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So you want to spend some time at the coast, but you don’t want to brave Cape traffic or contend with the crowds at the super popular South and North Shore beach towns. A visit to this tiny town may be the perfect solution. The town of Nahant covers a mere one square mile, but it’s packed with natural beauty and beachy atmosphere. Read on to learn why this low-key coastal town may be your next favorite summer destination....

If you have watched any sort of investigative journalism piece or the CBS Morning News in the last 50 years, there is a good chance that you are familiar with anchor Bill Kurtis, who is not only a well-respected journalist, but a Kansas boy as well. What you may not know about Kurtis, however, is that he owns half of a stunning 8,000 acre ranch in Sedan that is not only home to grass-fed cows, but a number of other magical surprises as well....

Editor’s note: It has come to our attention that this trolley graveyard is several hours north of Saluda and resides in Pennsylvania. We apologize for the error and confusion. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re ever in the Keystone state. During the golden age of railway, train transportation reigned king for getting passengers from point A to point B. Trains were more than a way of life, the ride itself was a journey....

Getting out of the city is a must, especially in summer when temperatures rise and an influx of tourists makes everywhere seem crowded. There is no better time to head south to McMinnville for a summer day trip visiting wineries and exploring the small, quaint town that is a far cry from city life. star5112 / Flickr You only have to travel about an hour before you enter wine country and all its beauty....

Do you dare step aboard the Trolley of the Doomed? The Ghosts and Gravestones nighttime “frightseeing” tour will take you through the most haunted sites in Boston. Along the way, you’ll meet the victims of serial killers, condemned witches, and might even run into some real ghouls and ghosts. Take a look at why this spooky, urban trolley tour is one of the best ways to get in the Halloween spirit....

During the Cold War, West Virginia’s luxury resort kept a huge secret. Read on to find out what it was. You’d never know to look at it, but inside The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Spring there’s a massive bomb shelter that was meant to house the 500-plus members of Congress in the event of a nuclear attack during the Cold War. LCW0684/Tripadvisor The Bunker is located in the mountainside beneath the hotel’s West Virginia Wing....

We still have a few weeks of summer left here in West Virginia, so why not make the most of it? Wonderland Waterpark at the Ace Adventure Resort in Oak Hill is perfect for a family day trip. There’s something for everyone at this spring-fed five acre lake and beach. The whole family will love this waterpark at the Ace Adventure Resort filled with fun inflatables and activities. ACE Adventure Resort/Facebook...

Louisiana is full of amazing moments before and after rain storms. One of the things that stands out the most? Our rainbows! Here are 10 of the most beautiful rainbow pictures that we could find. Let us know which ones you like the best! Rainbow Spotted on a Drive, Sulphur by Dee Sutton Dee Sutton Rainbow Over Finch Lake finchlake2000 Hackberry, LA by Justin Lanclos Justin Lanclos Rainbow on the Highway Brandon Ore...

Delaware is full of small towns with a lot of history, and many people believe a great deal of ghosts haunt our state. Between the abandoned mills, roadside barns, and the eerie Delaware fog that rolls in with no notice, maybe it’s true. I can’t say if I’m convinced, but these creepy shots definitely have me thinking twice. This Haunted Mill Flickr / 14166659@N05 Abbott’s Mill in Milford has a history of paranormal activity....

One of Minnesota’s most spectacular, and overlooked areas is by far the southern part of the state. From the sweeping prairie to the crystal clear lakes and rivers, there is so much beauty that can be found in this under-appreciated region. Here are some other reasons we think Southern MN needs more recognition: You can find beautiful barns like this dotted throughout the countryside. And every bit of land surrounding the buildings is equally as stunning....

The Granite State is small, but chances are there are towns you haven’t heard of, including these 12 towns in New Hampshire with the strangest names ever. Whether they celebrate Native American heritage, hark back to Europe, or are just plain old weird, these town names will make you do a double take. Wonalancet Chris Ford/flickr This town named for an Indian chief is a favorite place for hikers. If you love hiking, chances are you know how to pronounce this name....

With the way pop culture swings and the trends of the past couple of years, you would think the ’80s were merely a second ago – not three decades. The years of Journey and Molly Ringwald may be long past, but they live on in our old school stories and shoulder pads – the ones tucked WAY back in our closets, of course. Take a step back in time with these 15 photographs from Tennessee, taken in a time we’ll never forget....

Ohio is and was home to many industrial factories, but nothing was more prominent than the garment industry. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, not 2.5 miles from Lake Erie, stands an abandoned remnant of this long ago era. This 80 X 200 feet warehouse is what remains of the Clothcraft Clothing Company, also known as The Joseph & Feiss Co. and is a true abandoner’s gem. The roots of this monstrous red brick time capsule begin in the mid 19th Century....

Though riverboats don’t provide a whole lot of trade or transportation for Arkansans anymore, there’s more than one riverboat in the Natural State. Today those riverboats are focused on giving folks the opportunity to explore Arkansas waterways in a unique way. One riverboat in particular is especially impressive, and that glorious vessel is the Belle of Hot Springs. We’re not just talking about one of the cruises you can take on the Belle of Hot Springs today, we’re talking about several....

Reeking havoc all across the Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Cindy continues to create a path of destruction in the United States. Affecting Alabama’s southern regions, the weather is predicted to worsen over the next several days with a State of Emergency still in place for the state. To find out what we know about the current storm and what’s to come later this week, check out the latest information below....

When drones became popular several years ago, we began to see some incredible footage taken in some of Utah’s more remote spots, including national parks. Unfortunately, some drone operators were very disruptive, flying their drones over the heads of visitors, and disturbing the wildlife in the area. As a result, the National Park Service issued this press release on August 20, 2014. It bans all drone activity in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, as well as Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments....

There’s no better feeling than finding a treasure that you know will add a special touch to your home or make the perfect gift for someone you love. Especially if the price is right. This special store in Northwest Florida has something for everyone at an affordable price. Alyssa’s Antiques Depot in Pace has been growing and adding more and more items to its collection for 13 years. Facebook/Alyssa’s Antique Depot...

Florida might maintain warm temperatures all throughout the year, but there’s no better time than now to discover a new swimming spot that you’ve yet to visit! So if there’s a chance that you’ve grown tired of your backyard pool, try cooling off in one of the most stunning hidden gems within the Sunshine State. Part of one of Florida’s newest state parks, the 38-acres that make up Madison Blue Spring State Park were sold by a private owner back in 2000....

One small town in Western Pennsylvania suffered a tragic past, eventually becoming little more than a page of Pennsylvania’s history. Interestingly, most people have no idea this underwater city near Pittsburgh ever existed. Once sat long the Conemaugh River, the small town of Livermore in Derry Township was founded in 1827 by John Livermore. Wikimedia/Public Domain By the turn of the century, Livermore had become a bustling town along the West Penn Railroad and the Western Division of the Main Line Canal....

People have long been coming to New Hampshire to get away from it all. One of the favorite destinations, of course, is New Hampshire’s lakes. Families have been coming to the Lakes Region for generations, and as this rare footage from 1929 shows, the lakes used to be a completely different place! Today, Lake Winnipesaukee, the state’s biggest lake, is also the most crowded. Thousands of visitors and locals flock to Winnipesaukee for boating, swimming and other summer fun....