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Does anyone else feel like the 1980s were only 10 or so years ago? I feel the same way, but guess what? This memorable decade ended nearly 30 years ago! Since A LOT can change in 30-some years, we decided to take a look back at this fresh decade in Colorado history via these 18 rare photos: Kiowa, 1981. History Colorado/2000.168.1014 “Digital copy of a film negative taken by photographer Juan Espinosa, documenting Chicano land rights activists and their families protesting at Taylor Ranch in the San Luis Valley in 1981 to demonstrate their traditional rights to the land....

Thrifting has become the way to shop for many people. Not only are the bargain prices good, but you never know what you’ll find in a thrift store. There are tons of hidden treasures to discover and one of the best thrift stores to find them at in North Dakota is definitely the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch stores. If you’re looking for your next amazing find or deal, check these out:...

Who’s your favorite fictional fairy? Mine is Merryweather from Sleeping Beauty. As a little girl, I used to dream of being Aurora and having my very own miniature godmothers watching over me and guiding me through life. What if, even only for a few hours, that dream could become reality; I could step into my very own whimsical world where fairies actually exist? Every May, we all have the opportunity to do just that at the Woodland Fairy Trail in Austin’s Zilker Metropolitan Park....

Every abandoned, crumbling prison today claims to be haunted, but few have any proof or firsthand experiences to back up the stories. The Idaho State Penitentiary in Boise, however, is completely different. While nearly everyone in southern Idaho has visited this historic and sprawling campus at some point, few fully realize that the Old Pen is actually one of the most haunted buildings in the state – and that the legends exist for good reason....

The Twin Cities have many incredible restaurants that certainly live up to their accolades and fame. But sometimes, the best meals are found outside of the metro area. They may be in unexpected locations, and they usually aren’t much to look at, but they serve up delicious meals despite outward appearances. This restaurant isn’t fancy, but its food will blow you away. Kaffe Stuga is located at 43821 Forest Boulevard in Harris, Minnesota....

Looking for a tucked away spot that most people don’t even know exists? Sometimes it can be tough to find those places but when you do, it’s well worth the effort. Every town and city have their own locals-only places that manage to remain hidden away from tourists and, frankly, I like it that way. But today we’re going to take a look at one spot that looks like an average park from far away but is actually a riparian preserve for migratory animals right in the middle of a Phoenix suburb....

If you’re a Colorado resident, native or otherwise, you know full well that truly good swimming holes are hard to come by because – let’s face it – the clearest, most pristine waters are usually found above 9,000 feet and are fairly frigid, not to mention the fact that the ecosystems are quite fragile and should be left intact. Of course we also have plenty of nearby reservoirs and other lakes to choose from, but unfortunately they’re not necessary crystal clear or unspoiled....

If you drive down the streets near Foyil, Oklahoma, you’ll stumble upon a unique roadside attraction that will make you look twice. Tucked away on the side of East Highway 28A, is Ed Galloway’s Totem Pole Park – home to the “World’s Largest Concrete Totem Pole.” This Route 66 icon is one of the most unique things you’ve ever seen, and is the perfect place to go for a fun afternoon outing....

Dinner and a movie can’t compete with waffles and a roaring lift-off. At Plane Jane’s Place, you’re treated to an up-close view of the arriving and departing planes at the Plymouth Airport. This is one of those amazing places that you might drive right by if you’re not in the know. Read on to learn more about this totally unique eatery that’s off the beaten path, but definitely worth a try....

The amusement park once known as Dogpatch USA, located along Highway 7 between Harrison and Jasper (now known as Marble Falls), was opened in 1968 as a tribute to popular comic strip Lil’ Abner, created by Al Capp. The long-running comic’s colorful and often stereotypically hillbilly characters lived in the fictional mountain town of “Dogpatch”, and the hilly, green Arkansas land that had been planned and purchased by the park’s creators was perfect for giving a real-life feel to larger than life characters such as Lil’ Abner, Mammy, Pappy, and Daisy Mae Yokum....

Summer hasn’t escaped us yet, which means you still have an opportunity to soak up those hot summer days in Texas before the kids go back to school! Here are 12 things you absolutely HAVE to do in Texas before summer’s end. Take a dip at the gorgeous Hamilton Pool in Dripping Springs Dave Wilson/Flickr Tube one of our beautiful rivers! (I mean, it’s not summer without at least one tube ride down a river, right?...

Here in Virginia, we’ve developed certain behaviors that may seem flat out bizarre to folks from other states. What passes as tradition from our point of view might be strange enough to strike up a conversation with an onlooker. Nevertheless, we don’t plan on changing our habits anytime soon. See if you can relate to any of these 12 things that Virginians do that seem insane to everyone else: We wave to folks as we’re driving by, whether we know them or not....

The colder and snowier the winter, the more we long for signs of spring to put an end to our cabin fever. The moment that sunshine shows its face, the Idaho landscape bursts out of its shell, and so do Idahoans! We may love the snow, but come March, we’re ready for recreation and everything that warm weather has to offer, whether that be early April showers, or impatient May flowers....

Mississippi is filled with a diverse group of people and that’s part of what makes our state so amazing, but even with such an assorted population there are just some things that most Mississippians own. So, check out the list below for the items you’re bound to find in the homes of most Mississippi residents. A homemade quilt that has most likely been passed down for generations. Carol Von Canon/Flickr...

Christmas in Florida is a special experience, and it always has been. Here’s a look at some of our favorite vintage Christmas photos will give you a glimpse into Florida’s holidays of the past. It’s sometimes charming and sometimes quirky, but it’s always uniquely Floridian. Floating Christmas tree - Fort Lauderdale, 1957 Florida Memory/State Library & Archives of Florida Ray Alley Jr. pulling wagon with brother and cousins in it during Christmas in Groveland, 1946...

No matter where Texans travel to, there’s a few telltale signs that the Lone Star State is indeed their home, sweet home. If they have a majority of these characteristics, you can bet your bottom dollar that they’re a Texan through and through: They say “Yes, ma’am” and “Yes, sir” to everyone they talk to, even their own parents. They can tell you about 20 amazing BBQ restaurants off the top of their head, and have likely eaten at one in the past week....

Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary is known as the “Alcatraz of the South,” a prison that has made a name for itself with a ream of notorious prisoners – James Earl Ray, the man who assassinated MLK Jr was held here – and scary location amid rough terrain. The Barkley Marathon, known as the most difficult marathon in the US, runs along the edge of the grounds, but other than the runners once a year and a scant couple cars or two, the prison has stayed mainly empty since its closure in 2009....

Compared to some other cities of similar size, New Orleans doesn’t have quite as much nature around as we might like. But there is a place in the city that is perfect when you need a little R&R that only nature can give. Couturie Forest in City Park. Couturie Forest can be found on Harrison Avenue in the park. Facebook.com / NewOrleansCityPark Parking is available off of Harrison, just a bit past the roundabout if you are coming from Wisner....

It’s safe to say that macaroni and cheese is one of the most beloved dishes in the country. There’s something completely comforting and undeniably delicious about a helping of hearty noodles and delightfully creamy cheese. There’s one eatery here in the Great Lakes State, though, that makes mac and cheese like you’ve never tasted before — and you simply have to try it to believe it. Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen is located at 54 S....

Way, way, way up north on the shores of Lake Superior tucked into little Sikiwit Bay is Cornucopia, Wisconsin. With a full-time population of just around 100 people and more famous and bigger lake towns around it, Cornucopia often gets overlooked. But this quaint and charming small town on the Bayfield Peninsula is the perfect place to access the lake and the Apostle Islands, as well as Siskiwit and Lost Creek waterfalls....