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West Virginia doesn’t have any big waterparks like a lot of states, but it does a few pools with some great waterslides and sprinklers. Here is a look at four West Virginia waterparks that will take your summer to a whole new level. Splash Zone, Clarksburg Facebook Sharon VanScoy Ferrell Facebook Explore Clarksburg Facebook Explore Clarksburg Clarksburg’s Splash Zone is located in the Veteran’s Park. The pool’s design is really unique and it offers visitors so many fun ways to get wet....

Florida is a really unique place to live, with plenty of its own benefits and challenges. Live here long enough, and you’ll start to grow really fond of certain things that people in other states might not understand. Here are few things Floridians love more than anything else: Sandals and flip-flops Flickr/eyesogreen Real shoes are for work and church only. Lots of shade Flickr/oliver.dodd Everyone knows a shady parking spot is worth more than a close one....

Located in central Oregon, the Black Butte Hike is a wonderful hike that will blow you away. The trail will lead you through the woods up to the top of the stunning Black Butte, where you’ll find a historic fire lookout tower and breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding scenery. The Black Butte Hike is an amazing 4-mile excursion located in central Oregon. flickr/ Billy This lovely trail begins at the Black Butte Trailhead and winds upwards through a beautiful pine forest to the top of Black Butte....

The Old Town Trolley Tours has made itself known as one of the most unique tours in Nashville. Climb aboard their neat trolley and enjoy a trip all around town, one that will show you Nashville as you’ve never seen it before. It’s a fun group of folks, and has been rated as one of the best sightseeing tours in the US. You read to know Music City? Old Town Trolley Tours - Facebook The hop on, hop off tour is great for visitors and locals alike....

Growing up in Mississippi has undoubtedly shaped the person you are today. Not so sure? Here are 16 dead giveaways that you’re from the Magnolia State. You’re proud of your state and not afraid to show it. Ron Cogswell/Flickr To you, sweet tea is the only kind worth drinking. Cassia Noelle/Flickr Bug spray is a necessity at your home, especially during the summer. Drunken Noodle/Flickr You know what “nabs” are. And, furthermore, know they go great with a coke....

We all know that Minnesota’s most beautiful scenery is in its more than 10,000 lakes. We have the sandy beaches of Lake Minnetonka, the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior, and the resort getaways of Lake Vermillion. But what happens when you want to beat the crowds but still enjoy a lakeside retreat? One option is to escape to a remote island to get away from it all. Minnesota’s Oak Island way up in Lake of the Woods in the Northwest Angle is one of the most remote places in Minnesota....

When compared to living in today’s society, the 1940s was a much simpler time. Listed below is a collection of rare photos by Arthur Rothstein. These 15 photos take us back to 1940, showing us how the people of this great state lived. The original captions are included with each photo. “Prospector grub store. Goldfield, Nevada.” Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein “Active mining town. Silver Peak, Nevada.” Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein “Abandoned mine. Goldfield, Nevada.” Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein...

What do you think of when you think “midwestern?” If you think of close-knit communities with strong values, plenty of beautiful scenery and the kind of people who will do anything for their neighbors, then South Dakota fits the bill perfectly. Here’s one town that embraces the midwest vibe in best way possible. Take a look! Yankton is located in the Missouri Valley and was founded in 1869. J. Stephen Conn/flickr...

Growing up in Mississippi truly is a unique experience. From the freedom of playing outside all day to the values we were “reared” with, there’s just some things that every child growing up in the Magnolia State has most likely thought at some time or another. When you were first told “y’all” wasn’t a word… Matt Batchelor/Flickr “That can’t be right.” Anytime you saw a honeysuckle… April Griffus/Flickr “Mmmmm, time for a sweet snack....

Alabama is the perfect place to call home. Because of its great history, beautiful scenery and friendly people, it’s easy to understand why it’s such a great place to live. Every year, more and more people are choosing to move to Alabama, and here are 13 reasons why. 1.) Compared to many other states, Alabama has a low cost of living. wikimedia commons 2.) People will wave to you, shake your hand, and ask how you’re doing - even if they don’t already know you....

Whether it’s greeting you at dawn or chillingly sending you off at dusk, fog is one of Mother Nature’s most fascinating yet eerie gifts. From dancing over some of our most serene locations to rolling in over our major cities, you can’t help but feel captivated no matter how creepy things may seem! These 15 images below will have you struggling to decide whether or not you’re truly frightened or fascinated, take a look:...

Everyone has their, “Why my city is the best” speech, but those living in Austin don’t really have to explain themselves on why it’s the best city to live. They’ve already received an influx of newbie, relocated citizens to the area over the past ten years! You might even hear that it is rare to know or meet a true native Austinite. Whether you plan on moving to Austin, made your migration from wherever you had started before, or have always been a true native Austin citizen, here are just a few of the endless reasons why living in Austin is the best....

We can’t deny it: we have a soft spot for Michigan nostalgia. So when we came across the work of Michigan photographer Don Hudson, we were totally in awe. He has a way of capturing the human spirit in each and every photo that he’s taken over the past few decades. His subjects are candid, and he manages to encapsulate just what life was like back in the day. See for yourself....

Have you ever watched a movie and thought to yourself, “Hmm…this place looks awfully familiar?” Well, it could be because it was filmed right here in Colorado! To give you an example, here are 7 classic movie scenes that were filmed right here in the Centennial State! 1.) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Train Chase) Filmed at the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad in Antonito. 2.) Dumb & Dumber (Arriving in Aspen)...

Searching for that perfect gift, unique collectible, or vintage clothes you won’t find anywhere else? Whether you’re looking to find great bargains, redecorate your new home, or you just want to spend the day eating at awesome food carts and looking through all kinds of treasures, these 7 flea markets in Oregon are the places to be. Polk Flea Market Facebook/ Polk Flea Market This massive Flea Market in Rickreall is has over 100 vendors and is open on the first Sunday of each month from September through July 9th, 9am-3pm....

West Virginia has a lot of beautiful natural places, but we also have some great man-made places, too. Here are some of the fascinating things in the Mountain State that were built with human hands. The Greenbrier gary f./Tripadvisor This grand hotel in White Sulphur Springs is known as America’s Resort. It’s an award-winning luxury hotel. Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold near Moundsville Jennifer C./Tripadvisor This palace, built for Srila Prabhuapada, founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, has been called one of the religious wonders in the United States....

That creepy house around the corner from where you live. It’s not haunted, it’s just always freaked you out. Not to mention all the other kids in the neighborhood. It’s the place where you never see anyone mowing the lawn or waving hello when you pass by. It’s not haunted though…. Is it? Dallas Peter Celich / Facebook This abandoned home in Dallas sure looks like something right out of a ghost story....

Western Washington is well known for its beautiful islands… Bainbridge, Whidbey and the San Juans, just to name a few. But there’s one little island that’s only a 10-minute ferry ride from Seattle that remains an underrated treasure. And if you’ve never had the chance to explore Vashon, you should add it to your must-see list right now. You can access ferries to Vashon Island from Port Orchard, Seattle or Tacoma....

With so much uninhabited space in Maine, there are plenty of places to get lost without the light pollution that even small towns can create. As we near the end of the year and start making promises to ourselves, let’s all add “see the night sky” to our Maine bucket lists. With the beauty of long-exposure photography and a good editor’s ability to stitch several images together, we can get a better idea of the space our Earth occupies in the galaxy....

I’ve lived in Utah my entire life, and I’m still finding little gems that I’ve never heard about. Recently, I stumbled upon this cool little garden in a remote part of the Beehive State. You’ve got to check this out! According to its website, ATK Thiokol produces “space propulsion systems” and “missile propulsion systems,” among other things. Russ D./Yelp What does that mean? Basically, the company creates rockets that launch spacecraft into orbit, as well as systems that propel missiles to their targets....