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It isn’t hard to imagine that the Ocean State would be filled with amazing coastline offering views of the deep blue sea. While there are dozens of fantastic beaches found in Rhode Island, each one offers something different. This beach found in Newport is a particularly picture perfect location with some of the bluest water in Rhode Island. Flickr/Gary Brownell Easton’s Beach is found at the start of the Newport Cliff Walk on Memorial Boulevard....

While true Idahoans know that our spectacular state offers some rather fantastic treelines, not many people know that Idaho is also home to a stunning canopy walk-turned-adventure. It’s a scenic, breathtaking experience that you’ll never forget – unless you’re deathly afraid of heights, of course. Timberline Adventures in Coeur d’Alene offers a sky-high zip-line-swing-bridge-tree-climb-hike experience like no other. Here, suspended eight stories above the ground, close to 800 feet high within the wilderness of Northern Idaho, you’ll get a truly unique, 360-degree perspective of the landscape....

After running things for 51 years, the founder of Cal Nev Ari has put the tiny Nevada town up for sale. Nancy Kidwell founded the airport-based community with late husband Slim in 1965. She’s ready to pass the torch for a cool $8 million (though it was originally listed in 2010 for $17 million). Wikimedia / Stan Shebs Wikimedia / Stan Shebs Facebook / Cheri Rios The town operates a handful of businesses, all of which are part of the sale....

Missouri can do anything that Kansas can do and that includes growing big, beautiful sunflowers. Since we are the Show Me State, we will prove it to you! This amazing sunflower field is hiding in a conservation area in North St. Louis County. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings on your way to find this bright sunny, yellow field of sunflowers. Don’t delay this trip, sunflower season is typically only the first two weeks in July....

Well, we’ve made it through two rounds of articles showcasing beautiful reader submitted photos, and now here we are at our third week of submissions. Your photos continue to amaze, inspire, and uplift me and all of our readers, so thank you again for allowing us to display your incredible work! Here are 12 more wonderful reader submitted photos; if you’d like us to publish your work, please refer to the submission guidelines at the bottom of this post....

The days are getting shorter now and the air is getting crisp – it’s the perfect time of year to head to one of these incredible corn mazes in Delaware! Enjoy full harvest festivities at these farms and take your apple cider donut with you as you meander through acres of corn, trying to find the way out. Fifer Orchards has a themed corn maze every year! This year, it’s “The Great Pumpkin Patch, Charlie Brown!...

As West Virginians, there are certain events and experiences that tie us together. Here are some things we probably all have thought while growing up in the Mountain State. “I can’t wait til summer so we can go to Myrtle Beach!” David R. Tribble This beach in particular is a favorite for West Virginians. That never made much sense to me because Virginia Beach is closer and the Outer Banks is nicer....

Are you a Colorado native who thinks they know everything there is to know about the Centennial State? Well, did you know that Coloradoans invented two of the greatest foods known to man? Or that we were the first to give women the vote? It’s true! Colorado was also the first… …to hug a plush animal. Flickr/longzijun The teddy bear is said to have been invented by maids at the Hotel Colorado as a gift for visiting President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt....

You don’t need to travel far from home to spend the day at a fun and festive island getaway. Centrally located in Southern California, this island in SoCal will surely bring back some memorable moments from your childhood. Welcome to Balboa Island! yelp/erika m. yelp/jon w. There’s something about Balboa Island that feels like a special vacation getaway even if you live right here in town in Southern California. flickr/YoTut...

Rainbows are pure MAGIC–wouldn’t you agree? In fact, seeing these 13 amazing Kansas rainbows makes me wonder why Dorothy was in such a hurry to leave… Color over Clinton Lake. Flickr/Patrick Emerson 2.The end (of the storm) is near! Flickr/Crazybananas “Rainbow Express.” Flickr/Patrick Emerson Wonder in Wichita. Flickr/State Farm Before… Flickr/David DeHetre …and after. Flickr/David DeHetre Fall River Rainbow. Flickr/wheatfieldbrown Let’s go, KC! Flickr/Colin Flanders Lawrence love. Flickr/Patrick Emerson Watercolor skies over Clinton....

There’s one place in Oklahoma that needs to be on your list of places to go Christmas shopping – North Pole City – the largest Christmas store in Oklahoma. Open September – January, North Pole City in Oklahoma City is a haven for holiday shoppers looking for decorations, trees, lights and anything festive. This magical place is full of Christmas spirit and ready to help you find the perfect decorations to make your Christmas extra special....

Alabama’s Gulf Coast is the perfect location for a relaxing getaway, and there’s no better place to visit than Dauphin Island. In addition to Dauphin Island producing gorgeous sunsets, this coastal town also provides many great things to see and do. One of Dauphin Island’s best places to visit is Shell Mound Park. To find out what makes this park such a great place to visit, take a look: Alabama’s Shell Mound Park, which covers 11 acres, is located on Dauphin Island’s north shore....

Many people outside of North Dakota would have absolutely no idea that the center of the ENTIRE North American continent, including all of the United States, Mexico, and Canada, lies right in a small town in North Dakota. That town is Rugby, and it is the one that gets to hold the title of the Geographical Center of North America. The sign you see when you enter Rugby proudly displays the title...

Wisconsin is loaded with interesting places to stay. But none might be more unique than the cabin at Caboose Cabin. This is because the cabin is actually a train. Where else can you spend the night in a train car? You have to check this place out. Stay in S00 Caboose #34. Photo Courtesy: Caboose Cabins The outside is a perfectly preserved old train car. Photo Courtesy: Caboose Cabins The inside, too, was kept in the style of what a working caboose looked like–including an old desk....

There’s no hiding it, Americans love bacon. From bacon festivals to bacon themed restaurants, we seem to have all the bacon stops covered in the U.S.A. Now you can get your delicious fill of the crispy pork candy at Wild Bacon in Lake Ozark. Whether you need to fuel up for a long day on the lake or re-set after a long night of fun, Wild Bacon has the perfect bacon dish for all your dietary needs....

Where do you put something when you want to keep it safe? Your sock drawer? A lockbox? The basement? The United States has a pretty foolproof spot: a six mile long, three mile wide abandoned limestone mine 220 feet underground. Iron Mountain rests in Boyers and holds some of our nation’s most prized artifacts and important records. The incredibly secure complex has never experienced a security breach. The facility is privately owned and operated, though its biggest and most famous client is the federal government....

Spectacular scenery is abundant in New Mexico, so determining which hike is the most beautiful feels about as challenging as scaling Wheeler Peak in bare feet! However, there is one trail that takes hikers through scenery so dramatic that it inspired the work of artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. In fact, the Chimney Rock Trail starts at Ghost Ranch, where O’Keeffe lived. Ghost Ranch is situated about 15 miles northwest of Abiquiu. The rock formations and color of the earth in this area are astounding....

Love the thought of spending some time in nature but hate bugs, dirt and wrestling with tents? This luxurious and secluded “glamping” experience may be the perfect thing. Best of all, it’s pretty affordable. Here’s the perfect way to escape into the great outdoors while still having a five-star getaway. The Pondhouse in Ashfield is a truly magical woodland retreat. Airbnb/Gayle This rustic “cabin” has one unique feature that makes it an utterly unique glamping experience:...

The history behind this one-of-a-kind attraction in Georgia is truly something of a marvel. While many people may have visited this natural spring in the state, most aren’t aware of the rich and engrossing tale that surrounds the actual spring and how it came to be. Once you find out the story you’ll see just why this natural spring is a crucial piece of Georgia history. In the mid-1800s, there was a military prison in Andersonville that kept thousands of Union prisoners of war....

It’s summertime, which means those epic, sweaty hikes of old are a little bit outdated. We went looking for some fun waterfront trails that could chill us with the view, and you know what? We found ’em. Check out these gorgeous waterfront trails in Nashville – you’ll fall in love, over and over again. Shelby Bottoms Greenway greenslaw - Flickr This local favorite hugs the river and offers 960-acres of stunning scenery and greenery....