Can you really spend TOO much time in Texas? I’ve lived here all my life and don’t ever plan on leaving, but there are definitely some telltale signs that you’ve been here a while. Here are 15 of them. You keep a pair of sunglasses, a heavy jacket, and an umbrella in your car at all times. quotesgram.com Your daily attire consists of varying colors of flannels and cowboy boots. Flickr/Claudia Daggett...
Do you have a difficult time sitting still for long periods of time? Does anything above freezing constitute as t-shirt weather? Do you know what PFM means? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might just belong in Colorado! Here are some other telltale signs: 1.) Your favorite “high” is the Rocky Mountain kind. Flickr/Michael Levine-Clark …but if you prefer a different kind of high, you can purchase it legally....
Living in Massachusetts poses its own unique set of problems. Check out this list of the top struggles with which all Massachusetts natives are far too familiar. When you can’t decide between wearing your Brady or Gronk jersey to the game. Flickr/Lauren When the line at The Clam Box seems never-ending. Flickr/Eric Kilby When you want Cape Cod Potato chips but all the convenience store has is Lays. Flickr/Atsushi Hyogo...
Minnesota’s natural beauty knows no bounds, and the only people who truly understand this, and get to witness this beauty every hour of every day are those who live in the rural areas of the state. Away from freeways and tall buildings, the small towns, remote wilderness, and farmlands of Minnesota are full of stunning views. From sunrise to sunset, rural MN is always showing off something gorgeous, even in the face of a storm!...
Although some people are still trying to wrap their minds around the idea that cacti and snow can co-exist, the rest of us are familiar with New Mexico’s dramatic weather patterns. We know that winter usually involves a few heavy snowstorms. However, the blizzard that struck at the end of 2006 broke records, dumping feet of snow across much of New Mexico and bringing the state to a virtual standstill....
The state of Alabama is known for many things such as its award-winning college football teams, its historical role during the Civil Rights Movement, and (of course) its delicious Southern food. In addition to these things, there are 10 things Alabama is known for doing first and I’ve listed them below. Saturn V, the rocket that sent the first Americans to the moon on July 20, 1969, was designed and built in Huntsville at Marshall Space Flight Center....
Beach days get a lot of hype, but what about beach nights? There are few places more magical than a beautiful beach at sunset, and we have the perfect spot in mind for your next evening by the seaside. Madaket Beach on Nantucket is consistently rated as one of the best places to watch the sun go down in the New England area. Read on to find out how you can turn a simple beach day into one of the most magical summer experiences ever....
Over the past week we’ve seen some pretty unusual February weather for New York. In recent days, I’ve seen neighbors wearing flip flops and fellow New Yorkers grocery shopping in shorts. Some of us may be holding onto every inch of winter that we have left remaining, but the majority of us have already begun to dream about days in the sun with our favorite flavors ice cream. If this wacky weather has you craving something sweet, then you’re in luck because Cayuga Creamery is open all year long!...
Enfield loves ice cream, there’s no doubt about that. Only 33 square miles in size, this densely populated town has a lot of mouths to feed. In addition to its thriving restaurant scene, it also houses a number of places to snag a delicious frozen treat. They believe that more is better, and so do we! Read on to see just how much Enfield loves ice cream for yourself: Let’s start with the frozen yogurt....
No summer in Oregon is complete without a trip to the coast. If you’re looking for a place to relax on the seashore, look no farther: tucked between two stunning state parks, Manzanita is a wonderful small town that’s loaded with charm and natural beauty. Read on to find out what makes this funky little beach town such an extraordinary place to get away from it all. Located in Tillamook County, Manzanita is a charming beach town surrounded by breathtaking scenery....
As one of the most historic states in the country, Virginia has not surprisingly accumulated its fair share of haunted tales. While most ghost stories revolve around buildings, plantations, and hospitals, there’s one rather popular natural attraction with an eerie story. Lake Drummond near Suffolk, Virginia is considered to be one of the most haunted spots in the state. For those brave enough to visit, the natural beauty of this unique site is worth the trip alone....
If there’s one thing just about every Clevelander can agree on, it’s that nothing beats the splendor of the great outdoors. There are few better ways to get in touch with nature than sleeping under the stars on a camping trip. While there are many great campgrounds in the Cleveland area, there’s one spot in the middle of a massive state forest that is hands-down the best place to pitch your tent....
Let’s face it, food from Northern California just tastes better. Maybe it’s something in the water, maybe we are just used to high standards, but it’s no surprise to us that the best little bakeshop in America is located right here in our region. If you haven’t yet tried Mount Shasta Pastry in Mt. Shasta, you are in for a real treat if you are ready to sink your teeth into sweet baked goods, hearty bread and savory treats....
A visit to a charming country winery might bring to mind a vineyard baking in the sun in Napa Valley or the South of France, not the ruggedly beautiful Kachemak Bay. But the lack of grapevines doesn’t stop intrepid Alaskans who are determined to make wine. Bear Creek Winery and Lodging is in Homer, a delightful little fishing town at the tip of the Kenai Peninsula. Using local berries, they make wine in all kinds of Alaskan flavors from rhubarb to blueberry....
The city you see today was once very different. For example, the Presidio had many more abandoned buildings. In fact, there was once a haunted hospital that had a checkered history of abandonment, murder, and intrigue. Learn more about this former hospital turned apartment in this beautiful city park. The Public Health Service Hospital (PHSH) Hospital was located in the Presidio. This former hospital was completely abandoned from 1988 to 2009....
Back in the day, Buffalo’s shopping district on Broadway and Fillmore was one of the busiest intersections in New York State. And while the Broadway Market still attracts a large crowd in the month leading up to Easter, the glory days of the district were in the 1930s, when life was a bit slower – but no less exciting – than it is today. According to Forgotten Buffalo, the second largest Polish-American colony in the world called the Broadway Fillmore shopping district home, and this video shows the highlight reel of life in Buffalo during the ’30s....
Nebraska may be sorely lacking in large-scale amusement parks these days, but it wasn’t always that way. Peony Park operated in Omaha from 1919 to 1994 – an incredible 75-year run as Nebraska’s largest amusement park. Fun seekers came from all over Nebraska and neighboring states to visit this mecca of entertainment. YouTube/Junior Jays’s Channel What began as a simple peony garden in the late 1800s grew into a music venue, then a park with a pool, and eventually an impressive amusement park with rides, a beer garden, ballroom, and music hall....
Time to head out of town and find a good spot to relax. Where? Russian River is a great weekend getaway that offers lots of surprising things to make most anyone smile and de-stress. Let’s learn more about this lazy river full of surprises in Sonoma County. For well over a century, people have come to Russian River to swim, hike, paddle, wine, dine, or simply relax and enjoy this part of California....
2017 is making quite an entrance in the Southeastern U.S. as many residents find themselves bracing for a frozen and snowy weekend ahead. It’s an event that isn’t all too common in some parts of the Southeast, like Atlanta, GA, Montgomery, AL and Columbia, SC. Yet all three states are waiting and watching a major storm closing in on their backyards today and tomorrow. The first major snow event of the season in the Southeast is bearing down on several Southern states....
Every time you see a pretty town or charming city, you sometimes have to recount the history behind the place. New Albany, in southern Indiana, is a picturesque city, with over 36,000 residents, a gorgeous view of the Ohio River, and stunning bridges, architecture, and an outdoor amphitheater. New Albany is a great place to live and lovely place to visit (despite this terrifying ghost legend). wikimedia wikimedia Main Street, featured above, in New Albany was originally home to some of Indiana’s richest settlers....
