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When you think of fall foliage in Utah, you probably think of the mountains in the northern part of the state. The Wasatch Range does offer some incredibly beautiful scenery this time of year, but did you know that Southern Utah also has plenty of autumn leaves? Even our red rock country breaks out into some surprising reds, yellows and oranges. Check out Kolob Canyons at Zion National Park! The Kolob Canyons Section of Zion National Park is one of the best kept secrets of the park....

On a cold winter day, there is nothing quite as satisfying as some sort of a freshly made baked good… can I get an amen?! If you are ready to skip the chain grocery store baked goods and try something wholesome and homemade, you will want to make a trip to this beautiful farm that can be found south of Denver: Yelp/Robert G. Mauro Farm Facebook Mauro Farm Facebook Mauro Farm Facebook...

Sand Mountain Recreation Area, located in Churchill County, is an OHV (off highway vehicle) recreational area near Fallon. In addition to ATVing, driving dune buggies, and riding dirt bikes—which are quite popular—the area is also known for its sledding and sandboarding. For winter enthusiasts awaiting late autumn and winter snow in the northern part of the state, Sand Mountain provides a welcome and fun alternative where you can go sandboarding and sledding year round....

Neversink Pit, also known as Neversink Cave, is an amazing limestone sinkhole that’s located in Jackson County, Alabama. Not only is Neversink Pit the most photographed sinkhole in Alabama, it’s also one of the most photographed sinkholes in the entire world – mostly due to its beautiful fern-covered ledges and majestic waterfalls. Neversink Pit has a width measuring 40 feet at the top, and expanding to 100 feet at the bottom....

Sometimes taking the path less traveled provides us with new ways to look at familiar places. Pennsylvania’s loneliest road – State Route 50 – winds past sprawling farmlands, covered bridges, and charming towns in the western part of the state. Embark on a drive down Pennsylvania’s loneliest road for an unforgettable experience. Fill up your gas tank and head out on Pennsylvania State Route 50, a 32.7 mile lonely stretch of road that features some unmarked parts....

There are so many amazing antique shops and flea markets where you can find all manner of hidden treasure, from antique furniture to old vintage signs and everything in between. The Plaza Antique Mall in Dyersville, Iowa, is like the holy grail for Iowa antique lovers. The Plaza Antique Mall in Dyersville is Eastern Iowa’s largest place to shop for antiques, collectibles and farm toys. Google Maps When you walk in, you’ll be totally wowed by all of the interesting objects waiting to be discovered in a fun nostalgic atmosphere....

The Byram Swinging Bridge connects Hinds and Rankin Counties. The bridge was built as a collaboration between merchants in Byram and Rankin. Folks in Byram purchased the swinging bridge kit, and Rankin County sawmills provided the lumber. The Byram Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It’s also registered as a Mississippi landmark and was also designated as a civil engineering landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers....

The little town of Pioche in Eastern Nevada is a fun place to visit to experience the Western atmosphere and state history. There’s a spot in Pioche though that’s a symbol of the town’s initial rough and violent history. Pioche is located in Lincoln County not far from the Utah border. The town’s population currently is around 1,000 people but at one time it numbered in the thousands. Ken Lund/Flickr In the 1870s, Pioche was actually a thriving town with an economy based largely on silver mining....

New Jersey has so many gorgeous trails and I write about them as often as I can. But there’s one type of trail I haven’t written about… How does a hike along the Jersey Shore sound? Fantastic, of course. And this isn’t just your average “long walk on the beach.” Hartshorne Woods is a county park located in Atlantic Highlands. Image/NJHiking.com A hike here means rolling hills… Image/NJHiking.com River and ocean views…...

Burlington, Oklahoma: Population 152. You would never guess this extra tiny town serves one of Oklahoma’s best steaks in a charming, fine dining restaurant. You seriously could blink and miss The Vintage House, a little gem with big flavor tucked away in northwestern Oklahoma. When we say tiny, we mean tiny. Burlington is located in Alfalfa County and with only 152 residents, it’s the kind of town where everyone knows everyone....

Arizona isn’t shy about showing off her beauty. It surrounds us in rugged mountains, dramatic colors, sculptural plants, and precious water sources. Nothing here quite looks the same, not even our water sources! They range from desert riparian areas, washes that only see seasonal flow, chocolate-colored waterfalls, and lakes that are either crystal clear, muddy, or tinted blue. Most people tend to think of blue water as a deep cerulean but there’s one spot here in Arizona that proves it can be stunning in a much lighter hue....

Throughout the year at Idaho Only, we talk a lot about water – where to find it, how to play in it, how to dine near it, and even how beautiful it is just glimmering in our lakes and rivers. This particular lake is an incredibly special destination, however. Often referred to as the “Caribbean of the Rockies,” Bear Lake is a unique getaway that houses much more than meets the eye as well as the absolute bluest water in Idaho....

If you’re looking for a little holiday cheer (yes, it’s that time already!), then look no further than the Caltrain Holiday Train presented by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. This yearly train makes its way down the Peninsula the first weekend in December. It stops at nine train stations over two nights, on December 3 and 4. This express train is decked with thousands of lights and holiday decorations. There are train rides outside of San Francisco, including the Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights in Fremont....

Running along the shore of the lovely town of Seaside is a long, beautiful promenade trail that makes for an enchanting oceanside stroll. It’s the perfect place to watch a sunset or start your day off. Check it out: The Seaside Promenade is 1.5 miles long and runs parallel to the ocean. flickr/ dumatin It’s a fabulous place to take a peaceful stroll or bike ride, surrounded by stunning scenery....

If you’re looking for more than your average diner experience, why not try something exciting? Dining somewhere underwater or in an igloo isn’t really an option for Kansans, but we have plenty of sky to use, right? There’s a little restaurant you should know about where you can dine right next to an airstrip, watching planes land. This is a hidden restaurant that airplane enthusiasts of all ages will love. Come take a look!...

Once you’ve been living in New Orleans for a while, there’s no doubt that you’ve developed some skills. These are some of the most important ones. So, if you’re interested in things people in New Orleans do better than anyone else, here’s a list that will definitely blow you away. Parade Flickr.com / Jeremy Wong Truth be told, no one knows how to parade the way we do. It’s really special....

If you hail from the Mile High City, you know that there are some things that we do differently (AKA better) than everyone else. That being said, if you are from Denver, you are going to LOVE these 12 hilarious memes that are way too true: 1.) We can finally laugh about this now that it is summertime… Denver Memes Facebook 2.) #holdmybeer Colorado Memes Facebook 3.) It’s simple, really:...

Indiana is, without question, one of the most breathtaking states in the US. It may even be one of the more beautiful places in the entire world. We have TONS of incredibly talented photographers who have been so kind as to share their captures with us on our Only in Indiana Facebook page. Rickey Lee Woodall shared this gorgeous natural Christmas photo taken in Logansport. Rickey Lee Woodall Mark Alan Smith‎ snapped a nice festive shot at Carroll County....

If you think kayaking or canoeing is too difficult, think again. These spots around town make it easy, with many providing rentals on the spot to make your trip seamless and fun. Next time you want to paddle a river, consider these local options that won’t take you far from home. Willamette River Eli Duke / Flickr Cutting through the heart of the city, the Willamette is the closest river for an adventure....

The children of migrant workers in Michigan, particularly in Berrien County, endured rough living conditions in the 1930s and 40s. Their parents harvested the state’s many cherry and strawberry crops, while their families lived in dire conditions, often in tents, shacks, and migrant settlements. Here, we found several images of these children who attended a nursery school operated by the Women’s Council for Home Missions. These rare photographs, released in a special series by by Yale University and the Library of Congress in a collection of some 170,000 images known as Photogrammer....