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The former life of this popular South Carolina restaurant may surprise you. For foodies who love nostalgia, this hip eatery in Charleston takes the recent trend of converting old filling stations to “fueling stations” to a whole new level. Facebook/FUEL CHARLESTON The restaurant, simply called Fuel, opened about five years ago. Yelp/Fuel The owner, Justin Broome, wanted to keep the aesthetics of the filling station in place so what you get is one very cool and nostalgic eatery....

What could be more pleasant that a walk in a field of flowers? In Alaska in the summer, the gentle rain and the midnight sun encourage the land to blossom with color. A wide variety of natural wild flowers spring up along paths, rivers and forrests. From bright pops of hot pink wild roses to cheerful yellow dandelions to the firey swaths of fireweed, Alaskan wildflowers are a beautiful natural decoration on the already amazing scenery....

When the temperature rises above 80 degrees, us Portlanders seek refuge anywhere cool we can manage. This fountain tucked away in the Pearl District is the perfect place to spend a hot summer day. Play in the water, sit in the shade, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Portland life at this fun park in the heart of it all. Open since 2002, this park is one of the centerpieces of summer fun in NW Portland....

New Jersey is home to a plethora of unique towns, but few are quite as extraordinary as Ocean City. The family-friendly shore resort is a top summer travel destination but has plenty to offer year-round. Here are a few reasons why everyone should visit “America’s Greatest Family Resort.” For starters, Ocean City, New Jersey was named the best beach in America for 2016 by Coastal Living Magazine. Flickr/Peter Miller The town’s boardwalk has to be among the best in America....

It might not be Valentine’s Day, but there’s something about the upcoming summer weather that has us feeling like love is in the air. Maybe it’s the fact that we can actually leave the house these days, finally free from a cold, long winter. Or, maybe it’s just that there are so many opportunities for romance here in Vacationland. Whatever the reason, we’re welcoming it with open arms. As we do that, we’re putting this restaurant on our “must-visit” list....

Have you ever explored what some people call New Orleans’ loneliest road? River Road in New Orleans might just be the perfect one to choose when you want to get away from it all. Here’s the scoop. Whenever I want to go on a drive that will allow me to clear my head and get away from it all, I choose River Road. google.com / maps River Road in New Orleans is one of the most iconic roads and has been around for a very long time....

How would you define New Hampshire? They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so these 7 photos do plenty to help define the state that we know and love. The rocky coast in Rye is rugged and beautiful – just like New Hampshire. Drocpsu/flickr The blue waters of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding green hills show the colors of New Hampshire. Matt Chan/flickr This shot taken from Mount Eisenhower shows how many mountains are in New Hampshire....

Breathe in the fresh scent of lavender as you drink in the unspoiled beauty before you: Row upon row of bright purple lavender plants with a picturesque farmhouse in the background. This beautiful lavender farm near Pittsburgh provides the idyllic setting for those special moments in life. Drive down the winding country road - as the sun paints the sky purple, pink, and orange - that leads to a place of relaxation and celebration....

Imagine driving into a small desert town late at night. You can hardly hold your eyes open and need to find a motel room rather quickly. You finally come across a motel that has a vacancy. You think you just got really lucky, but you soon discover the motel has a clown theme. Yes, clowns! Creepy clowns everywhere! flickr/Will Keightley About midway between the cities of Reno and Las Vegas, is the sleepy desert town of Tonopah - home of the famous Clown Motel....

Under the streets of Duluth, unbeknownst to many Minnesotans, you can find a web of hauntingly beautiful streams buried in tunnels of brick and stone. The solution during the development of the city was to take the dozens of local streams that wound their way to Lake Superior and simply redirect them underneath the infrastructure. It’s something that we see in many other locations, but never quite as spectacular as we see in Duluth....

One of the best things about Vermont is that even in many of the more popular destinations, you still have your space. That’s right, Vermont is not short on places to get away for some peace and quiet, but we’ve found a spectacular spot that is not too well known so you’re sure to get some rest and relaxation. And the views? They’re absolutely out of this world. Flickr/Rain0975 Allis State Park is Vermont’s second developed state park, and it is also one of Vermont’s least known parks....

This abandoned New Mexico ghost town is being slowly scorched by the desert sun. It was once a happy community, but now sits in ruin. Read on to learn more about the site, and check out the eerily beautiful images photographer Johnny Joo captured at this abandoned desert ghost town. The beautiful ghost town of Cuervo, New Mexico is languishing under the hot sun. Johnny Joo via Architectural Afterlife Red earth stands in striking contrast to the bright green plant life covering the town....

A lot of time and care was taken in the construction of the many churches throughout West Virginia. The Mountain State has many beautiful churches. Often times real beauty comes not from grandeur, but from simplicity itself. Let’s take a look at 12 of the most beautiful churches in West Virginia. New Salem Baptist Church Facebook WV Country Churches & Barns This unique church is located in the town of Tams....

What remains of historic Canyon Creek Charcoal Kilns can be found in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near the ghost town of Glendale, and although these long-abandoned structures are more than a century old, they’re looking quite good for their age! These 23 kilns were used between 1881 and 1900 to reduce 11,665 acres of pine trees down to 19 million bushels of charcoal. The charcoal was used to fuel the blast furnaces at the Hecla Mining Company’s silver smelter at Glendale....

Have you ever wished that you could have an endless supply of McDonald’s french fries? When those fries come fresh from the fryer and are perfectly seasoned with salt there is almost nothing better. Did you know that there is one McDonald’s location in Missouri where you can get all you can eat fries? Head to this St. Joseph McDonald’s and get whisked away to french fry heaven. While we all know McDonald’s isn’t good for your health, you’re not headed to the golden arches to follow your clean eating diet....

One of the best parts about living in Georgia is that you have the beauty of the ocean just a quick drive away. Not many other states can claim to be coastal states, but Georgia sure can. In fact, fishing is a huge hobby for many visitors and residents of the state. There is even one small town that’s a historic fishing village—and a popular one at that. Take a look at the beautiful, extraordinarily preserved fishing town of Shellman Bluff, Georgia....

Does anyone remember being really fond of trains as a child? I do. The sounds they make, the old-timey look of them…they really are the perfect object of nostalgia. The good news, friends, is that there’s a train-themed restaurant right here in the Natural State. All Aboard Restaurant & Grill serves up great food in a friendly atmosphere, and they take their train theme to the next level by having little trains deliver the food to your table....

Do you consider yourself to be an animal lover? Have you already started planning your next trip to the Rolling Hills and/or Sedgwick County Zoo? Talk to me about safaris… do you dream of taking one? If you answered yes to any of these questions, get ready for the ultimate Kansas getaway: a night’s stay at the Hendrick’s Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast! Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm Facebook...

Now that Spring is officially upon us, it’s a fantastic time to plan a little weekend away. How about a weekend by a beautiful lake in this historic caboose from the L&N Railroad? Take a look: The lakeside caboose is a comfy, cozy and convenient getaway just 30 minutes outside Columbia. Glamping Hub This lodge-chic former caboose was brought in by rail and placed alongside picturesque Lake Murray. Flickr/Ariel Ophelia...

Pittsburgh earned – and has held onto – the nickname Steel City for good reason. Steel production in Pittsburgh was powered by Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick, the founders of the United States Steel Corporation at the start of the 20th century. These vintage steel photos from Pittsburgh will give you a peak at our city’s rich history. Smoke billows from the Jones and Laughlin Steel Mill in Pittsburgh in this photo from 1900....