Utah has plenty of remote places where you’ll find some real hidden gems. The little town of Mexican Hat is waaaay down in the southeastern corner of the Beehive State. It’s a quaint little spot, but you might be surprised to see what we found there – a unique restaurant that serves up some tasty steak – and cooks it in the most unique way ever. The Swingin’ Steak is located in Mexican Hat at Highway 163 Main Avenue....
Heading over to Long Beach or Ocean Shores this summer? You’re not alone. Washington’s well-known beaches are amazing in the summertime, so they stay perpetually packed. But there are also plenty of more secluded shorelines where you can enjoy the sound of the waves and walks in the sand. Lisabuela Beach is one of them, and all you’ll have to do is take a ferry to Vashon Island to reach it....
The best kind of restaurants are the restaurants with great food and great atmosphere. Sometimes, these restaurants are hard to spot from the outside. The Treehouse in Cleveland is one of those restaurants. Its unique theme and decor take your dining experience to a whole other level. Check it out: The Treehouse looks seemingly normal from the outside, sitting behind some trees along College Avenue… Treehouse Bar/Facebook …but on the inside, you’ll also find some trees....
Located in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon, Pennington Farms is a lovely berry farm with its very own bakery on-site. Next time you have a craving for a delicious, old-fashioned pie, fresh berry jam, or even just a good old cup of coffee with a pastry, Pennington Farms is a great place to enjoy a made-from-scratch meal in a beautiful environment. Housed in a renovated barn located on a charming 90 acre berry farm, the Pennington Farms bakery is a wonderful family-owned local business....
The Civil War Orphans’ Home was opened in 1865. It was first built to serve as a boarding school for Civil War Veterans’ kids. As time went on, the children of veterans from other wars were admitted. Eventually, the school was opened up for all orphans to attend. It was a huge success, bringing community members together to help the children. But in 1979, the school shut down. Several of the buildings have been torn down, while some of the other ones were then renovated into residences and businesses....
Our society is full of stress. We go to work, we haul our kids to their events, we worry about bills, our kids, our schedules, politics, the future—everything. Because we’re so full of anxiety, we all need ways to escape from it. One of those ways is to go on an aimless drive, one where you’re not worried about going somewhere in particular or arriving at a certain time. One where you can’t look at your smartphone for at least an hour....
Are you thinking about jumping ship from your home state? If you’re looking at Tennessee, which you most definitely should be, we have a couple of secrets that you most definitely should take a look at. Maybe you know some of these, maybe you don’t – but no matter what? You need to store it away for another day. The day your moving vans show up! Traffic is terrifyingly horrible Kurt Bauschardt / Flickr Jeez, Nashville!...
All throughout the Sooner State, there are delicious and unique restaurants offering superb cuisine. If you’re looking for a new place to eat or perhaps a new dish to indulge in, try these 11 dishes at some of Oklahoma’s top eateries across the state. Meers Store & Restaurant, Meers Michelle Q/Yelp Matt B./Yelp What to order: The world famous Meersburger - cooked medium well done and served with mustard, dill pickles, tomatoes, purple onions, and green leaf lettuce and American cheese....
The great state of Oklahoma has been an inspiration for many famous musicians. People love Oklahoma, and for many years it has been the subject of lyrics for many song writers and musicians. Here are 15 songs about the Sooner state that will touch your soul in a special way: “Okie From Muskogee,” Merle Haggard (Special Appearance With Willie Nelson) “The Okie Surfer,” David Gates and The Country Boys “Blown Away,” Carrie Underwood...
It’s a known fact that Kansas is pretty flat. That being said, there aren’t too many views that can make us nervous–besides gigantic tornadoes and summer storms, of course! Here are 16 terrifying views of Kansas storms that are sure to make your palms sweat: Russell/Lacrosse Flickr/Niccolò Ubalducci Garden City Flickr/Dave Sills Kingman County Flickr/Niccolò Ubalducci Medicine Lodge Flickr/Lane Pearman Lacrosse Flickr/Niccolò Ubalducci Lawrence Flickr/brent flanders Harper County Flickr/Niccolò Ubalducci...
If you live in Florida, you know we have a lot to brag about. It’s not just the amazing beaches and attractions that make Florida special, though. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate life in the Sunshine State: We have more golf courses than anywhere else in the country. Flickr/Second Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program Our state is the only one with an embassy in Washington, D.C. Flickr/Ken Lund...
There’s no mystery why Texans prefer small towns over big cities. The diversity in our landscape makes for some truly breathtaking views, and to witness them without the obstruction of towering buildings or obnoxiously bright lights is the privilege of a lifetime. Here are 14 stunning photos that prove the superiority of country living to the daily grind of the city. Easily the most gorgeous shot of the Texas sunrise that I’ve ever seen....
There’s something incredibly enviable about farm life, especially for those of us who don’t live on acres and acres of land. Luckily for us here in Northern California, we have plenty of farms and rural areas to visit. We decided to highlight one family farm in particular to give you a taste of farm life. Read on to learn more. Chaffin Family Orchards, located near Oroville, is a bit of an anomaly, but in the best way....
Feel like taking a trip through time? This unique central Oregon day trip will lead you to three amazing destinations: Fort Rock, the Fort Rock Valley Homestead Museum, and the Cowboy Dinner Tree. Nestled into the vast high desert of Central Oregon just 33 miles from each other, these three incredible places will give you a glimpse into Oregon’s past. Check it out: With a drive time of only 33 minutes, this unique day trip includes an ancient geological formation, a historic ghost town museum, and a remote Old West restaurant....
Glamping: “Going camping, but with glamour. There’s no tent to pitch, no sleeping bag to unroll, no fire to build for food.” If your style of camping is a little more glamorous than traditional camping, then glamping is the perfect alternative for you. Lake Eufaula State Park has a campground (or glampground) that rents three yurts for overnight guests looking to camp without the hassle of leaky tents, bulky camping gear and dirty conditions....
Cincinnati is very lucky to have an amazing parks system that provides us with natural beauty, right in the heart of the city. Some of these parks are well known and talked about, but others seem to quietly remain in the shadows, patiently waiting for visitors to discover their beauty. Mt. Airy Forest is one such park and this underrated natural oasis has an adventure for everyone. Accessible from both Mt....
The Hawaiian Islands are home to countless incredible animals, as well as a variety of places all animal lovers should visit. From honu and the Humuhumunukunukuapua`a to mongoose and wild peacocks, all of Hawaii’s animals are special, but there is one place that is home to some more exotic species. Located on five acres about Kailua-Kona on Hawaii Island, the Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary is home to more than 100 animals, including flamingos, hawks, owls, turtles, horses, ostriches, and even zebras....
Welcome to yet another installment of our weekly reader photo submission posts! This week we received more amazing pictures from readers via email and the Facebook page. Check out what your fellow Arizonans saw this week! Sabrina of Lake Havasu City is already looking forward to the city’s annual Hot Air Balloon Festival held every January. I would love to go as well! Sabrina Macey Socorro in Tucson snapped a photo of this lovely sunset....
History whispers throughout Ridley Creek State Park, just outside of Philadelphia. The sprawling 2,606 acre park is home to a living history plantation, to abandoned and ruins of centuries old buildings, and to picturesque hiking trails. Step back through the pages of history when you embark on this awesome hike in Pennsylvania. Explore the rich history of Ridley Creek State Park along one of the six hiking trails that span 13 miles....
Utqiaġvik, Alaska (formerly known as Barrow) is at the top of the world. It is the northernmost city in the U.S. and temperatures remain freezing from October to May. The over 4,000 residents of Utqiaġvik, and the many visitors who travel there for work and adventure, know the best cure for the cold: the warm welcome at Sam and Lee’s Chinese Restaurant. This restaurant is famous from Juneau to Nome as the best Chinese food in Alaska....
