If you’re lucky enough to call the Bozeman area home, you may have heard of Fairy Lake. Located about an hour north of the city off Highway 86 and Bridger Canyon Road, the lake sits at the base of the Sacagawea Peak, which is the highest point of the Bridger Mountains. If you’ve never been, summer is the perfect time to go explore this little known lake in Montana. Troy Smith / Flickr Fairy Lake is a gorgeous glacial lake....
We know about all the natural beauty in the remote areas of Texas, but sometimes man-made beauty is hiding right under our noses in the middle of some of our biggest cities. If you live in Fort Worth, you know how busy it is – day or night, rain or shine, you just can’t escape the hustle and bustle. Or can you? There’s a place called the Fort Worth Water Gardens that was designed to be a haven of relaxation for people to come to and forget about their busy lives for a while as they get lost in the sound of water crashing down around them....
There are advantages to being located far away from any big city. For one, it makes for the best stargazing. With a desert location about halfway between Reno and Las Vegas, Tonopah knows this firsthand. Both USA Today and Sky & Telescope magazine once listed this small town among the No. 1 stargazing destinations, noting “the only bright lights you see are the stars.” Walk outside at nighttime in Tonopah and look up at the sky....
Nestled into the Willamette Valley is a majestic 40-acre dahlia farm full to the brim with flowers. Swan Island Dahlias is a magical place where you can stroll through colorful rows of jaw-dropping flowers, enjoy a picnic, visit the gift shop, and more. Every August and September, this amazing flower farm opens to the public. Check it out: Swan Island Dahlias is a gorgeous dahlia farm located in Canby. This incredible place has been around for more than 90 years and it’s positively enchanting....
The fifth largest Hawaiian Island – measuring in at just 260 square miles – located east of Oahu and north of Lanai, Molokai is as remote as it gets. The island was even named one of National Geographic’s most wild and beautiful places in the world. This small island is reminiscent of all things “Old Hawaii,” and is known for its culturally significant historic sites, the world’s tallest sea cliffs, cascading waterfalls, more than 100 miles of stunning shoreline, and beaches that stretch on for miles....
This abandoned 1970s motel and roller rink has a chilling past. YouTube channel “This Is Dan Bell” filmed an exploration of this so-called “murder motel,” where a heinous crime was allegedly committed over 30 years ago. Read about this fascinating location, and then watch as the footage takes you through the empty rink and to the very spot that locals say was the scene of a grisly homicide. This motel was built in the 1970s....
Rhode Island is a small state with amazing offerings. Though you could visit every town in one day if you wanted to, the state is also filled with charming and diverse villages that are perfect additional places to explore. Some villages are a little more popular than others for holding so many one of a kind attractions. Wickford Village is by far one of the most popular and frequently visited villages in state....
If you’re ever looking for a quaint Maryland vacation full of glorious water views, head to Crisfield and the nearby Smith Island. These waterside communities are full of hard working fisherman and close-knit families living simplistic lifestyles. Relax, explore, and spend your days eating the freshest blue crabs in Maryland. This area is a must-visit spot at least once and here’s why: Stay at the adorably charming My Fair Lady Bed & Breakfast....
While the hustle and bustle of a city street can excite a person, there’s nothing like a quiet countryside to rekindle our inner peace. North Carolina has some of the most beautiful farms, and country, I have ever seen. There is nothing like a large expanse of green and a Carolina blue sky to put you at ease and really help you to think about life and do some inner-meditation. You’ll find that same peacefulness in these ten pictures....
So you’re dating someone from West Virginia. Congratulations, you’ve hooked quite a catch. West Virginians are good people. But there are some things you need to know about us if you want to date one of us. Here are 10 things to consider: Family is important. Eric Ward/Flickr We want our families to like you. They’re important to us and their opinion of you matters. Many of us want our own families some day, too....
When you come to Texas, you can see a wide variety of landscapes all in one state, from canyons to beautiful beaches to mountains to rivers..we love the endless opportunities to enjoy nature here. But, these 12 definitely take the cake for the sights you just have to visit before you leave: Palo Duro Canyon in Amarillo, Texas. It’s the second largest canyon in the U.S., only topped by the Grand Canyon....
Florida has always been a pretty cool place. That’s why one of our favorite things to do is go through old photos of our state. Seriously, there have been so many fascinating people and places here for centuries. Though it might not seem like that long ago, it’s really interesting to look back and see how much has changed and how much has stayed the same. Check out a few photos we found of Florida in the ’80s:...
Buttered popcorn. Buncha Crunch. Movie where a bunch of stuff blows up. I am so there. Clearly, it doesn’t take too much for me to have a great experience seeing a movie. But there are some theaters in Wisconsin that are better than average. We’re taking a look at the Wisconsin theaters that give you an UNFORGETTABLE viewing experience: Union South Marquee Theater (Madison) Emily Mills/Flickr They show a lot of older movies but in a state-of-the-art setting, and also host film festivals....
When people want history in Pennsylvania, they normally head to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell or Gettysburg to admire the battlefields. There are rich narratives to be found in the smaller towns, also, though… And by visiting historic towns, you can learn about the lives of past communities. Here are eight historic towns in PA. Valley Forge Historical Park Wikimedia Commons During the Revolutionary War, the American Contineital Army spent a brutal winter at Valley Forge, near Philadelphia....
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by wanderlust but your wallet can’t handle an expensive flight overseas, head over to one of these scrumptious ethnic food restaurants in Austin. From Greek food to Indian delicacies, there’s an eatery that will wake up your salivary glands. Plan your next date night at any one of these scrumptious restaurants. These dishes are sure to culture your taste buds. Balkan Cafe and Grill Balkan Cafe and Grill/Facebook...
The White Mountain National Forest is the heart of New Hampshire. The stunning peaks in the Presidential Range are full of drives and hikes that make up some of the most beloved spots in New Hampshire. A drive through the White Mountain National Forest is enough to make you fall in love with New Hampshire all over again, but this aerial footage will show you this well-known spot from a whole new perspective!...
Why pay an admission fee and have to wait in line at a waterpark when Mother Nature provides her own slip-n-slide in Wyoming? The natural waterslide features smooth, slippery rocks overrun by a cascading waterfall with a crystal clear swimming hole down below. This epic natural waterslide in Wyoming will make your summer unbelievably fun. YouTube/jcdubb002 YouTube/jcdubb002 The Popo Agie waterslide is a small waterfall located near Lander, Wyoming in Sinks Canyon State Park....
New Hampshire loves its farms – whether for picking your own apples, enjoying a hayride or getting the freshest vegetables around. However, one farm in New Hampshire is truly unique. Charmingfare Farm in Candia calls itself a farm, but it is actually more like a zoo! It’s also an oasis for all kinds of adventure, just waiting for you to visit! Charmingfare Farm/facebook Charmingfare Farm has all the animals that you’d expect to see at a New Hampshire farm, like cows…....
Cook Forest State Park, out of Pennsylvania’s myriad state parks, is one of the most striking. Here you can find one of the most impressive old growth forests in the country. You can visit Cook Forest State Park along the Clarion River, in Northwestern PA. Wikimedia Commons The Forest Cathedral of Cook Forest is full of white pine and hemlock trees that have been growing since the 1600s. It was once called the Black Forest....
It seems that even within the past decade, Cleveland has undergone an immense amount of transformation. But looking back even further, we see that this sort of change has been the norm for the past century. Photographs from the early 20th century provide a glimpse into our familiar city as it appeared nearly one hundred years ago: nearly unrecognizable. And even so, with buildings that have been replaced, modes of transportation that have been updated, and streets that have been paved over many times, there’s something intangibly familiar about these pictures and the figures in them....
