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With rainy days slowly but surely becoming a distant memory of spring, perfect summer weather is finally starting to arrive! As much as I would’ve loved to tell you all about so many great beaches out along the southern shores of Lake Ontario, flooding in these areas is still quite an issue. Leaving some of our favorite beaches completely underwater, now is the perfect time to step outside of your region to find out what other waterfront destinations are waiting for you in the Empire State....

We spend a lot of time showing you many of Utah’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. But, these places aren’t just for our enjoyment – they’re part of the legacy we’ll leave our children and grandchildren. The best way to teach your kids to appreciate Utah’s natural beauty? Get out and explore it! Here’s a nature preserve that you don’t want to miss. The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve encompasses 4,400 acres and is an important sanctuary for thousands of birds during their migration seasons....

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Island Ice Cream! Nothing says summer quite like a cold cone on a hot day, and the delicious scoops from Island Ice Cream are the icing on the cake… or, rather, the cone. You won’t find a big factory with imitation flavored ingredients here, folks. The basic ingredient for these recipes is 100% Vermont cow milk and it’s handmade by people who truly care about creating a quality product....

Every state has its stereotypes! Here are 10 things that people who aren’t from Washington have embedded in their minds when they think about our beautiful Northwest region: What’s something that comes to your mind when YOU think of Washington?? Share in the comments below! Flickr / dietpoison Well, this one was obvious. Everyone thinks it rains here, all the time. Because we NEVER see the sun, right? Flickr / mendhak...

Despite the current warm temperatures, fall really is on its way. Before long, you’ll be pulling your sweaters out of the closet and making plans to view fall foliage before the snow flies. Here’s a trip that takes you through the Black Hills to see some of South Dakota’s most stunning fall foliage. Make your plans to go now! Our Fall Foliage Road Trip takes you from Spearfish down to Custer (though you can travel from south to north if you’d rather)....

Maine has changed so much over the years. Sometimes it feels that recent years have seen more change than ever before. Sometimes it’s nice to take some time to remember what things were like in simpler times. Here are a few photos that show was life was like back in the early 1900s. It was truly a different time. Monument Square in Portland was a different place. Leslie Jones Collection...

Some places defy description, and this unassuming bridge in Needham and Newton is one of them. It’s not where the bridge leads, when it was built or even its good looks – the incredible thing about this bridge is the way it sounds. Read on to learn more about the bizarre phenomenon that makes this bridge one of the weirdest and most magical spots around. Wikimedia Commons Echo Bridge spans the Charles River between Newton and Needham....

Solomons Island is the quiet and peaceful fishing town to enjoy seaside views and small town charm. Solomons Island is a major boating and fishing center located where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Less than an hour outside of the district, this fishing town is the perfect place for a weekend getaway from Washington DC. Solomons Island was originally called Bourne’s Island in 1680, then was later called Somerville’s Island from 1740-1814, then Sandy Island until 1865....

It’s no secret that the weather in New Hampshire can be fierce. After all, we’re known all over the world for those Mount Washington winds. Even when spring arrives, it doesn’t mean that our weather is going to let up. Nowhere is this more true than on Mount Washington. The tallest peak in the Northeast is know for it’s crazy weather. In fact, for a long time it held the world record for the strongest wind ever recorded: a whopping 231 miles per hour recorded way back in 1931....

Here in Wyoming, we have our own words and phrases that people from elsewhere don’t understand. For instance, while the rest of the country calls people from Colorado “Coloradans,” we call them “Greenies.” However, there are plenty of regional terms from outside of Wyoming that we just don’t get. These words might sound weird to us, but they’re perfectly normal elsewhere. Devil Strip Marlin Keesler/flickr This term from Ohio describes the strip of lawn between the sidewalk and street...

Arizona may not be particularly well-known for its lakes and rivers but those that we do have are simply stunning. There are places where you can find crystal clear, emerald green, or even bright blue water that is refreshing and beautiful. Today, we’re going to take a look at one lake that is known for its deep blue hue. Lake Powell sits right along the Arizona-Utah border, covering a massive portion of land in the Glen Canyon area....

Wow! I did not realize how close New Orleans was to such a beautiful resort. Gulf Coast beaches have always been beautiful, but there hasn’t always been such high end places so close to the city. It’s fun imagining what a vacation at a spot like this would be like. The beach club is one of the closest luxury beach resorts to New Orleans, found in Gulf Shores, AL. Tripadvisor.com / management The address is 925 Beach Club Road, Gulf Shores, AL, which is a 3 and a half hour drive from the heart of New Orleans....

If you’re a fan of art, live music, drinks, Caribbean food, or just unique places that can’t be duplicated, then Venice Cafe in St. Louis is right up your alley. Every inch of this eclectic bar is covered in…something! There is beautiful mosaic work, custom neon signs, recycled items, toys, boats, taxidermy, and basically anything you could ever think of. Be sure to bring cash and prepare yourself for a trip down the rabbit hole....

Washington has such a wonderfully unique culture that sometimes you can’t help but laugh at some of the quirks. These 10 jokes prove we have a great sense of humor. We do tend to complain about the weather. Archie F. Pajimula / Washington State Memes Facebook This is a timeless classic. Washington State Memes Facebook What do you and I have in common with the Seattle Mariners? Dinur / Flickr In October, we’ll all be watching the World Series on TV....

Texas, the beautiful. That’s how the song goes, right? Right. I’ve been to a lot of states, and never have I visited a place with such a vast landscape diversity as our state. We have towering, majestic mountains and rolling plains littered with gorgeous wildflowers; dry, dusty deserts and fast flowing rivers – all in the same state. I might be a tad biased, but I think it’s safe to say that the place we call home is a perfect example of just how stunning our country is....

Sometimes there’s a price to pay for being the best. As much as we love our home state, even we can admit the hardships that come along with living here. But hey, at least we’re not alone – every other Texan is in the same boat (or scorching hot piece of land) with us. And the best way to deal with unfortunate circumstances is humor, so let’s laugh together about these 16 struggles everyone from Texas can relate to....

Most people know that Nebraska is a railroad state. Many of the small towns and cities were founded because of the railroad passing through the area. Union Pacific, the country’s largest freight railroad, is headquartered here. So you might say that we know a little something about trains. But nowhere is that more apparent than at the Golden Spike Tower and Bailey Yard in North Platte. Bailey Yard is the world’s largest railroad classification yard....

All throughout the country right now we have states seeing unusually warm weather. With sunny days that have had us putting away our winter jackets and longing for our flip flops, we’ve already begun to find ourselves craving our favorite frozen desserts. So if you’re wondering which ice cream shop you should cross off of your bucket list this year, you’ll want to make sure you take a trip to this one place that serves homemade treats that are to die for....

The highly regarded ‘Dr. Beach,’ AKA international beach expert Stephen Leatherman, has released his annual list compiling the best beaches in America and this year, Ocracoke’s Lifeguard Beach has moved up the ranks to place third. The popular list is based on 50 criteria revolving around sand and water quality, environmental management, and utilities. Yet, this beach is used to the spotlight: last year it was named fourth and in 2007 received the title of ‘Top Beach in America....

Meridian Hill Park might be one of the most beautiful and under-appreciated places in Washington DC. The residents who know and love it attest to its beauty, its peaceful nature and its unique charm. Located in Columbia Heights, Meridian Hill Park features 12 acres of gorgeous architecture and elaborate design. It just might be the most enchanting place in Washington DC. Meridian Hill is named so because it sits on the exact longitude of the original District of Columbia milestone marker....