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Disclaimer: Since this was originally posted, this restaurant tragically burned down in a fire. You can read the full details here. There are plenty of amazing Indiana restaurants tucked away into hidden corners and nestled in tiny, overlooked towns. Every now and then, though, you stumble on a hidden restaurant that is well worth the journey. If you’re searching for your new favorite place to eat, take this scenic drive to Rosedale, Indiana....

Looking to go for a short escape this weekend? If you’re looking for spectacular views, a nice drive, and some tasty food, you need to check out this little restaurant hidden away on Mount Lemmon just outside of Tucson. Welcome to Mt. Lemmon Cookie Cabin, a fantastic little restaurant located in the village of Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon. Mt. Lemmon Cookie Cabin/Facebook To get here, you’ll need to drive along the winding Mount Lemmon Highway, about an hour’s drive from downtown Tucson....

Are you tired of the same old Colorado hike with the same old trees, flowers, and mountain views? No? Me neither… however, if you are looking for trees, flowers, and mountain views with a little history sprinkled into the mix, you are going to love the stunning Vindicator Valley Trail: TripAdvisor TripAdvisor Flickr/WxMom Located near Victor, this two-mile gravel trail leads pedestrians on a journey through several late-19th-century gold mines, while at the same time telling the story of these historic buildings and the people who once mined/worked them....

If you are interested in exploring a unique park in New Orleans, we think you should visit Crescent Park. It is one of the newest parks in New Orleans and it is truly amazing here. Let’s explore! Crescent Park is one of the newest and most beautiful parks in New Orleans. Facebook.com / Crescent Park If you haven’t visited yet, there are three entrances to the park–one at Marigny and N....

Arizona is filled with dreamy landscapes, so it’s kind of hard to choose just one location that emulates the surreal settings that we might find in dreams. But, I found it! Upon first driving up to the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, a protected area managed by the Bureau of Land Management, it just seems like another mesa which is not uncommon in the area. However, the dream-like landscapes are just beyond that ridge....

With dozens of state parks in Kentucky, often referred to as the “nation’s best,” there are bound to be a few that fall between the cracks. But with the addition of a new dock this spring, Lake Malone State Park in Dunmor needs to be on your radar immediately. Its lakeside location is a picture perfect getaway for summer fun in Kentucky’s natural playground. Located outside of the small town of Dunmor, west of Bowling Green, Lake Malone is a Y-shaped body of water, with plenty of space to explore....

When his autistic patient wandered away from a residential center for people with disabilities, Charles Kinsey found him and tried to convince him to return. The autistic patient, who was holding a toy truck, became distressed. A neighbor nearby mistook the shiny toy truck for a gun and called police. What happened next is shocking. Watch this video (captured by a cell phone) to see the incident. When police arrived, they also thought the patient had a gun....

I don’t know about you, but summer is by far my favorite season. It’s just so nice to exit the house without having to don 18 layers of clothing and to enjoy the warm feeling of sun on my face. There are some foolproof ways that you can tell summer is on its way in Pennsylvania… Here are some of them. Students (and teachers) are just counting down the days until school is out… And trying their hardest to drag themselves through the home stretch that is final exams....

How many of you pine for the “good old days” of the Centennial State? Trust me, I do too… and these 12 things you can no longer do in Colorado are a reminder of why: Riding the Alpine Slide… Wikimedia Commons …and strolling around the entire Heritage Square theme park. Flickr/Bradley Gordon Fearing for your life at Genoa’s Wonder Tower. Flickr/dliban Skiing Araphaoe East… Flickr/Joel Tonyan R.I.P. Arapahoe East Ski Area (1972 - 1984)....

Pennsylvania promises jaw dropping natural beauty from its biggest cities to its tiniest villages. Add all of the spectacular state parks, natural areas, and rolling landscape, and we live in a pretty amazing place. Sit back and marvel at these 15 staggeringly beautiful snapshots of Pennsylvania. Discover the unspoiled beauty of the waterfalls in Pennsylvania, including Bucktail State Park Natural Area. Flickr/Nicholas A. Tonelli The rustic colors of fall frame Ohiopyle Falls, one of three waterfalls at Ohiopyle State Park....

Kentucky is home to Pike County, which is the largest supplier of coal in the U.S. However, we were also home to many other coal companies all across the state. Each one had their own store, settlement and set up for miners. During the 1930s and 1940s, things were a lot different for miners then it is today. Songs were written about the hazards of mining, meanwhile, miners lived in worse conditions then many third-world countries....

Boston is an expensive city – there’s no escaping that! But there are still some great places to live that you can actually afford. Here are six of the best and cheapeset places to live in Boston that you’d be lucky to call home! Fenway Michael Terrizi/flickr If you’re young, Fenway is the place to look. Sure, you’ll be among the college students, but you’ll also be near some of the best bars in the city, and in the shadow of the best hospitals in the world....

If you’ve ever felt the need to find yourself some peace and quiet away from the stress of your busy life, consider taking a trip to an “out of the way” spot to immerse yourself in nature. Nevada has many small, low-key towns where you can “bring it down a notch” and just relax and rejuvenate your soul. Hidden Canyon Retreat, in Baker, is one such lovely place. Hidden Canyon Retreat (aka Hidden Canyon Ranch) is located in Baker, NV, just 19 miles from the Great Basin National Park....

From the rock formations at Garden of the Gods to the waterfalls at Starved Rock, Illinois is full of gems you would never expect to find in the Midwest. Here is one you’ve probably never heard of, and it will transport you to the setting of an 1800s Victorian novel. For a whimsical journey you only ever get to read about in fairy tales, take a trip to this enchanted estate....

Escape the rain and start searching for a treasure near San Francisco. Check out the Antiques Colony in San Jose. Why? Antiques Colony is the largest antique store and most unique shopping experience you’ll find in the San Francisco Bay area. So, if you’re looking for antiques or in the mood for treasure hunting then this is the ultimate place to visit. Let’s learn more this awesome place! Antiques Colony is located in the South Bay....

Whether you’re in the process of planning the big day, or just fascinated by the many beautiful places throughout Rhode Island, there are many chapels worth checking out in the smallest state. One chapel in particular is found in the middle of one of the state’s largest cities set on a gorgeous piece of land. Found just steps from Conimicut Point in Warwick is a gorgeous little chapel called Chapel by the Sea....

The saying love knows no bounds has never been more true than in the case of Helen Johnstone and Henry Grey Vick. Full of love, tragedy, heartbreak and the supernatural, the story surrounding the two is quite interesting and continues to live on at a small cemetery behind the Chapel of the Cross, a church in Madison, Mississippi. Chapel of the Cross/Facebook The Chapel of the Cross was completed in 1855 and was originally part of John T....

When it comes to lakefront scenery and adventure in Michigan, the Great Lakes often grab the attention of visitors and locals alike. It’s not difficult to see why: our Great Lakes are undeniably stunning and full of wonder. But Michigan is home to plenty of gorgeous inland lakes that offer an excitement all their own. Today, we’ll introduce you to one lake in particular that boasts breathtaking views, plenty of fun activities, and a peaceful atmosphere all its own....

Indiana is full of charming and eclectic small towns, but it’s also full of abandoned and desolate ghost towns. A ghost town isn’t actually a town that’s haunted (though some may be!), but instead an abandoned town left in ruins or completely gutted. There’s one spooky ghost town in Indiana that may be the creepiest ghost town of all – since all that remains is a cemetery. wikimedia Located in Delaware County, Indiana is a ghost town that now bears no signs of its past life, other than a surviving cemetery....

While driving through Alabama, you’ll encounter many tiny towns. In fact, some of the towns are so tiny that if you blink, you just might miss them. Of all the tiny towns in Alabama, Fruithurst is the teensy tiny town everyone should visit at least once. Fruithurst, Alabama, which was chartered in 1896, is located in Cleburne County and has a population of less than 300. It’s a small rural town where everyone knows their neighbors....