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Wisconsin may be the Dairy State and most famous for our cows and cheese, but we probably should be known as the Cranberry State. Folks think of Massachusetts and other states out east when they think of cranberries, but it’s actually a billion dollar industry in Wisconsin, where we produce more than 60% of the cranberries grown in the United States. The US produces nearly three-quarters of all the cranberries in the world, meaning Wisconsin’s harvest is pretty darn important....

As you drive down the streets and highways of America, it’s no surprise to pass a McDonald’s. With over 36,000 locations worldwide, they truly are everywhere. But, in Des Plaines, there’s a very special McDonald’s that is worth a visit. This McDonald’s in Des Plaines looks retro, but overall pretty average…right? Bruce Marlin/Wikimedia Golden arches? Check. Number of burgers sold listed on the sign? Check. Once you enter, you’ll notice that it isn’t actually a restaurant, but a museum!...

In the mountainous region of Western Maryland you’ll find the state’s largest inland body of water, Deep Creek Lake. This spot is well-known among those who reside in the Western part of the state, but more people should know about this Maryland gem. The views around Deep Creek Lake are unmatched and spending a few days here can reset any stress or anxiety you’ve been feeling. Everyone should visit Deep Creek Lake at least once and here’s why:...

What’s more breathtaking than Indiana’s historic covered bridges? Covered bridges in the wintertime! There’s something so picturesque about covered bridges brimming with snow. They perfectly capture the good old fashioned Christmas values present in Indiana and you just can’t help but get in a festive mood after seeing them. That’s why this spectacular covered bridge Christmas celebration in Indiana is easily one of the best Christmas festivities in the state....

Finding a great restaurant can be tricky, especially in small town New Hampshire. But New London is one tiny New Hampshire town that has a mouthwatering restaurant just waiting to be discovered. Check it out: New Hampshire is full of great restaurants, if only you know where to go. But Tucker’s in New London is one stellar restaurant that you could drive right by if you didn’t know it was there....

Have you ever felt the urge to walk behind a waterfall…? Aw, c’mon now. We all have. We all ache for the ethereal, dream about something profound and exciting. Thankfully, Tennessee is on par with our fantastical urges – and we have lovely spots like Grotto Falls on the Trillium Gap Trail. Jim Dollar - Flickr Located in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the 3 mile round-trip hike to the falls is considered of “moderate” difficulty....

Summer may not have officially begun, but here in Mississippi it sure feels like it has, making it the perfect time to indulge in some ice cream. There are great ice cream shops scattered all across the Magnolia State, but Waterwheel Homemade Ice Cream in Grenada should definitely be on your summer bucket list. Take a look: Waterwheel Homemade Ice Cream is a family-owned eatery that serves homemade ice cream, along with burgers, hot dogs, and barbecue....

The times are always changing…and every place changes, too. North Dakota cities have changed a lot over the decades since the time they were first founded. From railroad towns drawn up as grids on a map in preparation for the tracks to the bustling cities they are today, quite a lot is different now. Take a look at these old photographs and postcards showing what these cities looked like over half a century ago – they’re fascinating....

Hawaii is known for its brilliant, pristine white sand beaches – but perhaps just as stunning are these ten incredible rivers that flow through the Hawaiian Islands. Waimea River is one of the longest in Kauai at 12.1 miles long, and flows south through the spectacular Waimea Canyon from one of the island’s central highlands. Brian Ochalla/Flickr Wailuku River, located on the Big Island, is one of the longest in the state at nearly 28 miles long, and lies almost directly between the lava flows of Mauna Kea, and those of neighboring Mauna Loa....

Iowa is (arguably) at its most beautiful in the fall. From the colorful leaves to the crisp air, you can experience it all here. The following are just a few of the many state parks in Iowa that showcase unbelievably beautiful fall foliage every year. Wildcat Den State Park, Muscatine nome joy/Flickr Lake Macbride State Park, Solon Rich Herrmann/Flickr Bellevue State Park, Bellevue Phil Roeder/Flickr Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor Michael Paul Willis/Flickr...

Florida has a pretty high cost of living these days, and a lot of us are feeling the pain. Sometimes it’s tempting to move to a town where the basic necessities are a little more affordable. So we looked to AreaVibes to find the 10 towns in Florida with the lowest cost of living. The ranking takes into consideration the cost of things like groceries, gas, and taxes. We’ve narrowed down the list to include only towns with more than 5,000 residents and excluded the towns with the highest crime, to make the list more useful to you....

For all the people that live in Tennessee, you know how great your home state is. Unfortunately, that’s not true for those around the nation. Here are 11 concrete reasons why Tennessee is the best state ever – take a look. No income tax. Pinchenettes / Flickr We don’t think there’s much of an explanation for this one - who wouldn’t want a lack of income tax? C’mon now. The stunning scenery....

So the first snow fell earlier this week, and we all know what comes next. More snow. Much, much more snow. Groan. As fall winds down every year, we can’t help think some of the same things about winter’s arrival, for better or for worse. If you’re from MN, you know these thoughts all too well, and if they haven’t crossed your mind yet this week, they’re coming just around the corner....

Have you ever wondered what Oregon looked like 100 years ago? Needless to say, back then it was a very different place. Luckily, the advent of cameras made it so that we are able to look back in time at what our world was like all those years ago. How people dressed, the cars they drove, city streets, and everyday life. For today’s article, I found some incredible old photographs – most of them taken exactly 100 years ago, in 1915 – for those of you interested in great artifacts from Oregon’s past....

Several talented photographers (both professional and amateur) have been kind enough to continually share their work with Only In Ohio’s Facebook page. Today, we’re featuring some of our favorite photos that we’ve received during the week. (If you have yet to submit your own photos, feel free to do so! Instructions for submission are at the bottom of this post.) Fall colors in Hogback Ridge Park in Madison, OH Don Westman Photo by: Don Westman...