While there are several easy hikes in Maryland, none quite compare to the following hidden spot. This unique trail leads to beautiful sights along the way and you won’t believe you didn’t know about this place sooner. Check it out. Hidden in Prince Frederick lies a charming woodland paradise that not many people know about. Yelp / Alicia S This magical place is known as Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary....
Indiana is a state with an abundance of history, which most Hoosiers can recall proudly. But every once in a while, you hear a story that absolutely knocks you off your feet. If you’ve never heard of this historic community in Indiana before, you simply have to hear the remarkable tale. wikimedia If the name Lyles Station doesn’t ring a bell, don’t worry. This amazing community has remained quite the secret in Indiana....
Have you ever wondered what the places and people in Indiana might have looked like 100 years ago? I have too. While it isn’t easy to find super old pictures of the Hoosier state, I did manage to dig up a few. I also learned we have a lot of really old buildings in the Hoosier state. Here are some old photos from around the state and a few pictures of some really old buildings for your viewing pleasure....
The classic drive-in restaurant was a huge hit in the 1950s and 60s. Being able to just park your car and not even have to get out was great. Today the only ones left are usually part of a single fast food chain, but there are a few real, old drive-ins out there that have managed to survive this long. North Dakota has one specific spot that continues to be popular – and there’s a good reason for that....
Have you always dreamed of visiting Sweden, but don’t have the time or money to fly thousands of miles away to a different country? Well, Swedesburg, Iowa, is the next best thing. Swedesburg is an unincorporated community in northern Henry County near Mt. Pleasant. Swedesburg may be small, but it has strong Swedish roots, which it proudly displays throughout the town. Swedish American Museum and Historical Society/Facebook Swedesburg is home to the Swedish Heritage Museum, which displays all manner of artifacts, memorabilia, and other items of Swedish heritage....
Dripping Springs is known for its picturesque hillsides and gorgeous vineyards, but no view beats the waterfall at Hamilton Pool. The natural swimming hole formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed with erosion, and it has attracted nature lovers ever since. The 45-foot waterfall fiercely flows into the grotto, creating a stream of water that you can not only walk behind, but swim under. For a truly one-of-a-kind experience near Austin, nothing beats a visit to the Hamilton Pool waterfall....
Rhode Island might be a small state, but those of us that live here recognize the beauty surrounding us. From Beavertail State Park in Jamestown to Lincoln Woods, there are so many gorgeous parks found all around. Though we’ve already talked about one of the best hidden parks in our post about Neutaconkanut Park in Providence, there other great parks tucked away in Little Rhody’s cities. Though well known to Warwick residents, City Park is often overlooked by the rest of the state....
Did you know there’s an abandoned Playboy Mansion in Tennessee? It sounds like a B-movie, but it’s true. Photographer Chris Condon even visited, recording the eerie locale with a keen eye for its devastating detail. Take a look at this strange place of once-upon-a-time opulence, and walk through with the video below – what you see may be shocking. Chris Condon Strip club tycoon Billy Hull built the Swingers’ Tiki Palace in Chattanooga, Tennessee in the 1970s....
There’s no place quite like Washington. We have unbeatable mountainous views, perfect climates to grow agriculture, worldwide companies and so much more. Our state contributes so much to the country, and even leads the nation in many things. Here are 10 that we’re ranked number one in: And of course, Washington is the #1 place to live. What are some other things we rank first in? Brian K YYZ / Flickr...
Have you ever seen something or someplace in nature and thought that it looked otherworldly? Sometimes nature’s beauty can be some of the strangest, and in Minnesota there are multiple places that could easily fit in on another planet. Between the skill of these photographers and the strange beauty of the MN scenery, here are 10 places in MN that’ll have you swearing you’re in outer space. Lake Superior in this shot is a vivid blue that blends into the surrounding sky....
Happy birthday, Nebraska! Exactly 149 years ago, President Andrew Johnson signed Nebraska into statehood. In honor of our state’s birthday, we thought we would give you a few reminders on why Nebraska is actually the best state in the country. We’re in the top 10 when it comes to best ACT composite scores in the nation. pixabay With an 89.89% high school graduation rate, we’re in the top 10 there, too....
There’s something special about being raised in the country in South Carolina. Perhaps it’s all the wide open space that cultivates such an open-spirited all-around good nature. Whatever it is, we like it. Depending on how you define “redneck,” you may like it too. Sure, it’s possible there are some bad eggs in the redneck carton, but we prefer to take the high road and talk about the good eggs in that carton....
Vermont is mostly made up of small towns and that’s just the way we like it. But sometimes a back road in rural Vermont makes us realize that maybe our little towns are more crowded than we imagined. Could it be that our own community isn’t as rural as we thought? Here are some pictures of rural Vermont that may make you feel a little crowded, or, at least, like you want to go exploring the back roads of rural Vermont....
Thankfully, there are several nature preserves in Missouri; a lot of these photos were taken in them. But don’t forget the miles and miles of state parks and untainted ground. You might just be lucky enough to see some real wildlife, anywhere. Snowy Owl, Smithville Lake Flickr/ Kansas City U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cows, Kingsville Flickr/ Ray Dumas Bald Eagle, Innsbrook Flickr/ Innsbrook Resort Fox Flickr/ GoodSheila Squirrel Flickr/ DMangus...
Some of these cemeteries are haunted while some of them are just spooky enough to keep you from walking past them on your way home in the evening. If you think you’re brave, then check out this list of abandoned or haunted cemeteries around Alaska and see how late you can stay out wandering the aisles between graves. Make sure to pay your respects to the dead and remember, ghosts aren’t real… or are they?...
As the summer rolls by, come into Golden Gate Park and discover some new things. If you’re crazy about nature then keep reading. Come and check out a splendid display of more than 20 species of colorful North American butterflies. Let’s learn more about this dazzling butterfly exhibit in the city! This wonderful butterfly exhibit will take place at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers/Facebook The Conservatory of Flowers is located: 100 John F Kennedy Dr Golden Gate Park San Francisco, 94118...
San Francisco is jam packed with world class restaurants. There is one restaurant that will always stand the test of time despite trends and the passage of time. The Cliff House is everything you’d want from a restaurant because it offers the best views of the city, history, and of course top notch food. What other city restaurant offers breathtaking views, historical charm, creative food, and proximity to popular attractions? Let’s learn more about this timeless San Francisco restaurant everyone should take the time to visit at least once!...
In the early 1800s when the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum was built, the state was at the forefront of a new way of treating mental illness. The second of its kind in the states, this South Carolina hospital opened with the goal of not only treating patients who were deemed “insane,” but also curing them and sending them home. At the time, it was a radical “new” approach for an illness previously thought to be hopeless....
Pennsylvania is known for many things, among them its rich agricultural heritage. Save the two big urban centers on either side of the state, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, the majority of Pennsylvania is rural countryside where you can’t drive more then ten minutes without passing a couple farms and at least 52,000,000 cows. Here are some beautiful photographs that show off the awesome farms that populate our state. Hummelbaugh Farm, Gettysburg Jen Goellnitz The sunset over this farm looks magical....
Living in a state with all four seasons means that there’s certain scenic activities that we anticipate experiencing each and every year. While some residents may be taking shelter indoors during hot and sunny summer days, some of us will be soaking up as much sun as we possibly can. Only in bloom for a brief period of time, there’s a spectacular sunflower filed in Montgomery County that you’ll want to visit ASAP....
