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There’s nothing better than discovering small town markets full of homemade goodies, unique gifts, fresh eggs and farmhouse decor. You don’t have to travel to Waco, Texas to Magnolia Market to discover all this, you can find it all at The Farmer’s Daughter Market in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. It may be small, but you’ll fall in love with this small town gem. Check it out: The Farmer’s Daughter Market is a unique shopping and dining destination located at 302 North Broadway Street, Tecumseh, OK....

Given the diversity of our climate here in Washington, it’s tough to pinpoint any telltale signs of spring. But one thing is for certain: When April rolls around, Washingtonians get excited about the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. While it’s impossible to tell exactly when the tulips will bloom, the festival is held from April 1-30 every year in one of our state’s most beautiful counties. While the Skagit Valley isn’t the only place in Washington with fields of flowers, it has become synonymous with this amazing festival....

We’ve written about amazing sites in Wisconsin and we’ve shown you some beautiful parts of winter, but we’ve never seen anything like this before. A company out of Utah creates the most amazing ice castle structures that look like they come straight out of a Disney movie – and this year we’ll be getting one in the Wisconsin Dells. The structures are fully dependent on the weather and the company says they hope to open in late December or early January....

Photography and art have the power to evoke certain moods and feelings, and to make people remember what it felt like in a different time. In Kentucky, we have many historic sites and buildings from different eras. These pictures of Kentucky will take you back in time and make you feel nostalgic for the good ole days. This old wagon in western Kentucky was probably once used on a working farm, but here it reminds us of a different time....

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but hopefully you’re keeping that spark in your romance. Here are 12 spots to take your sweetheart this spring. Natural Bridges National Monument DennyMont/flickr Named Utah’s first “Dark Sky Park,’ This beautiful spot is the perfect place to stargaze with your loved one. Alaskan Inn Alaskan Inn/Facebook The little cabins at Alaskan Inn, located in Ogden Canyon, provide romantic privacy, and they’re really cozy....

With heavenly waterfalls, vast plains, incredible beaches, snow-topped mountains, and otherworldly deserts, there’s no where quite like Oregon. These 12 wondrous photos will take your breath away and give you wanderlust. Crepuscular Beaver Falls Flickr/ Michael Matti Thor’s Well In All It’s Glory Flickr/ Bill Young Sunset On Coastal Cliffs Flickr/ Jeremy Piehler Haystack Rock Under The Milkyway Flickr/ Michael Matti Mount Jefferson From Above Flickr/ Nagarajan Kanna Multnomah Falls Flickr/ Michael Matti...

The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most popular destinations in North Carolina. Located at milepost 384 in Asheville (and with several entrance ways throughout the state) the Blue Ridge Parkway allows North Carolinians and travelers to explore uncharted mountain wilderness, hiking trails, waterfalls, and sometimes just breathtaking scenery right from the comfort of your car. But the Blue Ridge Parkway also has its ‘secrets,’ or better yet, surprising facts....

Are you tired of justifying your home state to the rest of the country? We sure are! Minnesota definitely has some false stereotypes that need to stop. As a non-native Minnesotan, there were a million and one things that people told me to be afraid of, and a million jokes about why Minnesota is a terrible place to live. But here I am, in “Minne-so-cold”, and I love it. Here are the top 8 stereotypes that the rest of the country needs to forget....

In 1948, Alabama had 13 operating drive-in theaters. With the arrival of the 50s, an additional 83 drive-in theaters were added, moving the total up to 96. Sadly, most of the drive-in theaters that were once thriving have either become abandoned or torn down. Listed below are 9 drive-in theaters in Alabama that are still operating today. Blue Moon Drive-In - Guin, AL facebook/The Blue Moon Drive-In Theatre Location: 4690 U....

Relax in a hot spring, see an outdoor concert, sip wine in a vineyard, or eat dinner on the summit of a mountain…. There’s no shortage of unforgettable outings to share with a loved one in Oregon. Whether you’re adventurers, connoisseurs, music lovers, or you simply want to relax and enjoy each other’s company, these 10 romantic date ideas are perfect ways to spend a day with the one you love....

At the end of 2014, Forbes ranked Minnesota the 6th most charitable state, and Charity Navigator ranked Minneapolis/St. Paul the 4th most giving metropolitan market. But it’s really some of MN’s smaller counties where charity has shown to be a true priority. These 8 counties give a higher percentage of their income to charity than any others in MN,and many in the rest of the nation as well. Kittson County Kittson County Kittson County gives 3....

In the Florida Keys, near Islamorada, there’s a little-known state park with a fascinating history. The island once belonged to Jacob Housman, a wrecker who purchased a lot of property on the island in the early 1830s, built it up, and quickly became the community leader. Looking at it today, you would never guess that it was the first county seat of Miami-Dade County (when the Upper and Middle keys were temporarily part of this county, thanks to Housman)....

On the west side of Lake Michigan, there just aren’t a lot of sand dunes. But that doesn’t mean that Wisconsin has no sand dunes. Still, not a lot of people know that they exist. They exist in a few places, but one place in particular that is absolutely stunning to those who know about it is Kohler Andrae State Park. This park is located in Wilson, just a few miles from Sheboygan....

You can get lobster rolls in many places on the east coast, but Connecticut’s hot lobster rolls are arguably the best anywhere. While many restaurants in our fine state offer up some seriously delicious rolls, here’s one that serves up the best. Lenny and Joe opened a roadside clam stand in 1979 with just four picnic tables. Now Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale has three restaurants in Connecticut. Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale...

When all you’re looking for is a destination for a day trip, we have just the spot. The Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park is a day-use only park, so many people write it off in favor of places where they can set up camp and stay for awhile. However, the pretty little lake at the park is the perfect place for those who simply want to go somewhere fun to cool off in the hot summer weather....

If you live in DC, you have your choice of beaches to visit this summer. There are bustling well known vacation spots and quieter hidden gems. But there’s one beach two hours outside of DC that is unlike any other in the world! For some history and maybe a few thrills you need to visit Point Lookout State Park. It is absolutely the most unique beach near DC! Point Lookout State Park is a Maryland State Park in southern Maryland that’s known for beautiful views, a charming beach, great camping and a haunted history....

We Minnesotans are nature lovers at heart. Most of us jump at the chance to hike through a forest or camp under the stars. But it’s not always practical – or relaxing – to load the car with camping gear for just a few nights. Luckily, there’s an epic treehouse hotel in Minnesota that gives you the best of both worlds. At the Long Prairie Treehouse, you can sleep under a canopy of trees without ever having to pitch a tent....

New Jersey has always been an innovator, with its residents making major advancements in everything from medicine to music. Home to to Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park lab and the nation’s first beach resorts, we’ve paved the way for technology and…tanning. There’s nothing wrong with a little seaside relaxation, or tossing around the pigskin. As you learned from our New Jersey pride post, our state was the first to host a college football game....

Have you ever seen a fountain of water that was constantly on fire? It sounds impossible, but believe it or not, it isn’t. The state capitol grounds in Pierre, South Dakota have a unique feature that once drew the curiosity of many. Unfortunately, in recent years this fire has mostly burned out, but for decades it lit the grounds with a strong blaze. The Flaming Fountain Memorial lies right next to Capitol Lake, feeding water into it down a series of waterfalls from where it bubbles up....

Nestled into a beautiful old growth forest, Jawbone Flats is a little-known, off-the-grid ghost town that was used as a mining camp for more than 100 years. Nowadays, this incredible place offers the unique experience of renting a renovated historic cabin for an overnight getaway like no other. Check it out: Jawbone Flats is an incredible old mining village tucked away in the Opal Creek Wilderness, where you can hike, swim, experience Oregon’s mining history, and more....