Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church in Habersham County is a true marvel to look at, but it’s an even bigger marvel once you understand the history behind it. Facebook Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church The church was established in 1838 as the sixth Episcopal parish established in the state as well as the second oldest Episcopal Church building. But this type of building must have gone through huge renovations after nearly two centuries worth of services, right?...
As any Delawarean knows, in the springtime Dover is taken over by beautiful flowers. The bright colors and aromatic blooms that cover the city are, to many, the best part of springtime in Delaware. A quick stroll around downtown Dover will take you on a journey through thousands and thousands of beautiful, bright tulips. Each year, the city plants over 40,000 tulip bulbs in flowerbeds throughout town. Flickr / Jeffrey...
Located in White Pine County about 10 miles northwest from Ely in the Eagan Mountains is Garnet Hill. This gem mountain earned its name from the locals because of its popularity among rock hounds. Ely’s history is as a mining town, and this nationally known site is famous for its dark garnets found in flow-banded rhyolitic volcanic rock. This publicly-designated rock-hunting area is approximately two square miles and was designated as such in 1970....
Sadly, there are many abandoned places throughout North Dakota that nature is reclaiming. Because everything we own initially came from this earth, it’ll eventually go back to it. It’s only a matter of time. Listed below are 10 photos of abandoned places throughout North Dakota that nature is reclaiming. Some of these abandoned places may no longer exist, but we’re still very lucky to have these photos to remind us of how they once looked....
It comes as no surprise that farms, whether abandoned or still in use, are everywhere in Alabama. This is the Deep South after all! Listed below are images of 10 farms located throughout Alabama that will definitely make you love the country. The Fred Hallmark Farm, located in Warrior, Alabama. flickr/Brent Moore This farm, along with the barn and its reflection in Hallmark Lake, can be seen from Interstate 65 southbound near exit 280....
Longing for a fabulous beach vacation but don’t have the funds? No worries! Just visit one of these 10 beaches located right here in Colorado. (No, I’m not joking; land-locked Colorado is indeed home to some must-visit beaches.) Cherry Creek State Park (Aurora) Yelp This “toasted” trio has the right idea. The swim beach at Cherry Creek State Park is the perfect place to lay out and tan. The Beach at Grand Lake (Grand Lake) TripAdvisor As someone who has frequented this picturesque beach many a time, I can vouch for both its popularity and epic waterside opportunities....
Minnesota has a fascinating history and there are a lot of odd facts that the average Minnesotan might not know. From the state muffin to the original name of St. Paul, here are some cool things about the history of MN. St. Paul was originally called “Pig’s Eye”. Flickr/Teresa Boardman It was named for Pierre “Pig’s Eye” Parrant, one of the first settlers and a local tavern owner. Flickr/Tracie Hall...
Think simply residing in the Magnolia State is enough to make you a Mississippian? Well, technically, it is. But to really be considered official, there are certain things you just have to do; here are 13 of them. Master the art of avoiding whatever animal runs out in front of your vehicle. David DeHetre/Flickr Learn to navigate “back roads” (especially at night) as if you’re a professional driver. Frank/Flickr Choose a side: MSU or Ole Miss....
The Hawaiian Islands are absolute paradise, but sometimes it can be hard to see past all of the post-election and pre-holiday stress creeping into our lives. So, in order to regain clarity and ditch the stress, we’ve created a list of 13 undeniable things everyone who lives in Hawaii appreciates. From recognizing small things like the ability to shop at Costco to save money to letting our beautiful ohanas know how much we love them, it’s important to take time out of our busy, stressful lives to appreciate the little things....
It’s not Southern California’s fault that it’s so incredibly beautiful, charming and delightful. But that doesn’t stop other places in the country from being a little bit jealous of SoCal. To fully understand just how wonderful this slice of paradise truly is, here are 15 reasons why other states have quite the crush on SoCal. Southern California is home to many fine cities, but it just happens to be home to America’s FINEST City....
West Virginians are incredibly tough. Here are just a few reasons why. A tough land makes tough people. E.J./Flickr Many of us descended from early Appalachian settlers. The mountains made the area isolated. It wasn’t exactly an easy place to live. Coal mining has had deadly consequences. Mine Safety and Health Administration Coal mining — which for a long time was one of the only jobs to be had in West Virginia — is hard....
Six Gun Territory was a 200-acre amusement park in Ocala made to look like a town from the Old West. It ran from 1963 to 1984, when the decline in Wild West fervor and the popularity of Disney World finally put Six Gun Territory out of business. In its heyday, though, it was a really cool place to spend a day with your family. Visitors would take a steam train ride to get into the town, where they could see gunfights, saloon shows, various rides, an Indian village, and more....
We all know hole-in-the-wall restaurants serve the best food, but you may not be aware of the best place to get incredible fried fish. Forget fast food or waiting for the local fish fry to go down when you can get a great, greasy meal from this diner. Fresh, fried fish is the ultimate comfort food. Keep scrolling to learn all about the best of the best. Since 1995, Crazy Joe’s Fish House has been a staple for patrons from near and far....
Autumn is just around the corner and Indiana is about to burst into a dazzling display of fall foliage. This state is no stranger to the beauty of the changing leaves, but foliage addicts should know that some parts of the state see particularly lovely fall colors this season. This awesome interactive map from Smoky Mountains National Park lets you see exactly when your part of the state will erupt in bright leaves....
The title “America’s Best Bagels” is a lofty one, yet there’s a bakery in Maine that just may be on to something. Scratch Baking Company in Portland, with its modest decor and homemade style, bakes hand-rolled bagels with the finest ingredients and doesn’t skimp out on love. If you’ve yet to stop by, you’ll want to add this local bakery to the top of your breakfast bucket list. Here’s more on the magic behind what many consider to be America’s Best Bagels:...
Oklahoma is a pretty awesome state, so it’s no wonder we are number one at many things. Take a look to see some random facts that we outrank all other states in: We’re #1 at making people feel welcome. jill, jellidonut… whatever/Flickr Yep, we are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. And #1 for the most man-made lakes. essayru/Flickr The state has more than one million surface acres of water and 200 man-made lakes....
There are a few haunted hotels in Illinois, but none might be more creepy than the Ruebel Hotel. What’s more is that the owners don’t even deny that there are spirits. This hotel is located in Grafton, Illinois. It was built way back in 1884. Right off the river, it was frequently visited by riverboat workers. It also had one of the best saloons around. It became abandoned in the 1980s, but was revived in the late 1990s as a hotel....
If you’re looking for a unique spot where you can de-stress and wash your cares away, you’ll want to take a look at this incredible salt cave in Southern California that is an experience of a lifetime. A salt cave, you might ask? Yes, a cave. And it’s made of salt. Amazing! Salt Oasis may look like a traditional spa from the outside, but what you’ll find on the inside is anything but ordinary....
Sometimes the best things in life are worth a little searching. That’s definitely the premise behind this hidden shop in Boston. It would be easy to walk by this place without noticing anything odd. In fact, most people do. The unassuming storefront looks like a simple – shabby, even – New York-style bodega. There isn’t even a sign. Yelp/Eric S. Inside, the shelves are precariously loaded with bags of chips, laundry detergent, microwave soups and baskets of weary-looking fruits....
If you’re looking for a truly unique restaurant in Connecticut, we’ve got you covered! Plenty of business owners have had to work with some challenging spaces, but this one takes the cake! If you’re looking for a truly different approach to waterfront dining then you’ll love this new kid on the block. Check it out! Shank’s Waterfront Restaurant is located in Clinton. Shanks at Harborside/Facebook You can find it at the Harborside Marina, located at 131 Grove Street....
