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Nestled deep in the lush rainforests of the Puna district of Hawaii Island is Hedonisia Hawaii, a sustainable eco-feminist community that is the stuff hippie dreams are made of. Combining rugged adventure, a sustainable lifestyle and a heart dose of tranquility and spiritual enlightenment, Hedonisia Hawaii has been marvelously restored from its former history as a junkyard for abandoned vehicles. Hedonisia began in 2004, on land that was formerly a junkyard – complete with rusted vehicles strewn about and a volcanic crater filled with scrap metal, old tires, and garbage....

Louisiana is hands down one of the most haunted places in the country. If you are on the hunt for a ghost but don’t know where to start, this list is for you. We’ve tracked down all of the most spooky and haunted areas in the state where you are more than likely to spot a ghost. Municipal Auditorium, 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport Flickr.com / Shreveport-Bossier Convention Center This old auditorium is filled with history and because of that, there are some truly fascinating ghosts that roam its aisles....

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Wheaton, Illinois is an incredibly popular local restaurant, dubbed Ivy (more on the name later). The steaks are delicious and the seafood is delightful, but what really grabs patrons’ attention is the setting; the restaurant is located in a beautiful former chapel. Ivy sits on one of the most quaint, lovely streets of Downtown Wheaton. ivyofwheaton/Instagram Many of the interior features of the original chapel have been kept, from the awe-inspiring arched ceilings…...

There’s no denying that Alabama is full of charm. One of the most charming places to visit is Local Joe’s Trading Post, which sells a little bit of everything. After just one visit, it’ll become your favorite one-stop shop. Read below to find out what Local Joe’s Trading Post offers, and why it’s a must visit. Local Joe’s Trading Post is located in Rainbow City, Alabama at 4967 Rainbow Drive. This trading post has a general store feel, and over the years, it’s become a local favorite....

Close your eyes. Try to imagine what the world will look like 100 years from now. What will we be driving? What will we be wearing? What new inventions will entirely transform life as we know it right now? Almost a century has passed since the following predictions were made about life in the year 2000 (and beyond), and you can’t deny that they are downright hilarious. This video shows some of the things those living in the 1920’s hoped would come true, although it seems they were quite ambitious in their planning....

It’s a proven fact: Girls from Kansas are likely to be some of the most fun, laid back and kindest people you will ever know. However, there is so much more to love about a Kansas girl, including: First of all, Kansas girls are SMART. Flickr/Crazybananas Women currently make up close to half of the fall semester 2015 enrollment at major Kansas universities, with K-State coming in at 9,511 (48%); University of Kansas at 9,660 (50%); Washburn University at 3,479 (59%); and Wichita State University at 6,215 (52%)....

These natural springs in South Dakota produce an arrangement of waterfalls nestled deep in the Black Hills that stun everyone who sees them. Other than the area they are in that already looks gorgeous year round, the Roughlock Falls create an atmosphere that is perfect for any nature lover. Remember to bring a camera when you go here, because it is not a sight you will want to forget! The springs create these falls, located near Savoy, South Dakota....

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad allows passengers to make the most of the rugged and gorgeous mountain terrain found throughout North Carolina. You can hop on board to see some of the most remote and primitive parts as well as some gorgeous fall foliage. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad With fall colors reaching their peak very soon, the perfect time to plan a trip is now. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad To make the most of the scenery, try an open air gondola or first class car....

Creepy places abound in Rhode Island! From haunted mansions and libraries, to ghostly farm houses and even ghost inflicted city halls, the paranormal activity is all over. One place in particular might seem like a typical beautiful state park to spend an afternoon, but when you hear the urban legends associated with it you might start to get a little creeped out. If you’ve ever been to Colt State Park, it might be good to read the ghost stories to know what you’re dealing with....

Where can you go to be in Florida and outside of the U.S. at the same time? It sounds like a riddle, but there’s actually a pretty straightforward answer. In the historic Ybor City neighborhood in Tampa, there’s a small park that actually belongs to the Republic of Cuba. TripAdvisor/Donna W Parque Amigos de Jose Marti (Friends of Jose Marti Park) was the site of fellow revolutionary Paulina Pedroso’s boarding house, where she aided Jose Marti in his fight for the independence of Cuba....

Blue skies and sunflower fields might be more reminiscent of the American Midwest during summer than of the Hawaiian Islands, but our year-round growing season makes the islands ideal for various harvests – including sunflowers. Unfortunately, Hawaii’s sunflower blooms don’t last long, and you’re going to want to hustle to make it down to Waimanalo Country Farms before these magical flowers disappear as quickly as they bloomed. Located on the southeastern tip of Oahu is the magnificent Waimanalo Country Farms, a gorgeous slice of paradise home to a beautiful field of sunflowers - at least for the next few weeks....

By now, most of us are well-aware that Georgia is filled with quite a few haunted spots. In fact, many of you have already attempted Here’s The Ultimate Terrifying Georgia Road Trip — And It’ll Haunt Your Dreams successfully, and reported back your experiences. But did you know, there is one particular Georgia Inn that you need to sign a waiver in order to stay overnight? That’s right, this place offers ZERO REFUNDS if their resident ghost Anna frightens you to the point of early check-out....

According to Southern Living’s list, “The South’s Best Inns 2017,” Mississippi is home to one of the most unique inns in the country – the Shack Up Inn. Located in the Mississippi Delta, the plantation-turned-inn offers accommodations that are far from typical. Brimming with history and providing a stay unlike any other, the Shack Up Inn is definitely deserving of its spot on the list. Take a look: The Shack Up Inn is located in Clarksdale, just a few miles from the legendary Crossroads....

California is famous for its gorgeous beaches, but there’s a particular stretch of ocean that has a bloody reputation. California’s “Red Triangle” is the site of over 1/3 of great white shark attacks. The danger zone begins around Bodega Bay and extends south about 50 miles west of San Fransisco. The triangle juts out beyond the Farallon Islands and down to Big Sur south of Monterey. The triangle encompasses about 200 miles of coastline....

To those of our amazing readers who already took on our Mouthwatering Ice Cream Trail this summer, we salute you and are here to give a congratulatory toast. But instead of raising our glasses, we’re going to raise the stakes! Challenging you to cross one more eatery off of your dining bucket list, there’s a spot so good you won’t be able to help yourself from trying it out. What started off as a waffle cart back in 2012 has now turned into one of the most magical restaurants in our state....

They say don’t judge a book by its cover, and that adage has never been more true when it comes to this amazing restaurant. Slice, Pizza and More! serves absolutely top-notch pizza and has a cult following. The weird part? It’s located in…a gas station. Wait, come back! I swear, this place is a legitimately great restaurant that just happens to be hiding inside a very average-looking gas station. When you think of gas station pizza, you likely imagine questionable slabs of dough sitting under a hot lamp....

New Jersey is known as the Garden State for a reason. We have a rich history of agriculture and, even today, agriculture is our third largest industry. We’ve got nearly 10,000 farms, over 700,000 acres of farmland and are top national producers of everything from cranberries to cabbage. And, of course, the blueberry was first cultivated right here in Hammonton. A vital part of our present, let’s look back at farms of the past....

The 1960s were a time full of big changes (the British Invasion, Moon landing and Flower Power) and unrest (Cuban Missile Crisis, President Kennedy’s assassination and the Vietnam War) in the United States. The world was quickly evolving and the Centennial State was too, as shown by these 20 mesmerizing photos: “Samuel Coulter, whom Coulter Mesa near Rifle is named after, built a cabin next to a creek. After he abandoned it, beavers dammed the creek, and thus Sam’s cabin ended up in the middle of the creek....

In the heart of the College Hill area of Providence sits a Brown University building with a dark history. Though the campus is quite beautiful and makes for a wonderful place to visit on a nice day, reports of ghost sightings and an overall sense of dread continue to stem from the building known as University Hall. This is unsurprising when examining the early years of this haunting building in Rhode Island....

Iowa has many interesting and unique attractions, and there are all kinds of hidden places just waiting to be explored. One of those places is a historic furniture shop and museum that celebrates the old ways. And, there’s a secret, hidden surprise waiting for you inside. RVP~1875 Historic Furniture Shop and Museum is truly one-of-a-kind. The shop is a “working museum,” and claims to build the strongest furniture in the world....