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Utah’s scenery is always beautiful, but when you add snow, it gets even better. Provo River Mike Renlund/flickr Alpine Edgar Zuniga Jr./flickr Powder Mountain DennyMont/flickr Utah Lake Jim Mullhaupt/flickr Bryce Canyon National Park Mark Weston/flickr Mt. Timpanogos Jim Mullhaupt/flickr Panguitch Shawn Bagley/flickr Twin Peaks Bryant Olsen/flickr Silver Lake Tim Brown/flickr Zion National Park David Wilson/flickr Utah State Capitol Stefan Jürgensen/flickr Moab CumulusHumilis/flickr Mirror Lake Howard Ignatius/flickr Antelope Island Scott Law/flickr...

Farms aren’t normally associated with smelling good, but the following spot in Maryland is the exception. Filled with the soothing scent of lavender in the air, picturesque ponds and sprawling views, you’ll want to put Soleado Lavender Farm on your must-do list this coming spring. Located in Montgomery County, Soleado Lavender Farm is a little known slice of paradise near the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. Facebook / Soleado Lavender Farm...

Way up in the northwest corner of the state, about 90 minutes from Eau Claire and Minneapolis, is Wisconsin’s newest state park. Straight Lake State Park is about 12 miles north of St. Croix Falls and is adjacent to a state natural area, meaning there are nearly 4,000 acres of pristine land just waiting to be explored. But the best part about Straight Lake State Park is how well the state has worked to keep it pristine....

Coloradoans: I come bearing good news! According to researchers at Cornell University, the Rocky Mountains are the BEST place to go during a zombie apocalypse! That’s right, folks. When the mindless living dead come to town, we’re safe! Can’t make it to the mountains? No problem! Just get to one of these eight places: Fort Carson. Wikimedia NO zombie is going to get past thousands of America’s finest (and their firearms)....

This stunning Catholic school and church has been practically untouched by vandals. However, the slow creep of nature and time have turned this religious complex into a dusty, eerie tangle of hallways and shadows. Read on for a peek at the site, and then be sure to check out the exploration video from YouTube channel “RnK All Day.“ This massive church is decaying in a hauntingly beautiful way. YouTube/RnK All Day...

Many Minnesotans are unaware of the tangled system of streams buried beneath the streets in this city. During its development, there were several streams that became intertwined with the city’s infrastructure. It was a common development design for cities as they grew and expanded. Exploring the tunnels in any city is no doubt an amazing experience but none are as fascinating as those that can be seen under the streets of Duluth....

Oh, man. We sure got you with that title, didn’t we? If you’re looking to visit the ocean in Nashville, you’re to be sorely mistaken. We’re a landlocked paradise, with no ocean in sight. That is, unless you count our beautiful lakes and rivers. AND the hidden beach we have right on the outskirts of the city. If you’re curious about this little landlocked beauty, take a look! Derra Viniard / Flickr You were probably expecting something like this....

Virginia’s fall season is the most breathtaking vision of natural beauty you could hope to find. Brilliant reds, flaming oranges, and golden yellows begin to decorate the landscape, drawing us outside into the crips autumn air. But these trees are working on their own time, answering to different factors such as climate, elevation and temperature. Luckily for us, the Virginia Department of Forestry has issued a map outlining prime time for foliage viewing....

There aren’t too many candy stores throughout the country anymore. Gone are the days when you would visit a candy shop, perhaps sip on a malt, and smell the sweet scent of fresh chocolate. However, there are still a few gems in the state of Georgia where you can take a trip back in time and experience the delightful deliciousness that is a candy store. Have a hankering for something sweet?...

If you’re in the Las Vegas area and looking for a meal, you aren’t likely to find a more unusual dining spot than this dining establishment! Mastro’s is a steak and seafood restaurant with locations in several cities around the U.S. Jay K./Yelp The Las Vegas location is definitely not your typical restaurant building! A section of the dining room of the Nevada restaurant is housed inside of an 80-foot tall “tree house” inside of the Crystals at City Center, an upscale shopping center on the Las Vegas Strip....

When you’re looking for a restaurant to visit for a special occasion, you have several options in the Salt Lake City area. This restaurant offers tasty food in a beautiful atmosphere. And…the view is simply stunning. The Roof Restaurant is located in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Marcel D./Yelp The building’s address is 15 E. South Temple. The building was completed in 1911. It was originally Hotel Utah - one of the Beehive State’s grand hotels....

Few people are aware that beneath its sunny topside appearance, Los Angeles is hiding a network of secret tunnels that once served as a haven for bootleggers and partiers during the Prohibition era. Over 11 miles of service tunnels provided an easy way for people to continue distributing and enjoying alcohol while the rest of the city dried up. Secret bars were set up within the tunnels with inconspicuous fronts above....

Access to great hiking trails is definitely one of the perks of living in Mississippi. Amazing trails can be found scattered throughout the Magnolia State; however, one of the best is definitely the Outcroppings Trail in Tishomingo State Park. Featuring a swinging bridge, rare rock formations, and breathtaking scenery, the enchanted trail practically guarantees a magical journey. Take a look: Tishomingo State Park is located in the northern part of the state, just 45 miles northeast of Tupelo....

So much of Alaska is remote, and surrounded by natural beauty! You can explore the state every day and never be able to see all of it during your lifetime. Sometimes, you want to be surrounded by wilderness, but still enjoy some modern conveniences. This remote lodge might be just the place for you. Winterlake Lodge is a remote place, surrounded by natural beauty. Within the Wild Adventure Lodges/Facebook It’s located at milepost 198 on the Iditarod National Historic Trail....

If you’re ever driving through the Kentucky town of Elliottville and come across a house intricately decorated with babydolls in various stages of decay, don’t be alarmed. While the site may look like something out of a horror movie, it is actually the Home For Wayward Babydolls, and you shouldn’t be afraid. This place is the residence of Cecil and Bet Ison, and the Home For Wayward Babydolls gives discarded and abused dolls a chance to have a new life....

Who in South Carolina doesn’t love barbeque? The people of South Carolina love barbecue and they fight over which region is the best, but it’s all in good fun really. We just like to brag that we have the best around. Here are 12 BBQ joints here in South Carolina that will make your mouth water and leave you wanting more. The Smokin’ Pig, Pendleton The Smokin Pig/FB THe Smokin’ Pig/FB Looking for brisket?...

Today is February 14, so you know what that means? It’s Arizona’s statehood day. Today Arizona turns 104—and is looking quite good at that age. If you’ve lived in Arizona during any point in your life, you will know that you certainly have plenty to brag about. Here are a few things that we think most people will agree with: Arizona is home to some of the darkest skies in the country, which means that we can see far more stars than most other Americans will ever see in their lifetime....

Have you ever noticed an unusual street name? Some are funny and some just make you go “huh?” Here are some odd South Carolina street names we compiled for you. Enjoy! Booger Branch Road in Six Mile, SC YesButNoButYes.com Dick Road in Marion, SC Google Maps Success Street in North Charleston, SC BBC World Service/Flickr The only Success Street I could locate in South Carolina is in the City of North Charleston....

Truth be told, Georgia is fairly lucky when it comes to hurricanes. I use the term lucky loosely, because there still has been considerable damaged done by these monster storms in the past. However, for some reason, Georgia never seems to get the brunt of the storm. Why, you ask? There is a scientific explanation, believe it or not. Georgia has a curved coastline, which makes it much harder to attract a direct hit....

Sequim is one of those cities you never need much of an excuse to visit. Not only is it a beautiful and peaceful place, but there are a surprising number of ways to occupy your time in the area. Whether the alluring lavender farms or the breathtaking wildlife refuge and recreation areas are what draw you to Sequim, make sure you save room in your schedule for a meal at Nourish....