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If you grew up in Nebraska, you’ve probably got fond memories of a favorite campground where you and your family went to enjoy nature summer. For a lot of folks in the Omaha metro area, that campground was Sokol Park. This beautiful haven just steps away from the Platte River has been a favorite place for family reunions and other events for generations, and now it’s got a whole new identity that gives you even more to love....

Time and nature will always take their toll no matter what. Such is the case with these 10 ghost towns in North Dakota. At some point they were bustling towns, most sprung up from the railroad and thriving from as early as 1880 then dying off by the mid 1900s. A lot of them rose to populations of 500 or more and then drastically fell off around the Great Depression and dwindled off as people moved on further west or to larger towns that still exist in the state today....

Harpers Ferry is a tiny town with only 293 residents, but it’s full of things to do! You’ll never forget this visit full of amazing history and activities. Check out these places for a full day of fun in the easternmost town in West Virginia. Start your day with breakfast at The Country Cafe. The Country Cafe This sweet little restaurant serves delicious homestyle french toast, pancakes, and omelettes. Take a tour of the John Brown wax museum....

Missouri is home to some pretty spooky places, but this ghost story in Columbia tends to top them all. It has everything you’d seek in a thrilling tale: romance, war and ultimately, death. Tom Gill/flickr It all started in 1862. The Civil War was waging on and the ghost story that is to follow took place shortly after the defeat of Sterling Price’s Confederate forces at Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Wikipedia Commons General Henry Halleck and the Union forces moved into Columbia....

On March 22, 2228 – exactly 212 years from now – Captain James T. Kirk will be born in Riverside, Iowa. For anyone who is unfamiliar with Star Trek, Captain Kirk is the legendary starship pilot of the USS Enterprise. Peter Zillmann/Flickr As the captain of the Enterprise, Kirk (most famously played by William Shatner) leads his crew as they explore “where no man has gone before.” Wikimedia Commons It all started with the 1986 film “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” where someone assumes Kirk is from outer space....

Are you looking to explore new New Orleans restaurants? Well, I will admit that this spot is technically in Jefferson. But if you are from New Orleans you will feel right at home. Let’s explore this very unique restaurant in New Orleans. Sam’s Po-Boys is found at 250 Brooklyn Ave off of Claiborne Ave. Google.com / Maps / Anthony Turducken DelRosario Inside you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere and a full menu of New Orleans’ classic po-boys of many types....

Some of the most important, everyday things started in Texas – microchips and ATMs, to name a few. And we can’t forget about some of our favorite foods in the world that wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for our state: chili, Fritos, breakfast tacos, etc. We have a lot to thank Texas for. Here are 11 things that all started right here in Texas. We built the first domed multi-purpose sports arena....

If you thought Ohio didn’t have canyons to explore, think again. Cantwell Cliffs in Rockbridge, Ohio features a deep valley, steep cliffs and even a rock shelter that visitors can explore. Although the trail is only a 1-mile loop, it isn’t for the faint of heart―but the scenery you’ll encounter along the way makes the journey more than worth while. Located in the northern part of the Hocking Hills region, Cantwell Cliffs is a remote, yet breathtaking hiking destination....

Throughout history, Mississippi has faced its fair share of disasters. From hurricanes and tornadoes to fires and floods, the Magnolia State has seen it all; however, one of the most notorious is definitely the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. Several months in the making, the flood is considered one of the most destructive in the country’s history. Take a look: It all began with unusually heavy rainfall during the summer of 1926....

Farm-to-table restaurants are a big deal all across the country; people love the idea of getting the fresh food, locally-sourced. Some restaurants are even located right on the farm! We’ve written about Hell’s Backbone Grill, in Boulder (and highly recommend it). In the northern part of the Beehive State, there’s a hidden gem you probably haven’t heard about – Gibbons’ Green Gate Farm. Take a look! Gibbons’ Green Gate Farm is in Smithfield, about seven miles north of Logan....

Sometimes in February the delicious treats from New Hampshire farms seem far off. However, one New Hampshire cheese farm is open year-round. Brookford Farm in Canterbury is home to herd of happy cows that produce absolutely delicious cheese in the on site creamery. This New Hampshire cheese farm is open year round, and just waiting for you to discover it! The bright signs welcoming you to Brookford Farm are the first sign of the good things that are to come when you enter the farm stand....

Some places in Rhode Island are so beautiful, they’re surreal. From enchanted forests to magical sunsets, here are 11 places that are the stuff of fairy tales. Roger Williams Park, Providence Flickr/Matt Ugly duckling much? Roger Williams Park has beautiful fields, walking paths, and a few ponds full of geese, swans, and ducks. The park is a wonderful place to wander around and take in magical sites. Block Island Flickr/Joy...

As the old saying goes, “If you’re going to do something, do it well.” Alabama is responsible for many great things. From festivals to food, and sports to literature, here are 11 things Alabama is number one at: College Football facebook/University of Alabama Athletics Alabama is home to the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide, the #1 college football team in the nation. Building rockets. wikipedia Alabama built the first rocket (Saturn V) that put humans on the moon....

Texas offers so much astounding beauty, from its lush greenery in Central and East Texas to the soaring mountains and rugged terrain out west. Sometimes, we could all use a reminder that we do indeed live in the most beautiful, best state in the nation, and I think these photos prove that a thousand times over. This photo of the Guadalupe Mountains makes me want to get out my hiking gear and get lost in the Texas wilderness....

There’s just certain things about Texans that set us apart from people in other states. Maybe it’s our Southern charm, our world-renowned BBQ, our unmatched landscape, or just the fact that we have so much pride in our state. Whatever it is, the following are surefire signs that you were born and raised in the Lone Star State (and proud to say so!) You’re a die-hard nature lover and know Texas is the most beautiful state in the country, without a doubt....

Maine is magical. From our carefree coastlines to our magnificent mountains, we love finding gorgeous photos that enable us to share this magic with all of you. But, remarkably, some of our favorite photos are just simple images with an undeniably beautiful quality. Storms rolling in off the sea, fog settling over a field at the end of the day or an ice-covered lighthouse can make Maine into a spine-tingling place to see....

Louisiana is home to so many oddities. Is it any surprise that we have some of the strangest natural phenomena as well? Here are four of the strangest things you will find living in Louisiana— and we know if you’ve experienced some of these, you’ve really had an unusual experience! Hole Punch Clouds youtube.com youtube.com These clouds showed up earlier in the year across Louisiana and Mississippi and there have been various explanations for them, including that they are caused by differences in the air temperature as well as being caused by jet planes....

Maryland has many charming towns, a few of which we’ve previously listed here. With so much history in the Old Line State, there are also a few towns left remaining with brick and cobblestone streets and pathways. This only adds to the character of the towns and makes for one pleasantly quaint sight. Check it out. Baltimore Flickr / Mr.TinDC Fells Point in Baltimore is known for its historic cobblestone streets....

In 1686 what is currently Arkansas was a wilderness that hadn’t been thoroughly explored by the Europeans slowly making their way across a vast new continent. Henri de Tonti set up a French trading post along the lower Arkansas River, one that he called Arkansas Post. It was the first European settlement in what would become Arkansas, and it became a place where the Quapaw could peaceably trade with new European neighbors....

I’m going to be real with you all for a minute: I LOVE breakfast foods and would eat them for every meal if given the chance. That being said, I consider myself to be somewhat of a breakfast expert and wholeheartedly endorse these 10 Kansas breakfast spots: The Chef Cafe (Manhattan) Yelp The Chef Cafe Facebook Featured in Food Network Magazine, The Chef offers all your favorites, including this divine Strawberry French Toast....