There S A Restaurant On This Remote Oregon Farm You Ll Want To Visit

Located in the charming town of Philomath, Gathering Together Farm is a beautiful 50-acre organic produce farm that just so happens to have an incredible restaurant right on the premises. This unique restaurant serves mouthwatering French and Italian-influenced dishes using the farm’s freshest, most delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables (in combination with other local ingredients). The Gathering Together Farm restaurant is charming through and through. facebook/ Gathering Together Farm The large, covered patio is absolutely lovely....

May 13, 2022 · 2 min · 231 words · Isreal Peters

There S Only One Remaining Blockbuster Video Store In All Of Texas And You Need To Visit

Much to the dismay of the entire country, our favorite movie rental store declared bankruptcy a few years ago. I was under the impression that the company was totally extinct, but to my pleasant surprise, I was mistaken. There is, in fact, one remaining Blockbuster in Edinburg, and one step inside will instantly take you back to childhood The all too familiar logo will greet you as you pull up, instantly bringing back cherished childhood memories of searching for the perfect film to watch on family movie night....

May 13, 2022 · 2 min · 279 words · William Alvardo

This Old Train In Wisconsin Is Actually A Mexican Restaurant

You might not know that Wisconsin has some of the best Mexican food. And you might be even more surprised to learn that it is served in an old rail car. Head to La Estacion in Waukesha for a real treat. This restaurant is located in a historic train depot. Casey G/Yelp They serve great Mexican food and drinks. La Estacion/Facebook While the inside is a train depot, there is an actual rail car outside....

May 13, 2022 · 1 min · 166 words · Tommie Jenkins

This Tiny Shop In Nashville Serves Popsicles To Die For

Excuse us – paletas. The common Spanish word for our beloved summer popsicle treat, the frozen fruit pops have made a name for themselves as the star of the aptly named, Las Paletas. Located in 12 South and owned by wildly inventive sisters Irma and Norma Paz, the two attribute their love of the treats to their childhood in Mexico. Las Paletas infuses Nashville with a bit of culture and a lot of delicious – it won’t take long to realize why this tiny shop in Nashville is so popular....

May 13, 2022 · 3 min · 551 words · Michael Smith

Visit Ringwood State Park Botanical Gardens And Skylands

New Jersey has dozens of state parks, each amazing in their own way. Now that warmer weather is here, it’s the perfect time to start exploring them. I featured one of my favorite South Jersey parks in a previous article; this article features one of the most incredible parks in North Jersey – Ringwood State Park. The 5000-acre park is home to not one, but TWO historic mansions. Flickr/mpgulley Pictured above is Ringwood Manor, a former summer estate for wealthy ironmasters Peter Cooper and Abram S....

May 13, 2022 · 3 min · 445 words · Myron Rawls

Visit This Adorable Candy Shop In Missouri To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

A trip to the candy store can be a real treat, no pun intended. Even as an adult, there’s nothing more magical than strolling through aisles and aisles of confections and taking in the sweet scents. To satisfy your sweet tooth, check out this local shop in Missouri. The Candy Factory is located in downtown Columbia and sits along Cherry Street. The Candy Factory - Columbia, MO It’s family-owned and has been providing sweet treats to the community for over 40 years....

May 13, 2022 · 3 min · 622 words · Jeremy Santiago

Watauga Lake In Tennessee Is A Hidden Gem

Have you ever visited Watauga Lake, in East Tennessee? Located in Butler, this expansive and perfectly beautiful waterway is right on the Appalachian Trail and a stone’s throw from Boone, North Carolina. The Tennessee Valley Authority created the lake in the late 1940s, and we’re so very happy it did. Take a look at this piece of paradise! My Blue Ridge Dream - Facebook Watauga Lake is located in Butler, Tennessee and takes up 16 square miles....

May 13, 2022 · 2 min · 424 words · Ronald Starrs

Watch Rare Footage Of Savin Rock Amusement Park In Connecticut

Savin Rock Amusement Park, nicknamed White City, was established in West Haven in the 1870s. You could take the ferry here, where a walk down a 1,500-foot pier would deliver you to a day of fun. The amusements at this place were literally endless. Or at least it felt that way. A mile-long midway featured roller coasters, carousels and water chutes. In addition to this were fun houses, bumper cars and plenty of carnival food stalls....

May 13, 2022 · 2 min · 271 words · Frankie Weber

Why Growing Up In Small Town Mississippi Is The Best

There’s nothing like growing up in a small town. And even though you may not have appreciated it at the time, you now realize how amazing it truly was. From one-of-a-kind experiences to unforgettable life lessons, here are 15 reasons why growing up in small town Mississippi is the best! When you weren’t in school, every last minute was spent outdoors. Jimmy Smith/Flickr And that time outdoors was spent doing things like drinking straight from the water hose, catching fireflies, riding bikes – stuff city kids can only dream about....

May 13, 2022 · 3 min · 448 words · Minnie Moore

Woodall Mountain The Tallest Mountain In Mississippi

Mountains may not be the first thing that come to mind when thinking about Mississippi, but the state is actually home to several. The tallest is Woodall Mountain in Tishomingo County. At under 1,000 feet, it may be small in comparison to the towering peaks found in other states, but what it lacks in size it definitely makes up for with its gorgeous views and rich history. Take a look:...

May 13, 2022 · 2 min · 331 words · Jessica Glover

You Ll Never Forget Your Visit To The Most Haunted Restaurant In Montana

Given Montana’s rich history, it’s no surprise that there are plenty of places where paranormal activity has occurred. From the rumors of the Boulder Hot Springs ghost to the rest of our haunted hotels, our state seems to be a bit of a gold mine for ghost hunters. And while you’re much more likely to enjoy an unforgettable meal at Juliano’s in Billings than you are to see a spirit, there just might be one looming in the background, watching you dine....

May 13, 2022 · 3 min · 563 words · Lou Colon

10 Best Antique Malls In Louisiana

Louisiana is one of the most amazing places in the country to buy antiques. Here are 10 of the most incredible places in the state to buy antique furniture and homewares. Spotted Cat Antiques Etc., Opelousas facebook.com/SpottedCatAntiquesEtc This 30,000 square foot antique mall houses over 80 vendors to sell a huge variety of antiques, home décor, and much more. Big Stick Long Bow Antique Mall, De Ridder facebook.com/pages/Big-Stick-Long-Bow-Antique-Mall This sprawling mall offers a clean and organized place to find your new favorite home décor items....

May 12, 2022 · 3 min · 485 words · Chester Holmes

10 Charming Farms In South Dakota

Some of the best places our state has to offer are the charming farms in South Dakota. We all get in a hurry and it’s hard to remember to take time to enjoy the little things. These farms are worth taking the time for. Looking through these scenic farms gives us this nostalgic desire to get out in the country and remember all that South Dakota stands for. This farm with beautiful red barns and the wide open sky stretching above it....

May 12, 2022 · 2 min · 301 words · Marie Corrigan

10 Of West Virginia S Most Beautiful Places

If you need a reminder that America is a great place to live, you need only look around the great state of West Virginia. We have a lot of beautiful places, but here are 10 that are particularly gorgeous. Dolly Sods ildaesusa/Tripadvisor Harpers Ferry smilla4/Flickr The New River Gorge Stephen Weppler/Flickr Babcock State Park Fotoric/Tripadvisor Coopers Rock JRF001/Tripadvisor Blackwater Falls State Park Brook Ward/Flickr Cass Scenic Railroad State Park shayfan...

May 12, 2022 · 1 min · 119 words · Tony Russell

11 Things Texans Do That Are Weird To Everyone Else

We’re not weird – all 49 other states just don’t know what normal is. As a result, nobody else but we Texans understand these 11 completely acceptable things that are part of our everyday lives. Wear cowboy hats as an everyday clothing item. Flickr/skyblue2 What can we say? Our roots run deep. Oh, and cowboy boots. Flickr/Bill Gracey Like, this deep. All the way to the ground. Stand in line for hours to get some good quality BBQ....

May 12, 2022 · 3 min · 508 words · Hal Williams

11 Things You Hate If You Re From New Hampshire

Growing up in the Granite State is great, but there are some things that you grow to hate if you’ve grown up in New Hampshire. From minor annoyances to major inconveniences, here are 11 things you’ve grown to hate if you’re from New Hampshire. The gun debate. Kenji Ross/flickr New Hampshire is full of people who have guns, and people who hate guns, but we all seem to get along. Can’t the nation just follow our example?...

May 12, 2022 · 3 min · 552 words · Margaret Ellington

12 Sure Fire Ways To Make A Minnesotan Mad

Minnesotans are known for being “MN nice” which often means making a pretty big effort to avoid conflict. However, there are a few things that are known for making our blood boil, and if you happen to say or do these 12 in particular, you can pretty much guarantee an angry Minnesotan. Ask us if we hang out at MOA all the time. Flickr/Cliff Most of us don’t even like it there…...

May 12, 2022 · 3 min · 544 words · Scott Morgan

13 Reasons You Shouldn T Be Dreading The New Hampshire Winter

Now that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, it’s undeniable that winter is headed our way. But the good news is that there’s absolutely no reason to dread the snow and ice. In fact, winter in New Hampshire is one of the state’s most wonderful times. Here’s why you should be unpacking the hats and gloves with glee, and getting excited for the New Hampshire winter: Because freshly fallen snow is just so beautiful....

May 12, 2022 · 2 min · 273 words · Beverly Powell

13 Things Only Mississippians Know To Be True

When you live in Mississippi, there are just certain things that become common knowledge. And while out-of-towners may not understand some of our ways, it’s okay because they make perfect sense to us. From “Hotty Toddy” to “bless your heart,” Mississippians live in a world all their own….and it’s awesome. Summers are long and HUMID. Trish Hamme/Flickr But with summer comes sno-balls. You know, the ones that are deliciously flavored and often times covered with condensed milk....

May 12, 2022 · 2 min · 314 words · George Carrier

16 Pictures That Will Forever Change The Way You See Colorado

There is no arguing that Colorado is beautiful (and anyone who says differently should be unfriended immediately)…but seeing these 16 incredible pictures will leave you speechless and will forever change the way you see the state: “Milky Way over Colorado” Flickr/Max and Dee Bernt Sunset on Confluence Pond Flickr/AJ Schroetlin “Lines in the Sand” Flickr/Zach Dischner Picture perfect Mount Audubon in Indian Peaks Wilderness Flickr/Bryce Bradford “Road to Missouri Lakes Trailhead” Flickr/sarowen...

May 12, 2022 · 1 min · 187 words · Veronica Melville