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It’s amazing to look back in time and see how far we’ve come as a nation and as a state. The following 17 photos showcase what life was like in Louisiana during the Great Depression, offering us a rare glimpse back in time. They are truly special to see: Rice farmer drinking in the fields, Crowley photogrammar.yale.edu Chapel near Donaldsonville photogrammar.yale.edu Black bear Street scene, New Orleans, Louisiana photogrammar.yale.edu Unloading oysters from packet boat arriving at New Orleans photogrammar....

In New Hampshire we get a lot of beautiful scenery, from breaking waves to rolling mountains and trees bursting with color. While we expect to see some gorgeous sites driving around, sometimes you’ll pass something in New Hampshire that is just plain weird. These 6 strange spots in New Hampshire will make you stop and look twice. The Rocket, Warren Doug Kerr/flickr The Redstone Rocket is a remnant of the Cold War that somehow made its way onto the town green in this sleepy New Hampshire town....

It’s summertime and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying Kansas’s sweltering heat and warm temperatures at an outdoor festival? Here are 8 uniquely Kansas summer festivals that you need to experience: 1.) Amelia Earhart Festival (Atchison) Amelia Earhart Festival Facebook Celebrate the history making aviator with a weekend full of music, carnival rides, and fireworks! (July 15th-18th) 2.) Fiesta Mexicana (Topeka) Fiesta Mexicana of Topeka Facebook Celebrate the rich Hispanic heritage at this 4-day festival – Ole!...

If you’ve lived in New Jersey for any length of time, you’ve probably been to Long Beach Island – or LBI, as it’s often called. The 18-mile barrier island is home to around 20,000 residents, divided into six separate municipalities; its population swells to over 100,000 in the summer months. Life on the island is pretty laid back, though some areas are more bustling than others. Beach Haven is probably the most touristy, and is home to wonderful attractions including Fantasy Island Amusement Park, Thundering Surf Waterpark and the Museum of NJ Maritime History....

There’s nothing quite like dining outside under the sun-kissed sky while enjoying gorgeous lakeside views. If you’re looking for a new place to go right on the water, head to Eddy’s Lakeside Bar overlooking Grand Lake at Shangri-La Marina. This restaurant and bar just opened and it’s the place to be if you’re out enjoying the lake or nearby towns. Eddy’s Lakeside Bar can be found at the former Island Joe’s location on Monkey Island at the Shangri-La Marina- 57151 East Highway 125, Afton, OK....

West Virginians love a good meal, and with all these good great foods here, they are not hard to come by. Here are some of West Virginia’s favorite foods. Ramps Darya Pino/Flickr They may not smell great, but these are delicious. Ramp dinners are one of the best things about springtime in West Virginia. Biscuits Bordecia34/ Flickr Whether they be made at Tudor’s or in your own kitchen, biscuits are a West Virginia favorite....

Main Street. It’s the centerpiece of American life, where we walk about and gather and shop and grab a bite to eat with friends and family. It’s become a symbol of our society. We crave moments on Main Street because it represents who we are. Here are eight such destinations in Michigan. Sixth Street, Calumet Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Here, you’ll take in the beauty of 19th-century buildings, set in a history copper mining town....

There is no other town in the world quite like this little North Dakota town. It’s itty bitty with only 72 residents, but it has made a name for itself through the efforts of those residents to make their town special. The town is called Jud, but it also goes by a different name: The City of Murals. You’re about to see why: At a first glance, Jud seems like a pretty average small town....

West Virginia has many small towns that are true jewels. Choosing one was a difficult task. Lewisburg is small, charming and unique and I think it truly is one of West Virginia’s best kept secrets. Facebook The City Of Lewisburg Lewisburg is a beautiful part of historic Greenbrier County. With a population of only 3,831, it is indeed a small town, but one with so much to offer. Facebook The City of Lewisburg Connie Manchester Lewisburg has a strong creative current rushing through it....

If you are a fan of history, you are definitely going to want to visit this historical graveyard in Portland. With many reported hauntings, and plenty of history stretching back to the humble beginnings of our city, there are plenty of reasons to worry about things that go bump in the night at the thought-to-be haunted Lone Fir Cemetery. Lone Fir Cemetery began on private land with just one grave in 1854....

This toothbrush factory is being slowly picked apart by the elements, but so much still remains. These photographs by photographer Ken Fager show this aging complex in a whole new light. Take a look at the crumbling machinery, offices and products in this unique urban ruin. The factory has been mostly disassembled, but there’s still so much left behind. Photo Credit The break area is still littered with snacks and cigarettes....

Get ready for one of the best music festivals you’ll ever find! The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is 10 days of great music and many other things to see and do. Enjoy over 100 musicians playing in venues all over the city and and get this – many of the shows are free! The spectacular waterfront setting is simply unbeatable which makes this jazz festival in VT one show you won’t want to miss....

Fort Ord in Monterey County, California was a former U.S. military base. It once housed soldiers, their families, and even German prisoners of war. Just beyond its borders, however, there lies another city. One that is entirely more surreal than any other abandoned ghost town. YouTube channel “Seeker Stories” filmed this bizarre and haunting community. The footage is otherworldly, and you can find it below. Impossible City was built in 1984....

One of the worst disasters in West Virginia happened in Logan county in 1972. A makeshift dam that had been built by a strip mining company was washed away by a heavy rain, and 17 communities downstream of the creek were hit with a flood of water and coal slurry. The small communities of Saunders, Pardee, Lorado, Craneco, Lundale, Stowe, Crites, Latrobe, Robinette, Amherstdale, Becco, Fanco, Riley, Braeholm, Accoville, Crown, and Kistler were all demolished or mostly destroyed....

The Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence has a long history – it’s been burned down, rebuilt and renovated several times over. The historic hotel has had its ups and downs over the years, but today it is a beautiful, thriving hotel that patrons love visiting. Unless, of course, they visit room 506. The Eldridge Hotel is located at 701 Massachusetts Street in Lawrence. The Eldridge Hotel/Facebook Here’s a photo of the hotel in 1925....

What comes to mind when most people picture Texas is acres of green pastures with grazing cows (and maybe a few cowboys) – certainly not sprawling deserts reminiscent of Africa or the Middle East. That’s what makes this state park so special and a must-visit for every resident of the Lone Star State. Deep in the West Texas desert is a state park unlike any other: Monahans Sandhills, a sprawling 800 acres of desolate sand dunes....

Have you ever wondered what areas in Ohio give the most financial contributions to charities? The following 12 counties in Ohio gave the most in 2012, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Giving ratios are based on the percentage of adjusted gross income given to charity as determined using the charitable deductions reported on the income-tax forms. As a whole, the state of Ohio’s giving ratio was 2.82 percent. Holmes County Paula Lively/Flickr Giving Ratio: 5....

A house is not a home without family, but this estate seems like exactly the place I’d like to go to be alone. Sitting on 40 acres of land, there is a mansion alongside an old barn in Greenwich that has been converted over the years into a stunning masterpiece of class and comfort. Unfortunately, I don’t have 65 million dollars to spend, but if I did I’d snatch this place up!...

Caves have a natural allure to virtually everyone. How they were formed and what treasures they may hold naturally pique one’s interest. Toquima Cave, located high on Pete’s Summit inside the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Austin, is one such cave. Its claim to fame is its thousands of ancient Native American pictographs and petroglyphs that decorate the stone walls. Toquima Cave is located in the Toquima Mountain Range, about 30 miles southeast of Austin, Nevada....

As the weather gets nicer in the Beehive State, it’s finally time to get out of the house and back onto the hiking trails! March is a great time of year to visit Bryce Canyon National Park, and this enchanting hike is one of the best ways to see hoodoos up close. The Queen’s Garden Trail starts at Sunrise Point. Carrie L./TripAdvisor The hike is 1.8 miles, round trip. The view of the amphitheater is incredible from the top....