The Baltimore area is overflowing with restaurants but if you take a short drive, you’ll find the following eatery. Full of history, charming decor, and located on gorgeous grounds, you’ll want to check out this mouthwatering restaurant as soon as possible. About twenty miles north of Baltimore you’ll find the tiny town of Sparks. And in the tiny town of Sparks lies the historic Milton Inn restaurant. Facebook / The Milton Inn...
Washington has certainly seen its share of snowfall over the years, especially on the east side. And while this winter is starting to feel pretty brutal (even the Seattle area has seen substantial snow), we have yet to beat any records. That happened during the 2008-2009 winter season, when Spokane had its snowiest winter in recorded history. And while it wasn’t the most disastrous blizzard to ever hit the Pacific Northwest, it was definitely memorable for Washingtonians everywhere....
This beautiful and historic mansion is sitting silent and abandoned in Pennsylvania. Once the magnificent home of one of America’s wealthiest and most influential industrial executives, the grand estate is now slowly crumbling. Read on for some information about the site, and be sure to check out the fascinating footage by YouTube channel “TheUnknownCameramanExtras.” The estate was built in 1923 by Archibald Johnston, the first mayor of Bethlehem and an executive at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation....
The tree is lit, the gifts bought and wrapped, and a sense of holiday spirit fills the air… Don’t you just love this time of year? We all know what Christmastime in Colorado looks like now, but have you ever wondered what it looked like 50, 60, or even 100+ years ago? Thanks to our friends at History Colorado, we have the answer! Check out these 12 Colorado Christmas pictures from years past:...
While most people visit Maryland’s islands for the water views, fishing, and to work on their tans, St. Clement’s Island offers something a little different. This little known spot off the coast of Southern Maryland deserves more recognition. After all, it’s the birthplace of our state. You wouldn’t know it, but this little island is where English settlers first landed in Maryland in 1634. Flickr / WorldIslandInfo.com Today, the island is a state park that’s overflowing with history....
Are you excited for Thanksgiving?? There’s only a couple of days left until we can enjoy the feast of the year, and also take a day to be thankful for everything we have. From agriculture to inventions, Washington has given back and continues to give a lot to this great country. This holiday season, here are 11 reasons in particular why the entire country should be thankful for us: Isn’t our state amazing?...
There’s still lots of summer left and one of the best ways to enjoy a hot, summer day is at one of Oklahoma’s beautiful creeks. There are lots to choose from, but if you’re like me and Iike swimming in crystal clear water, head to northeastern Oklahoma to find one of the most pristine creeks in the state – Spring Creek. It boasts one of the best water qualities around and the 70-degree temperature is just perfect this time of year....
Despite the rolling mountains and rocky soil, New Hampshire has been a farm state since it was settled way back in the 1600s. Although there are fewer farms today, New Hampshire residents still love agriculture. These photos of New Hampshire farms from the past will show you what life used to be like when the Granite State was a bit simpler. On this Franconia farm, women wore the pants in 1939....
Do you ever see something and get that warm, at-home feeling from the past? Whether it was the State Fair, or Joyland, or chili cook-offs, there’s always something that was so ingrained into your childhood, you’ll never forget it. No matter where you grew up in Kansas, there’s always that event or piece of yourself that’s just so linked to your state, you’ll always find someone else with the same memory....
Are you planning to visit or move to Nevada anytime soon? If so, here’s a list of 12 essential things that will definitely make your life much easier: GPS or Road Map wikimedia commons While taking scenic drives throughout Nevada, either one of these things will definitely come in handy. Vehicle wikimedia commons Because places are scattered throughout Nevada, you’ll definitely need a vehicle. Auto Survival Kit Survival-Gear-USA This kit is GREAT to have for those unexpected emergencies!...
If you grew up in Florida, you’ll probably remember having these thoughts more than once. “Yesss!!!!” Flickr/Karah Levely-Rinaldi “Nooo!!!” Flickr/Jen Galladaro “What’s it like to play in the snow?” Flickr/Steve Evans “Nobody every tells you about the lines.” Flickr/Scott Smith “When will it finally be summer already?” Flickr/Jonathan Pobre “When will summer finally end already?” Flickr/Richard Elzey “Cannonball!” Flickr/Ryan Dickey “Wait, what just touched my foot? " Flickr/Dennis Church “Where can I get one of those?...
From beautiful mountains to scenic valleys, and calming lakes to winding rivers, Nevada offers some of the most beautiful scenery you’ll ever see. Here are 14 jaw dropping places in Nevada that you have to see to believe. Valley of Fire State Park - Overton, Nevada flickr/Frank Kovalchek Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Southern Nevada flickr/O Palsson Pine Valley - Eureka County, Nevada flickr/Ron Reiring Jarbidge Wilderness - Elko County, Nevada flickr/Jeremy Michael...
North Carolina is a beautiful state. The best ways to prove it are first by visiting (or, you know, just being born here and spending the majority of your life here), and second through amazing photos. I love a good photo article, and with so many wonderfully talented photographers in the state, it can be a bit jaw dropping to see their captures and think ‘wow, I actually live here!’ Like these 15…....
Night or day, we think Delaware is beautiful either way, but some places really pop against the dark sky. We gathered these images of natural and man-made beauty from the darkest hours. The lights of Delaware at night from high above the earth aboard the International Space Station NASA Marshall Space Flight Center / Flickr The reflections of lights in Lewes in the canal Bob Mical / Flickr The lights marking the bridges and channel markers along the C&D Canal John Lloyd Jr....
There are many revealing traits that identify a true Alabamian. Here are 16 examples you may already be familiar with: You schedule important events around college football. wikipedia You have a strong Southern accent. wikipedia You know what “cow tipping” means. wikipedia You can tell what county someone lives in by looking at the first two numbers on their license plate. flickr/Paul Sullivan Whenever you hear “snow” on the weather report, you make sure to have bread and milk....
Being from Texas is like being part of a club – we can spot fellow members a mile away, and outsiders stick out like a sore thumb. They might not be wearing Hawaiian shirts and sporting binoculars around their neck, but we still know when someone doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of us. From asking whether we really get around on horseback to saying “you guys” instead of “y’all,” here are 20 ways you can be sure someone is a tourist in the Lone Star State....
Due to its mountainous terrain, Pennsylvania is not exactly known for its tornadoes. The occasional funnel cloud does ravage our land, though this is a rare occurrence. On May 31, 1985, many Pennsylvania residents faced injury, property damage, and even death due to a huge tornado outbreak, the largest and most intense tornado outbreak ever to hit this area of the country. Wikimedia Commons As you can see from this GOES satellite image, the storm covered much of the region and was concentrated mainly over Pennsylvania....
Have you ever stood in a field of wildflowers and felt lost in its beauty? Sunflower fields are even more amazing because their bright blooms are often growing at eye level or above, completely engulfing visitors in a sea of green and yellow. We might not have a lot of wildflower fields in Florida, but we do have this incredible swamp sunflower field in Collier County. Walking or driving through this park is an unforgettable experience....
Hidden behind some walls along suburban Las Vegas streets, you wouldn’t know it that a luxurious palace rests behind them. Just recently the former home of Mr. Entertainment himself, Wayne Newton, was opened to the public for regular tours. Known as Casa de Shenandoah, it’s the palace many of us dream about living in. Casa de Shenandoah was once the home of “Mr. Entertainment” Wayne Newton, a much loved figure in Vegas and around the country....
When you think of a bayou, you’re probably not thinking of anywhere in Arkansas, right? It brings to mind an ancient place lined with swampland in Louisiana. You’re not alone in thinking of it that way. The word “bayou” has become synonymous with a Cajun accent and huge cypress swamps where good old boys hunt gators. Perhaps that association is so strong because the word “bayou” comes from Cajun French. In fact, and I promise I’m not going to go full nerd and bore you to tears, but you might think a bayou and a swamp are exactly the same thing....
