Daylight Saving Time – some of us love it, some of us can’t stand it. What I think we can all agree on is how unnecessary it is. Most of our country isn’t working in the fields or on the railroads all day, so there’s really no need to maximize the length of our days. Texas has come to realize this and is toying with the idea of doing away with Daylight Saving Time....
Located in Portland, Screen Door is a beloved restaurant that serves mouthwatering Southern Food in a lovely, casual setting. This restaurant serves a brunch so delicious that people line up all the way down the block to get a seat. Screen Door is a quintessential Portland restaurant that specializes in Southern food made with fresh, local ingredients. flickr/ Sherry W. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays, and brunch and dinner on the weekends....
Have you ever heard the story of the Nashville man in a cave…? Located about a mile down the Cumberland River from Nashville, you can find a small cave nestled in the rock – and it has quite a remarkable story. US Registrar of Historical Places - Waymarking Did you know that this teensy, tiny little crack in the wall was actually the home of Nashville’s FIRST official citizen? Yep. This is where Timothy Demonbreun, the famed fur-trapper once laid his head....
Spring may only be just arriving, but all this warming of temperatures has us dreaming of the things we’ll do this summer. First on that list is homemade Maine ice cream! There are a lot of places to find it, from Skowhegan (you know which one I’m talking about!) to South Portland. But, we think Toots Ice Cream in North Yarmouth is pretty great! One of the coolest things about Toot’s Ice Cream is that it’s located inside a tiny train car!...
When people think of Dutch country, they most likely think of the strong influence of Dutch and Amish traditions in the nearby state of Pennsylvania. Not many people know that there are a few Dutch markets scattered throughout Maryland, the largest and most amazing of those being in Laurel. The Dutch Country Farmers Market is an idyllic place full of thousands of homemade goods. People travel from all over to stock up on their favorite meats, pies, and pickled produce....
We’ve seen some pretty weird things here in the 802, but what makes these attractions so awesome are the colorful stories behind them. In Vermont you can find a giant gorilla holding up a VW bug, a chapel dedicated to dogs and a floating bridge, but in Bennington you can find a truly unique roadside attraction: the World’s Tallest Ladderback Chair. And you can be sure that it has an intriguing history....
The George M. Murrell Home was built in 1845 in Park Hill, Oklahoma, after Mr. Murrell and his family were forced to leave Tennessee during the Trail of Tears. George Murrell was born in Virginia and loved the plantations and large-frame architecture of the homes from his hometown, so he built one upon his arrival in present-day Oklahoma. The Murrell Home is the last remaining antebellum plantation home in Oklahoma. It is now a museum, open to the public....
Unless you’re from Eastern Montana or you’ve traveled across the state, you may not have heard of Scobey. This little city in Daniels County is home to about 1,050 people, and it’s a very quiet place to live. But just west of Scobey sits the Daniels County Museum and Pioneer Town, a historical masterpiece everyone in Montana should visit. Daniels County Museum & Pioneer Town Facebook The Daniels County Museum and Pioneer Town sits on 20 acres....
Utah residents are no strangers to heat and extreme weather conditions, yet the devastating wildfire outbreak in the southern portion of the state is something else altogether. Officials claim the Brian Head Fire grew at an unprecedented rate, and as of Sunday had burned tens of thousands of acres between Iron and Garfield counties. Here’s more on the Brian Head Fire and the progress of its containment. What started as a small burn near Brian Head Resort has since spread to nearly 40,000 acres as of this weekend....
What do you get when you combine Georgia history, a perfect way to spend an afternoon outdoors, and well-..a lot of gold and rare gems? You have Gold’n’Gem Grubbin’ in North Georgia, of course! This is North Georgia’s only commercially operating Gold Mine, and the perfect family adventure for your next summer day-trip. Take a look and see exactly what hidden gems and treasures you will find. Welcome to Gold’n’Gem Grubbin’, North Georgia’s only commercially operating historic gold mine!...
Although thousands of miles from the battlefields of World War II, Pittsburgh still played an important role in the United States’ effort to help defeat the Axis. Here are 10 very rare photos taken in Pittsburgh during World War II. An artist for the Office of War Information designs a mock-up of a war poster, in November 1941, featuring a sailor, a solider, and a welder, the latter of whom worked for Allegheny-Ludlum Steel in Pittsburgh....
Many little girls grow up dreaming of a fairy tale wedding, and Kentucky has plenty of places to provide just that. Whether you are looking for a forest, water, or ocean creature view; we have the perfect environment for a dream wedding. There are so many amazing spots to get married in the Bluegrass, narrowing things down was a difficult process. Here are 10 incredible spots to get married in the Bluegrass State that will blow guests away:...
If you’ve lived anywhere long enough, you get pretty good at categorizing the people you come across. For example, the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley crowd? Pretty easy to spot as are the lifelong ranchers who rarely enter the city. Check out some of the people you’ll probably encounter when living in Arizona. The Arizona native Kevin Baird/Flickr Born and raised in the state, these people can be a rare find depending on where you live....
The California Gold Rush was monumental and changed the course of American history, and certainly California. The mining pictures from the Gold Rush are generally from 1848–1890. The people in these pictures were part of the 300,000 or so people who came to to California from the rest of the USA and abroad to mine for gold. Now, let’s take at these 11 rare photos showing San Francisco’s Gold Mining History!...
Here’s the thing: finding a true Nashvillian is like finding a unicorn nowadways. We have folks from all over the place who claim to be from Music City, but the natives know it right. Since I don’t have the pleasure of being a natural Tennessean myself (dang it), it was completely necessary to chat with a couple born and bred Rocky Top folk. Here are the eleven things only real Nashvillians would do....
The year is swiftly coming to a close: before you know it, you’ll never write the number “2015” ever again. We are lucky enough at Only In Pennsylvania to receive photo submissions from wonderful readers such as yourselves, and have gone through them to find the very best photographs we’ve taken this year. From professional to amateur, these photographers come from every walk of life, yet one thing in common is that they have all taken unbelievable pictures of Pennsylvania....
Here in Alabama, we’re family oriented and take traditions very seriously. Many Alabamians do the same traditions. However, there are a few that would rather stray away and do their own thing—and that’s perfectly fine. Let’s take a look at 13 traditions that are familiar to most Alabamians. The Iron Bowl Phillip Hendon/Flickr Roll Tide or War Eagle? You MUST pick a side. Family reunions and… Steven Ross/Flickr Who doesn’t love family get togethers with LOTS of food?...
The Kisatchie National Forest has more than 600,000 acres to explore. It spans across seven parishes, and it’s so large that it’s divided into five Ranger Districts. Each district has its own set of trails to explore, with tons of camping, picnicking, swimming, and hiking opportunities. Here are some of the best trails to go hiking in the Kisatchie National Forest. Backbone Trail alltrails.com Nathan I./All Trails It’s roughly a 10-mile loop trail that will lead you through a thick forest of oak trees and evergreens....
Montana is stunning at any angle. But if you’ve ever had the opportunity to fly over parts of The Treasure State, you know how amazing the aerial views can be. Here are a few gorgeous shots of Montana that will give you a bird’s eye view. Above Iceberg Lake photoreb/Flickr What a beautiful view of this Glacier National Park spot. Aerial Photo of Benton Lake USFWS Mountain-Prairie/Flickr You’ve never seen the Great Falls area like this....
A few weeks ago, Colorado went through a strange period where it forgot what month it is and instead of being as hot and sticky as usual, temperatures were cool and rainy. Now that the Centennial State has gotten the memo about it being the dead of summer, temperatures are back to normal and Coloradans are searching for ways to cool off on the weekends. While jumping into a lake is a sure fire way of doing this, we recommend avoiding this frigidly cold basin at all costs:...
