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Minnesota has a lot of fascinating stories, but unfortunately the majority of people might not know them because they just aren’t in many books. These 9 stories are some of the most outrageous moments in MN history that, printed or not, should be known to the world. July 4th, 1859 - The temperature dropped below freezing, making it an awfully icy holiday. Yikes! Flickr/Tony Webster November 28th, 1869 - St. Paul photographer Charles Zimmerman makes the news when he gets knocked out and pinned down by a three-hundred-pound icicle that fell while he was exploring under frozen Minnehaha Falls....

Remember when you were a kid and wanted nothing more than to grow up, get a job, get married, and do all of that seemingly fun stuff? I remember it well (and come to find out, being an adult kind of sucks.) If you long for the days of your childhood and wish you could revisit it (if only for a few minutes), you’re in luck, as Colorado is home to this unique, Willie Wonka-esque ice cream shop that is sure to make you feel like a kid again....

Utah’s flea markets are few and far between – while we love a good yard sale, larger-scale, organized markets are harder to come by. If you’re into the scene, you know all about the market at Redwood Drive-in, and the Salt Lake Indoor Market. Both are often overrun by vendors selling new, imported goods – they’re not usually the best place to find fun vintage items or second-hand goodies. However, one flea market in downtown Salt Lake usually has plenty of both, and there’s one day left this year to visit....

As the fifth largest Hawaiian Island, Molokai has a usable land area of 260 square miles and is located east of Oahu and north of Lanai. The island’s most famous tourist draw is the Kalaupapa National Historic Park – a settlement which was founded in 1866 in order for individuals with leprosy to be quarantined. This wild and beautiful island is home to only one true town, Kaunakakai, a true haven for visitors and residents alike looking to retreat from the more developed and touristy areas of Hawaii....

All across the state, people are getting geared up for the holidays. But at one magical shop in Leavenworth, it happens to be Christmas all year long. And if you’ve ever walked into Kris Kringl at 907 Front Street, you’ve probably walked out in the holiday spirit… even if it was July. Kris Kringl is located in the heart of downtown Leavenworth, Washington’s Alpine village. Richie D / Yelp In the 28 years since it opened, the storefront has gone from 800 square feet to almost 6,000 square feet of Christmas treasures....

There is a water park in Alaska and it is everything. The only indoor water park in the state, H2Oasis is simply that, an oasis. With all the features you’d expect from a water park from slides to hut tubs, this place has it all. At the time it was opened in 2003, it was the fifth largest indoor water park in the world! An excellent adventure for the whole family, check out Alaska’s water park to complete your epic summer....

Before the summer is over, you probably want to get in a few more weekends by the lakeside. You might already have your favorite town or lake to visit, but if you haven’t checked out this tiny town then you need to visit it. It sits on the edge of a lakeside paradise right here in North Dakota. Pick City, North Dakota is located right on the edge of Lake Sakakawea, the largest lake in the entire state....

From the moment you arrive in Quincy, you can tell that it’s a special place. From its interesting history to its quaint restaurants, there are so many things to explore in this thriving little town. Quincy was a prominent stop on the Underground Railroad. Travis Hoffman/Facebook The home of Dr. Richard Eells was the first stop over the border of Missouri, a slave state. Dr. Eells was an abolitionist who helped escaped slaves to safety....

When it comes to burgers in the Palmetto State we all have our favorite go-to joints where we’ve discovered the meaning of life wedged between two sides of a single bun. When you’re craving red meat there’s nothing like that full-blown red meat euphoria afterward, right? There’s one burger in South Carolina that’ll satisfy that red meat craving in a way no other burger can. Have one of these – and finish it – and it’ll make you feel like you can take on anything – after a long nap, of course....

It’s hard to believe that summer’s almost over, and even though fall is quickly creeping up on us we’re still experiencing high temperature days. So if you’re looking for new areas to explore that will provide you with a place to cool off, we’ve got something in mind for you. Just below our westernmost Finger Lakes and only an hour and a half away from Buffalo, there’s a state park that holds true beauty you’ll want to see for yourself....

New Jersey has so many spectacular state parks and, just last year, we added another to the list. Tall Pines Preserve straddles Mantua and Deptford, and is the very first state park to be located in Gloucester County. Prior to the park’s opening, Gloucester was the only New Jersey county without its own state park. New state parks don’t come around every day, and it looks like this one will be amazing....

If you’re a fan of Only in Wisconsin, you’re a fan because you appreciate how beautiful our state can be. So many of you submitted photos to our Only in Wisconsin Facebook page, and we cannot thank you enough for sharing the beauty you captured with our community. It was so hard to choose, but here are the 20 most jaw dropping photos taken this year in Wisconsin. Lawrence captured a gorgeous, classic Wisconsin fall sunset at Lake Winnebago....

If you’re looking for a beautiful chapel in Louisiana that’s located in the most unforgettable setting, you’ll want to explore the Madonna Chapel in Bayou Goula. It’s a breathtaking and unique spot that is known as the “smallest chapel in the world”. We’re not sure if that is 100% true..but it’s an awesome site regardless. If you’ve ever driven along River Road, then you know what an amazing road it is traveling along the Mississippi River....

There are some truly stunning historic churches in Wisconsin. But none has more history and charm than the Joan of Arc Chapel in Milwaukee. This church is from France, not Wisconsin, and it was built in the 1400s. It was originally named the Chapelle de St. Martin de Sayssuel. Scumatt/Wikipedia It was abandoned after the French Revolution and it fell into ruin. Sulfur/Wikimedia But then it was rediscovered, shipped to New York, and eventually came to Milwaukee....

If you’ve been an avid reader of Only in Maine, you’ll notice that we’ve been pretty into these warmer summer days. From waterfront restaurants to awesome hikes to ways to enjoy the beach, we’re trying to give you as many options for getting out into Vacationland’s outdoors as we can. Today brings you another unique option: a riverboat cruise you may not know about! You might be familiar with the Damariscotta River, which encompasses more than 100 square miles....

Tucked away in Georgia is one of the most unique homes in the entire state. Known as the Pasaquan, this visionary house is the creation of a fortune teller. The structure of this house is made almost entirely of brightly colored folk art, as was the advice of the three beings who came to the artist in a feverish dream. While this may sound like the plot of some bizarre movie, the story is entirely true and the proof can be seen today in Buena Vista....

If you’re looking for the perfect spot for a spring or summer family trip, you can never go wrong with one of Florida’s stunning beaches. Read on, because we’re pretty sure we found the perfect one: St. Andrews State Park is a former military reservation, located just east of Panama City on Florida’s Emerald Coast. One and a half miles of pristine beaches stretch out on both the Gulf of Mexico and the Grand Lagoon....

West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville has a dark history, so it’s no surprise that there might be some residual energy hanging around. The prison now offers tours and ghost hunts for visitors that are interested in exploring its disturbing past. West Virginia State Penitentiary was an infamous prison that operated from 1876 to 1995. West Virginia Penitentiary/Facebook Conditions were initially good in the prison, but had deteriorated significantly in the prison’s later years....

You could say that Iowa’s farmers are the backbone of the Hawkeye State. Rolling fields are found from one border to the other and they’re all one-of-a-kind gorgeous. There’s one Iowa farm that may be especially different from most of the others. If you love freshly baked goods, including pies made from apples grown right on the farm, then you’re going to love a visit to this family farm (and bakery) in central Iowa....

Located in the high desert of Lake County, Fossil Lake is a unique, fascinating place that you won’t find in the guide books. This ancient desert lakebed dates back millions of years, and the delicate fossil-strewn landscape is positively extraordinary. Located near Christmas Valley, The Fossil Lake Area of Critical Environmental Concern is a remote desert lakebed that was once filled by an large lake over 200 feet deep. flickr/ Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington...