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When you mix the freshwater from glaciers melting with saltwater in the ocean, you don’t exactly get a happy marriage. When these two different consistencies are forced to collide, let’s just say that they don’t exactly welcome each other with open arms. The result is a brilliant display in the middle of nowhere that appears to be that of two completely different bodies of water lying right next to each other, separated by nothing at all....

Myakka River State Park near Sarasota is one of Florida’s oldest and largest state parks. The park offers a unique experience, from the huge selection of native wildlife to the biggest airboats in the world. Visitors can even walk through the treetops on the Canopy Walkway. Though some people might be afraid of walking such a narrow path through the trees, the suspension bridge is actually not too high off the ground....

Caves are dark, eerie, and mysterious. Natural Trap Cave is no exception. This unusual cave is located in the base of the Bighorn Mountains. Archeologists have discovered fossils dating back 20,000 years ago, even back to the Ice Age. According to the Bureau of Land Management, “it is one of the biggest treasure troves of Ice Age mammal bones in North America.” Finds like these are so important so that we can get a better grasp of what life was like long ago so that we will have a better understanding of how life has evolved since then and how it will evolve in the future....

Travelling back in time may be impossible, but you can get pretty close at French Camp Historic District. One of the most popular stops along the Natchez Trace Parkway, the quaint village is made up of several historic buildings that are open for touring. Offering visitors the chance to experience early American life for themselves, a visit to French Camp Historic District is practically guaranteed to be a memorable one. Take a look:...

New Hampshire has the shortest coastline in the nation. Just 13 miles of our state touches the Atlantic Ocean. You can drive up the entire New Hampshire coast in about half an hour (although it takes a lot longer in weekend traffic!), hitting Seabrook, Hampton, Rye and Portsmouth. However, hidden among those well-known coastal cities is New Hampshire’s smallest town: New Castle. Marius Strom/flickr New Castle is a tiny town tucked beneath Portsmouth....

Wyoming is filled with natural wonders, and there is a bridge in the eastern part of the state that tops the list. The Ayres Natural Bridge was handcrafted by Mother Nature herself out of solid stone, though it’s estimated to have taken her millions of years to do it. Even if you don’t happen to be in the area, it’s well worth the detour to Converse County to see this amazing sight....

If you grow up in New Hampshire there are some things you just understand. But people who aren’t familiar with the Granite State sometimes need some coaching, in things that are uniquely New Hampshire, and things that might seem pretty common sense to Granite State natives. Just in time for visiting family this Christmas, here are 10 things people from New Hampshire always have to explain to out of towners....

Nebraska has a big rural population, and it wouldn’t be unfair to call a lot of those rural folks “rednecks.” Now, we don’t mean that in an insulting way – rednecks have, for the most part, embraced the word. It’s a point of pride for a lot of people, as well it should be. There’s something special about Nebraska rednecks – these are just a few of them. They can fix anything....

If you’ve lived in Illinois for any decent amount of time, there are just certain things you KNOW to be true. We’re counting down the top 13: Potholes are commonplace…and sometimes creatively filled Brian Johnson/Flickr There’s always construction going on. Always. David Wilson/Flickr Deep dish can hang with New York style Neeta Lind/Flickr Our sports teams are the best Mary/Flicker We know the weather can change in a split second Serge/Flickr...

No matter where you go in Kentucky, the people often have some colorful expressions. The most interesting often hail from our older generations, such as the WWII era and those raised by them. The 1800s and 1900s were much simpler times, as people didn’t have the luxuries afforded in modern times. Travel depended on the weather, all roads weren’t paved and home grown vegetables were plentiful. Here are 15 colorful Kentucky expressions that most people wouldn’t understand:...

No one wants to get sick, but if you do, you want to be sure you have the best care available to you. Here are top-ranked hospitals in the city, according to US News. Next time you are sick or have an emergency, be sure to head to one of these hospitals for great care. Oregon Health and Sciences University Richard Eriksson / Flickr This teaching hospital is nationally ranked in 7 adult and 7 pediatric specialties....

There’s nothing like a nature-infused spot that ends with a rewarding view. Check out these 7 scenic overlooks in Maryland at least once. You’ll be glad you did… Maryland Heights Trail Flickr / Nicolas Raymond This Maryland trail sits across from Harper’s Ferry, offering a scenic view of the town down below. The hike to the overlook is a moderate 2.5-miles but we promise, it’s so worth it. For more information, click here....

As we mentally prepare to embark on another Bills season, Buffalo football fans are expecting the worst and hoping for the best. We’ve had a rocky pre-season, to say the least, with an ever-changing roster and uncertain starting lineup. But no matter what our record shows, one thing remains true: Buffalo football fans are the absolute best. Here’s why. We are professional tailgaters. Bills Mafia - Facebook No one - and I mean no one - parties harder than Buffalo Bills fans....

No matter which state you call home, there’s no denying that Americans love to get their fix when it comes to candy. Each of us may have our own go-to sweets when it comes to spoiling ourselves with sugary goodness, but we can all agree on the fact that the gummy bear is a timeless treat that we’ll never turn down. Coming to small town Wisconsin, soon our state will be home to a giant Haribo gummy bear factory that will make your sweet tooth tingle!...

We looked at the census data and determined that these 10 cities are the best places in Louisiana to be single… because they have the most other single people! Starting from number 10… Houma-Thibodaux: 44.2% Single Ken Lund / flickr Lake Charles: 44.9% Single AmyAshCraft / flickr Lafayette: 46.7% Single Kkanouse / Flickr Bastrop: 47.6% Single Susan Adams / flickr Chemin-a-Haut State Park Hammond: 48.5% Single Richard David Ramsey / wikicommons...

Castle Rock is quite possibly the most beautiful of Denver suburbs… agree? When you last visited the area, what did you do? Shop the outlets? Hike around the nearby Castlewood Canyon State Park? Dine at one of their many delicious restaurants? While all of these activities can be fun and memorable, you haven’t truly seen Castle Rock until you have seen it from above via this epic zip line: Voted Denver’s #1 zip line, Castle Rock Zip Line Tours features high-flying thrills that have to be experienced to be believed!...

Some of the best hiking in the nation can be found in the Black Hills of South Dakota. While it’s hard to choose just one trail from there to highlight, this particular trail definitely deserves some recognition for the sheer beauty and wondrous nature it possesses. It shows the amazing qualities of the formations of the Black Hills within Custer State Park to the fullest, and it should be one of your top destinations for hiking in the state if you haven’t taken it on yet....

Iowa has no shortage of haunted places, from abandoned asylums to historic houses to old jails. But one of the creepiest haunted spots in our state has to be Chuck and Edna’s Maid-Rite in Cascade, Iowa. Not only have they witnessed supernatural activity themselves, they’ve caught it on film! Chuck and Edna’s Maid-Rite restaurant in Cascade is a friendly, small town restaurant serving delicious Maid-Rite sandwiches and ice cream to the local community....

Is there anything more delicious and satisfying than a plate of crispy and perfectly fried chicken just like grandma used to make? The answer is – of course – no, which is why we did our research and created this food trail that will lead you to some of the best fried chicken joints in the state! Enjoy! (Link to the original map can be found here.) Google Maps Al’s Chickenette (Hays) Kirsten R....

Denver is a weird city… there, I said it. Now before you begin sending angry emails, just hear me out, because in this case, weird is a GOOD thing. You see, Denver is extremely unique, thanks in part to its diverse population, colorful arts scene, and quirky attractions galore, which can also be found in this nearby town that maybe smaller than Denver but is — dare I say — even more eccentric:...