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Did you know North Dakota has more churches per capita than any other state in the country? North Dakota also has a very unique church that no other state has: the Gol Stave Church in the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot. The beautiful Gol Stave Church is a to-scale replica of the Gol Stave Church that stands in Oslo, Norway Bill Barber/Flickr The viking-like designs are exactly like the one in Oslo, which was originally built in 1250 - over 750 years ago....

The Rose Garden in Huntington’s Ritter Park has been voted one of the country’s best rose gardens numerous times. It features over 3000 roses. The garden usually reaches full bloom from May until mid-June, but you’ll see some of the roses before and after that time. Take a look and see why you’ll want to plan a visit here. Ritter Park in Huntington, WV has a beautiful rose garden tucked away from the busy city....

Everyone has a favorite animal they like to visit at the zoo, right? What if you told your kids you could stay at a B&B with that animal right next door? With animals rare and only a little wild, you and the kids are sure to love a visit to this extra special bed and breakfast. Welcome to Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm Outside of this nonstandard bed & breakfast is an old western style storefront containing the office....

There’s so much about Portland, Oregon that makes it one of a kind. It’s usually the food, the people, the beer, and so much more. And on top of all of this, it boasts amazing views. Here are 10 aerial views of Portland that will blow you away. If a photo could talk, this one would scream “Portland.” Flickr/jpellgen The upcoming and beautiful Lents Park from high above. Flickr/Twelvizm Portland’s cityscape from a hidden nook in Washington Park....

Tennessee is a place that boasts a long and illustrious history, one that’s rife with stories that run the gamut of the south and stretch deep into the birth of our great country. That being said, it’s nice to take a look at the past every once in awhile, see how our ancestors once lived, remember the way things once were. It’s a beautiful thing, to remember the past. To remember it well and fully....

It’s hard to look at these rare photos taken in Southern California during the great depression without feeling like we have it pretty easy in comparison. Here’s a glimpse of a very trying time in our history when poverty, hunger, and homelessness were at its peak. We still have many struggles today, but these images should serve as a reminder of the challenges the depression-era generation had to endure. A crowd gathers in Calipatria (formerly Date City) waiting for relief checks....

Wow, it’s always so amazing to take a look back on history and reflect on life before. There is a simplicity and beauty in these photos that take my breath away. Rural life throughout history has been special in Louisiana. Tenant farmer with mule, Plaquemines, Louisiana Photogrammar.yale.edu White dutch clover, St. Charles Parish, June 1936 Photogrammar.yale.edu Maybe he was going to make a daisy chain? Rice farmer near Crowley, Louisiana Photogrammar....

If you know what RAGBRAI is, or eat puppy chow as a dessert of choice, you definitely belong in Iowa. If you’re still unsure, here are 15 surefire signs you belong in America’s Heartland! You say pop, not soda. Orin Zebest/Flickr And no one can make you change that. You know what RAGBRAI is. Channone Arif/Flickr And it’s not a dirty, old bra. You’ve seen Field of Dreams about 100 times....

They say home is where your heart is. Even Tony Bennett gets it. He left his heart in San Francisco and generations know what he really means – there’s no greater feeling than knowing you belong. We all crave it and few places deliver as well as Northern California does. There are a few key things that cause even the newest NorCal folks to click their heels and shout, “There’s no place like home!...

Red Rock Canyon State Park is one of Oklahoma’s crown jewels for outdoor enthusiasts. Located near Hinton, Oklahoma in the west central portion of the state, Red Rock Canyon is the place to go for epic hikes, rappelling, camping and exploring the outdoors. The canyon hike at Red Rock is an unrivaled experience everyone should enjoy at least once. The red canyon walls within the park are so unique and provide a beautiful backdrop for your canyon hike....

When summer finally arrives in Massachusetts, it brings with it unrivaled natural beauty. There’s no better way to enjoy the warm weather and beautiful scenery that comes with it than to embark on an outdoor adventure, and walking a wildflower trail is the perfect blend of relaxation and light exercise. The Acton Arboretum offers an amazing wildflower trail that is bursting with beautiful blooms. Read on to learn more about visiting....

Colorado is kind of a “weird” state, isn’t it? Now, before you come after me, just hear me out (because in this case, weird is a good thing)! The Centennial State is chock-full of colorful people, quirky traditions, and one-of-a-kind attractions, which is demonstrated best by this eccentric Colorado town that is impossible not to love: Located along the Western Slope lies the charming Grand Valley town of Fruita, who stands by their motto to “Honor the Past, Envision the Future....

In 1945, a young couple named Jess L. Lowe and his wife Lucille Bryan purchased a small amount of farmland. As the years went by, the couple raised four children on the farm and also made their living as tobacco farmers. When it came time to “put in” their crop, neighbors would help, and Lucille would make barn day dinners for all the farmhands. This usually consisted of fried chicken, butter beans, collards, biscuits, potatoes, ham, and sweet tea....

Mukluk Land is often referred to as the most Alaskan place in Alaska, and though it’s an odd place, I would have to agree. There is everything from a creepy house full of dolls to “Tok’s First Jail.” The theme of the park sticks to what feels like a junkyard, but there are plenty of unique yard ornaments and decorations that make this place more exciting than you think. It’s only open during the summer months so plan to take a trip with the whole family this summer to Alaska’s most interesting, and creepy, amusement park, Mukluk Land!...

With summer definitely in full swing, there are few things that seem more appetizing than enjoying a cold treat. If you’re a fan of ice cream and extreme desserts, we bet you will love this Arizona restaurant that serves some ridiculously amazing milkshakes. Stray Dogs is a relatively young restaurant that opened up in Tucson last year on the north side of Tucson. Angela W./Yelp The family-friendly (and dog-friendly) establishment offers a menu the whole family will love and has vegetarian options....

Florida is a pretty cool place, but you can’t deny that it has a knack for attracting the weird. It’s mostly the harmless or hilarious kind of weird, but occasionally the much darker and unsettling kind. The story of Carl Tanzler (aka Von Cosel) and his real-life corpse bride is one of them. Tanzler was a German-born radiolographer who led a pretty interesting life. He left behind a wife and two children in Zephyrhills, Florida, in 1927 for a job in Key West....

Linfield Industrial Park spans 196 acres in Limerick, about 35 miles north-west of Philadelphia. For over 100 years, this land was home to various companies, most notably Kinseys Distillery. It has stood vacant since 1986. This land is legally off-limits, and curious explorers are often arrested for trespassing here. Even though you can’t see the ruins in person, thanks to the work of photographer SHVWN Cooper, you can admire photographs of the abandoned Linfield Industrial Park....

People from Wyoming know how to put their resources to good use, and the town of Bar Nunn is a perfect example. The little town north of Casper is built on the original site of the county airport. With a few buildings and black-topped runways already in place, one industrious rancher saw what the area had to offer and decided not to let it go to waste. At first glance, Bar Nunn might seem like most rural Wyoming towns....

One of the best ways to introduce yourself to a new place is to go for a walk. It’s the perfect way to engage the senses, take a few photos, and even learn something new. Wander across bridges, stoop under trees, and smell, hear, and feel everything surrounding you. Today, we’re going to take a look at a unique little walking tour you can easily do in one of Arizona’s oldest cities, Tucson....

Every spring, something magical happens on the Portland waterfront. The Tom McCall Waterfront, located on the west shore of the Willamette River, is dotted with lovely cherry blossom trees that bloom magnificently at just this time of year. In the springtime, the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland is absolutely magical. flickr/ etherealandrea Located along the Willamette River, the park is full of lush cherry blossom trees that transform the waterfront into a floral wonderland at this time of year....