America’s highest highway and one of the most beautiful drives in the world is right here in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. This celebrated section of Highway 34 is called Trail Ridge Road or Beaver Meadow National Scenic Byway. It runs from Estes Park to Grand Lake, reaching an elevation of over 12,000 feet. Flickr/Mr. Nixter The road is closed in winter months due to safety concerns, but this is a perfect summer road trip....
Most Pittsburghers flock to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium or venture a little further to Living Treasures Wild Animal Park to spend a day with the animals. But, less than a half an hour from downtown, a different kind of adventure awaits at a sprawling farm sanctuary near Pittsburgh. Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary in Sewickley has rescued unwanted, abused, and neglected farm animals since 2011. Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary...
Proving that good things come in small packages, Pye’s Tiny Eco Beach House in Waveland offers 600 square feet of charm and coziness! Though small in size, the beach cottage doesn’t lack comfort or modern day conveniences. Completely unique, a visit to this hidden gem is sure to be an unforgettable one. Described as a “bird watcher’s paradise that’s minutes from the charm of Old Town Bay St. Louis,” the beach house is located at 224 Terrace Avenue in Waveland....
Hilarious maps, which can sometimes be quite offensive, are popping up all over the Internet these days. Listed below are eight maps of Nevada and its relation to the rest of the United States. Some of these maps are funny, while others may be considered offensive. Whichever way you take it, remember a little bit of humor goes a long way. It’s great to have a good laugh every now and then....
Located more than 13,000 feet above sea level, near the summit of Hawaii Island’s Mauna Kea, is one of only a few lakes found throughout an island state known for its incredible beaches. If you were anywhere else in the country, this beautiful spot wouldn’t be considered a lake at all, but instead a mere pond. This is Lake Waiau, and it is an absolutely dreamy, heart-shaped body of water unlike anything else in the world....
Is it just us, or does summertime make you ready and rarin’ for an adventure? Tucked away in the mountains of east Tennessee, River Rat Tubing provides the wildly exciting waterways and beautiful scenery needed to set the stage for an epic story. Take a trip down this lazy river – you’ll never forget it. River Rat Tubing - Facebook Smoky Mountain River Rat tubing is located in Townsend, Tennessee, about 45 minutes South of Knoxville at the entrance to Smoky Mountain National Park....
Throughout Southern California, you’ll find many delightful places to rest your head for the night. However, until you’ve experienced an overnighter at this unique hotel in one of SoCal’s most charming towns, you haven’t yet experienced the most memorable lodging in all of Southern California. There’s no question this unique hotel in Southern California should be on everyone’s bucket list. The Madonna Inn, located in San Luis Obispo, is the kind of place that leaves an impression on you for a very long time....
Utah’s High Uintas are truly remarkable, and the Mirror Lake area is easily one of the most beautiful places in the state. Here’s a quick, easy hike to take that will let you explore one of Utah’s prettiest little alpine lakes, and almost anyone can do it. Mirror Lake is one of the most stunning lakes in the Beehive State. You’ll find it along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, which stretches from Kamas to the Wyoming border....
Everyone loves a good festival, but when you combine it with the biggest celebration of the year and add hot air balloons, you have a one of a kind experience that takes place in Louisville each year. As a part of the Kentucky Derby Festival, five separate balloon events will occur the weekend before the big race – this year that’s April 27th-29th – and it’s called the Great BalloonFest. It’s unique, mesmerizing and a Kentucky tradition that adds even more beauty to the Bluegrass State....
If you live in Alaska, then you may or may not know that the town of Talkeetna has a cat acting as honorary mayor. That’s right, a kitty cat. Stubbs, to be exact, is the female feline mayor of this tiny Alaskan town. Jenni Konrad | Flickr Stubbs was born in 1997, the same year she stepped into office. Seeing as it’s 2016, that means she has been the official mayor of Talkeetna for 20 years now....
South Dakota is just brimming with natural beauty, and our larger cities have amazing art, craft beer, restaurants, parks and museums. But is South Dakota cool? It’s not usually a word you hear associated with the state that’s best known for its huge faces of presidents carved into the side of a mountain. However, we do have one small town that is the epitome of cool. Take a look. The little town of Sturgis is home to fewer than 7,000 people....
Florida has an endless variety of beautiful beaches, but there’s something truly special about this beach in Northeast Florida. This beach is not just a place to take the family for a relaxing day of fun and sun; it’s one of Florida’s natural wonders. Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast is a real hidden gem and a treasure of the First Coast. Covered in stunning rock sculptures, it features the largest collection of coquina rock outcropping on the Atlantic Ocean....
Mississippi is no stranger to great parks. From state parks to playgrounds, the options are virtually endless in the Magnolia State. However, one of the most unique is definitely Old Mountain Outdoor Adventure Park in Winona. In addition to a variety of obstacle courses, hiking trails and other activities, the park includes an aerial net obstacle course, which is only the second of its kind in the U.S.! Perfect for people of all ages, this hidden gem is a must visit....
Do you ever come across a hidden gem and ask yourself, “How have I not known about this before?” That’s exactly how I felt when I stumbled upon Rock Bridge Memorial State Park in Columbia. Conveniently located next to a lively college town and the Katy Trail, it’s the perfect place to venture off for a day trip. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park has 8 trails to hike, but the most popular one is known as “Devil’s Icebox....
The waterfront is one of the most popular places in Portland. The beautiful views, Saturday Market, and fountains make it a year-round attraction. Another notable attraction on the waterfront is the public art and memorial garden, the Japanese American Historical Plaza, which explores the history of Japanese Americans in Portland and the US. The plaza tells the story of Japanese Americans and their internment camp experience in the beautiful public plaza along the river....
How would you like to wake up to the sights and sounds of Lake Superior lapping at your doorstep? Unless you can afford a house on the lake or a fancy hotel stay, it may seem like a distant fantasy. Luckily, there’s one great campground on Lake Superior that offers campsites right on the lake. Lamb’s Resort is truly spectacular and is a fantastic bucket list item for anyone who loves to camp....
The Logan County Hospital was originally planned to become a state-of-the-art facility when its foundation was first laid in 1925. Its construction was financed by the Methodist Episcopal Conference. The Great Depression forced the project to remain incomplete until 1946 when the structure was purchased by the Order of the Sisters of Saint Benedict. The nuns ran the hospital between 1946 and 1964. The hospital was renamed Alvero Heights Hospital when the Sisters of Saint Benedict sold the hospital....
Remember when you were young and simple things like a trip to a certain candy shop or soda fountain were enough to make your day, or even your week? Shops like this one recall a simpler time and make you feel like a kid again, and a kid in this store filled with gourmet popcorn, candy, and sweets couldn’t be happier. Ms. Bee’s Gourmet Popcorn & Candy Shoppe is located in the Central Florida city of Winter Garden....
From the old Victorian homes in Port Townsend to the farmhouses of Eastern Washington, our state has some impressive places to call home. And sometimes when you spot one, you just want to go inside and take a tour (or somehow magically claim it as your own). These 10 are perfect examples. The F.W. Hastings House in Port Townsend. Michael D Martin / Flickr Now known as the Old Consulate Inn, this historic home dates back to 1889, when a successful business man named Frank Hastings started construction on it....
Have you ever driven down the street, seen a house, and thought to yourself – “man that place looks creepy”. We all have. In the state of Indiana, there is no shortage of creepy and haunted houses. For this list of houses I would like you to keep in mind I didn’t go looking for actual haunted houses. I went looking for creepy and scary looking houses that could be haunted....
