By all accounts, Portland is a picturesque location. It has rivers, mountains, forests, and greenery everywhere. There is no shortage of natural wonders hiding around the city, oftentimes in plain sight. Whether you are a lifelong resident of Portland or a new transplant, these natural wonders are a sight to behold. Forest Park Tim Bettler / Flickr If nature is what you want, Forest Park has what you are looking for....
I think it’s kind of an understatement to say that the Grand Canyon is one incredible place. Its beauty speaks to every person who visits and it’s easy to find some semblance of peace when looking at the canyon’s depths whether you’ve been there only once or make a visit there regularly. If you’ve been planning a visit sometime soon but haven’t quite figured out what to do, here’s a handy list to help you determine what to do....
There’s something special about each of the four seasons in Alabama, but fall is definitely the best season of all. As we say “good riddance” to summer and “hello” to fall, let’s take a look at 15 reasons why fall is the best time of the year. Alabama’s fall foliage is absolutely GORGEOUS! flickr/Kerry Sanders The weather is PERFECT! flickr/Conservation Law Foundation Apple picking season is in full swing. facebook/Crow Mountain Orchard...
North Dakota is full of unique and sometimes unusual sights, but there are some things you just aren’t prepared for that make you do a double take when you see them. From the weird and quirky places to spots that leave you scratching your head, these are eye catchers you probably won’t find anywhere else. You certainly won’t forget about them after the first time you notice them. Most North Dakotans know this place, but an outsider driving through would definitely be surprised when driving by Space Aliens....
Every place changes over the decades, and Nebraska has gone through some extreme changes. Our cities in particular have experienced change in so many ways. Lots of them have gotten smaller as their residents migrated, but some have grown steadily. These photos from the 1940s (and a few from slightly before or after the 1940s) show just what our cities looked like many decades ago. Kearney, 1942 Facebook/Vintage Nebraska The grand Midway Hotel no longer exists on this corner....
Wisconsin isn’t exactly known around the world for its beautiful bodies of water. But for the people who know and love Wisconsin, they understand just how gorgeous our lakes and rivers truly are. They are great for fishing, boating, and just experiencing. Today we want to highlight one of the very best bodies of water. We’re talking about the beach at Big Bay State Park in Ashland, Wisconsin. It is located on Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands....
Summer is the perfect time to head for the water. Virginia’s beaches make for an ideal day trip, but there’s another destination often overlooked by vacationers. Lakes offer a little bit of everything: swimming areas, hiking trails, and plenty of places for rest and relaxation. Claytor Lake is one such place that, outside of locals, is often overlooked. Tucked away in Pulaski County, this huge lake offers a treasure trove of activities come summer time....
That’s right. There’s an underground river right here in Connecticut and you’ve probably walked over it before without even realizing it was there. But this river wasn’t always underground. In fact, this historic body of water once had a settlement and trading post on its banks. But in an ingenious move to decrease flooding, the river was “buried” by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1949 and has existed just beneath the surface ever since....
Remember that record breaking snow accumulation a few winters back? It’s not like Rhode Islanders could forget about it. As summer 2017 is approaching its final few days, many of us are beginning to look ahead and wonder what the upcoming seasons will bring us. While many gear up for apple picking and other fall adventures, a few of us already find ourselves thinking about how much snow we’ll be hit with....
Maine has no shortage of fun and fabulous flea markets and vintage shops. Many are compact and easy to navigate in a short amount of time. But, if you take thrifting as seriously as we do AND you appreciate the local artisans that can be found throughout Vacationland, you absolutely must take a trip to this special place in Portland. The Portland Flea-For-All is a vintage, antique and artisan market located in downtown Portland....
It’s officially been ten years since Geauga Lake, the iconic Northeast Ohio amusement park, closed its gates to the public. Opened in 1887, the area had evolved over decades from a simple lakeside picnic spot to one of the best amusement parks in America. While it wasn’t quite within Cleveland’s city limits, the park undoubtedly played a huge role in creating lifetimes’ worth of unforgettable memories in the hearts and minds of Clevelanders everywhere....
There’s no denying the inspiring beauty that New York’s Statue of Liberty holds. The iconic monument is one that most travelers make a point to visit at least once in their lifetime – a landmark known throughout the world not just for its appearance and size, but for what it symbolizes: safety, refuge, and opportunity. Unfortunately for all of us living all the way over here in Idaho, it’s not particularly easy to make the lengthy journey to this well-known destination!...
The desert reclaims its space differently when compared to other environments. The process is slower and oftentimes less telling than, say, forests and jungles. Instead of discovering buildings hidden behind layers of ferns, moss, and other overgrowth, the desert lays everything bare to the elements. The sun dries, the wind softens edges, and water slowly washes away evidence of human activity. Arizona has many examples of abandoned areas that are experiencing this reclamation right now but today we’re going to take a look at an abandoned trading post that once was a popular stop along Route 66: Two Guns....
Kirwin is an abandoned mining town located in the Absaroka Range. Not only has nature taken over the old town, but it has taken over the road to get there. To get to this abandoned town, you have to travel 35 miles on an unpaved rocky road that a stream crosses over. Flickr/cogginsimages This area became significant in 1885 when two men were out hunting and found gold on Spar Mountain....
Just off Highway 17 in a sleepy part of Beaufort County, South Carolina there lies an African village whose roots trace back to Nigeria. Yelp/ Oyotunji African Village Founded in 1970, the Kingdom of Oyotunji is based on the culture of the Yoruba and Dahomey tribes of West Africa. Yelp/Oyotunji African Village And the village comes complete with all the usual amenities you would expect a Kingdom to offer, including a Temple and a shrine....
When you think of bowling, what comes to mind? Expensive shoes? Fun with friends? Specials on pitchers of beer? If you didn’t answer a delicious brunch, you have obviously never visited this amazing Denver bowling alley with killer specials on hearty breakfasts: Located in Denver’s College View neighborhood lies the iconic Crown Lanes Bowling Center & Sports Bar, who invites its guests to come in and “strike out in your spare time....
When it’s been too long since your last vacation, plan a trip to someplace relaxing. Illinois is home to many luxurious hotels, but we’ve got a full resort that offers much more than just tranquility. You’ll feel a million miles away from home at this hotel, which has a natural spring running beneath it. Check out all the details below. The Original Springs Hotel is a century-old hotel, restaurant, and spa located in the small town of Okawville in Southern Illinois....
There are some truly awesome all-you-can-eat options throughout the state of Wisconsin, but when it comes to the sheer amount of mouthwatering, gourmet food, Harbor House in Milwaukee has everyone beat. It’s not an inexpensive buffet - adults are $39.95 and children 12 and under are $15.95 - but it’s so, so worth it. Yelp/Lisa L The views alone are worth the price of admission. Yelp/HarborHouse But then you’ll be served an amazing array of fresh and cooked seafood, a killer dessert bar and access to a variety of foods from their menu that would cost you at least that much....
Not to sound like a broken record but, The Wild Center in Tupper Lake completely has my heart. If you’ve yet to take a trip up north to this unique place, then I fully encourage you with every bone in my body to make it up there as soon as possible. Recently I shared with you guys all of the reasons why this discovery center is perfect for a family day trip, but in these recent weeks The Wild Center has given our residents yet another reason to want to come up and experience this area of the Adirondacks for themselves!...
Arizona has always attracted nature lovers, and this week residents will have a front row seat to a spectacular celestial event. Known as the Perseid Meteor Shower, this annual event will take place between the night of August 12th and the morning of August 13th. Here’s more on this spectacular chance for star-gazing and the best place to watch it all: Once a year, star gazers from all across the country gather to watch the spectacle known as the Perseid Meteor Shower....
