Whether you are looking for a delicious lunch spot, a quick snack, or just good ole’ fashioned comfort food, sandwiches are always a great option. Here are seven Hawaii shops that have perfected the art form that is sandwich making. 808 Deli, Maui Jen Russo/Flickr Local and fresh sandwiches with some creative pairings, this shop was voted the “Best Sandwiches in Maui” by Maui Time Weekly four years in a row....
There’s something wildly magical about a castle. It reminds us of fairy tales and fiery dragons, trilling Disney songs and flowing dresses. Knights made their home there, as did kings and queens and heroes of war. My question to you? Did you know that there’s a castle near Nashville…? And that Taylor Swift herself loves it?! Not even a joke. The Queen of all things musical has given this spot a place of honor in Nashville, and it’s a sight to see!...
A family that runs a website called Remote Footprints has been working to calculate the most remote spot in every state. In West Virginia, they found that spot in the Cranberry Wilderness. The Cranberry Wilderness is a 47,815-acre U.S. wilderness area in the Monongahela National Forest. WikiMedia Commons/Jaknouse The remote spot in West Virginia was calculated as the place that was furthest from any road. YouTube/RemoteFootprints The family hiked for a day, on and off the trails, to get to the remote spot....
Even though West Virginia is far from the ocean, mid-summer brings to mind a tropical feel. When the weather gets hot and humid, you might find yourself wishing for a tropical island with a cool ocean breeze. That might normally mean a long journey, but you can imagine that you’re on one of the Hawaiian islands with a visit to Tropics in Morgantown, West Virginia. Tropics is like your own little island paradise on the outskirts of Morgantown....
Washington is no stranger to bizarre happenings. Here’s something you’ll most likely remember – not even six months ago, the Seattle Volunteer Park Conservatory was home to a corpse flower named Dougsley. Dougsley’s bloom was highly anticipated, due to it smelling literally like death, but would end up decomposing mid-bloom leaving many disappointed. The flower rapidly decomposed and never ended up producing any smells of epic proportions. With that said, the conservatory is now happy to announce that they have an extraordinary plant blooming through mid-March that will help ease the pain of last year’s letdown....
There are some things we do a bit differently in Iowa, some things we’re expected to do and some things that we’ll never do. If you’re a real Iowan, you’ll know better than to do these 10 things. Iowans help their neighbors. An Iowan would never think of letting a field go unharvested due to illness or death in the family. Everyone pitches in and we bring in the harvest together....
Maryland’s timeline goes way back and several generations have grown to call the state their home. These photos of Maryland in the 1970s will give you a glimpse of what life was like more than forty years ago. Although times have definitely changed, you may recognize a few of these spots. These two boys are playing on Willie the Whale at the former Enchanted Forest in Ellicott City. Photo taken in 1972....
Though all Marylanders are different, there are some things that we also have in common. The following 13 things undeniably happen to every Marylander at least once in their lifetime. Check it out, and see how many you’ve done. Go to a tailgate. Flickr / Blake Patterson Whether it’s for the Ravens, Redskins, or other sports team, Marylanders know how to have fun tailgating. Eat steamed crabs. Flickr / e2brooksmarlin The delicious tradition we look forward to each summer....
Imagine that you could see many of Utah’s most iconic places in one day. Where would you go, and what would you do? Of course, you’d need a time machine to cram all these things into 24 hours…but it would be an amazing Utah day, wouldn’t it? Start your day by viewing the sunrise at Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon National Park. Todd Petrie/flickr Enjoy a tasty breakfast with some of the players from Real Salt Lake at Park Cafe....
Did you know that, in 1880, New Mexico had no private school system? It wasn’t until 1886 that the Territorial Education Association (now known as the National Education Association of New Mexico) formed. So, in the first half of the 20th century, our school system was still pretty new. These 16 photos give us an idea of what school was like in those early days. The school house on the Pueblo of San Rafael, as it appeared around 1900....
If you’re looking for a fabulous hike in Tennessee, then we have several JUST for you. It’s a beautiful thing, to hike along a river or a lake. There’s something sweet and refreshing about it – especially when it comes to these wonderful spots out in the wilderness. Take a look and fall in love! Ozone Falls Trail - .8 miles Wikipedia This cute little hike is located in Crab Orchard Tennessee, which is roughly an hour west of Knoxville....
Waking up early to watch the sun rise is always worth your time in Minnesota. Morning person or not, these gorgeous sunrises will have you skipping the snooze button in no time! 1 An orange glowing sunrise reflects across Lake Bemidji. Flickr/Craig Myran 2 Pastel clouds spread across the Brownsville horizon. Flickr/Wilmsie_2002 3 The brilliant morning sun peeks over the top of this Chippewa field. Flickr/Ramendan 4 Heavy purple clouds blanket the sky in Ely....
These days, it feels like there aren’t many places left in the world that we really haven’t discovered, especially in the United States, but Mike Malone, a helicopter pilot assisting firefighters battling a wildfire in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness noticed something interesting – a narrow canyon not marked on his map. It wasn’t on any map. He decided to explore it himself. It took intense research, detailed planning, and several attempts to find, but less than a year ago, Malone finally made his way through the slot canyon, up several smaller icy falls, and found something incredible: a 100-foot-tall waterfall tumbling down the cliff face....
Every Michigander is familiar with our state’s most famous parks and natural sites: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore… the list continues. But there’s one stunning park here in the Great Lakes State that is often overlooked in favor of its more famous counterparts, and you’ll wonder why it took you so long to visit. Algonac State Park can be accessed from 8732 N River Road in Marine City....
With popular TV shows and movies popping up everywhere about a post-apocalyptic world, particularly ones with zombies – it’s no surprise that everyone from the CDC to universities are joking about preparedness. Sure it might be fictional, but we love to talk about it! And on the off chance that it isn’t fake… you’re lucky in live in MN, a place rich with hiding spots. Here are some of the best:...
Seeing as it’s kid-friendly, date-friendly, and nature fanatic-friendly, Washington Park truly appeals to the masses. Originating in 1909, Washington Park started off as just a city park in upper SW Portland, with plenty of roads to walk on. As the century went on, the city added the Oregon Zoo, The International Rose Test Garden, and so much more. If you live in Portland and just want to spend a day with nature, go to Washington Park, because it is the closest and most dynamic outdoor attraction around!...
Do you like looking at old pictures? I do! I also like looking at pictures of farms and barns. We are a farming state, after all. I did some digging and I found these incredible pictures of Indiana farms and barns from the past. This one was taken at a soybean farm near Templeton, Indiana. Library of Congress / Yale / Programmar This gorgeous barn was located in Martin County in the 1930s....
When we hear about interesting places and unique attractions in Maine, we’re rarely surprised. Vacationland is full of things like this – from unknown lakes to hard-to-find swimming holes, there is so much to discover in Maine that it seems like the only real way to do it is to live here for years. But, these discoveries are still exciting and we’re happy to bring you one of those today. If you’ve always dreamed of having your own private island retreat, you’ll want to check out One Big Sustainable Island....
Located about 60 miles north of Tucson, Arizona, tucked away from the public eye, lies the abandoned structures of a once-magnificent place known as the 96 Ranch. Mindi Feldstein Mindi Feldstein Much of the history of the ranch has been lost over the years and few details are remain, except that it once held livestock. Mindi Feldstein These days, the decaying buildings - including a home, barn, storage facilities, and windmill - sit exposed to the hot desert sun, slowly being reclaimed by nature....
Did you know Ohio has its own mini version of the Brooklyn Bridge? The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati is an architectural gem. It was designed by the same architect who designed the New York bridge—but it’s actually older than the world renowned Brooklyn Bridge. When you’re in the area, you need to check it out. It’s arguably the most beautiful bridge in Ohio. Take a look: The John A....
