Breathtaking Drone Footage Of The Owyhee Mountains In Idaho

To everyone else, Idaho means a lot of things: a certain renowned tuber, a desert microcosm of rural life or, on the flip side, Boise, plain and simple. But to those who live here (and love every minute of it!) Idaho is far greater than its capital city or our world-famous potato, and has much more to offer than the beautiful steppe desert and volcanic landscape that southern Idahoans in particular have grown to know and love....

February 26, 2022 · 2 min · 347 words · Glen Miller

Center Church In Connecticut Has A Hidden Underground Crypt

Overlooking the historic New Haven Green, Center Church on the Green was named for its position between two other churches. But it’s what’s hiding underneath the church that’s really worth talking about. After all, it’s not every day you find out there’s a crypt in the basement of a church! Check it out: Center Church on the Green is a quaint and beautiful locale, established in 1638. Wally Gobetz/Flickr State locals probably know all about the graves that used to occupy the green, but they may not know the bodies are still underneath the grass....

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 494 words · Linda Glover

Columbia Tennessee Is A Small Town With Lots Of Fun Things To Do

Columbia, Tennessee is an overlooked gem that deserves a bit of time in the sun. The sweet town boasts autumnal colors that put the rest of the state to shame and a darling downtown – and with only 35,558 people, has a small-town feel that will transport you back to your childhood. Take a look, fall in love – you’ll never run out of things to do. Columbia - TripAdvisor With a sweet downtown and reams of small town shops, you can wander for a couple hours - or days....

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 623 words · Don Gneiser

Fern Hollow Nature Center Is The Best Outdoor Discovery Park In Pittsburgh

Get your feet wet as you walk through meandering streams. Watch as salamanders dart in front of you and butterflies land on bright flowers. Picnic as you gaze over the lush green landscape. Feel as though you’re a million miles from civilization when you visit this spectacular outdoor discovery park in Pittsburgh. Tucked away in Sewickley, just 12 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, Fern Hollow Nature Center provides Pittsburghers with the opportunity to develop a greater understanding for and appreciation of nature through…...

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 490 words · Traci Moczygemba

Idaho S Tunnel Of Trees Is Absolutely Magical

Idaho is full of back-country roads and tree-lined trails, but winding through one of our state’s most overlooked state parks is a unique tunnel of trees that is not only a cool and inviting adventure for all ages, but a stunningly peaceful journey through one of Idaho’s hidden treasures. Winding through miles of towering trees and leading to an unexpected prairie overlook, Skyline Drive near the Washington border is a whimsical trail that will allow you to get lost in nature in the best way possible....

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 442 words · Norma Murphy

Lefty S Place Is The One Place In West Virginia Where You Can Find Detroit Style Pizza

Everyone’s heard of New York style pizza and Chicago deep dish pizza, but did you there’s also Detroit-style pizza? There’s a new restaurant in Morgantown that will let you try that very thing, and it may just become your new favorite. Detroit-Style pizza isn’t common in West Virginia, but you’ll find it at Lefty’s Place in downtown Morgantown. TripAdvisor/jeffrym733 Detroit-Style pizza is a bit different from the typical pizza you’ll see in West Virginia....

February 26, 2022 · 2 min · 286 words · Toni Berry

People Don T Know These 10 Treasures Are Hiding In Kansas

The holiday season is in full swing and with that comes the added expenses of gifts, meals, travel and more. Don’t let the financial aspect of this time of year get you down! If you need some extra cash, gold, or jewels, just go uncover one of these 10 hidden Kansas treasures: It is believed that Native Americans used to toss gold coins into a spring near Osborne in order to gain favor and health from their gods....

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 438 words · Ashley Smith

People From Alabama Are Always Asked These Questions

It never fails! The moment someone learns you’re from Alabama, the questions start rolling in. People immediately assume they know everything there is to know about Alabama, but do they really? Listed below are 10 questions people always ask the moment they discover you’re from Alabama. Alabama or Auburn? flickr/Matthew Tosh Everyone knows we take college football very seriously here in Alabama, so this question isn’t uncommon–especially during football season....

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 519 words · Eugene Chavez

Red Dessert Dive Has Some Of The Most Unique Desserts In Texas

I’m always up for a good dessert, and everyone knows the best places are small local joints whose bakers pour their heart and soul into each item. Red Dessert Dive in Houston is one such place, and not only are the sweets out of this world taste-wise, but they’re also some of the most interesting concoctions I’ve ever seen. From chocolate croissant bread pudding to a brownie and M&Ms cookie smashed together, you can’t go wrong with whatever you decide on....

February 26, 2022 · 2 min · 267 words · Clifford Atkins

Snow Mountains National Monument Is The Newest Park In Northern California

Northern California is a place of endless natural beauty, which is why it’s no surprise to us that new parks seem to pop up left and right to protect incredible places in this region. The Berryessa Snow Mountains National Monument was established on July 10, 2015 and is the newest federal park in Northern California. It’s a hard place not to fall madly in love with. Here’s why. The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument starts nearly at sea level and rises up to peaks reaching 7,000 feet above snow level....

February 26, 2022 · 2 min · 338 words · Barbara Wilson

Spoons Cafe Has The Best Biscuits In Maryland

There is nothing quite as cozy (or filling) as comfort food. If you’re a fan of biscuits, then you’ll want to check out the following eatery in Maryland. This place was recognized for having the best biscuits in Maryland by GreatAmericanCountry.com, but we think they just may be the best in America. Really! Read on to see why, and prepare your appetite… Spoons Cafe is located in Baltimore, mostly known for its brunch options....

February 26, 2022 · 1 min · 213 words · William Montgomery

Surf S Up Nh Is North America S Largest Indoor Surfing Facility

Are you fantasizing about riding the waves in California or Hawaii, but realizing that a trip isn’t in the cards this year? Contemplating learning to surf but scared off by the cold, choppy New Hampshire water? Or terrified of sharks? All of these problems are solved by a visit to North America’s largest indoor surfing facility. Located in Nashua, Surf’s Up NH offers indoor surfing thanks to a Surfstream machine that produces waves ranging from small training waves to a 6’ standing barrel wave....

February 26, 2022 · 2 min · 276 words · Kevin Wood

The 7 Best Places To Take Photos In New Hampshire

New Hampshire is a photo taking paradise, but some places throughout the state are especially rich with photo opportunities. Whether you are aiming to capture New Hampshire’s natural beauty and wildlife, or celebrating a special milestone like a birth, wedding or family reunion, these 7 places are photo paradise. Rye Seacoast Chrissy Wainwright/flickr New Hampshire’s seacoast is short but dramatic and comes to a head where the rocks meet the surf in Rye....

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 492 words · Joshua Phillips

The Strangest Phenomenon In North Carolina

What is a beautiful mountain by day becomes something completely different, paranormal, and mysterious by night. Many have witnessed the anomaly of the Brown Mountain Lights for themselves, but there has never been a definitive answer on what exactly the ‘lights’ are. Youtube Just after sundown, as darkness overtakes the rough terrain, strange lights begin to appear in the distance on Brown Mountain. Youtube The glowing orbs of light appear and then vanish, some different colors, some larger than others....

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 524 words · Ryan Glover

The Ultimate Guide To The Best Seasonal Restaurants In Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a little state with a huge tourist season! Our beaches, and fantastic attractions have ensured that our warm weather months bring in out-of-state vacationers in droves. While we have hundreds of fantastic year round restaurants, some of our very best eateries only open their doors in spring and summer. These 6 seafood restaurants are prime examples of amazing places that you can only visit for a few months out of the year....

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 595 words · Kimberley Mudget

The Ultimate Seafood Brunch In Georgia Will Make Your Weekend Unforgettable

What combination goes better than seafood and brunch? In short–nothing. Which is why we found the ultimate seafood brunch place in Georgia. So if you need some plans this weekend and have a hankering for things like fresh oysters, Praline French toast and ‘Hangtown’ Benedict, then this is the Georgia brunch you’ve been waiting for. Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar is not the type of restaurant that you would expect to have a mouthwatering, happiness-inducing, palette-pleasing brunch....

February 26, 2022 · 2 min · 388 words · Cassidy Mccoy

Thinker Tinker Toy Store In Iowa Will Bring Out Your Inner Child

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping, and Christmas brings out the kid in all of us. That’s why this toy store is so amazing. Not only is it massive, it’s the perfect place to visit to do some shopping while having a blast at the same time. Thinker Toys at the Castle in Sioux City is a massive toy store that will definitely bring out your inner child. Not only is this epic toy store in a castle, it’s a massive two-story wonderland with 7200 square feet full of toys....

February 26, 2022 · 2 min · 259 words · Earl Goodwin

This Aerial View Of New Mexico Will Take Your Breath Away

We all know that New Mexico’s natural beauty is staggering. However, an aerial perspective of our state emphasizes how truly blessed we are to live here. This drone footage captures some of New Mexico’s most beautiful scenery. Locations featured in the video include the area around Taos, along with Tres Piedras. The footage was created by Matt and Holly Coakley of Blue Mantle Media. They used a DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter, a Zenmuse H3-3D Gimbal, and a GoPro Hero4 Black to make this video....

February 26, 2022 · 1 min · 151 words · Joe Messersmith

This Creepy Insane Asylum In Indiana Is Still Haunting

Central State Hospital, formally known as the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane was a psychiatric treatment facility located in Indianapolis. Rumor has it this old insane asylum is very much haunted. What do you think? First, here is a picture of the 1895 Pathology Building on the grounds of Central State Hospital. Mlzoiss via WikiMedia Commons Obviously, this is an older picture of what the hospital once looked like. If you were to drive by the hospital now… This isn’t what it looks like....

February 26, 2022 · 2 min · 419 words · Joan Washington

This Little Arkansas Town Is A Nature Lover S Dream

Has anyone else been thinking about small towns lately? I have. Actually, I’ve been thinking about one little town in particular. That town is called Jasper. It’s small, it’s in my beloved Natural State, and it’s home to some of the best-preserved, most awe-inspiring natural spaces anywhere. Because it meets all of these criteria, it’s pretty much my dream town. I wanted all of you to think about this nature lover’s paradise too, so today’s article is all about Jasper....

February 26, 2022 · 3 min · 470 words · Edith Perry