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We’re all familiar with Michigan’s most famous and well-loved tourist destinations. Michiganders and visitors alike rave about Ann Arbor, Traverse City, and Mackinac Island. But there’s one spot in the Great Lakes State that often gets overlooked in favor of its more well-known counterparts — and it’s about to become your next Michigan destination. Bay City is a community of nearly 35,000 people. It sits on the banks of Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron along Michigan’s famous US-23 Heritage Route....

Overall, Denver is a pretty healthy place to live what with all of our outdoor recreation opportunities, conscious living, and access to organic foods… however, not even the fittest of Denverites can turn down the goodness of handmade, small-batch chocolate, which is exactly what you will find at this Denver chocolate factory: Located in Denver’s Cheesman Park neighborhood, the Chocolate Lab is truly a sugar lover’s dream come true with an assortment of delectable, melt-in-your-mouth chocolates....

Are you finding yourself in a food rut? Don’t panic! Just visit one of these 10 Colorado restaurants that promise a break from your regular mealtime routine: Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant (Colorado Springs) Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant Facebook Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant Facebook Feel your taste buds soar as you try one of Chef Maya’s authentic creations. When you go, take my advice and order one of the incredible lamb dishes–yum!! Taj Mahal (Fort Collins) Taj Mahal Facebook...

Blackwater Falls State Park is a beloved West Virginia attraction, but not everyone knows how much fun it can be in the winter! Take a look at what might just be the best place to go sledding in the eastern US. Blackwater Falls State Park has the longest sledding run East of the Mississippi. Yelp/Rebecca B. The sledding hill is one quarter mile long. Yelp/Rebecca B. Don’t worry, there’s a lift to help get you up the hill, so all you have to do is go down!...

Rhode Island is a quirky state with even quirkier locals. You might not expect such a vibrant and unique culture to be so prevalent in such a small state! Visit Rhode Island and you’ll quickly learn how one-of-a-kind the state is. Here are seven traditions that are just so Rhode Island. You’ll only hear directions based on the location of Dunkin Donuts in the state. Flickr/Mike Mozart You’ll also hear directions using businesses that closed a decade ago as landmarks....

There seems to be a misconception about caves being underground…and not in Kansas. Neither is the case when it comes to this unique 2,500-foot-long above ground cave in southeast Kansas: Southeast Kansas Nature Center Facebook Flickr/Kansas Tourism YouTube/Randy Baker Located along the Kansas Ozarks near Galena is that of Schermerhorn Park and Southeast Kansas Nature Center, which houses native wildlife, plateaus, an exploration station, and much more. One of the most intriguing points of the park, however, is the Schermerhorn Cave; a 1/2 mile long above ground cave made of Mississippian limestone deposited millions of years ago....

If you like to experience things that go bump in the night, then you’ve just discovered your next adventure. Northern California is home to a legendary mountain. Legends surround this dormant volcano and you might just be surprised at the rumors. Some of you have a twisted idea of fun so here’s a whole mountain to explore with a lot of creepiness around it. Sound too good to be true? Then today’s your lucky day!...

When we think about beautiful desert spots in Texas, Big Bend is usually the first to come to mind. That isn’t surprising considering the immense splendor of the Chisos Mountains, but it often causes us to overlook other places that are equally as beautiful in their own right. Palo Duro Canyon is one such place. It may not tower as magnificently as Big Bend or be quite as large in area, but its brilliant red rocks and vibrant plant life make it unique and a surefire addition to any 2017 Texas travel bucket list....

It only takes two words to know whether someone is from North Jersey or South Jersey. Those two words are Pork Roll OR Taylor Ham. What you call this delicious breakfast (lunch, and dinner) staple is one of the most accurate measures of your geographical location within the state. That’s a scientific fact, but don’t quote me on it. Recent polls show that Taylor Ham is most popular in Bergen, Essex, Sussex, Passaic, Morris, Union and northern Warren County, while Pork Roll rules in the rest....

If you thought that you had to say goodbye to Christmas when you bid farewell to winter, guess again! You may remember that last year we talked about how the town of North Pole turns into an amazing winter wonderland each and every year. But one thing many people don’t realize is that the town’s main attraction, Santa’s Workshop, actually stays open throughout the entire year. Bringing the holiday spirit to you even on the warmest of days, it’s time to shake things up a bit by visiting this fun park during the “off season”....

Michigan is home to a number of spectacular zoos where you can visit with all sorts of interesting creatures. But there’s one amazing organization in the Great Lakes State that combines exciting animals with education, outreach, and one-of-a-kind interaction. You’ll certainly want to visit. The Creature Conservancy is located on Ann Arbor-Saline Road in Ann Arbor. Google Maps Since the early 2000s, the Conservancy has sought to educate the community on a variety of wild creatures....

Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, Champoeg State Heritage Area is an incredible place full of amazing history and stunning natural beauty. The area is comprised of over 600 acres of peaceful meadows, winding streams, lush forests, a museum, a garden, a campground, and more. This incredible state park is a great place for a peaceful day trip or weekend getaway. flickr/ Mark Goebel You can take a tranquil stroll through the woods, go on a scenic bike ride, take a boat out on the Willamette, have a picnic in a meadow, take advantage of the disc golf course, and more....

Are you ready for some weekend fun? How about a day trip to a beautiful lake? Take a look at Broken Bow Lake… Broken Bow Lake is nestled in the Ouachita mountains, near the borders of Texas and Arkansas. Dallasseaotter/Tripadvisor The lake has 180 miles of shoreline. It covers 14,220 acres, so there’s plenty to explore here. Vinta L./Tripadvisor The natural beauty is breathtaking. Pine forest surrounds you, and if you listen quietly, you’ll hear the songs of the birds and the wind gently whispering through the branches....

The beautiful Wyoming wilderness and bluegrass music perfectly complement each other. That’s why 23 years ago the Natrona County Roads, Bridges & Parks Department got together with Townsquare Media and started the Beartrap Summer Festival on Casper Mountain. Over the years, the festival has expanded to embrace a variety of music types and has grown to attract big-name headliners along with the cream of the crop of local performers. You’ll also find a marketplace with vendors, a food court, artists, and craftsmen plus attendees can even participate in music workshops given by the performers....

At first glance, The Antlers restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, looks just like any other bar and grille. Unsuspecting guests might pull into the parking lot expecting to indulge a hearty, delicious meal — and they’d be right. But there’s something special about the The Antlers, and its name is a hint. Give up? Well, vegetarians beware: The Antlers is home to over 300 animal mounts which line the walls of the restaurant’s dining area....

After the devastation of this little town in 1983, nature is reclaiming this spot in Utah. Lemon Jenny/flickr Thistle was a little hamlet tucked alongside an old trade route in Utah county, south of Spanish Fork. During the heyday of the steam railroad, it was an important stop for the Denver and Rio Grande Western RailRoad. Lemon Jenny/flickr In April of 1983, a huge landslide blocked the Spanish Fork River, flooding the town of Thistle....

Plenty of people walk through Raleigh every day – politicians, students, parents – yet many don’t realize that they might actually be walking over what once was a serious hotspot for nightlife, gatherings, and general fun in Raleigh. Formerly known as The Village Subway, this was the place to go for clubbing, live music, and some good ol’ times. Many remember their experiences beneath Cameron Village fondly; it was ‘the’ place for live music with performances from bands like R....

There’s nothing like strolling through a breathtaking garden to bring back the magic of childhood, am I right? Luckily here in Northern California now that the drought is over, flowers and gardens are not hard to come by. Every once in a while, however, we stumble across one so delightful that we just have to give it special recognition. The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are located in Fort Bragg between California’s Highway One and the Pacific Ocean....

Nevada is the most mountainous state. Although some of Nevada’s mountains have much higher elevations than the others, all of them are amazingly BEAUTIFUL and create some of the most BREATHTAKING views you’ll ever see. Listed below are 10 of the most BEAUTIFUL mountains in Nevada. Mount Rose wikipedia With an elevation of 10,785 feet, Mount Rose is the tallest mountain in Washoe County. Ruby Dome wikimedia commons Ruby Dome has an elevation of 11,388 feet and is the tallest mountain in the Ruby Mountains and all of Elko County....

Summer in New Hampshire is short and sweet. Somehow, it’s already coming to a close! But no worries – you still have a few weeks to live the summer dream. Here are the 10 things you’ll want to add to your New Hampshire summer bucket list. Picnic beside a waterfall. Alans1948/flickr New Hampshire is full of them, both easily accessible and hidden away. Stroll through the Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge area, Jefferson....