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Looking for a spot in the Hudson Valley region where you can take a challenging yet extremely scenic hike? Do you want to follow that up with some scrumptious wings and other delicious food as your reward? Head to Bear Mountain State Park located in both Rockland and Orange Counties and the 4.5-mile Bear Mountain Loop Trail. And then after you hike Bear Mountain, head down the “goat trail” (aka Bear Mountain Bridge Road) to NY Firehouse Grille in Peekskill....

The Mitten State is known for its spectacular Great Lakes, sand dunes, and beautiful seasons. The best way to experience all four seasons is to hike in our glorious, ever-changing forests. If you love backpacking or hiking long distances, you must check out this waterfall trail in Mesick, Michigan. Manistee River Trail is a moderately rated 19.2-mile loop that takes an average of 7.5 hours to finish. Susan Miller/All Trails The trail is accessible at the Marilla and Upper River Road trailheads for North Country National Scenic Trail....

With the Truckee River flowing from Lake Tahoe as a backdrop, hiking is a beautiful endeavor with 123 scenic trails to choose from in the Truckee, Northern California, area. From easy, kid-friendly trails to more challenging routes, the small, cool town offers hiking as a way of life in Nevada County. Some of the treks offer historic sights, due to the water source offering a seasonal route for such Native American tribes as Washoe, Shoshone, and Paiute....

Is there anything more magical than gliding on a skating rink during the winter? Fortunately, Ohio is home to a seriously impressive facility that measures 10,000 square feet in size. That translates to plenty of room for you and the whole crew to ice skate to your heart’s content. Located next to the Akron Civic Theatre, Lock 3 is one of the state’s most cherished seasonal attractions. No matter if it’s your first time on the ice or you’re just as comfortable in skates as in sneakers, you’ll find this destination to be impressive on every level....

Molly’s Landing is a destination restaurant located off the beaten path in Catoosa. They serve up the most delicious food in an adorable log cabin restaurant and have an outstanding reputation in the area. They are known for some of the best steaks and seafood in the state and a visit to this one-of-a-kind steakhouse should be on every Oklahoman’s dining bucket list. Molly’s Landing is located about 20 minutes outside of Tulsa in a quiet, secluded area of Catoosa....

The only thing we enjoy more than a themed restaurant is a good pun, so imagine our delight to discover a frontier-themed pub in Kentucky with a menu full of puntastic items. From dishes like the Oregon Trail and Fool’s Gold to cocktails like the Gold Fashioned and Pendleton Punch, Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey is easily the most creative themed pub in Kentucky. There’s a romance about the Old West that’s undeniable....

This place was once the playland of the rich and famous, a place where people sipped cocktails and watched racehorses near a bubbling artesian well. For the Milwaukee elite who roamed these grounds, Paradise Springs was just that – a paradise. Today, it’s a paradise lost, or depending on your perspective, a paradise found. Nature is slowly reclaiming the property, which is now a state park. You can stroll the grounds of Paradise Springs, see signs of the past and enjoy the new beauty that’s here today....

Are you fascinated by haunted places in South Dakota? With South Dakota being an older state with an expansive history, it should come as no surprise that we experience our fair share of haunts. One of the most disturbing, however, may just be the legend of this South Dakota road that is sure to give you nightmares. Appropriately known as Spook Road, it’s largely considered to be the most haunted road in South Dakota....

Bridge parks. We definitely have some of those in West Virginia. In fact, a bridge park is one of the things we’re famous for. And it’s not just any bridge park. It’s a National Park that’s a bridge park! But just because the New River Gorge National Park is our most famous bridge park doesn’t mean its our only bridge park. There are picturesque bridges at Babcock State Park. And then there are covered bridge parks, like the one that’s home to Staats Mill Covered Bridge in Jackson County, West Virginia....

From towering cascades you can only witness via helicopter tour to short waterfalls that cascade into small pools where you can make a splash, the waterfalls you’ll find across the Hawaiian Islands are truly remarkable. And while there are many waterfalls you can experience in person — and even swim in — there is one waterfall that is strictly off-limits for a mighty good reason: Hawaii’s Sacred Falls. Before you ask yourself, “Are there any waterfalls near me?...

Idaho is pretty lucky to boast so many small towns that consistently rank as safe and cheap places to live. For this reason, most Idahoans could be classified as a happy sort of people. Our communities are quiet, clean, and affordable. Life is pretty great here. However, there is one town that deserves to be acknowledged as one of the best places to live in Idaho yet few people have actually been there — Rupert....

For the most part, Austin is a beautiful, peaceful place to live. It’s a growing city that’s changed a lot in the last several years, and with growth comes some challenges. Austin’s violent crime rate is only slightly higher than the national average. However, the property crime rate is significantly higher. Living in Austin isn’t all bad, there are definitely some neighborhoods that are safer than others. These seven neighborhoods around Austin are some of the safest and most peaceful, based on crime data from the FBI identifying the safest places in Texas....

When winter rolls around, many people choose to stay warm and cozy at home – and others see the bracing weather as a challenge and an invitation to take on adventurous winter sports! For those who love the winter, there is no better spot than the best winter resort in Iowa – Sundown Mountain in Dubuque. This sprawling ski resort features Iowa’s largest collection of ski slopes, but it’s so much more than that....

Located in the San Joaquin Valley, the town of Clovis is perhaps most well-known as “the Gateway to the Sierras.” It’s the type of community that you pass through on the way to destinations like Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia. However, visitors who stick around for a bit quickly discover that the town itself has plenty to offer. Often touted as one of the safest places to live in the Valley, Clovis is a quiet, welcoming city with a lot of heart....

Ohio is home to some of the most notoriously haunted places in the country, from the Mansfield Reformatory and the Golden Lamb to the entire town of Athens. There are all sorts of abandoned places in Ohio and even entire ghost towns. But none are as eerie nor fraught as Moonville. This Ohio ghost town is home to the abandoned Moonville Tunnel, making for a double dose of ghost-hunting thrills for brave Buckeye State ghost hunters....

There is lots of festive fun to be enjoyed during the holiday season. These 10 enchanting Christmas things to do in Maryland are a must-do throughout the holidays and are a sure way to get you into the Christmas spirit. Let’s go! Drive around to view the lights. Joe Haupt/Flickr Check out our Christmas lights road trip or the top 10 Christmas displays this year! Take full advantage of the opportunity since it only comes around once a year....

There’s no denying that Alabama is a great place to call home. However, there are several things about our great state that could (and should) be improved. Listed below are 10 scary facts about Alabama that just might shock you. Birmingham, Alabama’s largest city, is one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. flickr/James Willamor Neighborhood Scout found that Birmingham is the 12th most dangerous city in the U.S. It’s ranked #25 for most murders in the U....

There are so many wonderful attractions in Georgia that some tend to fall through the cracks and not get the attention they deserve. If your New Year’s resolution is to explore the Peach State a little more, we’ve gathered up a year’s worth of trips to hidden gems in Georgia. Some are better-known than others, but each is special in its own way and they’re all worthy of a visit....

It seems like everyone in Florida visits the same few places, and all of our amazing little towns can fall by the wayside. While the beaches are lovely, there’s so much more to explore. So we decided to round up some of the coolest, most historic extra-small towns in Florida just for you. Let’s all give these charming small towns the attention they deserve. Williston commons.wikimedia.org Williston, located near Gainesville, is a small town with some pretty big attractions....

Snow and icy roads make driving after a snowfall stressful for just about everyone who has to travel. While the road and weather conditions are out of our control, we also face another danger on Pennsylvania’s roads during the winter: snow and ice flying from vehicles that have not been cleaned. Most of us have dodged flying snow or ice at least once while driving during the winter, but a new law in Pennsylvania is designed to make that one less problem for drivers to worry about....