn’t one of them. There are all kinds of quirky things that make Louisiana one of the strangest states in the union. Here are 10 of the weirdest things that people from Louisiana do. Make friends with your neighborhood alligators. Facebook.com / Airboat Adventures It’s easier that way. If you want to keep mosquitos away, put pennies in a plastic bag with water and hang them above your table....
If you live here, you get it; Kansas is a beautiful state that catches a bunch of flak from people who have never even been here. If you are nodding along in agreement, you have probably had to not only defend our beautiful state, but explain these 15 things to out-of-towners at least once: We may not technically have our own professional teams… Flickr/Victor Araiza The KANSAS City Chiefs and Royals play on the wrong side of KC....
A lot has happened from the days when dinosaurs roamed in Montana to now. Much of our local history is preserved in our museums and books, but there are still a some spots where you can go and see our old ruins that tells stories of the past. These are a few of them. The Canyon Creek Charcoal Kilns The Greater Southwestern Exploration Comp / Flickr Located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near the ghost town of Glendale, these kilns are over 100 years old....
Most high schools in North Dakota could be considered small and many of us even went to school in the same building from kindergarten to 12th grade. It is highly likely many of us North Dakotans can relate to this list – see if you remember experiencing anything similar to these 9 things. Your gym teacher probably also doubled as your history teacher, and likely coached most of the sports teams, too....
Alllll aboard! Sometimes, we forget that hotels should be part of our vacation experience instead of just being a place to sleep at night. That being said, why stay in a dime-a-dozen La Quinta or Super 8 when unique places like this exist? In Fredericksburg, you have the opportunity to spend the night in a historic, antique train car that’s just a few blocks away from Main Street. It runs about $299 a night, but the town is small enough that one night is all you need to see all the sights....
