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If you’ve never heard of Perkinsville, Indiana, you’re not alone. If you have heard of Perkinsville, chances are it’s because of a fantastic, remote restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. If you’re looking for a Hoosier staple that provides excellent food, the best service, and a truly amazing experience worth the drive, then you absolutely have to check out Bonge’s Tavern. Alex K./Yelp Bonge’s Tavern is often considered a destination restaurant, since its fairly remote location requires a bit of a drive to get there....

Watauga Lake is tucked up in the mountains of east Tennessee, but it’s still one of the most beautiful spots in the state. You won’t get the brunt of local travelers, you’ll never have to worry about the tourists or the strange restaurant chains. Naw, Watauga is the real deal – just take a look. Decaseconds - Flickr Watauga Lake is located in Butler, Tennessee, a secluded gem up in the Appalachian Mountains....

If we know our history, we know that the Kansas-Missouri Border War played a key role in the Civil War. One of the deadliest conflicts between the rebels and the Union occurred right in Centralia, Missouri in 1864. elycefeliz/flickr On September 27th, 1864, William “Bloody Bill” Anderson ordered an attack on the Union. Robby Van Arsdale/flickr Almost 80 of Anderson’s guerillas stopped a train in Centralia filled with civilians and Union volunteers....

Whether you’re looking for a new place to live or a fun place to visit this summer, here’s a great option to consider. This town in Pennsylvania thrives on its tourist industry, because people just can’t get enough of what it has to offer. As you read, see if you can guess what town it is — and see if your friends can guess, too! This town’s main industry is tourism, and it has plenty of quirky spots to keep visitors occupied, like this garden shop that is owned by the mayor....

Have you ever been to Rock City, Tennessee? Where you can take in the beauty of Lover’s Leap, the Mother Good Village, Swing-a-Long Bridge and, well. LOVER’S LEAP. It’s a gorgeous outcropping that overlooks a couple of really neat spots, but you’ll have to take a look for yourself. There are thousands of people that flock to the Chattanooga area every day, chomping at the bit to take in a heavenly view....

South Dakota is stunningly beautiful day or night. With rolling plains, hills and an endless starry sky, this timelapse video shows South Dakota in all of it’s glory. Most people go their life without seeing the stars and the Milky Way light up the sky like this. Thanks to all the work that went into creating this timelapse video, we get to experience it played over and over again. Ten seconds of this video is equivalent to 2 hours and 20 minutes in real time....

Have you ever heard someone say that they could never live in a small town because they would get bored with nothing to do? A lot of people don’t realize small towns can have the best attractions, restaurants and shops, with real charm and character you won’t find in big chains. One perfect example of this is High Springs, a tiny town of around 5,300 people in Alachua County. This town has beautiful natural attractions, excellent restaurants and dessert shops, and plenty of antiques to take home....

Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” and if you ask us, visiting the grotto is almost out-of-this-world. It’s so amazing, it’s like experiencing a dream. The Grotto is a religious shrine that was painstakingly created by Father Paul Matthias Dobberstein over the span of nearly his whole life. Wikimedia Commons It all began after he became critically ill with pneumonia. As he fought for his life, he prayed to the Virgin Mary to restore his health, and he promised to build a shrine in her honor if he lived....

Tucked away in the southwest corner of the state, Woodville is by far one of Mississippi’s best kept secrets. The small town has a lot of history and even more charm; not to mention it’s home to one of the best outdoor recreation areas in Mississippi. Located in Wilkinson County, Woodville is a charming town home to less than 2,000 residents. It was chartered in 1811, making it one of the oldest cities in Mississippi....

New Orleans isn’t necessarily known for its plentiful opportunities to relax and enjoy nature—but that doesn’t mean they aren’t there! There’s a lot of beautiful places where you can sneak away and commune with mother earth. Perhaps the most beautiful is the trails at Couturie Forest in City Park. To find it, travel east along Harrison Ave. and you’ll find the trail entrance on your left, right before the roundabout. You don’t want to miss this natural oasis in New Orleans....

In case you’re on the fence about whether or not West Virginia is where you should be, here are 10 signs you belong in the Mountain State. You love mountains. Photo Phiend/Flickr You like them better than oceans and you miss their presence when you aren’t around them. And you love rivers and lakes, too. White Water Mag Ltd For their beauty and how fun they are to play in....

Colorado: If you already live here, you are one of the luckiest people on Earth… and if you don’t live here? Well, you are trying to move here. No matter where you are in the state, you are basically guaranteed access to beautiful sights, ample job opportunities and some of the best recreational activities in the country. However, if you live in this one Colorado city in particular, you are lucky enough to be residing in the crème de la crème of communities....

Summer is right around the corner and luckily Alabama doesn’t have any shortage of water-related activities. With our long and miserably hot summers, the more aquatic activities we have available to us, the better! The following 12 water-related activities will definitely help you beat the heat this upcoming Alabama summer. Spend a day boating on one of Alabama’s beautiful lakes. wikimedia commons Go tubing down Little Cahaba River. wikimedia commons...

The most important thing uniting all Rhode Islanders is our love of food. While we might have some heated arguments about which restaurants serve the best pizza, or clam cakes, it is our passion of delicious food that drives our loyalty. Unsurprisingly, the people of the Ocean State also have quite a few foods and beverages that have become popular staples. Here are 16 examples of food and drinks that are very important to Rhode Islanders....

Hiking options in the Northwest are plentiful to say the least. We have so many great spots that exploring new ones hardly seems necessary. But history buffs will love these 4 hikes that all lead to historical ruins that tell the story of our area. Grab your hiking boots and hit these trails for some fun and exploration this weekend. Witches Castle Brandon Seifert / Flickr This Forest Park favorite may look haunted (and have plenty of lore to go along with it), but it is actually the remains of a public bathroom and ranger station that operated in the park in the 1950s....

Iowa’s beauty can be found in its rolling countrysides, sprawling fields, gorgeous state parks and also in its towns and cities. These 7 jaw dropping places in and around Des Moines are truly beautiful. Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens Flickr/Angelo Mercado This amazing Asian Garden features a Chinese pagoda, pond and extensive landscaped gardens along the waterfront. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Facebook/Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden These amazing gardens provide some amazing natural beauty, right inside the city....

Think back to when you were a child. Back when curfew was your streetlamp and you had a million games that could be played outside. Whether it was sticks, dirt, or flowers, there was always something out there to be played with. One of the best games by far had to be a game of marbles. Drawing a circle and betting your prettiest pieces against others was all the rage, and everyone played for keeps....

There’s a theme park in New Mexico that has been around for so long that it’s become an Albuquerque institution. Cliff’s Amusement Park first opened in 1959 and it has been thrilling and delighting New Mexicans ever since. Out-of-towners sometimes come to Cliff’s expecting to find Disneyland in the desert. Those people are missing the point of this park. Tripadvisor/Valedc03ls Although Cliff’s is the biggest amusement park in the state and new rides continue to be added, it manages to retain a charming, retro vibe and it’s the perfect size to explore in a day....

It’s time to start thinking about camping season in Southern California — everyone’s favorite time of year. Whether you enjoy pitching a tent and camping old school style or you have a recreational vehicle with all the conveniences of home, you’re going to love this unique campground in SoCal that combines all the joys of camping and all the fun of touring a nearby ghost town. I think this might be my new favorite on my camping list....

Wisconsin isn’t flat (just ask anyone who has biked throughout the state), but we certainly don’t have loads of huge hills and mountains. That being said, there is some interesting geography. As far as hills go, I won’t recommend this hill because it is the tallest or grandest. You should visit this hill because of what it contains. Of course, I’m talking about Holy Hill in Erin, Wisconsin. This time of year, this church gets a good deal of foot traffic....