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Are you a born explorer looking for your next adrenaline rush? Well, it looks like you picked the right spot, because Iowa is full of intrigue, mystery, and plenty of places to explore. For your next adventure, here are 11 incredible places to check out. Maquoketa Caves State Park, Maquoketa Michael Kappel/Flickr Upper Iowa River, near Decorah Ellen Macdonald/Flickr Bellevue State Park, Bellevue Yinan Chen/Flickr White Water Course, Turkey River, Elkader Richard Yuan/Flickr...

Whether you’re planning to move to Ohio or you’ve simply thought about moving to Ohio, there are some pleasantly surprising things you may not expect. (Because, let’s face it, Ohio is full of the unexpected and highly underrated.) The following are 12 surprising things you may not expect when moving to Ohio. Ohio literally has the best roller coasters in the world. Daniel X. O’Neil/Flickr (Pictured: Cedar Point Amusement Park)...

Say what you will about the state of Indiana, it’s an absolutely beautiful place to live. The bigger cities might not be the prettiest places to look at, but we have a lot of cities, towns, and counties with a lot of beautiful scenery to enjoy. Here are some I found that I fell in love with! This beautiful farm and grassland was taken in Bear Lake. I live in the city, so I don’t see many scenic views like this!...

America has 50 great states, but there are several compelling reasons why Illinois is the best one of them all. Read on for 13 reasons why Illinois is the very best. Let’s get it out of the way–it has Chicago, one of the best cities in the world. Bert Kaufmann/Flickr Our cuisine is delectable and often involves cheese and fried things. ryan harvey/Flickr We have had some of the greatest sports legends of all time playing here....

Growing up in Maine is something special. From the outside, it might look like any other New England childhood, but there’s just something a bit different about spending your days with other kids from Vacationland. You might be from southern Maine or you might be north of Bangor, but we think some of these thoughts went through all of our heads in some form or another. When it snows… Vanessa Hernandez / Flickr “Please!...

It’s almost the new year, so it’s time to start reflecting on all the amazing things that 2015 brought us. To start, here are the 15 most jaw-dropping photos taken in Iowa in 2015, taken by our amazing readers: Aaron Rothrock took this photo of a clear sky at Neil Smith Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City. Aaron Rothrock‎/Flickr Brian Abeling took this one-of-a-kind photo of a sunset at the Iowa State Fair....

It was a seemingly ordinary spring week in 1991. Summer vacation was fast approaching and the weather was warm and comfortable, making it a pleasant time for the state of Kansas. On April 25th, when weather forecasters predicted what could be a strong and destructive tornado outbreak through Kansas and the entire Midwest, residents were unsure of what to think; however, after living through several other storms, many decided to take the necessary precautions to keep their families safe....

Although it doesn’t happen all that often, we do get A-listers who visit the Sooner state from time to time. Many celebrities have roots in Oklahoma and return to visit family, while others you’ll see popping in for work. Here are a few of the places you are most likely to spot them: Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse: Oklahoma City facebook/mickeymantles Located in Bricktown, Mickey Mantle’s is a hot spot for celebrity sightings....

Hawaii isn’t necessarily known for being the first; I mean, we were the last state to become part of America, and everything takes a few months to make their way to the Hawaiian Islands from the mainland. But, there are a few things that Hawaii did first – and the following are eight such things. Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on United States soil, was illuminated with electric lights four years before the White House in Washington D....

Canyon Creek Meadows is a breathtakingly beautiful alpine meadow located high up in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. The clearing is rimmed by magnificent peaks and ribboned with crystal clear streams, and for much of the summer, the fields are alight with thousands of colorful wildflowers. This hidden gem is truly enchanting. flickr/ J We To reach the meadows, you’ll take a lovely 2-mile hike beginning at Jack Lake. flickr/ Stephanie Sarles The trail will lead you through beautiful forested landscapes....

Are you excited about summer? I know I am. Because as usual, it means one thing: tons of ice cream! The Creole Creamery is the perfect spot to pick. Let’s check out the place to be this summer. Creole Creamery is found on 4924 Prytania St, and also has a second location in Lakeview, at 6260 Vicksburg Street. Yelp.com / Ryan H For many years now, the shop has delighted customers young and old, offering amazing ice cream....

Have you ever explored around New Orleans? There are some truly special towns that would be easy to overlook…but you don’t want to do that. Gramercy is one of those towns, and it is home to some iconic Louisiana events and products that truly make it stand out among towns in the area. Gramercy was incorporated in 1947, and is found right along the river between New Orleans and Baton Rouge....

We might not be part of the Bible belt, but plenty of people are keeping the faith in Illinois. We consulted Find the Home to see which counties in Illinois were the most religious. Marion County nyttend/Wikipedia In Marion County, there are 33 religious institutions per 10,000 people. Franklin County nyttend/Wikipedia Franklin County also has 33 religious institutions per 10,000 people. Saline County David Wilson/Flickr Saline County has 2.4 times as many religious organizations than average for Illinois....

Here in Minnesota, we have a lot of great places to escape to when we want to get away. When everyday life gets to be too much, you can always sneak away to a cabin in the woods or a lakeside resort. But where do you go when that’s just not quite far enough away? If you’re looking for the most remote, isolated spot in Minnesota, you head up to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area....

Whether you find them in a pool or a water park, waterslides are a uniquely fun way to cool off while getting an adrenaline rush. If you’ve never experienced a natural waterslide though, you’re missing out. Expand your horizons by taking a detour from a classic New Hampshire drive this summer! Off the Kancamagus outside Conway, pull off the highway to explore Lower Falls, one of the more popular stops on the gorgeous drive....

Although our neighbor to the north, Maryland, is renowned for its crab cakes, Virginia may just have the best in the world. Need further proof? Look no further than Merroir, a local favorite that serves all things seafood. Food & Wine Magazine has listed this riverfront restaurant, owned by Rappahannock Oyster Company, as a must-try for crab cakes in the U.S. Take a look at these tasty treats you’ll want to try before the summer’s over:...

Imaging taking a leisurely stroll in a beautiful park. A beautiful indoor park. In Las Vegas. Located inside Sam’s Town, Mystic Falls Park is a living indoor park where you can relax to the sound of a waterfall and the soft chirping of birds in live trees that extend toward the enormous skylight ten stories above. Add to this a highly entertaining laser light and water show (think Bellagio Light) and you have a fun outing for all....

There’s no time like the present to spend some time on the water, and there’s no better place to do that than in one of Arkansas’s finest little resorts. You’ll feel a million miles away from it all at the aptly named Ouachita River Haven Resort.There’s no better place to recharge your batteries than in the Ouachita Mountains on the scenic Ouachita River, and Ouachita River Haven Resort offers you just that....

Here’s a riddle: What do you get when you deep fry a you-know-what and serve it with marinara sauce? If you guessed Rocky Mountain Oysters, you are a Coloradoan through and through! Read on to discover a few other “strange” foods that are somewhat common in the Centennial State. Beef Roll + Cheese = Colorado Beef Roll Flickr/Bill Selak In high school, we used to have “Colorado Beef Rolls” (which was essentially just beef cooked inside a roll and topped with nacho cheese) and they were SO delicious....

These have been declared the best places to live in Connecticut, but you tell us if you agree! The rankings were created by Movoto, a real estate website that has made lists for several other states as well. You can see the original post, and see the data factors they used to compose the list, here. Some factors included commute, cost of living and amenities. So without further ado, here are the 10 best places to call home in Connecticut!...