Trying to squeeze in a camping trip before summer ends? Since there are many places to camp in Maryland, it can be hard to choose where to go. Cunningham Falls State Park offers a plethora of things to do and scenic places to see, including an epic waterfall. Put this waterfall campground in Maryland on your top priority list. Pack your camping essentials, because Cunningham Falls State Park offers it all....
Trout Springs Winery is actually just one part of a bigger company, Branch River Farms, which is Wisconsin’s only licensed fish hatchery, plant nursery, and winery all under one roof. The owners are big thinkers who don’t like to sit still, so there’s a little bit of everything at their location in Greenleaf. This gorgeous space is one of a kind, with so much to do on site. They’re green certified, have award winning wines, offer amazing glamping packages, do on-site dinners and so much more....
Are you ready for a new culinary adventure in New Orleans? Then you want to check out Turkey and the Wolf in New Orleans. It’s a really special new restaurant that is definitely making a splash these days. The secret sauce? Very inventive dishes in a totally laid back, New Orleans style dive. This unique restaurant is found in the Lower Garden District area on Jackson Avenue between Magazine and Tchoupitoulas....
Just because it’s the middle of winter, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a waterpark in Oklahoma. Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park in Clinton offers all the same fun of an outdoor waterpark, but in an indoor, climate-controlled building that’s 82 degrees year-round. From water slides to lazy rivers to wave pools, the park will keep you entertained all day long. Once you see how much fun is inside Water-Zoo, you’ll want to drop everything and visit this epic indoor waterpark....
Taking a trip to this store in Connecticut is far from a household chore. What you’ll find here is beyond words, and in some cases, beyond belief. But something tells me you won’t believe it unless you see it, so here it is! Bill Revill/Flickr Wild Bill’s Nostalgia in Middletown is a living time capsule, complete with vivid, imaginative murals and endless curiosities. So, when they say “it’s not just a store, it’s a way of life,” they aren’t kidding!...
When choosing to discuss and research disturbing cemeteries around Austin, one thing is for sure…they will give you goosebumps! We don’t care what you say…cemeteries are kind of eerie, and just the right place to be if you’re looking to get a little spooked, especially at night time. No one likes to admit these things of course, but after you have a look at these cemeteries in Austin, you may change your mind....
It’s always intriguing to look back in time and get a glimpse of what life was like for those who came before us. Minnesota has a history it can be proud of, rich with tradition and fun. Here are some rare vintage photos that let you peer into the past and see some classic Minnesota moments. Dr. Martin Luther King speaking at the University of Minnesota Campus in St. Paul. Flickr/Minnesota Historical Society...
Here’s the thing – I live in the city. I live in Indianapolis, so I do not really get the joy or pleasure of experiencing the country without going on a bit of a drive first. I also don’t get the pleasure of farm gazing. One of my favorite things to do when we go on a road trip across the state is check out all of the beautiful farms. We have some pretty incredible ones at the side of the road all across the state....
It doesn’t take much for Arizona to look stunning; it usually just takes a little precipitation for the rugged landscape to bloom in color. But in winter? Blanket our mountains, buttes, and mesas with frozen white powder, layer some icicles along cliffs, and watch fog lift in the early morning or late evening to see some real magic. Since the North Pole is one of the coldest places on Earth and coated in snow, we decided to have some fun in seeing what it would look like Arizona-style....
New Year’s Eve is one of the most wonderful holidays of the year. It’s a time of rejuvenation, starting over, and beginning again. There’s something so beautiful about the start of something new. If you’re here in Tennessee, we have a solid fifteen reasons why you should begin the new year in Music City. Nashville becomes quite the party, you know. Visit Music City - Nashville There’s an absolute ton and it’s all thrown at midnight....
Pittsburgh promises some of the most breathtakingly beautiful views in the world. Stand a top Mount Washington for one of them. Or, feel awe-inspired at the sight of the city as you emerge from the Fort Pitt Tunnel. But, that’s just the beginning. Here are 13 stunning photos of Pittsburgh that prove we live in the most beautiful city in the country. No other skyline in the world can compare to the view of Pittsburgh from Mount Washington....
As you may already know, Coloradoans are the best of the best in every single aspect (says the unbiased native,) but there are some things you just HAVE to know if you plan to date us. Here are 13 things you should know before dating someone from Colorado: 1.) We can’t stay still for long… Flickr/Paolo Margari I think my personal record for sitting still is 3.25 minutes. 2.) …so take us on adventures!...
Out-of-staters have the impression that Iowa is all flatlands and cornfields – but they’re wrong. We may not have mountains, but we have plenty more to show for! From the dazzling 300-foot-tall bluffs of the Upper Iowa River, to the steep and rolling Loess Hills, here are 7 epic cliffs and bluffs in Iowa. Bluffton, along the Upper Iowa River Ellen Macdonald/Flickr Ledges State Park, Boone Carl Wycoff/Flickr Bluffs along the Turkey River Viewminder/Flickr...
Sandwiched between Massachusetts and the New York metro area, visitors might be tempted to think Connecticut just picks up slang from both places. We know Connecticut has a language of its own. Here’s its dictionary: Connecticutians doesn’t really have a ring to it, does it? That’s why we call ourselves “Nutmeggers,” after Connecticut’s unofficial nickname “The Nutmeg State.” Wikimedia/Baptiste Vauchelle “The Merritt” isn’t a virtue; it’s a parkway. Drivers will act less than virtuous if you move too slowly in the left lane....
Did y’all know Texas was home to another canyon? Caprock Canyons in Quitaque, Southeast of Amarillo, is the sister to the famous Palo Duro Canyon. It may not compare in size, but it more than makes up for it in beauty, which is why everyone should visit this amazing park at least once. Caprock Canyons tells a story of thousands of years of wind and water erosion that shaped the beautifully rugged rocks into what they are today....
It’s refreshing to be among nature and away from all the stresses of life in San Francisco every once in a while. Fortunately, you don’t need to go too far to find yourself in some remote and isolated spots. If you are looking for a positively breathtaking one, then you have to head to Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay. The address to this beach is Cowell Ranch Access, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 You can check out the map directions of Cowell Ranch State Beach....
Pie Junkie in Oklahoma City created Oklahoma’s best dessert – the Drunken Turtle Pie. It has a graham cracker crust layered with baked fudge then topped off with salted bourbon caramel and chopped pecans. If your mouth isn’t watering yet, just wait until you see it! Go ahead and order a whole pie now because you won’t be able to get out of there with just one slice (talking from experience)....
Some haunted houses have all of the “house” without much of the “haunted,” if you catch my drift. If you enjoy the truly creepy and the strange, then Bates Motel is right up your alley… Replete with ghouls and ghosts screaming right in your face. So close you could reach out and touch them. Outside the Magic filmed this video of their walk through the haunted house… It might keep you up tonight....
The San Francisco Bay area is teeming with wonderful day trips. If you’re looking for a quirky spot to visit then Fairfax may need to be on your schedule in the future. Visit this eccentric and lovable town a short drive away from the city. Fairfax is located around 25 miles from San Francisco in Marin County. Fairfax has a history of being fun, irreverent, and full of nostalgia. This sign harkens back to the the days of the 1960s & 1970s....
Summer in Alaska can get hot and that’s why it’s important to know the best places to cool off. These swimming holes, lakes and rivers are great places to hang out with friends and escape that subtle Alaskan heat. Have you been to any of these lakes? If not make sure to plan a day trip or camping trip this summer with your friends. McCarthy Swimming Hole Alaska Org. Right off the trail to Kennicott River is a beautiful swimming hole with a lovely beach to lay back and relax on....
