Have you ever wondered if you truly belonged in Florida and wished there was a quick and easy test to provide the answer? We’ve got plenty of people in Florida, but the heart wants what it wants. So, if you identify with most of these, Florida is probably your true home. You swim like a fish. Flickr/Kevin N. Murphy You better start practicing if you’re going to fit in here....
New Hampshire is home to a variety of people, but there are some products that are so great that they bring us all together. From food to fun there are certain things that you’re likely to find in every and any New Hampshire home. Next time you’re at your friends have a look around, and see how many of these things they’ve got stored around the house! A tent tetue/flickr Because even though not all New Hampshire residents camp, we all think we might like to at some point....
In Texas, we’re blessed with so much natural beauty that anyone in their right mind would kill to experience in their lifetime. However, some of the most eye-catching, magnificent sights in Texas lurk in the shadows, cloaked in darkness and mystery until someone decides to bring them to light. I bring you some of the most intriguing, eerily beautiful photos captured in Texas: An eerie shot of the Dallas Courthouse photographed through the creaking branches of a tree....
Nashville is known for their music, but we’re also a pretty neat place to visit if you’re looking for beer or chocolate or whiskey or…cars? Yep, you’ll find a tour for all three hidden within Music City lines. CMA Fest is nothing compared to the food and history you’ll find lined within our factory tours, led by kind folks with a big heart for their home. Come visit REAL Nashville, where you’ll find a spark of beauty in the most mundane....
Have you found yourself looking for a sweet Tennessee spot to spend the night? Are you over all the big chain hotels, spots that offer the same beds and breakfasts and gyms day in, day out? We’re thankful for what they do, but sometimes we need a bit of personalization. And the nice thing about Tennessee is that we’re wildly friendly. Take a look at some beautiful spots! Buckhorn Inn - Gatlinburg Buckhorn Inn - TripAdvisor Set on 25 acres in Gatlinburg, this is one inn that will burn itself forever in your memory....
Cincinnati is a picturesque city, there’s no doubt about it. But there’s something extra special when you can view our city from above. Downtown provides various buildings and vast views of the surrounding neighborhoods and other areas of our city are just as intriguing from the sky. If you’ve ever flown into Cincinnati, then you likely know that familiar feeling you get when you fly over the city. It’s the same feeling as when you drive through the cut-in-the-hill and see the skyline for the first time....
Sure, Utah gets baking hot in the summer, but luckily we have plenty of lakes and reservoirs in which to cool off. In addition to boating, waterskiing, paddleboarding and kayaking, you can also just bask on the shores of your favorite lake. Here are 9 Utah beaches to try this year. Bear Lake Utah State Parks and Recreation/Facebook Visit Rendezvous Beach at Bear Lake State Park to enjoy the sand and the azure waters of Bear Lake....
It is likely that nearly all of us have either fought for our country, or know someone who has. It is the same in every state. Because of this, we honor our Vets with monuments and the National holidays (Memorial Day and Veterans Day just to name two). For those of us looking for a way to show our gratitude, or to at least let these soldiers know their not forgotten, there are a number of beautiful monuments you can visit....
Are you tired of the same old attractions and theme parks? If you’ve lived in Florida your whole life, you’ve probably been to most of the major ones (several times). Are you ready for a breath of fresh air? If you’ve been looking for a fun way to relax or to foster a lifelong love of nature in little ones, this incredible park is a great place to start. Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland opened in 2012 to provide the perfect wetland environment for encounters with several species of exotic animals....
Don’t get me wrong – living in Illinois is great. But like anything, there are some risks. Here are the 10 biggest risks to living in Illinois. You might put on some pounds with all the Portillo’s you eat. odonata98/Flickr You might start desiring sandwiches so wet that they are actually soggy. Kim/Flickr You might eat your weight in corn. liz west/Flickr The news can be really depressing. Kirt Dankmyer/Flickr...
There are so many natural wonders waiting to be explored in Minnesota. From the Niagara Cave in southern Minnesota all the way to the Boundary Waters in the north, our state is full of incredible beauty. Some of it, though, takes beauty to a whole other level. Not far from the Lake Superior Shore, a rock formation known as Hollow Rock does just that. Hollow Rock is a stunning natural arch in Lake Superior, just off the shore in Grand Marais....
You’re familiar with Arkansas’s diamond lakes, I’m sure. You’ve probably also heard some talk about Beaver Lake, even if you haven’t been there yourself. There are a few lakes in Arkansas, however, that just don’t get the attention they deserve. One of those incredible lakes is hiding in the upper Delta. That gorgeous lake is called Lake Charles, and it makes for a perfect summer day trip. Lake Charles State Park is located at 3705 AR-25 in Powhatan....
As if there wasn’t already enough to do in Austin, this is an awesome attraction you absolutely can’t pass up this summer. Lone Star Riverboat offers cruises down Lady Bird Lake that showcase some of the best parts of our capital city, from the beautiful skyline to the emergence of millions of Mexican Free-Tailed bats at dusk. You’ll have the time of your life and plenty of memories to cherish forever....
Many of Michigan’s most delightful natural areas are household names throughout the state. From Sleeping Bear Dunes to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan is home to plenty of gorgeous spots for outdoor exploration. But there’s one state park near Detroit that holds its own when it comes to recreation and scenery, despite the fact that it’s not well-known throughout Michigan. Maybury State Park can be found at 20145 Beck Road in Northville Township....
There’s not an ocean anywhere close by, yet this activity typically performed in an ocean is becoming extremely popular in the landlocked state of Wyoming. South of Jackson, along the Snake River, nature provides the unique opportunity for river surfing. Snake River is actually known as one of the best surfing rivers in the country. YouTube/CNN YouTube/CNN YouTube/CNN Lunch Counter Rapids are some of the best known rapids on Snake River....
Michigan has no shortage of breathtaking vacation destinations. From quaint, historic inns to rustic campgrounds, there’s a spot in the Great Lakes State to appease every sort of traveler. But there’s one incredibly unique locale in Michigan that brings together everything you could possibly want from a vacation and more — and you’ll want to see it for yourself. Mount Bohemia Adventure Resort sits near the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula....
There is SO much to give thanks for in our beautiful state–and Thanksgiving Day is the perfect day to reflect on what we are thankful for. In fact, let’s go ahead and start with Kansas and a few of the reasons we’re thankful to be living in the Sunflower State: The cost of living is low (and we don’t mind). Flickr/American Advisors Group According to Sperling’s Best Places, the overall cost of living in Kansas is significantly lower than the U....
New Jersey constantly tops lists, from best schools to cleanest beaches (really!). Now, we can add another notch to our belt…if we’re wearing one. Real estate website Trulia paired up with anonymous secret sharing site Whisper to find out which state spends the most time naked. The results are in, and it’s New Jersey for the win! We’re 142 percent more likely to admit to letting it all hang out at home than the residents of Louisiana, number two on the list....
Have you ever fantasized about owning your own private island? For the first time in over 100 years, Cape Cod’s Simpson Island is for sale. This spectacular isle offers peerless views of the bay and unmatched privacy. Even if writing a check for your own island isn’t in the budget, these beautiful pictures might inspire a few pleasant daydreams. This 25-acre Cape Cod landmark is on sale for the first time in generations....
We might not get to go skiing or make snowmen in the winter here in Texas, but we like to look on the bright side and focus on what we CAN do – like maintain access to our favorite parks across the state. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park near Mission is a beautiful, ecologically diverse place where all the “snowbirds,” or Texans who love subtropical climates year-round, flock to in the colder months....
