In my opinion, winter is the best time of year to visit Bryce Canyon National Park. The snow gives the hoodoos unique dimension, and the park has fewer tourists. Every February, it hosts the Bryce Canyon Winter Festival – and you don’t want to miss it! The Bryce Canyon Winter Festival runs February 18 - 20. James Marvin Phelps/flickr Ruby’s Inn (110 E. Center Street, Bryce Canyon City) hosts many of the festival activities....
Sometimes we see a photograph is just so eerie that we can’t take our eyes off it. They may not be depicting anything too dramatic, nothing like the photography that comes from a war correspondent perhaps. Maybe it’s from everyday life, but it’s no less stunning. Here are some that come out of Michigan for you to marvel. Frankenstein standing guard at this small shelter in Manton, Mich. Amanda/Flickr This otherwise desolate, overgrown field has one creepy sign of life....
Who doesn’t love a good mom & pop restaurant? There are many to choose from all over Maryland and the following eatery just might be the most delicious. Once you try the food here, you’ll be smitten. Grove Market is located in Bishopville and is seemingly ordinary from the exterior. Yelp / Dave C Step inside and you’ll be greeted with mismatched chairs, quirky decor, and and a limited number of seats....
Forget “Christmas in July.” At this gigantic store in the Palmetto State – it’s Christmas year-round. Any time of year you’ll just love all the hullabaloo about the magical season that’s found in this store along the Grand Strand. Check it out below. Yelp/Matt K. Located at Barefoot Landing on the Intracoastal Waterway in North Myrtle Beach, the Christmas Mouse is loaded with seasonal cheer all year long. YoutTube/Tyler Dalton From cheery nutcrackers to whimsical ballerina trees, this store has just about everything you could ever dream of in the way of Christmas decorations....
For the most part, Michigan architecture is classic in design, and we’ve got a number of notable people in our state’s history to thank for thank. There’s Frank Lloyd Wright, Albert Khan, and others who came to define the style which our homes and structures display to the present day. And then there’s the Pickle Barrel House in downtown Grand Marais. The whimsical, two-story cabin was built in 1926 for then-famous cartoonist William Donahey, known for authoring the Teenie Weenies syndicated cartoon strip....
Great nature trails can be found all over Mississippi, but if you’re searching for “The Nature Trail,” you’ll have to head to Natchez. Also known as the “Lower Trail,” the one-a-kind hike features a 200’ descent, provides unparalleled views of the Mighty Mississippi, and leads straight to the city’s historic district, Under-The-Hill. Take a look: Established in 1716, Natchez is one of the state’s oldest cities and loaded with history....
New Jersey is beautiful both day and night, and sometimes, the sun highlights our natural beauty. With vivid colors and luminescent rays, sunrises and sunsets are some of the most spectacular times of day. I’d like to present the following photos as evidence. Vibrant yellows and oranges light up the Manasquan Reservoir at sunrise. Flickr/Bob Jagendorf A more subdued, but still striking, sunrise over the Manasquan Reservoir. Flickr/b k A sunflower sunset over Hillsborough....
Port Gamble is a bit of a hidden gem—in fact, it’s easy to miss. But this quiet community on the Kitsap Peninsula is one of our most hidden treasures. And if you’ve never seen our charming New England style village, you owe it to yourself to visit. To reach Port Gamble, you can take the Kingston Ferry and head north on Highway 104. brewbooks / Flickr It’s also accessible from the other side of the peninsula by crossing the Hood Canal Bridge....
Sure, there are plenty of gorgeous places to camp in New Hampshire – and plenty of rustic cabins at many of those campgrounds. But sometimes you want just a little more in the way of creature comforts – and these 7 cabins will deliver just that. All of these rentals are available on AirBnB, so be sure to follow the links to check out all the details! Waterfront Cabin, Grafton Airbnb/Sharon...
RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns is a world class Halloween attraction and, for the first time ever, it’s coming to New Jersey. A whimsical display of skill and creativity, RISE is something everyone should experience at least once. You’ll find thousands of hand-carved Jack O’Lanterns, beautifully illuminated along a walking path. Facebook/Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns Festive music will guide you along a breathtaking journey. You’ll come across magical masterpieces created by combining carvings....
Smith Candies in St. Marys, WV is a great place to stop if you’re in the area. Formerly known as Susan Kay Candy, they’ve been making great treats by hand since 1952. Their selections are just as delightful as any of Willy Wonka’s creations. Smith Candies is a little shop with a big selection. Smith Candy/Facebook It’s right on 2nd Street in St. Marys, so you can watch the trains rolling by!...
Ready for some Mountain State trivia? West Virginia has been the birth place of many ideas and inventions. Here are just a few things that West Virginia was first at. How many of these did you already know about? We were the first state to implement a state sales tax. Tracy O/Flickr That happened on July 1, 1921. We’re the first and only state formed by seceding from a Confederate state....
When it comes to classic vacation destinations in the United States, few spots boast as much charm as Cape Cod. While this gorgeous region is overwhelmingly beautiful, it’s not always easy for Michiganders to make the journey to Massachusetts. Thankfully, Michigan is home to its very own mini Cape Cod – and you’ll undoubtedly want to visit. Tawas Point State Park is located at 686 Tawas Beach Road in East Tawas....
This tiny town in North Dakota has made a name for itself for having a one of a kind annual festival that draws crowds to see it every year. That town is Taylor, ND, located near Dickinson. The population is only 148 in this town but spirits are strong every July when this unique festival takes place. This festival centers around one specific thing: horses! Darla Hueske/Flickr Every year, this town is host to the Taylor Horse Fest....
One of the hallmarks of a Maine summer is the good ol’ fashioned neighborhood yard sale. Once the folding tables come out on a sunny Saturday morning, you know the rest of the day can be spent hopping from one lawn to another looking for castaway treasures in need of a new home. But one Maine area has taken the simple yard sale to a whole new level. In the 1980s, the residents of Cornville, Maine came together to create a small yard sale....
Flying a kite is a fun challenge for the whole family. Soon, you’ll get to fly your own kite with hundreds and hundreds of others while thousands cheer you on. Or, you can be on standby in the cheerleader crowd and just watch all the action go down. The Annual Kite Festival hosted by The City of Aiken is Saturday, May 6, 2017 and you won’t want to miss it....
West Virginia has some of the most beautiful waterfalls that you will find anywhere. One waterfall that stands out among the rest is the Elakala Waterfalls. This series of falls can be found in the Blackwater Falls State Park. Facebook Beautiful Amazing Universe The waterfall’s name comes from a Native American legend. Facebook Wildlife and Nature Pictures Legend has it that an Indian princess named Elakala threw herself off the edge of one of the waterfalls after being scorned by her love....
Even if you have heard some of these fun facts about Missouri, you most likely haven’t heard them all. If you have, good job! You love your state! We have a state horse, being 1 of only 12 states who do. www.sos.mo.gov The Missouri Fox Trotter is the name of Missouri’s official horse. From the Ozarks, this midsized and muscular horse is popular on ranches. Missouri has earthquakes. Freefoto.com Most of Missouri’s earthquakes have been in the SE corner of the state, but the first recorded quake was also considered perhaps the worst in continental U....
One of the most fun parts of a road trip is stopping at roadside attractions, and Wyoming has plenty of oddities and unique features scattered across the great state. If you’re out for a drive in Carbon County, be sure to stop by Encampment, home of the Grand Encampment Museum. You’ll find one of the most diverse collections of historic artifacts, clothing, and items from mining camps in the state. This museum of history is distinctive for the unexpected things you’ll see there such as a stuffed dog (we’re talking taxidermy, not a plush toy), a two-story outhouse, and Noah’s Ark, though the museum makes no claims that it is the original biblical boat....
Growing up in Portland, you’re exposed to some of the greatest parts of life. Whether it’s luscious nature or the infectious pride that resonates throughout, you will realize that you’ll never find anything like it. Here are a few of the many reasons to love Portland: The native people of Portland love you back. Flickr/drburtoni Seriously, everyone is so freakin’ nice. Because every side is the greener side in Portland. Flickr/Daniel Cukier...
