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There are not many options when it comes to swinging bridges in Oklahoma, but there’s one that has been making Oklahoman’s stomachs drop for almost a century. Located in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, the Pawhuska Swinging Bridge was built in 1926 and was the only way to get into town during high waters. The bridge crosses over Bird Creek with its crickety, old wood planks and chain link sides. But don’t worry, if you’re afraid of heights, just don’t look down!...

When you have kids, your plans, way of thinking, and priorities do a complete 180° (trust me, I know)… while living near all of the excitement in the heart of the city may have once been your biggest priority, you are now on the search for somewhere that is not only safe, but affordable and close to good schools. If this sounds like your way of thinking, we have good news, as this small town near Denver was just named one of the best places in the country to raise a family:...

It’s no secret that banana pudding is the ultimate Southern dessert. Many restaurants throughout the South serve this classic dish, which often includes custard, bananas and vanilla-flavored wafers. The one restaurant in Alabama that serves the best banana pudding is Sisters’ Restaurant. You can read all about this restaurant below. Sisters’ Restaurant is located in Troy, Alabama and offers some of the best homestyle food you’ll ever eat. Guaranteed! tripadvisor/B G Address: 13153 US HWY 231 S, Troy, AL 36081...

Lovely and completely stunning, Radnor Lake is eight miles from downtown Nashville in the wealthy suburb of Brentwood, but you’d have no idea that mini-mansions and country hopefuls were dreaming and living just minutes from this urban oasis. This easy hike in Nashville is worth the trip. Michael Hicks - Flickr More than 850,000 folks visited the park just last year - some numbers push it over 1 million. Michael Hicks - Flickr The whole point of this gorgeous trail and the expansive park is for wildlife conservation and observation....

When you think of fall in New Hampshire, your mind probably travels to the beautiful foliage in the mountains. However, one of the state’s best fall attractions is on the seacoast! This beautiful fall foliage cruise leaves from Portsmouth, heading either into Great Bay, or up the Chocheco River toward Dover. No matter which way the cruise goes, you’ll know to expect some amazing fall foliage, seen in a totally unexpected way!...

Whether you’re looking for an affordable weekend getaway with your friends or a romantic vacation to Hawaii for an anniversary, forget the major resort destinations, crowded beaches, and big towns. Instead, head away from Waikiki to Oahu’s famous north shore – an area notorious for its huge surfing competition-worthy waves in the winter and sleepy small town vibes in the summer. And while there are countless vacation rentals to be found along this gorgeous stretch of coastline, you’re sure to fall in love with this dreamy little slice of paradise found on Airbnb....

Residents of New Jersey are no strangers to incredible dining, but according to a recent article by Time Out Magazine, they can now boast claim to the best diner in the whole country. Located in East Newark, Tops Diner is nothing short of legendary. Here’s more on the local spot with some of the best comfort food in town: Tops Diner can be found at 500 Passaic Ave., East Newark, NJ 07029....

Florida is famous for its big attractions and popular beaches, but in our opinion, one of its best features is often overlooked. The many charming small towns hiding throughout the state are great places to meet friendly people, enjoy life at a slower pace, visit natural attractions, and experience Old Florida that has all but vanished from Florida’s bigger towns. Though the town of Trenton may be tiny (around 2,000 people), it’s actually the seat of Gilchrist County....

As if we weren’t already completely spoiled by our amazing state parks in Montana during warmer weather, there happen to be a few that are even better to visit during winter. Lone Pine State Park, for example, seems to be its most inviting when the ground is covered in snow. It’s definitely worth bundling up to go explore before spring. Lone Pine State Park is located in Kalispell. Steve Shupe / Flickr It overlooks the Flathead Valley, meaning you’ll have breathtaking views from the top....

Do you have some fantastic memories at the park when you were a kid? Do you remember what it was like to spend hours on the jungle gym, playing the day away without a care in the world? Tennessee has some state of the art playgrounds that will get you AND your kiddos through the heat of the summer months, and you’ll have the perfect place to push them on the swings when it comes to autumn....

Being raised in Montana is an experience you can’t fully understand unless you’ve lived here. And whether you stick around or you leave to Treasure State to live somewhere else, there are certain tendencies that never leave you. Your Montana side effects will depend on what part of the state you call home, but if you grew up here, you can probably relate to at least a few of these....

Louisiana is known for its utter uniqueness–everything is just a little bit different down here. And that definitely goes for the cemeteries. Here are some of the most amazing (and creepy!) cemetery photographs from across the state. Grace Episcopal Church and Cemetery, St. Francisville, LA Anthony Turducken / flickr Hebrew Rest Cemetery, Lafayette, LA Natalie Maynor / flickr St. Louis Cemetery #1, New Orleans, LA Photo Credit City of the Dead....

Have you ever passed by a long-abandoned home and wondered what may be inside? We don’t mean the odds and ends that are inevitably left behind after a family leaves, but rather the energy and perhaps the spirits that sometimes take up residence in abandoned homes. Some homes are said to be haunted by actual entities…others simply contain the memories and histories of their former occupants. We don’t know if these Iowa homes are actually haunted, but we do know that they look like they have countless stories to tell....

Considering such a large chunk of the state of Indiana is made up of corn, it really should come as no surprise that there are so many neat looking barns floating around the state. I live in the city and I’ve still managed to see some pretty incredible old barns set up in people’s backyards! I did a little digging and found 12 amazing and historical barns around the state of Indiana....

Every city has obscure and strange laws that make you wonder why they exist. In Portland, ours make us wonder what had to have happened to make these crazy laws come about. You’ll ponder the same thing after reading this list of extremely weird laws in Portland: It’s illegal to walk down the street with your shoes untied. Flickr/Jared Zimmerman Performing a wedding ceremony on an ice skating rink is against the law....

If you’ve lived in Wisconsin for any reasonable amount of time, there are certain images you are sure to recognize. Here are 13 images Wisconsinites will recognize right away. Lambeau Field Jeamey Jannene/Flickr Milwaukee’s Skyline Amy Meredith/Flickr Madison Jordan Richmond/Flickr Apostle Islands Justin Meissen/Flickr Devil’s Lake State Park Joshua Mayer/Flickr Camp Randall Phil Roeder/Flickr The Lombardi Trophy Sara/Flickr The House on the Rock The House on the Rock/Facebook Big Manitou Falls Joshua Mayer/Flickr...

The rugged New Hampshire wilderness demands a certain type of lifestyle, and there are some things that people in the Granite State need to avoid at all costs. From things out of our control to things that we can easily miss, there are the things that everyone should avoid in New Hampshire. Snow, in April. Amy Cahil/flickr We know to expect a lot of the white stuff here in New Hampshire, but once April rolls around we just want spring....

With so many things to see and do in Alabama, it’s no surprise this is such a great state. Here are just 20 of the many reasons everyone loves Alabama. Great southern hospitality is practiced here. wikipedia Alabama has a low cost of living. It’s no wonder so many people retire here. flickr/David Sawyer Alabama has so many breathtaking mountains… Flickr/Rain0975 …and 60 miles of beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. flickr/faungg’s photo...

There are plenty of great places to go antique shopping throughout West Virginia, but you’re sure to find plenty of vintage treasures if you visit Fayette County, West Virginia. Take a look at the variety of antique stores you’ll find here. Antiques of Ansted Antiques of Ansted/Facebook Antiques of Ansted/Facebook This shop has plenty of antique and vintage items, as well as decorative items for the home. Address: 20023 Midland Trail, Ansted, WV 25812....

There’s morbid talk of sleeping with the fishes, but what about the much more enjoyable eating with the fishes? Yeah, we’d rather the latter as well. Thankfully, this themed restaurant in Nashville has made it really easy for you to do so. Nestled on the north side of town at Opry Mills, you can get a bit of shopping in and fill that belly after all your hard work. Ready for a peek inside?...