Everyone knows the Emerald Coast beaches are stunning, but they’re not exactly secret. It comes as no surprise that they can be overrun with tourists. Navarre Beach is a typically gorgeous Panhandle beach, complete with fine white sugar sand and jewel-like blue water, but without the large crowds. Though you might not be the only person on Navarre Beach’s stretch of paradise, you can still find plenty of peace and quiet here....
A chapel is one of the most beloved and traditional places for couples to say “I do.” This little chapel in Connecticut is no exception to the rule. Even after 129 years, residents are still a fan of this place. But who can blame them? It’s full of history and charm, with a gorgeous exterior and a detailed wooden inside that makes for a breathtaking backdrop in photos. See for yourself!...
Nowadays, $10,000 doesn’t go very far, especially when it comes to real estate. We did a little looking around to find out what kind of homes, if any, you could get in Mississippi for under $10,000, and it turns out the options aren’t too bad. Check them out below! Located in Jackson, this three bedroom, one bathroom home can be purchased for $8,900. Zillow Zillow Okay, this Gloster home is obviously worth much more than $10,000, but it is going to auction with a starting bid of $1....
Here in Nevada, we’re lucky to have access to many different types of delicious dishes. As a matter of fact, some of these dishes are so incredible that those who haven’t tried them are truly missing out. To keep from missing out, be sure to try the following 12 dishes. They’re delicious! Bananas Foster Waffle - Peg’s Glorified Ham N Eggs yelp/Marlen D. Address: 420 S Sierra St, Reno, NV 89501 / For more locations, be sure to visit their website at EatAtPegs....
Are you planning to visit or move to Alabama anytime soon? If so, here’s a list of 12 necessary things that will definitely make your life much easier. Sunscreen: To survive the hot summers in Alabama, you’ll need to wear lots of sunscreen. wikimedia commons Air Conditioning: You’ll be so thankful to have air conditioning on hot and humid days. wikimedia commons Mosquito Repellent: You’re going to need lots of this!...
Life’s always better when you laugh. So we’ve compiled some pics of unfortunate, sassy, and humorous signs seen around New Mexico. No one can claim that the Land of Enchantment is boring! Definitely don’t fill up here. Gasoline and hellfire would make an unforgettable Molotov cocktail! Flickr/Thomas Hawk In New Mexico, chile is sacred. Flickr/mrccos Church manners 101. Flickr/Jeremy Noble For when you want to save money while being saved! Flickr/Peter...
Now that Utah’s summer temperatures are hitting the 90s, it’s time to head for the lake for some recreation. Explore Lake Powell this year to cool off, fish, boat and have a blast. Here are 17 ways to enjoy Lake Powell: Rent a houseboat. You’ll find one that’s the right size for your group and your budget. Robert Shea/flickr Rent an inflatable toy and go for a bumpy ride. Philms/flickr...
Indiana is, without question, one of the most breathtaking states in the US. It may even be one of the more beautiful places in the entire world. We have TONS of incredibly talented pinhotographers who have been so kind as to share their captures with us on our Only in Indiana Facebook page. A few weeks ago I told you I was going to start doing a weekly feature with photographs taken by photographers of Indiana....
There is a lot to love about the great state of Oklahoma. Our lakes are beautiful, we have gorgeous landmarks, the people are friendly and it is very affordable. But as great as it is, we all know there are things we want to avoid at all costs. Here are a few things that top our list: Toll Roads flickr/jimmy emerson, dvm By any means, if you can drive on roads that don’t have tolls, take them....
The Old Line State continues to surprise with its unique attractions at every twist and turn. Odds are, you’ve never seen anything quite like the following spot found in Bethesda. Breathe in, breathe out, and prepare to relax at this enchanting salt cave. What appears to be a normal office building among bustling city streets, is actually so much more. Yelp / Angel W. What you’ll find here is a warm haven filled with Himalayan crystal rock salt....
Living in New England means being surrounded by gorgeous historic buildings. These old structures, while beautiful, are often left decaying and abandoned. Thankfully there are many entrepreneurs in Rhode Island who find creative ways to re-purpose these historic sites and give them new life. There are few examples as exciting as this historic theater that has recently reopened as a pizza place. I mean, what’s more exciting than great pizza?...
According to the website The Lineup, Tuscaloosa’s historic Drish House is the most haunted place in Alabama. For those of you unfamiliar with the Drish House, it was built in 1837 in the middle of a 450-acre plantation by Dr. John R. Drish, one of Tuscaloosa’s earliest settlers. wikimedia commons/Alabama Department of Archives and History Circa 1911 So, how did this historic plantation home become the most haunted place in Alabama?...
Michigan Central Station is widely regarded as one of the most important, and in many ways, most tragic pieces of architecture in the state’s history. The station was built in in 1913 in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. Back in those days, most folks in town got around via streetcar, as the automobile was still not in widespread use, and heavily used trains for vacation and other travel. During rail’s peak usage at the start of World War I, more than 200 trains left the Michigan station every day....
While bigger cities generally get most of the awards and attention for their cuisine, it’s so great to see this long-time family restaurant in small town Le Mars, Iowa get the recognition it so richly deserves. Archie’s Waeside holds its own with steakhouses in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, but we’re probably not as surprised as the rest of the country, are we? Iowans know quality beef, and we know how to prepare it....
Kentucky has an abundance of tiny towns that often don’t even show up on a map. When headed from border to border, we likely pass a countless number of amazing places that we won’t even recognize as an actual town. As many of you readers pointed out, some tiny communities only account for a few acres in the Bluegrass State, but that doesn’t make them any less a part of it....
You never know where you’ll find a piece of history hiding in Ohio. If you’ve ever heard rumors of a northeast Ohio airplane graveyard, you should know that it’s not just a rumor. In Newbury, Ohio resident Walter Soplata hosted a collection of military aircraft from the 50s, 60s and 70s. The graveyard featured approximately 20 stray aircraft that Soplata collected from his scrapyard job in Cleveland, “junking thousands of warplane engines that were declared surplus,” according to his son Wally Soplata in a November 2007 issue of Air and Space Magazine....
Wisconsin has a long culinary history. Many of its restaurants have been closed, but in Nashotah, you can still go to one of its first restaurants: The Red Circle Inn. Red Circle Inn/Facebook The Red Circle Inn was founded in 1848 by Bavarian immigrant Francis Schraudenbach. So it’s been around as long as Wisconsin has been a state. This spot was picked because it was at the intersection of two burgeoning stagecoach roads....
The smallest state doesn’t always have it easy. Not only does Rhode Island often get a bad rap, sometimes it’s overlooked entirely. What some people don’t realize is that the Ocean State is filled with gorgeous attractions ranging from nature sites, amazing restaurants, and more. While the name can be misleading and Rhode Island isn’t actually an island (though it was when first established on what is know Aquidneck Island), there are quite a few islands off the coast....
San Francisco is jam packed with nature in a relatively small area. What is best is that a lot of the pristine nature is waiting to be explored or just admired in the city. From the majestic beauty of the Presidio to the iconic hills of the city, it’s clear just how stunning and distinct San Francisco can be. Now, what about Seal Rocks? Seal Rocks is a group of small rock formation islands in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District of San Francisco....
Montana is certainly home to some seriously beautiful churches. The Cathedral of St. Helena, the St. Mary’s Mission Chapel, and Butte’s Holy Trinity Church are a few of our most beautiful places of worship. But we can honestly say there’s no chapel in the world like Enchanted Living in Glendive… because it’s now a furniture showroom and home goods store. Google Enchanted Living was once the St. Matthew’s Episcopalian Church. The building is over 100 years old, one of the oldest in town....
