One would probably not associate Missouri with fairy tales, but actually, there are some magical places where things seem a bit untouched, unaltered by time, and truly beautiful. See if you can imagine these places in these stories. A castle fit for a princess! “Pythian Home of Missouri - Green County MO retouched” by JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD - File:PYTHIAN HOME OF MISSOURI, GREENE COUNTY, MO.jpg. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4....
A lot of wonderful things happen in the fall…namely, the changing of leaves, long-awaited cooler weather, pumpkin-flavored everything, Halloween, high school football, fun festivals…need I say more? I think the pictures will speak for themselves in showcasing why fall is indeed the most awesome season of them all in Texas. The leaves finally begin turning those vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows! knowsphotos/flickr Sunday drives get even prettier in Texas, if that’s even possible....
As winter descends on Oklahoma, it sure does start to look like the North Pole out there. After an ice storm, or on a snowy day, you might start watching for Santa and his reindeer… An icy field in Broken Arrow - sure does look cold! Barry Lenard/flickr Santa’s elves playing in the snow at the University of Tulsa? Blake Burkhart/flickr A tunnel of trees in Inola after an ice storm begs to be explored....
What to do? What to do? How many times have you heard that question asked when it was raining outside? It’s difficult to think of fun things to do when it’s raining outside. You feel cooped up and have a need to get out of the house. Maybe you just need some rainy day ideas. Well, I have just the list for you. Here are 16 pretty awesome things you can do in South Carolina when it’s raining....
Corn. It is one of the first things that come to mind when you think about the state of Indiana. I know, I know. Hoosiers are so much more than just corn. However, that does not change the fact that we are home to a lot of cornfields. In addition to finding some really breathtaking cornfields, I also learned some corny facts only someone from Indiana would appreciate! Did you know Indiana ranks fourth as the state that produces the most corn in the United States?...
The Hoosac Tunnel is one of the most historic railroad sites in New England….and it has a shocking secret. Nicknamed “The Bloody Pit,” this place hasn’t just seen one, two, or even a dozen fatalities – hundreds of people have walked in and never walked out. Read on to learn more about this deadly tunnel and its dark history. The tunnel runs through the Hoosac Mountain Range, all the way from North Adams to Florida....
For all of the beautiful landscape and other features it does have, Nebraska isn’t known for being a naturally wooded state…so any activity or attraction that involves treetops is kind of a big deal. Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue recently opened a beautiful walkway suspended high above the forest floor – and you’ll want to visit. The Raptor Woodland Refuge is a brand new part of the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center....
It’s finally starting to feel like spring and vineyard season approaches. While Maryland boasts dozens of wineries worth visiting, there are some that stand out from the rest for their serene, secluded setting. Check out the following winery that is picture perfect for a day trip. Located in Southern Maryland, Slack Winery is off the beaten path but worth the search. Google Maps Folks seeking out this spot may appear lost but keep following the long dirt driveway to a little slice of paradise....
Located in West Virginia, the Weston State Hospital opened in 1864 as a psychiatric asylum. It was closed in 1996, but not before developing a reputation for administering horrifying treatments to patients. YouTube channel “Abandoned Steve” was given full access to the asylum in order to take photographs and footage. The hidden areas and objects the explorer discovers are amazing. During the 19th and 20th centuries, mental illness was not well understood....
Camping is a great way to spend your summer. But what if you could camp at a waterfall? You can at Burden Falls. Burden Falls is in southern Illinois – Harrisburg, to be exact. As you get closer to the falls, you will hear the incredible sound of rushing water. This waterfall might not be the largest in Illinois. It tumbles 35 feet. That includes a tier in between around 11 feet....
You’ll find many marvelous things hiding along the Palisades, most notably a private wildlife sanctuary (Greenbrook Sanctuary) and a castle-like monument to the Women’s Federation. I recently came across something new that delighted my fancy. Near Alpine, there are ruins of a once splendid manor. Substantial Ruins Flickr/nycscout Cliff Dale Manor, the former estate of George A. Zabriskie, was once significantly larger, but the multi-story ruins are still quite imposing....
Despite being the headquarters of Union Pacific, Nebraska is sorely lacking in train ride experiences. We once had several street car lines, scenic railroads, and dinner trains, but they have all since closed. There is one little train line that continues to chug-chug-chug daily, and it’s totally adorable. You can’t actually climb aboard the tiny model railroad at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, but thanks to a few point-of-view videos you can feel just like a passenger....
Most people don’t know that Seattle, Washington is hiding a real-life community of mermaids. We usually think of mermaids as the stuff of storybooks and Disney films, but this Pacific coast city actually has a growing number of people who live as mermaids – sometimes full-time. Flickr/Kellerbrandt foto In the Seattle “mer” community, men and women wear dazzling prosthetic tails and swim in lakes and pools across the region. The appearance of their tails moving through the water is hypnotic, and the mermaids frequently say that they feel happiest with their tails on....
With hundreds of years under her belt, the Charleston area is easily one of the most haunted places in the South. But there’s a ship in the harbor with a much shorter history of less than a hundred years, and she is considered by some to be among the most haunted places in the Lowcountry. Take a look: The USS Yorktown was decommissioned in 1970 and became a museum at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant in 1975....
If you are looking for a fun outdoor adventure this winter, today’s article is just for you! Whether you are wanting something fast-paced and exhilarating or laid-back and relaxing, you are guaranteed to find it along this scenic Colorado horseback riding trail: Sombrero Ranches Facebook Sombrero Ranches Facebook Sombrero Ranches Facebook Sombrero Ranches Facebook Can you spot the elk? Located on a private 1,000-acre ranch, the Sombrero Ranches’ Estes Park Stable features completely stunning trails surrounded by mature trees and majestic mountains....
Is it just me, or does it seem like the smaller the town, the better the food? Lucky for us, the Sunflower State is home to several small towns with several delicious restaurants! Here are 10 of those restaurants that you’ll definitely want to visit: 1.) Alma Bakery & Sweet Shoppe (Alma) Alma Bakery & Sweet Shoppe Facebook Alma Bakery & Sweet Shoppe Facebook Homemade cookies, bierocks, cinnamon rolls, AND cherry turnovers?...
Distressed wood, broken windows, and a circular swing snag the attention of passers-by on Highway 13 in northern Wisconsin. For decades, the two-room schoolhouse in the town of Cloverland, which was formed by connecting the King and Harvey schools, was a focal point of the community. Joe Polecheck Photography The two schools were connected in 1916. With horses and sleigh, the nearby Harvey School was moved to the same location as the King School, with the buildings being joined at that time....
Life in New Jersey has changed a lot in the last 100 years and this vintage footage of Newark from 1926-1927 highlights some major differences. The skyline has only gotten more spectacular as trolley cars and trams have been left in the past; the fashion is almost unrecognizable and automobiles have made significant advancements. Still, you’ll see similarities. Newark has been a bustling city for decades and that certainly hasn’t changed....
There’s something undeniably whimsical and charming about old trains. For some, it’s the romantic nostalgia of former cross-country glory days – back when hat boxes and vintage trunks were travel staples – symbolizing the rugged Western notion of catching the next train to seek a better life on the new frontier. To others, they are a quintessential part of rural Idaho. But whatever your reason for finding inexplicable beauty in this vintage mode of transportation, there’s no denying that Idaho’s railroad history is one that’s hard to beat....
In the 1960s as suburbanization was encroaching on the robust nature of cities’ downtown, New Orleans Mayor deLesseps “Chep” Morrison led the way for the construction of an underground tunnel connecting the proposed Riverfront Expressway and the Pontchartrain Expressway. The tunnel is roughly 700 ft. long and perfectly straight, and construction began in 1964. By 1969, though, the Riverfront Expressway failed to be approved, and the tunnel became obsolete. Since then, it has been underused and not well-known at all, until a recent sinkhole opened up at the foot of Canal Street, bringing attention to the old tunnel....
