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Located in Southern Oregon, Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor is a little known 12-mile stretch of the coastline – and it’s absolutely beautiful. Here, you’ll find jaw-dropping viewpoints, scenic hiking trails, and secluded, sandy coves that make for a perfect summertime destination. One of the most amazing parts of the Corridor also happens to be one of the loveliest hidden gems on the coast. It’s called Secret Beach, and it’s complete with sea caves, a pristine shoreline, whale watching opportunities, and even a waterfall....

Once upon a time, Cairo, Illinois, located in southern Illinois, was a happening town. But natural disasters, changing economic trends, and social movements, led to its demise. Today, it looks like if the Big Bad Wolf came around and blew on the town, it would crumble, due to so much of it being in disrepair. The abandoned feel of this town adds to its spooky factor. Of course, people have speculated that actual ghosts do reside in this ghost town....

This video will take you through an abandoned children’s asylum that is utterly creepy. YouTube user “This Is Dan Bell” walks through the decaying building and encounters plenty that will make your skin crawl. Towards the end of the video, the explorer sees what he thinks is the shadow of another person wandering the asylum. Watch the footage and decide for yourself. The asylum was built to treat children with mental disabilities....

On September 2nd, Labor Day in 1935, the strongest hurricane to ever hit the United States struck Florida with 185 mph winds and storm surges of 18 to 20 feet. The Category 5 hurricane formed in the Bahamas and slowly wrapped around Florida’s west coast, obliterating the Upper Keys. Over 400 people lost their lives, including hundreds of veterans living in federally organized work camps. The rescue train that was headed to evacuate the camps was swept off the tracks, and the Overseas Railroad connecting the Keys was damaged beyond repair....

Haunted houses and scary movies are great, but they’re just acting. They might make your hair stand on end, but deep down, we still know that we aren’t in any real danger. Being outdoors in a haunted campground with nothing barring you from the evil entities that reside there, however, is a different story. There are many trails in Texas that have paranormal lore associated with them, but this one is easily the most sinister....

Northern California is known for lots of history. Whether it was American Indians, or Spanish missionaries, or even miners searching for gold, if the ruins here could talk they’d have some great stories to tell! Here are some ruins that will transport you right into the past. Feel like taking your kids to some Northern California ruins? Here you go!15312 Hwy 299 Southwest Shasta flickr/carol n. Six miles west of Redding on Highway 299 a row of old, half-ruined, brick buildings remind passing motorists that Shasta City, the lusty “Queen City” of California’s northern mining district, once stood on this site....

This Alaskan natural spring is often referred to as the Mile 109 Mountain Spring, and it’s a very popular stop along the Seward Highway, especially for folks on their way to go hiking, skiing, or climbing in the area. The natural spring water is ice cold and tastes as fresh as bottled water but without all the harm to the environment. Other than the pipe, which was installed by DOT years ago, there is nothing here but fresh, free, mountain spring water....

When thinking about great parks in Rhode Island, many places come to mind. Some of the most popular include Beavertail, Roger Williams, or Brenton Point. These places are all too familiar to those of us that grew up here. While most of us appreciate our gorgeous natural attractions found across the state, there are somehow a few gems that remain hidden, just waiting to be explored. This one park in Providence is a perfect example of an amazing place that somehow stays unknown....

Who doesn’t love a festival? Louisiana has hundreds of festivals. It’s one of the things we do best. They’re a great way to support local vendors, experience live music, get outside, and have some fun. One of Louisiana’s largest festivals is the Contraband Days Festival, which takes place on the first two weekends in May. More than 100,000 people attend the oldest festival in Lake Charles, and we can see why!...

The history of South Dakota is rich with stories and culture. Barns that remain standing after all these years tell those stories in each piece of faded wood. We collected photos of the most beautiful old barns in South Dakota to share that story with you. Arrowhead Park Barn - Sioux Falls, SD Daren Jessip / Flickr Built in 1888, this barn was designed by architect Wallace Dow of Sioux Falls....

We’re huge fans of Nashville, as I’m sure you know by now. The people, the river – the food?! It’s a city that has a character all its own, and we can’t get enough of it. But, you wonderful Tennessee city slickers – have you seen it from the air? We absolutely love these aerial views of Nashville, and we’re sure you’ll be in awe. Check it out! Even the wing of the plane can’t get it down - what an adventure!...

Michigan during and immediately following the Great Depression was a period of tremendous transition. On one side, the state was establishing itself as a manufacturing powerhouse. On the other, many Michigan families were living in extreme poverty, toiling the soils of the state’s agriculture industry. It was a meager means of self-reliance. And, as photographed by photographer John Vachon, for a project that looked at the struggles of families during that period, created by order of then-President Franklin D....

Question: What is better than a delicious meal with an amazing view? Answer: Nothing. Don’t believe me? Check out these 10 Kansas restaurants that offer both incredible food and views! Newport Grill (Wichita) Newport Grill Facebook Enjoy the “freshest seafood in Wichita” whilst admiring these colorful views! The Nest on Ninth at The Oread (Lawrence) The Nest on Ninth at The Oread Facebook It’s a fact that cocktails and hors d’oeuvres taste better when peering out over KU’s beautiful campus....

GUYS. Christmas is already here. I see you out shopping, doing all of your Christmas activities, and acting a little merrier than usual. It’s great that it’s almost Christmas, and it is wonderful to celebrate Christmas in Illinois. Here are 12 reasons why Christmas in Illinois is the best. Christmas-themed foods are ready for you to consume. Marit and Toomas Hinosaar/Flickr Whether you’re in Chicago or other towns across Illinois, there are plenty of Christkindlmarkets for you to get some wonderful German or other old-timey Christmasy foods....

There are some things that unite us all as Ohioans. Maybe it’s the way we take photos (no matter where we are.) Maybe it’s our world renowned attractions we proudly claim. Maybe it’s the festive necklaces only those of us who live in the Buckeye State can make. Whatever it is, it helps us know who’s a true Ohioan when we see it. Here are 14 things every true Ohioan does at least once before they die:...

Since joining the Union in 1876, the Centennial State has been a beacon of change and advancement. Wanna see for yourself? Check out these 18 “then and now” pictures that show just how much Colorado has changed in size, technology and even fashion! 1.) Ouray Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons Circa 1901 & 2010 2.) Skiing in Winter Park Flickr/Greg Younger Flickr/Chris Brooks Circa 1962 & 2014 3.) Lookout Mountain Flickr/Greg Younger...

Montana has 44 state parks, and summer is only three months long. And we hate to break it to you, but it’s already half over. The good news is, you don’t have to visit all 44 state parks to have a wonderful summer. In fact, if you can only experience one, get yourself to Western Montana’s Placid Lake State Park. You’ll find Placid Lake State Park on the tributary of the Clearwater River in the Seeley Lake area....

With the fall foliage set to peak within the next few weeks, there’s no better time to head out on leisurely drive to view the vibrant landscape. Here are seven country roads near Pittsburgh that are pure bliss in the fall. Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway Flickr/Jon Dawson Drive all or part of the 68 mile Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway for sensational views of the autumn landscape. The picturesque road winds past rolling hills and farmland as well as such popular spots as Ohiopyle State Park and Fallingwater....

Did you know that there are Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia? It’s true, and one of the natural wonders is Radium Springs, the largest natural spring in the entire state. Many people flock to natural springs because of the therapeutic powers they believe they have. Natural spring water is said to have healing powers simply because of the mineral content inside. As the water runs through underground rocks, minerals such as calcium, sulphur and magnesium dissolve into it....

West Virginia has a few spots where nature is just strikingly strange and beautiful. You’ll find one of those spots in the Cranesville Swamp Preserve on the edge of Preston county. Cranesville Swamp Preserve is a boreal bog in Preston County, West Virginia, owned by the Nature Conservatory. WikiMedia Commons/Brian M. Powell A boardwalk takes you through the bog area of the Preserve. WikiMedia Commons/Bohemian Baltimore Trails wind through the surrounding trees on the higher ground....