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If you’re looking to learn a new and exciting hobby or skill, try one of these unique experiences in Minnesota! From adventure sports to the arts, there’s an MN class for everyone. Scuba Diving. Flickr/Todd Murray Many don’t realize how wonderful Minnesota is when it comes to learning how to scuba dive. Between Superior, quarries, and mine lakes, you’re all set! Ice Climbing. Flickr/Ann Learn how to climb up the toughest of ice obstacles with Verticle Endeavours and go on some gorgeous guided trips!...

There’s no place like West Virginia. We have a lot of unique traditions here that you might not understand if you’re not from here. Here are some of them: Referring to our home county instead of town. Public domain This is more common among the really small West Virginia towns. It’s partly because you’re more likely to know where the county is than the town. Summer trips to Camden Park or Kennywood Management/Tripadvisor Depending on where you live in the state, you might make annual trips to one of these two amusement parks....

Having everything from waterfalls to caves, and lakes to canyons, Alabama is made up of many beautiful places. Many of us would even consider some of these places as being “otherworldly” beautiful. As a matter of fact, after visiting some of these places, you might feel as though you’re on another planet. Listed below are 14 photos of beautiful places located throughout Alabama. And with a little imagination, they’ll make you swear you’re on another planet....

To know Montana is to love Montana… and if you live in Montana, you’re a lucky person indeed. We’ve had a long winter here in the Treasure State, but it won’t be long before we’re enjoying the great outdoors (without multiple layers) again. We thought we’d remind you of how blessed we are to call this state home with some beautiful photos. The Humbug Spires Wilderness Study Area is a 11,175-acre piece of paradise located 25 miles south of Butte....

Most people aren’t aware that South Carolina’s BIGGEST and most well-known roadside attraction was started before Interstate 95 was constructed. In fact, in 1949 when creator Alan Schafer opened his beer stand here and called it “South of the Border,” it was during a period when nearby Robeson County, North Carolina was a dry county. Our neighbors to the north could easily pop over the border and back home with plenty of cold beverages for their fridge....

Northern California has some amazing weather. Perfect for dining outside. How about eating with a view? Eating outside is fantastic. Now kick that up a notch and make it a rooftop experience. Do you have a special reason for a special eating experience? You really don’t need any other reason at all than the chance to sit outside enjoy a glass of wine and be grateful for no other reason than you get to live in this incredibly amazing place we call Northern California....

Sometimes you just need to get away from the big city and relax into a place where the pace is slower and the streets are less crowded. If you live in New Orleans, there are certainly some small towns in the area that can help you with this. Here are some small towns around New Orleans that we think you are going to fall in love with. Ponchatoula, LA Flickr.com / Melanie Innis Home of the annual strawberry festival, the Main Street here is filled with historic buildings and is effortlessly charming....

By the 1850s, Portland had about 800 residents, its own newspaper and a mill. The city was growing steadily, and the lush forests brought many new residents to work in the timber industry. At the turn of the century, jobs in Portland included cutting timber and producing lumber, fishing and farming. Through the timber industry, the city grew quickly, and these are some of the views of Portland in the early 1930s and 1940s that defined the city at the time....

Whether you know these spots or not – they’re certainly awesome places to cool down. After all, isn’t summer in Vermont all about seeing the best sights, sounds and senses the 802 has to offer? Well then, check out these swimming spots in VT that have something for everyone. Old marble quarry, Dorset Flickr/jar [away] This may be old stomping grounds for some, and urban legends for others. The truth is - YES you can swim here!...

On December 28, 2016, President Obama proclaimed the Bears Ears National Monument. This 1,351,849-acre monument includes some of Utah’s most stunning scenery, and some truly significant ancestral ruins. The monument is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forestry Service, and a coalition of five Native American tribes. Take a look at some photos of this stunning new national monument – you’ll certainly recognize some of the places you may have already visited....

Sure, regular playgrounds are fun, and Minnesota has plenty of cool ones. But what about when you tire of swings and jungle gyms? That’s when you know it’s time to kick things up a notch. As Minnesota’s coolest playground, Extreme Sandbox will help you do just that. This place is for anyone who’s ever wondered what it would be like to work – and play – on a construction site. Check it out:...

Discovering a new restaurant in Southern California is always a treat, but uncovering a hidden gem that feels like a local secret is the best discovery of all. Tucked inside San Diego County in a lush resort-like setting, this restaurant in SoCal feels completely secluded while being close to the heart of the city. Take a look at this magical dining destination where you can pretend like you’ve been transported to a Mexican getaway without straying far from home....

Iowa has always been one of the more progressive states. Since gaining statehood in 1846, we have been taking big strides to be a leader in civil rights and equality. From being the first state to allow women to go to college, to constructing the first mosque in America, here are 10 things that Iowa was the first state in the U.S. to do. In 1857, The University of Iowa became the first state university in the nation to open its degree programs to women....

Back in the old days, every small town had a drug store on Main Street, and they all had a soda fountain inside. Some only served shakes, phosphates and egg creams – others offered a full menu of burgers, fries and sandwiches. Over the years, as large chain stores moved into the Beehive State, many of these old-fashioned drugstores closed. This little store drugstore is still a gathering place for the community – and it has some of the best burgers in the state....

New Jersey is a unique state, so it’s no surprise we have some unique structures. One of the most whimsical has to be Luna Parc, the home and studio of artist Ricky Boscarino. The New Jersey native bought his Sussex County home in 1989 and turned it into something truly incredible. Luna Parc has been featured on CNN, Weird New Jersey, Atlas Obscura and HGTV, so you can be sure it’s really something special....

While nearly all of Virginia’s small towns have an undeniable charm, there’s one in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley that just might be the most enchanting of them all. Located in Page County, the town of Luray is most often associated with the nearby caverns. Yet it turns out that what’s above ground is just as appealing. With its mountainscapes, friendly small town, and incredible natural attractions, Luray promises an enthralling day trip....

Are you ready for winter? According to the just-released winter predictions from the 2017 Old Farmer’s Almanac, some Bay Staters are in for a “colder than normal” winter. Though the almanac’s secret formula for predicting weather up to 18 months in advance isn’t exactly scientific, the almanac claims its predictions are 80% accurate, according to its followers. You’ll have to wait for the almanac’s release in late August to get the whole story, but a few hints about what’s in store for us this winter have been published online....

Forests have this amazing ability to be magical. But they also can be totally freaky, especially if the lighting is right. What about a forest that is allegedly actually haunted? This is what people who have visited Robinson Woods in Illinois say. Robinson appeared to have good fortune, acquiring this land by way of treaty with three tribes on Indians. But his luck soon ran out. A fire destroyed his home, ending his family’s claim to the property....

When you drive around any part of Denver, you are guaranteed to spot at least one gorgeous park. In addition to all of the space for outdoor recreation, Denverites love their parks simply for the peace and tranquility that come along with them, like their calm and clear pools of water. If you are like us and love a beautiful lake, you are going to want to visit this jaw-dropping Denver-area sapphire lake that is nothing short of stunning:...

We all know Kansans love their horror stories, don’t we? If you’ve lived in Kansas for a little while, you know we’ve got no shortage of haunted houses, libraries, rivers, bridges, cemeteries, and even an asylum. However, this particular stretch of road has notoriously taken lives and been a general danger to kids who speed. Don’t stick around this stretch of road or you’ll be sorry! What started as a little fun, led to loss of life....