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Now that 2016 is soon coming to a close, it’s time to think of being fit and healthy for a new year. You could join a gym, but why walk on a treadmill when Oklahoma has so many gorgeous, picturesque trails? Oklahomans aren’t afraid of a little cold – get out there in the fresh air and hike these 10 trails that are wonderful in the winter. Lake Hefner blueathena27/flickr If you’re lucky enough to live in or near Oklahoma City, you can take the walking path right around Lake Hefner....

Mining is and always will be an important part of Nevada’s history. And even though Nevada was best known for producing silver during the 19th-century, considerable amounts of gold were also produced. Gold mining in Nevada is a major industry, and the amount of gold produced continues to increase. Currently, 79% of all gold in the United States is produced right here in Nevada. Today, many mines have been left abandoned....

For the last two hundred years, Arizona has had a history of people swarming in and out of the state. With that comes plenty of settlements that eventually go abandoned and areas that retain some evidence of human contact. These places are easy to find but typically go unnoticed in the hectic pace of our everyday lives. Here are a few areas to reflect on the human existence that once inhabited the place....

Maps are popular Internet fodder these days. We searched around for a while and found these fun maps of South Carolina. Some are downright hilarious. What creative genius would think to make the state of SC into a Corgi? Or drop the state outline onto a pig? Let us know which are your favorites! A cute map for Corgi lovers. I love this one. adammcquaig/rebloggy.com Buzzfeed UK asked its staff to share the stereotypes they associated with each state in the US....

There are forgotten places in North Dakota that have long been left to turn into ruins, where nature is slowly taking piece by piece over decades until there is nothing left at all. Abandoned farms, ghost towns, and empty houses like these are hidden among the prairies as true testaments to the passage of time. A grain elevator that has not been in use for decades, slowly falling to ruin. Wes Peck/Flickr...

South Carolinians celebrate the holidays in many ways but one common thread among us all is knowing that South Carolina is the best place on Earth to celebrate Christmas. Aside from the unifying notions of family, faith and the reason for the season, there are some really cool reasons that Christmas in South Carolina is the absolute best. South Carolina is usually blessed with mild weather for Christmas. Rob Bertholf/Flickr...

Edgar Degas once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” The truth in these words is evident in a small village outside of Carthage, Missouri. Red Oak II is the creation of Lowell Davis, an artist, born in the original Red Oak on Route 66. When he returned to his hometown as an adult, he saw many of the buildings forgotten and left to decay....

Anoka, known as the Halloween Capital of the World, is of course the center of many a Minnesota ghost story. In fact, we’re pretty sure it’s the most haunted place in the entire state. Don’t believe us? Find out for yourself at the locations of these stories! Anoka Flickr/Renae Rude The Anoka State Hospital Google Maps The Anoka State Hospital, now the Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center is an old mental health facility, and rumor has it that the patients are pretty unhappy....

Those of us who live in Colorado sure are lucky… not only is our scenery divine, but so is our food. When it comes to the best cuisine that the Centennial State has to offer, it’s a no-brainer that we serve the best savory green chile. If you are looking to get your fill of some of the best green chile recipes in the state, follow this carefully researched food trail that we created just for you!...

What could be more magical than being surrounded by butterflies? How about being surrounded by these colorful flying wonders inside their very own butterfly house? If you have yet to make a day trip to Southern California’s Butterfly House, you’re going to want to add this destination to the top of your list of things to see and do before butterfly season comes to an end. If you’ve never been to the Environmental Nature Center in Southern California, you’ve been missing out as that means you have yet to experience the magical Butterfly House....

We’ve shown you so many Utah winter wonderlands already this season. From this gorgeous, snowy town to this charming little Christmas village to these Christmas light displays, we’ve given you plenty to see and do this month. But what will you do when Santa has come and gone and all the lights and tinsel are packed away ’til next year? Well, here’s a little secret…the most enchanting winter wonderland is yet to come!...

Of all the sites along the Natchez Trace Parkway, Mount Locust is definitely among the most interesting. Not only is it one of the oldest buildings in the area, it’s also the only remaining inn on the Trace. Perfectly preserved, a visit to Mount Locust Inn will transport you back to days long gone. Take a look: Mount Locust is located at milepost 15.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Natchez Trace Travel/Facebook...

Close your eyes and imagine the scent of fresh lavender. Can you smell it? Lavender, during its storied history, has become the go-to natural ingredient for relaxation, fighting depression, stimulating the immune system, and even relieving painful bug bites. Discover the beauty – and the power – of lavender at this peaceful lavender farm in Pennsylvania. Tucked away in Doylestown sits a sprawling field of lavender - both English lavender and lavandins - at Peace Valley Lavender Farms....

Set among the captivating scenery of Antlers in southern Oklahoma sits Rebel Hill Guest Ranch – a working horse ranch surrounded by over 500 acres of secluded land filled with ponds, lakes, trails and horses. This destination ranch hosts overnight visitors in one of their several cabins or guests can choose to stay in the luxurious 1911 Victorian passenger train car. The 80-foot train, Rebel Hill Express, welcomes visitors with a friendly, “Welcome Aboard!...

Most people don’t think of farms when they think of Washington DC. But DC is in such a prime location that when you are dreamy of peaceful farm life, there are plenty of spots in the area where you can escape. One of the most unique and incredible farms in the area is hiding right in plain sight just an hour outside of Washington DC. Enjoy a trip to Seven Oaks Lavender Farm for a unique excursion near DC....

This bridge isn’t for the easily spooked. Not only is the drop enough to make your hands clam up and your knees wobble, but there is also a pretty spooky backstory to the bridge, too… The Columbus Junction Bridge, also known as Lovers Leap, was first built in 1886, then reconstructed in 1904. In 1922, the bridge collapsed on two people, and was rebuilt to the current 262-foot bridge. Trip Advisor...

We recently wrote about the absolutely amazing World Ice Art Championship winter park presented by Ice Alaska in Fairbanks, but now we have to focus on something much more specific; the slide. The EPIC slide that is truly the main attraction at this magnificently impressive place. There are 16 ice slides in this majestic park that each offer something completely unique from the next. But the main attraction, the ‘big kahuna’ of ice slides – it will literally blow your mind....

There’s nothing better than finding a peaceful place to relax in the middle of a busy city. Sunken Gardens is a hidden gem in St. Petersburg with a lot of history. Check out all this gorgeous botanical paradise has to offer: This beautiful oasis hiding in the middle of St. Petersburg is more than 100-years-old. stpete.org Here you can wander paths through lush landscapes, full of exotic plants and water features....

I’ll own up to being pretty hard to freak out. I’m not scared of ghosts or monsters or horror movies or graveyards. I’m not easy to scare. I can remember twice in my life that I’ve actually had spine-chilling experiences. Once was far away and long ago, when I was a teen visiting a concentration camp in Europe. The other was closer to home, when I found myself looking over a Civil War battlefield....

The Vintages Trailer Resort is a unique getaway destination located in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful wine country. This one-of-a-kind resort offers visitors the chance to stay the night in beautifully decorated vintage trailers, surrounded by peaceful scenery. This charming vintage trailer resort will give you an unforgettable stay. Nestled into the beautiful Willamette Valley near the small town of Dayton, The Vintages is a unique trailer resort. facebook/ The Vintages Trailer Resort...