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As amazing as living in Cleveland can be, sometimes settling just outside the Forest City can clear your mind and provide some much-needed peace and quiet. Only a few miles from Cleveland, one small village offers you the perfect combination of isolation and excitement. Peninsula is a tiny, quiet forest village just a short distance from Cleveland. Nestled within Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the small town is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty....

If you’ve ever spent time hiking in Montana, you’re probably aware of the most popular trails. Maybe you’ve even hiked most of them. But the Treasure State is also full of plenty of hidden gems, like the Phantom Creek Trail in the Beartooth Mountains. Follow this trail long enough and you’ll find yourself in an incredible (and perfectly named) place. The Phantom Creek Trail, Trail 17, is located in the Beartooth Mountains near the tiny town of Roscoe (otherwise known as “Where Grizzly Bar is”)....

This holiday season, hop on board an unforgettable train ride that winds through the redwoods as you listen to Christmas stories, sip hot cocoa and munch on cookies, and even visit with Jolly Old St. Nick himself. The historic Skunk Train leaves from Fort Bragg and Willits and heads on a round trip to the North Pole. Ride the train in your pajamas just like the kids into the beloved Christmas classic, the Polar Express....

Camping always sounds good in theory but then you get there and… Well, there’s nature. We’re talking bugs, humidity, rain, freezing cold temperature and rodents. Maybe camping isn’t for everyone but if you want to enjoy nature without dealing with the nature, then glamping is perfect for you. Visit Savage River Lodge in Western Maryland for an incredible glamping experience. Savage River Lodge is surrounded by 700 acres of beautiful State Forest lands in Western Maryland....

Step through the threshold of this glass bottom restaurant in Pittsburgh where a unique dining experience awaits. Social House 7 welcomes guests to experience its authentic “Japanese izakaya-style restaurant.” Your experience begins as soon as you open the door. Indulge in a relaxing evening of dining and socializing at Social House 7, a relatively new spot that opened less than two years ago. Facebook/Social House 7 Walk through the door and find yourself standing directly on a picturesque koi pond under a glass floor....

In recent years, one of the rising outdoor trends that everyone can enjoy is glamping. This new luxurious brand of camping makes it possible for everyone to enjoy time in the wilderness in comfort. One way to do it is definitely to sleep in a yurt or camper cabin! They especially come in handy in the cold winter months! Three Minnesota State Parks have yurts available, but one in particular you need to visit!...

Hikers know: South Carolina is loaded with unforgettable foot trails, some providing big payoffs with long-range views. Others lead straight to awe-inspiring waterfalls. Where ever your hiking destination, the point is to get outside. Get some fresh air and have fun! Jones Gap State Park is located in northern Greenville County near Marietta, South Carolina. This 3,964 acre state park is part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. Google Maps...

Ever wanted to soar through the treetops like a bird? This incredible forest zipline may be the answer to your dreams. Located in Charlemont, Zoar Outdoor combines the classic zipping experience with a genuine canopy tour built right into trees. You’ll climb 50 feet into the forest canopy and have the time of your life sailing through the air. Sound like fun? Read on! Hidden amongst the trees of Charlemont is the zipline of your dreams!...

Just beyond Taos lies the small community of El Prado. This suburb has the same spectacular views as Taos, along with one restaurant in particular that takes full advantage of the surrounding natural beauty. Farmhouse Café and Bakery is located in a gorgeous setting. Facebook/Farmhouse Cafe and Bakery As you approach this charmingly rustic restaurant, trees provide shade from the sun, while plants cover the fence, almost spilling out of the flowerbeds....

Harold Warp Pioneer Village in Minden has largest private collection of Americana in the world, and it’s one of Nebraska’s top historical attractions. But have you ever seen this particularly unusual historical display? Located at the far end of the central green, the vintage carousel dates all the way back to 1879 when it was manufactured by Armitage Herschell. Harold Warp Pioneer Village The steam-powered merry-go-round is the oldest of its kind in the US....

We may still have some time before spring grinds to a halt here in Idaho, but planning for summer is half of the fun! If you’re from around here, you probably can’t get enough of our wild state’s stunning natural beauty. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to explore every nook and cranny of Idaho’s best and most overlooked landscape treasures, like hiking a state parks or taking a scenic drive....

Are you looking for a creepy place to spend Halloween? Not just a haunted house attraction, but a real haunted place with real ghost stories? It’s not often that you come across a place with a story as interesting or as creepy as the history of Captain Tony’s Saloon in Key West. In the 1850s, the building was an ice house that doubled as Key West’s first morgue. Flickr/Ed Schipul...

If you’ve ever left Oregon for an extended period of time, you know how easy it is to find yourself dreaming about the good old days full of pine trees, awesome hikes and all those perfect cups of coffee. When I went away to college, I found myself constantly longing for the color green–deep, living green–and the crisp, homey smell of rain. Homesickness comes in a different form for everyone, but here are 12 of the things Oregonians miss most when they leave this beautiful state:...

The Florida Keys are beautiful and unique, and that makes them very popular with tourists. There aren’t a lot of little-known places left to discover. One of the most historic places on the island, however, is hiding in plain sight. Pigeon Key was used to house workers on Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railroad, an over 100-mile extension of the Florida East Coast Railway that connected Miami to Key West. Today, the 5-acre island nestled under the old Seven Mile Bridge (at the 45-mile marker) is only accessible by ferry or a 2-mile walk on the old highway (though at the time of this writing the ramp is closed for repairs)....

There’s nothing better than being able to call the great state of Iowa your home. With lots of small town charm even in our big cities, there’s plenty of reasons why you’ll want to live here. But where exactly in our state should you consider moving to? Well, this one charming city in our state was just named one of the best places to live in the country! Recently recognized by Money, West Des Moines was named one of the best places to live in America!...

For those who enjoy hitting the water park and spending a hot summer day floating in the cooling water, Wyoming has a treat for you: our own natural lazy river in Carbon County. Forming a giant horseshoe, the North Platte River flows into Wyoming from Colorado, sweeping north before it curves around and drops back to head southeast and continue on its way into Nebraska. The river takes its time running through gorgeous Wyoming wilderness, providing smooth and easy waters perfect for cooling off on a summer’s day....

Since around the time that Colorado was admitted as a state, mining gold and other precious gems has been a way of life for countless residents. Beginning in the late 1850s (with the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush), families from all over flocked to the Centennial State in hopes of finding wealth, which continued for more than 100 years. Today, most of the Colorado mines are dry, but you can still get a firsthand look at how they once worked via this incredible old gold mine:...

A melting pot of cultures and opinions. A food lover’s dream. A city of champions – whether it’s in sports, technology, education, or medical innovation. Pittsburgh’s got it all, including its own flaws, and Pittsburghers know that no where in the world offers quite the same feel or comfort as their hometown. There’s plenty to be proud of when it comes to our amazing city. See if you agree or disagree with these 11 reasons to be proud of Pittsburgh:...

It’s pretty much common knowledge that Mississippi has a low cost of living, which means money goes a lot further here than it does in most places. Just how much further you ask? Well, according to the Corcoran Group, a real estate brokerage firm, the median cost of a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan is a whopping $710,000! Just to put things into perspective, we’ve put together this list so you can see exactly what you can get in Mississippi for less than the cost of an average New York City apartment – and we have to warn you, it’s a lot!...

Most people don’t know there’s an incredible drive-thru wilderness park In Oklahoma where you can get up close and personal with many exotic animals. Located in southern Oklahoma in the town of Davis is the Arbuckle Wilderness Park – a fun filled adventure on over 200 acres with hundreds of diverse creatures roaming freely. Take a look at this unique park you need to visit. The Arbuckle Wilderness Park is the perfect spot for a day trip....