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Eating outdoors throughout the entire year is just one of the many benefits we enjoy while living in Southern California. But do you know what’s even better than eating outside? How about eating outside while devouring freshly made waffles from a local waffle stand hiding in an unexpected spot? You’ll find this yummy outdoor waffle shop located in an unassuming spot tucked around the corner from a laundromat…perhaps the most unexpected place to find a tasty and popular restaurant....

If you’re looking for a new place to explore in Utah, take a look at the International Peace Gardens. It’s a little-known place located on Salt Lake City’s west side, and you won’t believe how beautiful and tranquil it is. The International Peace Gardens is located right next to the Jordan River at 9th West and 10th South. David B./Yelp The 11-acre gardens are right near the trailhead of the Jordan River Parkway....

When you think of fairy tales, what comes to mind? While most people may imagine a castle, I myself think of quaint cottages nestled among enchanted forests. Believe it or not, there’s a town in Maryland that’s quite reminiscent of a fairy tale village. Consider adding this underrated spot to your 2017 must-visit list. Western Maryland boasts rolling mountains, rural views, and small woodland towns. There is one town in particular that’s so rustic and endearing, it could be straight out of a fairy tale....

Nevada is a place with a true love for “Old West” history. You can see it and experience it every day on the streets of these charming small towns. Here are 7 historic villages in Nevada that will transport you into a different time. They’re incredible and you need to explore them for yourself. Don Graham/Flickr Virginia City came to be during the Comstock Lode discovery and you can still feel that silver mining history in the town, especially with the board sidewalks and restored buildings....

Though ice cream is a great treat year round, it’s even better during the summer months when temperatures are blazing. And since we’re in the thick of the season, it seemed like the perfect time to highlight one of the best ice cream shops in Mississippi – Churn and Spoon. In addition to incredible ice cream, the recently opened eatery serves a variety of other frozen goodies. The perfect combination of classic desserts and up-to-the-minute treats, Churn and Spoon is sure to please....

This little-known state park in Sodus is unlike any you’ve visited before. The scenic park on Lake Ontario was once a summer camp for Girl Scouts, full of laughter, singing, and activity. Camp Beechwood was abandoned in 1996 due to financial problems, and since then it has changed a lot. Though it is now called Beechwood State Park, the old camp structures remain. The dilapidated cabins look like the setting for a horror movie, the Olympic-sized swimming pool is crumbling and covered in graffiti, and the interiors are downright eerie....

In some ways, Oregon becomes a completely different place at night. Stars and galaxies are shimmering pinpoints of colored light in the distance. The air is fresh and crisp and everything is perfectly still, perfectly quiet. Oregon at night can be like another planet, where glowing electric light competes with the sparkling night sky and the silhouettes of trees and mountains line the distances. These 10 photos capture the magnificence of Oregon beneath the night sky....

Everyone knows Louisiana is unique. But what are some things that you can ONLY find in our state? Here are 10 things that you’ll only discover in Louisiana. Cajunfied Everything The Cajun Gaijin From the Cajun Night Before Christmas to adding –eaux to everything, Cajun Louisiana loves to make everything their own. The Original Popeyes Whisper to Me / wikicommons Originally called “Chicken on the Run”, Al Copeland opened the first Popeyes on June 12, 1972 in Arabi, LA....

It’s always interesting to see things from a new perspective. Thanks to public records and generous people who donate their work for public use, we were able to uncover several photos from Buffalo’s past that will truly take you back in time! Here are 11 incredible old photos taken in Buffalo. These photographs are a bridge through time - literally! Take a look at this beautiful shot taken sometime around 1890....

More than just natural beauty, Minnesota has some amazing man-made masterpieces as well. These bridges are not just picturesque but great places to explore, especially with a camera! Wabasha Bridge in St Paul. Flickr/Sharon Mollerus Hennepin Ave. Bridge in Minneapolis is classic. Flickr/Tony Webster Washington Ave. carries the road and the metro green line to campus. Go Gophers! Flickr/Jun Seita Stone Arch bridge is iconic and beautiful. Flickr/Jason Riedy Sabo Bridge looks awesome at night....

In the 1970s, archeologists discovered a site known as Blue J. This 1000-year-old village is located 43 miles south of Chaco Canyon, in New Mexico. Over the years, partial excavations have taken place, but not much was known about the village. It wasn’t even clear whether Blue J was actually Chacoan, because there were no obvious signs of a great house or a kiva. Youtube/CNN Then, in 2014, an archeologist named Jesse Casana from the University of Arkansas joined forces with Professor John Kantner, from the University of North Florida....

New Hampshire is full of outdoor activities, and once the snow flies, there is no reason to head indoors. One of New Hampshire’s top outdoor attractions in at Bretton Woods Resort, where you can enjoy the winter weather in a way that is completely unique. Check it out: When you think of zip lines, you probably don’t picture soaring through the frozen New Hampshire air. Bretton Woods But that’s exactly what you can do at the Bretton Woods canopy tour, which offers you the chance to soar above the trees on Mount Washington year round....

Since 1792, people have been consulting the Farmer’s Almanac for the weather forecast. The Almanac owes its staying power to its accuracy, which tends to fall around 80%. We do have some slightly bad news for Western Montanans, but for the majority of the state, this winter should be a nice change of pace. The words “Montana” and “mild winter” are not often used in the same sentence, to say the least....

It’s hard not to love a sweet and fizzy soda pop. Whether you are a fan of root beer, colas, or fruit-flavored pops, you’ll be delighted to discover this hidden gem in Southern California that has the largest selection of classic soda pops imaginable. Take a step back in time at Galco’s Old World Grocery where you can find all of your favorite childhood soda pops under one roof. Did you know Southern California was home to one of the largest soda pop stores in the country?...

Being single isn’t easy. It definitely isn’t easy if you live in a place where there’s not a good moving crowd of other singles. Many singles ask themselves where should they live if they’re single. Where is all the good nightlife, the entertainment, and the other single people? South Carolina has a lot of places for singles to mingle. Here is a list of 15 best places you should think about moving to if you’re single and looking to change that....

Okay, Northern Californians: raise your hands if you have ever shucked your own oysters and then eaten them alongside the bay where they came from. It’s something all of us locals should experience at least once! At Hog Island Oyster Company in Marshall, the culinary experience revolving around oysters is just a way of life. Learn more about why we love this small town restaurant and oyster company. Hog Island Oyster Co....

New Jersey has dozens upon dozens of incredible hiking trails. You can find scenic views and immerse yourself in nature, all throughout the Garden State. Nearly everyone has a favorite park, a favorite trail; a trail that grounds them, that connects them to the beauty of our state, our world. But there are some trails that are so magnificent, they seem surreal. Get ready to leave our planet behind for just a few hours…...

There are plenty of things in Alaska that will stop and make you look at least twice, but recently some of our residents stumbled upon a sight that not many of us have ever seen. Out in the Western region of our state, a moment in Mother Nature was frozen in time that you’ll only ever see here in The Last Frontier. Resident Brad Webster found something unbelievable frozen within ice, very near one of Alaska’s villages....

Our lives are constantly being revolutionized by technology at an ever-increasing rate. However, there are spots in New Mexico where time stands still; there’s no need to change because it’s impossible to improve upon what’s already there. Visiting these places provides a refreshing break from the pace of our lives and a reminder of the value of artisan goods, made with skill and deliberation. Located in the small Northern New Mexican town of Chimayo, Ortega’s Weaving Shop has been around in one incarnation or another for over a century....

Ask any Pittsburgher where to go for the most spectacular views of the Pittsburgh skyline. You’re likely to hear the same answer over and over: Atop Mount Washington. Get to the top of Mount Washington by riding the oldest funicular in America. The Monongahela Incline, the oldest funicular in America, made its debut on the side of Mount Washington on May 27, 1870 and the Duquesne Incline followed seven years later....