When you think of New Jersey, natural springs may not be the first things that come to mind. We actually have several throughout the state, including the infamous Blue Hole near Vineland and Devil’s Hole near Cedar Grove. Though they’re surrounded by legend, neither of these are safe for swimming. If you’re looking to dive in to a spectacular natural spring in our state, you have to head to The Highlands Natural Pool in Ringwood....
Long Hill Reservation in Beverly is a gorgeous natural gem filled with blooming flowers and winding paths. A visit here will make you feel like you’ve wandered into a patch of heaven. From sweeping lawns to shady nooks where you can lose yourself in a book or the beauty of nature, this place has it all. Here’s why this underrated park deserves your attention. Located in Beverly, Long Hill Reservation is a beautiful garden park....
Everything might be bigger in Texas, but when it comes to winter, Maine’s got it on lock. Our snowfall is epic, our outdoor winter activities are more fun than anywhere else and our residents are great at making the best of the cold weather. Nothing proves this more than the year Maine took home the prize for the largest snowman ever built! Maine claimed rights to the world’s tallest snowman in 2008, in the town of Bethel....
Isn’t it nice to stumble upon a small, charming little restaurant that may be small in size but HUGE in flavor? Georgia is filled with these types of places–restaurants that are unassuming on the outside, but easily become a fan favorite once you’re inside. There is one particular restaurant though, that is on the smaller side, but offers a unique dining experience like no other. Clear your calendar, because your new favorite lunch spot may have just arrived....
Harvey’s Beach in Old Saybrook doesn’t get as much hype as some other beaches, but it most definitely should! This place is absolutely stunning, which is no surprise considering it’s located in one of the most stunning towns in Connecticut. So without further ado, here is the number one contender for the pretty award, from day to night! Harvey’s Beach lies on Route 154 in Old Saybrook. Deirdre Niatopsky Photography/Facebook...
If you are looking for a road trip like no other, we dare you to check out this road trip of Louisiana’s most abandoned places. We know this trip is going to give you the chills—and bring you to sites you’ve never before seen in Louisiana. This road trip will take you down the middle of Louisiana, primarily down I-49. Keachi Women’s College Flickr.com / Jimmy Emerson DVM Found south of Shreveport, Keachi is a small mostly empty town that used to be home to the Keachi Women’s College, which was founded in 1856....
Ohio is full of unexpected hidden gems and really neat places to explore. The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe in Orville, Ohio is a truly special place that’s worth a day trip. It’s a fun destination the whole family will love to explore. With so much more than fruit spreads and peanut butter, you’ll be absolutely delighted. Check it out: For more than 100 years, this beloved brand has given families all across the U....
Sometimes, you just need an escape from the hustle and bustle of your life and lose yourself in nature. There’s just something about surrounding yourself in that quiet, serene setting that seems to center yourself, giving you all the energy you need to get back to your life. There are several trails in Louisiana that will re-energize you and give you that nature fix you’re craving, but there’s one place in particular that will transport you to another world....
Located in Woodstock, this place is certainly the middle of nowhere! Who would have thought that the small rural town was also home to the likes of the Mansion at Bald Hill. But with the picturesque scenes and quiet seclusion, this restaurant is just one of many reasons to pay a visit to Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. The Mansion at Bald Hill is a stately mansion with antique furnishings. The Mansion at Bald Hill/Facebook 29 Plaine Hill Road, Woodstock...
Hidden away in the arid desert country of the western United States, this recently abandoned ghost town is in absolutely remarkable shape. Though the homes here have been deserted for more than three years, everything has been left in place and decay hasn’t started to set in yet. What could have made these families leave almost all of their possessions behind? Read on for a preview of the site, and then be sure to check out the exploration footage from YouTube channel “Explore With Us....
Maine has a fairly small population for its size, which works to the advantage of those that love gazing at the night sky. The lack of light pollution means that some of the stars and planetary action not visible to most people, can be seen by lucky Mainers! One of the best things to view over Maine is our very own galaxy, The Milky Way. Ray M / Flickr Some statistics say that only about 20% of the US population has seen the galaxy with the naked eye, making this hike even more exciting....
Everyone knows that there are just some things that you should never utter to certain people.. it’s just in bad taste and can result in a throat punch, silent treatment, or passive aggressive messages on social media. If you’re unsure about what not to say to someone from Colorado, you’re in luck! Here are 15 sentences you should never ever say to someone from the 303 (or 720, 719, or 970)....
There is nothing quite like an old, decrepit, and tired barn sitting alone in a field. Think of the history of a once booming farm, of what must have occurred for the barn to lie abandoned in its mature age. If only we could learn what sort of history these ten aging barns in Hawaii must hold within their crumbling walls. Located at the base of Mauna Kea, this barn has been abandoned for quite some time....
Everyone automatically assumes that life in Hawaii is easy and that all we do is go to the beach and surf. That is simply not true – though we do love going to the beach. The reality is that you’ve got to be tough if you want to survive very long in paradise. Here are ten reasons why being resilient is a necessary trait for anyone from Hawaii. We may not deal with bad weather very often, but we do have to endure hurricane season....
Iowa is a pretty great place to grow up. Most parts of the state are safe enough that kids are free to run around and have adventures without fear. But kids are also busy learning some pretty important lessons. Just about everyone who grew up here can attest to these 11 simple lessons we learned while we were growing up. Always be prepared. samwebster/Flickr Living in Iowa, layering is a skill you will need to hone....
Photos give us the ability to remember the past, for better or worse. Some photos surprise us, some delight us, but they are all capable of bringing us back to a certain place and time and telling a story that we may have forgotten. The story of DC is a long and interesting one and sometimes it’s nice to look back and remember who we used to be and how far we have come....
Believe it or not, there are several castles located in Maryland. Some are hidden in the wooded areas of parks but most are hiding in plain sight. Listed below are 12 charming castles you can find in the Old Line State. Cloisters Castle, Lutherville Wikimedia Commons Cloisters Castle was built around 1930 and at one time was used as a children’s museum. Now it’s available to rent for any occasion....
As an unbiased Colorado native myself, I feel pretty confident in saying that people from Colorado are some of the coolest you will ever meet… however, like everyone else, we still have a few select things that get our blood boiling. For instance, if you want to make someone from Colorado mad, you can easily do so by: Let’s go ahead and begin this list by addressing the elephant in the room....
It’s no secret that drivers in Minnesota often fail to meet the basic expectations of operating a vehicle. Freeways are constantly slowed by the never-ending barrage of terrible MN drivers slipping and sliding in the winter and messing up in the summer. Some places are consistently worse than others for accidents though, and you may be surprised to find out which towns have the worst drivers in the state. Here are 16 of those towns, who had A LOT of accidents last year:...
If you’re born and raised in Montana, it will always feel like home no matter where you end up living. But move elsewhere at your own risk, because Montana has a tendency of ruining your hopes of being truly happy anywhere else. It doesn’t mean to. It can’t help it that it’s so amazing. Here are a few ways living in Montana can ruin you for life: Good luck finding cherries this delicious anywhere else....
