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Where Moro Creek meets the Ouachita River, you’re going to find Moro Bay. Built around this bay and Raymond Lake, you’ll find Moro Bay State Park. The state park is a wonder to behold, but there’s something there that is truly exceptional in Arkansas State Parks, and that’s the ability to float on the backwaters of Moro Bay so close to nature that you can touch the trees. Moro Bay is located at 6071 Hwy 600 South in Jersey, Arkansas....

Remember opening your lunchbox at school and getting a whiff of that familiar PB&J smell? Nothing quite compared to those peanut butter and jelly sandwiches of childhood. Revel in the nostalgia of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich just like mom or dad used to make or go bold with a peanut butter and banana sandwich or PB&J on a waffle at this whimsical restaurant in Pittsburgh. Sat along Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield, Peanut Butter Jelly Time sports a quaint, old-fashioned storefront and beckons PB&J fans of all ages with the promise of America’s favorite sandwich....

Minnesota’s spectacular scenery makes for some of the most amazing romantic spots. There are always plenty of options for a date night stroll anywhere from the Twin Cities to the North Shore. Here are some of the most phenomenal: Park Point, Duluth Flickr/Pete Markham The beautiful beach is perfect for a quiet, romantic stroll, especially in the mornings and during the sunset. Shovel Point at Tettegouche State Park, Silver Bay Flickr/Justin Meissen At this extremely scenic state park, a walk along the North Shore is always amazing....

Some things just go together: peanut butter and jelly, peas and carrots, summer and ice cream. While Indiana is packed with amazing ice cream options, there is one ice cream parlor that is particularly special. Locals know that this charming ice cream parlor is the real deal, and everyone who has not yet stopped by is truly missing out. Matt M./Yelp Zaharakos is one of the most historic (and delicious) spots in the state....

Got a sweet tooth? Then you’ll love this place. Krummel’s Mandeville Bake Shop has been baking up sugary sweets for 30 years and they’re a community favorite for sure. So the next time it’s your turn to bring in donuts to the office, swing by here to pick them up. It’ll be a big hit; we promise! Krummel’s Mandeville Bake Shop is the go to spot for satisfying your sweet tooth on the Northshore....

There’s a lot more to Roswell than UFOs and aliens. But, let’s face it, that’s why many tourists are drawn to this New Mexican city. If you’re going to embrace the idea of little green men, there are a couple of stops that you’ll want to make in Roswell. After you’ve investigated the International UFO Museum and Research Center and chowed down at the spaceship McDonald’s, it’s time to pick up some souvenirs and get in some kitschy photo ops....

Not too long ago, I wrote about North Carolina’s first town and port, Bath. Established in 1705, Bath was a bustling place where many lived life as they saw fit. Also a pirate haven, Bath had somewhat of a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ mentality. In the early days, it saw success as a port, settlement, and as the first town of North Carolina. But things can’t always stay sunny, and in my research of the town, I also found something unique: Bath might actually be cursed....

Arkansas is currently full of deliriously gorgeous light displays, and you need to see as many of them as you can this season. There’s one family light display in particular that you simply have to visit. It’s called the Stewart Family Christmas Light Display, and it’s absolutely spectacular. You can visit for free, but you should really consider bringing some folding money to donate, as this family has been providing a wonderland for over a decade, and helping them keep it up would be an awesome thing to do....

It’s not every day that you get to dine on top of a mountain. The lovely Forks Inn is located on top of Kelly Mountain, West Virginia. It’s only about five miles from the center of Elkins, but the remote mountaintop location will make you feel a million miles away from it all. The Forks Inn is located in a charming lodge that fits perfectly in the setting. The Forks Inn/Facebook...

We don’t have too many museums in New Hampshire, but the ones we do have are unique to say the least. The Libby Museum in Wolfeboro is a little creepy, a lot interesting, and well worth a visit. Check it out! The Libby Museum in Wolfeboro is a museum of natural history that has been around for more than 100 years. It somehow seems even creepier when you consider that everything in the museum was from the private collection of a dentist named Henry Libby....

Most residents and visitors to the state of Georgia understand the historical significance the state holds in a variety of forms. For example, we wrote about St. Mary’s a few months ago, The Oldest Town In Georgia That Everyone Should Visit At Least Once, which highlighted the fact that St. Mary’s is the second oldest city in the entire country! But history doesn’t just stop there. In fact, there is a tiny village in Calhoun, Georgia which is a HUGE part of the history of the United States....

The former Spring Garden Public School looms over 12th street, between Ogden and Parrish in North Philadelphia. Today, Spring Garden students attend the newer school, located on on Melon Street. Abandoned since 1986, the Spring Garden School Number One is a creepy testament to educations past. Wikimedia Commons Irwin T. Catharine, who was the chief architect of numerous Philadelphia schools, designed Spring Garden School and oversaw its construction from 1927-1928. It is three stories tall and has a limestone entrance....

2017 update: we’re sad to report that Go Ape adventure park in New Britain is no longer operating. We had some great times here and this park will be sorely missed. A canopy walk is probably the closest you’ll ever come to living life in the wild. So channel your inner Tarzan and spend some time among the trees. This canopy walk is more than just a light stroll through the tree tops....

Unlike other parks that are filled with swings, monkey bars, and play structures, you will find none of that at Westmoreland Park. This nature-inspired playground is just what the adventurous child ordered, complete with opportunities to build forts, scale logs, and climb giant rocks. And there is plenty to keep adults entertained, too. The 43-acre park located in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood just off of SE McLoughlin Boulevard, features the city’s first permanent nature-inspired playground to encourage creative play....

We’ve featured dozens of towns in the Old Line State worth exploring thus far, and now it’s time to highlight another charming spot. Named one of the best small towns to visit in America by Smithsonian Magazine, Havre de Grace is perfect for a day trip or weekend away. Head downtown and explore the many shops, restaurants, and art galleries that line the streets. Facebook / Explore Havre de Grace...

There’s only one place in the world where you can get a true old-style snowball–Louisiana. We’re the central home of this delicious treat. Everyone who grew up in this state knows how special a snowball can be on a really hot day. I know there’s nothing else I’d stand in the sun for. Debbie’s Snowballs, Monroe, LA facebook.com/pages/Debbies-Snowballs Ninja Snowballs, Baton Rouge, LA facebook.com/ninjasnowballs Plum Street Snowballs, New Orleans, LA facebook....

In Texas, we have our own unique language, and therefore have a hard time understanding words and phrases from different parts of the country. If you utter any of these words in Texas, we will all know you ain’t from ’round these parts. Pop poolie/flickr Nope, all soft drinks = Coke in Texas. And then we’ll specify what kind we want if we’re asked. Shopping cart alisha vargas/flickr Here, we call this nifty little invention a “buggy....

With the Daylight Saving Time change now behind us, despite a groggy shortage of one hour of sleep, you might notice that your mornings are a little brighter. A tad more colorful, even. And as spring settles upon us, perhaps even a little more musical with the sound of songbirds. Thankfully, Idaho’s skylines make the perfect stretch of horizon to view every soft, pastel-colored sunrise, like these captured by just of few of Idaho’s talented photographers....

I have a confession to make: I’m not from Kansas… but hear me out! Though I was born and raised in a neighboring state, I grew up visiting my mom’s family in central Kansas and grew to love it from a young age. It wasn’t until I came here for college, however, and began to really explore the state and meet the people that I gained an all-new appreciation for it and why I’ll always come home to Kansas for the holidays:...

Maine is the largest of all the New England states. The state’s 33,414 square miles include an interior that is made up mostly of forest area, which provides the perfect habitat for many mammals, birds and fish. We might be most famous for our moose population, it IS our state animal after all, but there are so many other wonderful species that keep animal lovers on the lookout for the next exciting photo opportunity....