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Dallas – Fort Worth isn’t typically the first area that comes to mind when you think of vineyards, but thanks to a growing appreciation of wine and an increasing number of wine tasting events and celebrations, they’re springing up all over. In fact, the City of Grapevine, conveniently located smack in between Dallas and Fort Worth, has now been named the headquarters of the Texas Wine Industry! Here are seven excellent wineries near Dallas, Texas, that definitely deserve a visit:...

Kentucky cuisine is wholly, wonderfully, and deliciously unique. It’s a little Southern and a little Appalachian, with regional flavors and ingredients thrown in for good measure. Kentucky cuisine is barbecue and fried chicken, pimento cheese sandwiches and honey-topped cornbread. It’s biscuits and burgoo stew made by Kentucky matriarchs using generations-old recipes that have been committed to memory. If you grew up in Kentucky, you’ll definitely love these classic dishes, and if you didn’t?...

Alaska’s largest ice festival, the World Ice Art Championships, is back again this year in Fairbanks, Alaska! Watch over 100 artists from all over the world compete with their incredible sculptures. Put these dates on your calendar, because you won’t want to miss this! Ice Alaska found its start with the early celebrations of spring that involved Ice Thrones for the Winter Carnivals of the 1930s. Ice Alaska / Facebook The tradition, almost one hundred years old, brought in spectators from all over the state....

Everyone has heard of the famous Loch Ness monster and the various sea monsters some people think inhabit the world’s oceans. You may not know, however, that Nebraska has its very own lake monster known as the Alkali Lake Monster…a huge, stinky creature blamed for eating livestock and anything else in its path. Google Maps Near Hay Springs in northwestern Nebraska lies a smallish body of water once known as Alkali Lake (today it goes by Walgren Lake....

American Falls is a charming agricultural town that sits right along the Snake River and American Falls Reservoir in southern Idaho. At first glance, this may seem like your typical small town in the Gem State, but what many people don’t know is this unique town in Idaho isn’t quite like many others around the globe. In fact, this entire town not only completely relocated once, but it relocated twice and it was decades after the first permanent settlement was established....

None of us has ever actually been to another planet, but there are some pretty strange landscapes right here in California that will make you feel like you have. Rivaling parks that are found in states like Utah and Arizona, the badlands in Southern California are mesmerizing and truly feel out of this world. Most people don’t think of California as a state with vast deserts and eroded canyons, but that is exactly what you will find in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park....

Anchorage may be correctly named the City of Lights, especially during the holiday months! When darkness starts to descend during the winter, the entire town breaks out their cheerful lights to decorate the city. Anchorage is filled with bright colors during all of the dark, cold months! Christmas in Anchorage is truly something special. Anchorage has been known for many years as “The City of Lights and Flowers.” Travis / Flickr This awesome title was crafted and curated by Anchorage Downtown Partnership, as a way of highlighting all of the beautiful things about Anchorage year-round....

Alright West Virginia, are you ready for a little adrenaline rush? This awesome video shows bungee jumping in West Virginia off of the New River Gorge Bridge. Well, technically, it’s BASE jumping. For those of you that aren’t familiar with BASE jumping, BASE stands for: building, antenna, span, and Earth (like cliffs). People really do this extreme sport right here in West Virginia! Let’s take a look… The New River Gorge Bridge is 876 feet high, 3030 feet long, 70 feet wide, and is 88 million pounds....

There’s no denying that social media has become a big part of our lives. From capturing funny videos of our pets to sharing our secret hacks and vacation pictures, it’s now easier than ever to reach a much wider audience than ever before. So, when a TikTok food critic shared his thoughts about the delicious food at Frankenson’s in Nevada, the small restaurant was more than a little surprised when the avalanche of orders began rolling in!...

We’re spoiled with natural beauty here in Missouri. Even better, we have so many ways to admire and explore our beautiful state, including by visiting its state parks. Did you know that Missouri is home to 92 state parks, each with its own personality and amenities? Which are on your bucket list? If you’ve not visited this state park yet or if it’s been some time since you have, make it your next adventure in Missouri when you have the time....

By now, you’re fully aware that Eureka Springs is the most whimsical town in the state. It’s filled with fairytale treehouses, hobbit caves, enchanting forests, and so much more. But did you know that there is a grotto with an unexpected shrine hiding in an underground cavern in the town? Grotto Spring is a mysterious underground grotto in Arkansas, and you must see it to believe it. Step inside this cavern and see what you can uncover....

Just because we don’t get buckets of freshly fallen snow to wake up to on Christmas morning doesn’t mean we don’t get into the holiday spirit in Florida. The only difference is that maybe we need to take our holly jolly adventure indoors instead. Every year, Gaylord Palms Resort & Water Park turns into a winter wonderland of fun, and this year is no different. Not only can you go snow tubing indoors, but you’ll also be able to spend the night inside the Christmas-themed hotel in Florida and enjoy all the fun and festivities the next day, too....

There is nothing better than spending a romantic weekend away in the mountains. When the snow lightly falls, and the air is chilly, weekend getaways into the wilderness get even better. Find your way over to the eastern side of the state near the border of North Carolina for a cozy cabin rental and a chance to escape to a mountainous oasis near Glamping Retro in Erwin, Tennessee. If this sounds like your kind of trip, just wait – it’s even better than you could imagine....

Natural beauty is so easy to find, even within the city limits. However, sometimes we need a much-needed, albeit quick, getaway to allow the stresses of life to melt away. If that getaway includes a luxurious hot tub, surrounded by nature, that just makes it even better. Escape the city, at least for a night or two, and embrace the peacefulness of the mountains when you check into one of our featured cabins with hot tubs near Pittsburgh....

If there’s one thing we know to be true about Michiganders, it’s that we love our coney dogs. After all, this regional classic simply tastes like home, whether we’re frequent coney consumers or occasional indulgers. While coney dogs are most often associated with Metro Detroit, we’re happy to inform you that there are coney restaurants scattered across the entire state – and this fun road trip will take you to seven of the best coney island restaurants in Michigan....

Indiana history buffs are going to love this one: how about a truly fascinating, front-row seat to some of the most notable historic sites in the entire Hoosier State? Sound good? If so, you’re going to want to check out this delightful (and very interesting) historical road trip in Indiana, during which you’ll make six awesome stops – all of which are amazing parts of Hoosier History. Indiana history has never been so much fun!...

There’s no shortage of amazing trails in Ohio, but for those looking to truly immerse themselves in the state’s natural splendor, it’s best to take your adventures higher… much, much higher! Canopy walks are man-made footpaths designed to work in harmony with their surroundings. Often constructed around old-growth giants and between sprawling branches and trunks, these treetop treks offer an experience in nature that’s truly unrivaled. In Ohio, Holden Arboretum is a beautiful treasure that features a treetops twofer: the Kalberer Emergent Tower and the Murch Canopy Walk....

On the morning of April 7, 1869, a methane fire broke out at Gold Hill’s Yellow Jacket Mine at an 800-foot level. Without a doubt, this is one of the worst mining disasters in Nevada history. Friends and families of miners stood and watched as the mine burned knowing they couldn’t do anything about it and they were never going to see anyone come out of the mine shaft alive....

Nestled deep inside the Ozark Mountains in a faraway land called Fayetteville is St. Catherine’s at Bell Gable. This tiny Gothic-style stone chapel seriously looks like something from the pages of the Harry Potter novels. And you can experience the magic when you visit this quaint chapel. It’s a breathtaking destination in Arkansas that will transport you to an enchanting world. Let’s tap into our imaginations and explore this picturesque Harry Potter style little chapel along this dreamy countryside....

Just about every kid had a truck phase at some point – and it’s not hard to see why. From fire trucks to school buses to long-haul semis, these massive vehicles are certainly impressive as they sail through the streets. They’ve come a long way since the early days of American trucking – and you can take a trip back in time in Basking Ridge. A massive collection in New Jersey is the world’s largest number of antique trucks in one place, and even more impressively, it’s all the work of one man....