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It’s no secret that Michigan is home to a marvelous array of natural attractions. From our well-loved beaches to the gorgeous vistas at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, there’s something in the Great Lakes State to appeal to each and every visitor. There’s a particular natural area in Michigan that might not garner as much attention as its more famous counterparts — but that doesn’t make it any less stunning. The Sylvania Wilderness and Sylvania Recreation Area are located approximately seven miles from the town of Watersmeet in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula....

As the summer begins to wind down, it’s time to get in those last days of dipping in the pool. Here are some of the most beautiful swimming spots in New Orleans that we know you are going to love. Check out the best swimming spots in the city. Stallings Gentilly Pool, 2700 Lapeyrouse St. Facebook.com / New Orleans Recreation Development Commission This sports and recreation center has a beautiful pool, a great place to soak up the end of the summer....

Located in Oregon’s Christmas Valley, Crack In The Ground is a unique, 2-mile volcanic fissure that makes for an amazing hiking location. Take an unforgettable walk through this beautiful canyon; it’ll make you feel like you’ve landed on another planet entirely. A thin trail winds along the bottom of the crack, with walls on either side reaching as high as 70 feet. flickr/ Brandon At points the walls are almost lime-green, coated in a layer of moss....

Some haunted attractions are just gimmicks and fun, but this one is based on real terrifying history! This attraction only runs during the weekends of October, so hurry over and experience this poltergeist-like haunting for yourself! You’re guaranteed to have a terrifying time. But it’s only open on Friday and Saturday, so hurry! Rails to the Darkside is offered by the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor. Rails to the Darkside/Facebook Since you can only take this haunted ride on Fridays and Saturdays in October (from 7 - 9:30 pm) you’ll need to hurry over before Halloween season comes to an end!...

During the United States’ debut years, tuberculosis (or “consumption”) was a debilitating disease that caused its victims to violently hack, cough up blood, and feel fatigued, resulting in the deaths of a whopping 1 in 7 Americans. Throughout history (and even today), this disease has plagued Americans, and even has a hand in a significant part of Colorado history. Once the Colorado mining boom began to subside, tuberculosis accounted for a huge spike in the state population (with an estimated 1/3 of Coloradans either patients, family members, or TB doctors/nurses), as the disease was thought to be cured with the sunshine and dry air that Colorado is famous for....

When it comes to small towns, Connecticut has its fair share. Especially when you consider that the Constitution State is also home to census designated areas, villages, and boroughs. But these places take small to a whole new level. With populations under a thousand, it’s no wonder everybody knows your name! Too often forgotten, these super small towns pack just as much beauty and charm as the rest of the state....

These days, we’re used to seeing the flashy lights and tall steel tracks of roller coasters intended to scare you half to death. While the adrenaline rush is definitely fun for the thrill-seekers, there is something special about an old fashioned amusement park. Lagoon, located in Farmington, Utah, is celebrating its 130th birthday this year, and this wonderful park has managed to strike the perfect balance between the classic carnival features and modern feats of engineering....

If you love great bargains and searching for lost treasures, you’ve got to visit Church Street Market in Newton. Aside from a variety of merchandise, which includes everything from antiques to unique creations, the market hosts sales and events throughout the year. A true hidden gem, a visit to Church Street Market is sure to be a shopping experience like no other. Take a look: What once served as Fords Ice Cream building has since been transformed into an amazing “antique and vintage market,” known as Church Street Market....

Though the Ocean State is filled with natural beauty, it’s pretty difficult to keep secrets in such a small and densely populated place. Somehow a few amazing lesser known places remain. You just have to know where to look. The islands in particular are packed with stunning sites and few places compare to Block Island National Wildlife Refuge. This little known natural oasis is amazing. Flickr/David G. Hawkins If, for some reason, you still haven’t visited this island, you’ll definitely want to take a trip on the Block Island ferry as soon as possible....

When you think of the Sunshine State, a dark, mysterious cave is probably not one of the first things to pop into your mind. Not just because of the lack of sunshine, but as the flattest state in the country, we don’t really have a lot of caves here. In fact, Florida Caverns State Park near Marianna is the only place in Florida with public tours of open-air caves. Flickr/stephg67...

There’s nothing better than getting outside and getting some fresh air on a beautiful spring or summer day. Whether you like hiking or biking or relaxing by the lake, here are 10 outdoorsy things in Iowa that anyone can do: Take a stroll through Reiman Gardens in Ames, and check out the butterfly exhibit while you’re there. Scott McLeod/Flickr Have an afternoon picnic at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines....

For many of our readers, thinking back to how Wisconsin was in the 1960s is not difficult. But if you stop and think for a second, it was 50 years ago. Many things have changed since then. Let’s take a walk down memory lane and see how Wisconsin was in the 1960s. Paul Newman speaks at a political rally for Eugene McCarthy in the parking lot of Semon’s (Menomonee Falls) in 1968....

Pittsburgh, like the rest of the nation, plunged into a deep depression, propelled in part by the Stock Market Crash on October 29, 1929. The global depression would last for an agonizing 10 years, finally coming to a halt in 1939, the same year Hitler would invade Poland, igniting World War II. Here are 11 rare photos taken in Pittsburgh during the Great Depression. The summer before the stock market crash, which helped accelerate the Great Depression, a young boy sits in his mother’s arms in a Pittsburgh neighborhood....

From beautiful scenery to historical achievements, it’s easy to understand why Alabama is such a great place to visit or live. Still not convinced? Check out these 12 reasons that explain why Alabama is the best state: No other state can outshine Alabama’s great Southern hospitality. flickr/Lwp Kommunikáció When compared to several other states, Alabama has a much lower cost of living. wikimedia commons All four seasons are experienced in Alabama....

There are so many great places to eat and have fun, all across the United States. Kentucky has some wonderfully entertaining venues, along with some great restaurants, but if only we could add a few. We lack the ability to catch fresh seafood, or to visit any Kentucky amusement parks other then Kentucky Kingdom. Here are 7 places what would be great additions to the Bluegrass State: Jack in the Box is a popular restaurant many love more than any other burger joint, but Kentucky doesn’t have one in its biggest city, Louisville....

It’s hard to believe that some of the people we see on TV or hear on the radio are from our own state, and even our own city. Surprisingly, a lot of extremely famous people were born in Austin. So many, in fact, that we decided to do a part two of this topic! (The original article can be found here.) Here are eight celebrities from Austin who everybody should recognize:...

It seems like pizza is getting fancier and fancier these days – and there’s nothing wrong with going out to a nice restaurant and getting a high-end pie. But sometimes you just want to duck into a little hole in the wall for a slice, or order a pizza that you know will satisfy you (and be just as good the next day for breakfast). There are plenty of solid pizza spots in New Hampshire, but one in Manchester truly stands out....

It’s always awesome to see old, historic buildings restored into new things while keeping their original charm. There’s a place in the city of Jamestown, North Dakota that has been through this exact process. Once an old bank, it has been transformed into a restaurant everyone loves. You’ll want visit it, and here’s why: Babb’s Coffee House is located in downtown Jamestown, North Dakota in what used to be the James River National Bank....

There are lots of beautiful places for you to relax and unwind in New Orleans, and great places where you can stay when you want to have a staycation. But I don’t think there is any bed and breakfast quite like this one. It’s a truly unique place to stay that is more similar to a palace than anything else. Let’s explore! Are you looking for an incredible palace where you and your loved ones will feel like royalty?...

Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the Admiral Benbow Inn is a terrifying landscape of rotting furniture, shadowy rooms, and suspicious activity. Police tape, possible blood stains, and a sealed crime scene room suggest that something truly grisly occurred at this derelict motel. Research has uncovered two murders within the last decade or so at Admiral Benbow Inns. Read more about each here and here. Could this be the site of one of these homicides?...