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Serenity Salt Cave has two locations here in middle Tennessee, one at 7149 Nolensville Road in Nolensville, the other at 2705 Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro. Both are tucked away from the worries and stress of your nine to five, hidden from the ache of the day. This is where you come to relax alone, with a girlfriend or your spouse. This is as close to heaven as you can get here in the ol’ Volunteer State – salt therapy may just end up being your new obsession....

Living in the smallest state is certainly a unique experience. It means that not only do we have easy access to each wonderful attraction, restaurant, nature site, and activity across the state, but there are few things left undiscovered. Fortunately for us, there are a few places left mostly to the locals. This one destination found in south county is not only fantastic, but also a wonderful place to visit with many compelling attributes....

Arizona has so many dining options that are delicious and unique that sometimes it can be difficult to choose just one place. If you’re craving a rural experience, then we have just the place for you! Welcome to Mortimer Farms! This family-owned farm operates in the town of Dewey, just 20 minutes east of Prescott. Mortimer Farms/Facebook It’s a picturesque place that will have you longing for simpler times and the romanticized view of rural life....

Looking for an unforgettable Oregon adventure? Nestled into the Mt Hood National Forest, Mirror Lake is a gorgeous hidden gem and a fantastic hiking destination. Check it out: Mirror Lake is a stunning alpine lake that can be reached on an easy three mile hike through the beautiful Mt Hood National Forest. flickr/ Samer Starting at the Mirror Lake Trailhead, the trail winds through an emerald green forest for about 1....

Spring is here and you’re ready to get outside, do something new, see and learn a new thing or two, all while not breaking the bank? Well, we have the perfect Vermont day trip destination for you! The Merck Forest and Farmland Center (MFFC) in Rupert has a 3,100-acre forest with over thirty miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding as well as a 62-acre farm with more to see and do than we can even cover....

Most of us, at one time or another, have wistfully wished to just get far, far away from the craziness of everyday life, even if just for a few hours. Snuggled in the Susquehannock State Forest in Austin, Hammersley Wild Area has earned the the title of the most isolated spot in Pennsylvania, and it’s one place you’ll definitely want to add to your bucket list. Spanning more than 30,000 acres in Clinton and Potter counties, Hammersley Wild Area beckons nature lovers, hikers, photographers, and those in search of solitude....

Wartrace is hardly an hour from Nashville, but from the look and feel of it you’d almost think it was in a different state. You won’t find any city slick attitude here, no way. It’s southern hospitality and deep history and kind people all the way around. Not that you don’t get that in Nashville…? But sometimes you just need a visit to a true blue Tennessee town – transplants aside....

Southern Minnesota is full of lovely natural attractions, from grasslands in the west to the Mississippi River along the eastern border. But there are more than a few great sights in between. One example? Whitewater State Park in the small town of Altura, about 30 minutes west of Winona. Whitewater is one of Minnesota’s most popular state parks, and for good reason. It’s a beautiful natural area with great water access and phenomenal views....

Route 66 has a steady supply of oddball attractions, eateries, and inns that are unlike anything you would find in other places of the country. Each one not only makes you do a double-take but also entice you to stay in the little roadside towns just a little bit longer. We’ve highlighted a number of these places in the past but there is one motel in the itty bitty town of Seligman that stands out for its unique, themed rooms....

Believe it or not, swimming weather is right around the corner! Before you settle for your neighbor’s pool or an over-crowded public swimming spot, look outside the box and head south of the city limits to this picturesque spring-fed pool at Zoar Valley! Zoar Valley Multi-Use Area is a popular summer destination for Western New Yorkers looking for an outdoor excursion! Google Maps Bring your bathing suit and head to Zoar Valley on Gowanda Zoar Road in Cattaraugus....

Here in Nevada, beautiful scenery is all around us. The best way to experience this beautiful scenery is to visit one of the Silver State’s many scenic overlooks. Here are 10 of Nevada’s scenic overlooks to get you started: This beautiful view of Lake Tahoe is from Vista Point Overlook in Douglas County. flickr/J. Stephen Conn Deadman’s Creek Trail is overlooking Washoe Lake. flickr/Reno Tahoe The Pine Forest Range is overlooking northwest Nevada’s Bog Hot Valley....

LA foodie / Flickr When it comes to our favorite indulgence, a good plate of salty french fries really answer the call. Sweet potato fries, bleu cheese smothered or covered in cheese, it doesn’t matter. They. Are. AWESOME. We traveled the four main Tennessee cities – Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis – to find the best salty plate of goodness money can buy. Have a small town suggestion? Let us know in the comments so we can take a look!...

People come to Nevada from all over the world to get married in Las Vegas casinos and wedding chapels…but Nevadans know that many other beautiful wedding venues exist all over the state. Here are 12 places to consider for your wedding if you’re looking for a unique location: Nevada Museum of Art/Facebook What better place to get married than a venue surrounded by art? The Nevada Museum of Art offers several spaces for your wedding celebration....

How well do you really know your beloved San Francisco? With its fascinating history comes plenty of tall tales and urban myths, after all. Do you know what is truly the crookedest street? Or how the Golden Gate came to be that color? Next time you’re tested on your authenticity as a local, use this list of fun facts about San Francisco to prove your worth. Lombard Street is not the crookedest street....

Vermont is full of interesting people, and our language choices certainly reflect our uniqueness. Take some of our words and phrases for example. Vermonters have their own expressions such as Jeezum Crow that leave out-of-staters scratching their head. This goes both ways too, for instance, soft serve versus creemees – we sometimes don’t get it. Some of these phrases are generational and even people born here may not be familiar with a few of these sayings....

Rhode Island boasts rich ethnic diversity. Each of these seven lively festivals celebrate the heritage and preserve the culture of some of the individual ethnic groups that make up Rhode Island. Annually, you can view beautiful authentic costumes from Bolivia, hear the lively music of Scotland, and taste authentic Greek delicacies without crossing the border of Little Rhody. Following are seven ethnic festivals to check out. Dominican Festival Flickr/Charise L. This festival to celebrate Dominican heritage starts with a lively parade on Broad Street in Providence....

Retreat to the edge of the forest where you’ll be surrounded by majestic trees, Pennsylvania wildlife, and the beauty of nature. Whether you need to escape the daily grind in the dead of winter or on the threshold of summer, you’ll quickly discover this spectacular campground in Pennsylvania – perhaps the state’s most beautiful – promises plenty of excitement in a serene setting. Relax in the wilderness when you visit Campers Paradise, a picturesque campground near Cook’s Forest....

Not all bloody marys are created equal. If you’re looking for a perfectly crafted bloody mary that is not only flavorful but also packed full of goodies, then check out the following Maryland eatery. Your taste buds will thank you. Crabcake Factory USA has a few locations in Ocean City, and has been pleasing hungry guests for the last several years. Yelp / Angelique H. Many people come here for the crab cakes....

Some days, you just want to tuck into a huge plate full of comfort food. When that’s the case, visit this little restaurant in Syracuse. You can’t tell from the exterior, but this place serves up some incredibly tasty food. You’ll find Mother’s Cupboard at 3709 James Street in Syracuse. It’s open seven days a week from 6:00 am to 1:30 pm. Fox E./Yelp This is the kind of place where the locals hang out and the service is friendly....

A volcano is probably the very last thing you would expect to find in Nebraska, but there is a volcano in our state’s history…kind of. Just outside of Newcastle in Dixon county, a town called Ionia existed right on the banks of the Missouri River. Google Maps The river has since changed course and no longer flows right next to the cliffs here - but before it changed course, the river significantly changed the landscape here and swept away our one and only “volcano....