Growing up in small town Iowa is one of the greatest blessings – although you may not always realize it at the time. You get to live in a tight-knit community that’s filled with hometown pride, plus, you get to know some of the best people on this planet – small town Iowans. If you didn’t have the privilege of growing up with them, here are 10 things that make people from small town Iowa the best kind of people:...
Fall is just around the corner and here in Michigan, that means one major thing: it’s getting close to be fall colors season. It’s that magical time of year when you take a long road trip, book a B&B, and load up the batteries in your camera to take in some beautiful natural foliage in the trees. Here are some places you need to visit if you’re planning your fall colors excursion....
Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, chances are you are awake to witness either sunset or sunrise every day – the glorious twice-a-day light show that all of us here on Earth are so lucky to have. Thanks to the talents and generosity of photographers, we can record these brief events for all of time! Here are some of the most beautiful early morning or evening skies photographed in Pennsylvania....
After the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in the late 1800s, the Hawaiian Islands became a U.S. Protectorate, and later a territory, though did not become a state until 1959. While Hawaii may be the baby of the family that is the United States of America, and there are some who still disapprove of our statehood, the day Hawaii became a state – today, August 21 – should always be celebrated....
Growing up, who wasn’t fascinated by the idea of finding buried treasure? Here in Minnesota, unbeknownst to many, there are plenty of opportunities to do just that! From the banks of the Mississippi to the side of state highways, Minnesota has accumulated a variety of buried riches. Here are a few interesting ones that we dug up information about: In Minneapolis, a settler during the Civil War was said to have buried $5,000 of gold coins on the Mississippi’s west bank....
Summer in Massachusetts means sunshine, hot days and the quest for the perfect place to cool off. However, the town of Ashfield is home to a secret swimming spot that combines the beauty of a waterfall with the epic fun of a natural waterslide. The Chapel Brook Falls is a waterfall that cascades beautifully over a smooth rock bed on Pony Mountain in Ashfield. Read on to learn how you can experience this place for yourself....
San Francisco is a world renowned leader in many different types of food. If you enjoy European style bakeries, especially French ones, then you’re in the right city. You can easily find delectable desserts from many places around the world here. B. Patisserie is a French style bakery in Lower Pacific Heights. This bakery is not in a part of town often overlooked, so take the time to explore too....
Connecticut is host to a number of unique spots, and Winvian Farm is one of them. The vast property includes a unique collection of rooms, each boasting modern finishes and jaw-dropping views. But most people don’t know about the Winvian Farm Treehouse, the ideal escape for adults who are young at heart. Turns out the magic of sleeping amongst the trees is still alive, and better than ever. Located at 155 Alain White Road, Morris, Connecticut 06763....
Wyoming is one of the most scenic states in the nation. Most people only get to enjoy the scenery at eye level but modern technology allows us to get a totally different perspective with a bird’s eye view. A Phantom 3 Drone caught this amazing drone footage of Expedition Island, Green River, Wyoming and Old Town, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Expedition Island is a park in Green River where Major John Wesley Powell and Vitaly Develvis started an expedition to explore the area....
The next time you’re in the mood for amazing gravy, head to Good Gravy Diner in Oklahoma City, where you’ll find 47 different types of homemade gravy. This hole in the wall diner not only serves gravy that is out of this world, but they cook up delicious breakfast and lunch items to pair with any type of gravy. Check out this diner that is the “Gravy Capital of Oklahoma” for a variety of classic and specialty gravy flavors....
There’s nothing like a field full of sunflowers, and now’s the time of year to witness this glorious spectacle. You’ll find fields all over the state, but a visit to this little farm will charm and delight you with its field of bright yellow blooms. Hall Farms is located at 2623 St. Nicholas Road Rock, Michigan. Hall Farms/Facebook The farm’s sunflower field covers 20 acres and includes around 444,000 plants....
Here in Ohio, we’ve got some really beautiful farms and some unbelievably delicious produce. But when you add an Amish bakery to an Ohio farm—it takes your farm visit to a whole other level. Set in the heart of Ohio’s beloved Amish Country, Hershberger’s Farm and Bakery is an Ohio classic everyone needs to experience at least once. Check it out: This lovely Millersburg farm and bakery is the perfect day trip destination or stop when you’re exploring Ohio’s Amish Country....
Christmastime is magical. There’s joy in the air, everyone is jolly and spreading good cheer. Tis the season to give and the season to receive, neighbors are more neighborly. Home smells like gingerbread and pine trees, lights reflect beautifully off of ornaments… It is perhaps my favorite time of year. Historic Smithville and the Village Green are magical. I remember my very first visit. I was instantly enchanted by the charming locale, excited to explore all the shops....
The oldest general store in Arkansas is now a restaurant, and the general stores we’re discussing today aren’t traditional general stores either. Instead, they house a museum and gift shop that are sure to send you back in time to the 1940s and 1950s. The pair of unique general stores you’ll find in the small community of Pine Ridge is unlike any other in the Natural State, and it’s totally full of nostalgia....
DC is known for its museums. We have them in all shapes and sizes and you may have been to a few! But you may not know about this strange museum that is just outside of DC in Silver Spring. If you like bodies, diseases and science, then this museum is for you. The National Museum of Health and Medicine is not for the faint of heart. The National Museum of Health and Science is run by the Department of Defense and was established during the Civil War as a center for the collection of specimens for research in military medicine....
We’re currently in the perfect season for day trips and there’s no better time than now to start planning an adventure to Rochester’s Strong National Museum of Play. A great spot to take the entire family where you’ll find that time flies, this whimsical museum made a spectacular expansion just over ten years ago. Spreading its wings for all to see back in 2006, this butterfly house will take you to another world....
Stillhouse Hollow Falls is a solid hour outside of Nashville, but the beautiful spot hosts one of the shortest and most stunning trails in the state. Sometimes you want to get out in the great outdoors – but just for a quick jaunt, just for a bit. And that’s exactly what Mount Pleasant, Tennessee is looking to do for you. Let’s take a hike, shall we? Anthony Jones - Flickr Stillhouse Hollow Falls Trail is one of the most traversed hiking trails in Mt....
Summertime might be coming to a close, but there’s still time to get outside and enjoy Colorado’s beautiful summer glow! And what better place to enjoy the great outdoors than by visiting one of these beautiful Colorado gardens? Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (Vail) Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Facebook Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Facebook This stunning mountainside attraction boasts six presentation gardens, including Schoolhouse, Children’s, Alpine Tundra, Mountain Perennial, Mountain Meditation and Alpine Rock....
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all, even in Montana. You’ll find the Lee Metcalf Wilderness in the southwest portion of the Treasure State, which consists of 259,000 acres distributed across the Madison Mountain Range. The wilderness has four separate units, including the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness, which is the first designated wilderness area operated by the Bureau of Land Management. Matthew Wilson / alltrails.com The best way to see the wilderness is by taking the Bear Trap National Recreation Trail....
What could be more Floridian than fresh citrus and Key lime pie? Sure, it might be on the touristy side, but there’s a reason Bob Roth’s New River Groves has been a landmark in Davie for over 50 years. A classic Florida roadside attraction, the bright orange and green building on Griffin Road in Davie will definitely catch your eye. Facebook/Bob Roth’s New River Groves The Roths started packing and shipping citrus here in 1964, and the shop has remained a popular stop for both tourists and natives looking for special treats and gifts....
