Longing for a getaway? You owe yourself a trip to an amazing white sand beach in Michigan. With so many beaches in Michigan to explore, it would be nearly impossible to visit each and every one. But there’s one stunning lakefront location that simply can’t be missed. With its soft white sand, breathtaking waterfront views, and sweeping natural beauty, Warren Dunes state park will make you wonder why you didn’t discover it sooner....
A summer spent in Rhode Island wouldn’t be complete without a few things – leisurely days lounging on the beach, a tall glass of Del’s Lemonade to keep us cool, and a stop by the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round. Beloved as the oldest carousel in Rhode Island and the United States, the old-fashioned merry-go-round boasts a fascinating backstory of how it came here. A visit to Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round & Beach in Westerly means an obligatory stop at the carousel....
Wimberley, Texas is a quaint Hill Country village that only about 2,500 people call home. While tourism has stolen the charm from a lot of small towns in Texas, this hidden gem maintains its charming character With breathtaking scenery, swimming holes, antique shops, and more, this little town is perfect for a weekend getaway in Texas. Tucked away in the iconic Hill Country region of the state, Wimberley, Texas is a small village with a population of just over 2,500....
North Dakota might be one of the least-populated states in the US, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know good BBQ when we taste it. Who says the big cities get all the fun, and for that matter, who says Texas has the best barbecue? We think North Dakota might just be a contender for that top spot, and the reason for this is that we’ve got a good, solid handful of excellent eateries that fans of saucy, smoky BBQ will be proud to call our own....
There’s no better time than at the beginning of the year to make a bucket list of all the restaurants you’ve been wanting to visit. Listed below are 12 Alabama restaurants that everyone should give a try. Instead of trying them all at once, they’ve been divided up monthly. Also, because of their delicious food and welcoming atmosphere, they’re considered some of the best restaurants in Alabama. So, don’t forget to add them to your dining bucket list....
If eating your way through Iowa this year sounds like something right up your alley, read on. We’ve pulled together twelve bucket list restaurants scattered around Iowa, one for each month of the year. If you are looking for some of the best restaurants in Iowa, we’re pretty sure you’ll find a few hidden gems here. January - Breitbach’s Country Dining, Balltown Dirk DBQ / Flickr Dirk DBQ / Flickr As Iowa’s oldest bar and restaurant, a meal at Breitbach’s isn’t an experience you want to miss!...
The culinary scene in Oregon truly is unrivaled, with our humble state not only producing some of the most cutting-edge and exciting fare in the PNW, but in the entire country! While Oregon is best known for its amazing and abundant seafood, there is so much more to our state’s culinary repertoire than just fish and chips (though we do make some killer fish and chips!). From beautifully simple farm-to-table fare to next-level fusions and street food, the Beaver State truly is a foodie force to be reckoned with....
As we discovered once before in our first list of unusual laws, Ohio can be downright strange. (But you probably already knew that.) What you might not know are the following 13 laws that are still on the books in certain cities in Ohio. Yes — in addition to the aforementioned list of weird laws in Ohio, there are lots more dumb Ohio laws! Here are 13 weird laws in Ohio that we are willing to bet you didn’t know about....
Ready for an adventure? This one includes a hike to an abandoned town, one of the ghost towns in Maryland. Enjoy remnants of old buildings and keep your eyes peeled for old road signs, cars, and more. The old town of Daniels awaits for anybody willing to seek it out. You’re going to love embarking on this abandoned village hike in Maryland. The journey begins at Alberton Rocks Trailhead Parking, which leads into the Daniels area of Patapsco Valley State Park....
Baker & Able is one of Alabama’s most unique places to have a drink because it’s located at the very top of a hotel. But that’s not all! It’s also currently offering private igloos this winter season that guests can rent to stay cozy and warm. To learn about Baker & Able in Alabama, including how to rent a private igloo, take a look below. Baker & Able is located atop of the 106 Jefferson Hotel in downtown Huntsville, Alabama....
North Dakota is full of charming small towns, but Belfield gets more traffic than the old-fashioned downtown would make you think. That’s because it’s the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, filled with hundreds of the state’s best trails and tourist sites. If you’d like to avoid the crowds and see some unique corners of the park’s natural beauty, these three short and sweet trails are ideal for a day’s exploring, and all of them are only minutes from downtown Belfield....
Just outside the boundary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the North Carolina side, there’s a stairway hike that seemingly leads to nowhere. It’s found on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in the Quolla Boundary and is part of the Cherokee’s historic territory. Found here, not far inside the reservation, is a stairway to nowhere that really does take you on a magical adventure! Let’s have a closer look at this waterfall stairway walk in North Carolina....
Who among us couldn’t use a tropical vacation, filled with sunshine, blue skies, and delicious food? Even if we can’t hop on a plane for an exotic vacation, we can feel as though we’ve journeyed thousands of miles to a tropical paradise. All we have to do is sit down to a scrumptious meal and a cold drink at this colorful waterfront restaurant in Missouri. Embrace a tropical feeling at Paradise Restaurant and Bar, in Sunrise Beach, that promises sweeping views of the shimmering Lake of the Ozarks....
Did you know that there is a Hallmark movie about Christmas in Iowa? Read all about the film, Christmas in Homestead, below. Then, make plans to watch it and you’ll have a newfound appreciation for an authentic Christmas here in the Hawkeye State! When it comes to Hallmark Christmas towns, well, we here in Iowa are honored to be home to this one. For decades, people have said that Iowa’s Amana Colonies look like they are straight out of a Hallmark movie....
The impressive Chimney Rock State Park, at 4,531 acres, spans the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Mountains physiographic areas, creating a most dynamic space. This magnificent park holds an interesting history, several stunning views, rock formations, and hiking trails, including Hickory Nut Falls Trail. The easy loop trail takes you to another world of a steep 404-foot waterfall. Set aside about 45 minutes to enjoy this 1.5-mile out-and-back hike near Lake Lure, North Carolina....
The seasons just keep changing, and with any luck, a white Christmas is on the radar this year. That means now is the perfect time to start planning family holiday adventures and winter road trips! But whether or not this season transforms the state into a fluffy, marshmallow world, thousands of colorful, twinkling lights are always the perfect way to make the Christmas season even brighter. If a traditional, nostalgia-filled outing is calling your name, a road trip to see some of the best Idaho Christmas lights is an amazing way to kick off the holiday season!...
One of the best places to find a good story is, of course, the library. But what you might not expect is to find a great love, adventure, or another type of story at a library restaurant in South Carolina! In fact, you may not have even known such exists. The Library Restaurant is located in Myrtle Beach on North Kings Highway, which is where the restaurant moved to in 2017....
Thousands of books and articles have chronicled the cyclical rise and fall of a never-ending parade of conspiracy-based philosophies that, at different points in Idaho and American history, have warned against imaginary and unfounded threats. Idaho, like the vast majority of states, is no stranger to its own set of strange, paranoid, and passionate ideas of every kind which, whether you subscribe to them or not, make for a fascinating peek into modern culture....
If you’ve ever heard that Washington doesn’t have any good BBQ restaurants, we have excellent news: you heard wrong. From Spokane to Seattle (and pretty much everywhere in between), you can find tasty options for ribs, brisket, and other southern delicacies. And while we could never list every single tasty BBQ option in the state on a road trip map, these four hole-in-the-wall BBQ restaurants in Washington will give you an idea of how good we have it here....
If you’re looking for dreamy (but affordable) winter activities in Oklahoma, head to Robbers Cave State Park. It’s located in the Sans Bois Mountains and surrounded by gorgeous trees, scenic bluffs and picturesque lakes. So it offers one of the best winter hikes in Oklahoma. The park also houses many cozy cabins and a lodge that is the perfect place to escape for a weekend getaway. Just be sure to bring along your winter travel essentials!...
