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Maybe you’re like me and you always get hungrier in the wintertime. Maybe you’re always hungry! Either way, both mama and grandma’s home cooking is always able to give us a sense of home wherever we are. Here are some Kansas homemade favorites that probably made it to your table more than a few times. How many have you had? Biscuits and Gravy Filipe Fortes/Flickr This beloved classic has been a staple in many a Kansas home, as it’s simple to make for breakfast or dinner....

Normally, rooftop dining is associated with big cities and skyscrapers. Being that neither are common in Mississippi, many assume that the state doesn’t offer rooftop dining, but that’s simply not the case. Although rare, there are several restaurants in the state that feature this dining option; here are six of them. 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill, Vicksburg 10southrooftop.com Located on the roof of the First National Building in downtown Vicksburg, 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill offers great food and even better sights....

There are some really cool and fascinating places to visit in Georgia, and then there are some really cool and fascinating places in Georgia you can’t visit. That makes you want to visit them even more, huh? Take a look at the unbelievable history behind these seven unique places in Georgia most people can’t visit. The tunnels of Georgia Nuclear Aircraft Lab wikipedia One of the Cold War’s secrets lies right outside of Dawsonville in an obscure forest....

As the temperatures get hotter, it gets more and more important that you find the best place to cool off. Luckily, New Orleans is near some truly amazing beaches that provide beautiful opportunities to relax and unwind after a long day–or week–or month! We’ve found some of the best beaches around New Orleans that are sure to make your summer amazing. Which one is your favorite? Biloxi/Gulfport Beach, MS Facebook.com / Biloxi Beach Visitors from around the greater New Orleans visit Biloxi and Gulfport when they want to soak up the sun’s rays and enjoy all that the Gulf of Mexico has to offer....

One of the best ways to handle stress is to take a time-out. Not the kind you send misbehaving little kids to, but a retreat for the mind, body and soul. Sometimes that retreat can be as simple as a visit to a local park and other times it can include a full-blown trip out of town. Today, we’re going to take a look at a few places where you can unwind in quietness and solitude whether for an hour or a few days....

Buffalo’s restaurant scene is booming with creative new culinary options. While specialty dishes are certainly delicious, sometimes simple is still best. The next time you find yourself wondering where to venture on your lunch break, consider hitting up one of these delicious Buffalo sandwich shops! BreadHive Bakery (402 Connecticut Street) Facebook/BreadHive Bakery BreadHive Bakery & Cafe - Facebook If you want freshly made bread wrapped around your favorite fillings, look no further than BreadHive!...

Food, water, shelter… Franks RedHot? Call this your Buffalo survival kit, call it the ultimate Buffalonian care package guide, whatever name you put on it – here are a few things Buffalonians just can’t live without! Football Buffalo Bills - Facebook Sundays are just better with Bills football! No matter what our team’s record is, let the record show that we can’t live without Buffalo football. Hockey Buffalo Sabres - Facebook We bleed blue and gold, and it shows when hockey season comes around....

In the last month alone, Hawaii residents have been inundated with news about hurricanes brewing in the Pacific, rising sea levels, and the risk that Hawaii could be hit by a tsunami. I guess it is safe to say that Hawaii is quite unique in the potential disasters we face. Here are nine ways Hawaii might be utterly devastated – and perhaps even wiped off the map completely. Hawaii could be utterly destroyed by a hurricane....

Delaware has been around a LONG time – officially, longer than any other of the United States of America. Even as a colony, Delaware was one of the first to be settled, in 1629. There is a lot of history in this little state! We wanted to take a look at some of the unusual Delaware history that your schoolbooks may have passed over, so you can learn more about our beloved Delaware....

Montana has quite a few ghost towns, most of which are more charming than creepy. But most of them don’t have the colorful history and rumored hauntings of Bannack. This ghost town feels a little more eerie than the rest. In 1862, when gold was discovered in Grasshopper Creek by John White and other members of the Colorado Pikes Peakers, Bannack was founded. By the next year, 3,000 people called it home, and the city was thriving....

Cannonsburgh Village is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and pays quite to the compliment to the Volunteer State’s past. We decided to figure out just what the draw is for this quirky little town, why families fawn over it and crowds pack it full, why Tennesseans get married there and take pictures amongst the old buildings. It’s a sweet story, a fun story, one that you’ll probably love to hear. Cannonsburgh Village, Murfreesboro - Facebook Cannonsburgh was the original name of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, although it was changed to honor military Colonel Hardy Murfree just a month later....

There’s something about nighttime photography that steps into another time and space. When talented photographers like the ones showcased here use tools like time lapse and long exposures, they are able to capture and hold moments that would have, otherwise, been over in a flash. (No pun intended, I promise.) The following images show familiar scenes and places around the state, but with darkness as a backdrop, we get to see them from a brand new perspective....

Do you live in Montana? Congratulations, you already live in the Last Best Place. And if you live here, you probably already know your town is amazing. The places on this list certainly aren’t the only wonderful cities and towns to call home in the Treasure State. But when it comes to certain factors like low crime, strong schools, low unemployment rates and happy residents, the people who reside in these 10 best places to live in Montana don’t have much to complain about....

Alabama is a great place to raise a family. Its low cost of living, great school systems and wonderful Southern hospitality attracts new residents year after year. Recently, Niche ranked the best towns in Alabama to raise a family. They came up with their calculations by taking into account key family-centered factors, including public education, safety, community involvement and access to family necessities. Listed below are the 10 best towns in Alabama to raise a family....

The fall season will officially be here in less than a week, so it’s time to start planning you fall family fun weekends now. (In fact, several fall festivals start this weekend.) Fortunately, Ohio is full of several pumpkin patches that feature pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, games and even some hay rides. The following are a few of our favorite pumpkin patches in Ohio that are simply picture perfect for a fall day....

Rushing waters brought horrific destruction to the city of Austin in the dawn of the 20th century. When the Austin Dam burst, people fled for their lives and rushed to escape from the impending danger. Even though it’s been over 100 years since this forceful flood wrecked the city, the Austin Dam Failure remains one of Austin’s biggest tragedies. It’s impossible to forget this horrific catastrophe that hit Austin in 1900....

When you think of Iowa, the first thing that pops into your mind probably isn’t vineyards with rows of grapes, but there’s actually a growing industry here that’s making use of cold climate grapes to create delicious local vintages. That’s right. Now you can experience the unique and scenic beauty of vineyards right here in Iowa, and what could be more lovely than visiting a winery on a crisp, clear fall day?...

We don’t like to talk about it much, let alone think about it. But the truth of the matter is that the Apocalypse does cross our minds from time to time. And wouldn’t you like to be prepared for it? We’re not saying we’re experts or anything, but we’ve come up with some places you might want to consider relocating to should Doomsday come up. Here’s our very unscientific (and totally silly) list of places you should get to know better....

There’s nothing like rounding up your friends and digging into a massive pile of warm, perfectly seasoned wings. If you’re a wing-lover, there are plenty of places for you to choose from in Massachusetts. Here are some of the best places to grab a plate. The Rendezvous Restaurant, Turners Falls Facebook/The Rendezvous Facebok/The Rendezvous Restaurant This local watering hole serves wings to die for. They have an eclectic menu that caters to people who love comforting pub food and a cool atmosphere....

In a world where the times are always rapidly changing, we daydream about some of our favorite childhood memories that haven’t stood the test of time over the years. While we love spending the day at our favorite swimming holes and lakes, there was nothing ever quite like taking a trip to your local water park to cool off and get your adrenaline going. Whether you enjoyed wading in the lazy rivers or lived for the thrilling water slides that would get your blood pumping, these places provided their visitors with fun days in the sun....