How does that saying go… “Haters gonna’ hate.” ? Yes, I do believe that is what people say these days. Believe it or not there are people out there that can’t stand the idea of South Carolina at any time of the year or on any matter, but we love South Carolina. We love it in the hot, in the cold, when our teams are losing, and when they are beating the pants off others....
If you grew up in Florida, you’re probably used to tourists, snowbirds, and plenty of transplants. Most of the time, we get along fine with folks who moved to our state, but some of them can have a few annoying habits. If you’re a native Floridian, we hope you get a chuckle from this list. If you’re a transplant and you wonder why your neighbors don’t invite you to their cookouts and pool parties, this list might help you blend in a little better:...
Dinner with a view is an amazing combination everyone can appreciate. Being able to enjoy a delicious meal while looking over the rushing water of a river is what makes an evening out the perfect one. These 5 restaurants in South Dakota have it all: they’re right on the river, they have amazing food, and you’ll definitely love them. Ode To Food & Drinks - Sioux Falls Ode To Food & Drinks/Facebook...
Nothing says fall like getting lost in a corn maze. Whether you prefer the slightly more breathtaking haunted maze, or want to wander through the maze in daylight hours (the best choice with young children), this is the list of the top spots around Portland to escape to this fall. Many farms have a variety of entertainment to keep you and your children occupied for hours. The problem is choosing just one....
Do you remember what it was to see a playground? To jump on a swing and swing so hard that you thought you would be able to reach the sky? To climb to the top of the slide and throw your hands in the air as you laughed all the way down? Do you remember the merry-go-round; the one where you sat while someone else pushed you around until you were going so fast that you saw the earth spin in blurred colors?...
Oh, the weather outside is frightful… and this weekend, we’re supposed to get a blast of arctic air! Way to kick off December, Delaware! If we wanted to live in a frozen tundra, we’d all move to the North Pole, right? Well, a few times a year, the First State turns into a winter wonderland and does begin to feel like the North Pole – and some spots are particularly good at showing off the beauty of winter in Delaware....
Pittsburgh boasts pretty amazing haunted tales with some, like Congelier House, that have gained nationwide attention. Whether or not you believe in the paranormal, you’re definitely in for a pretty unique experience when you visit these seven terrifying places in Pittsburgh (and a bit beyond). Green Man Tunnel – Piney Fork Road, South Park Township, PA 15129 Flickr/Devon Christopher Adams Now filled with rock salt, Piney Fork Tunnel in South Park Township has a heartbreaking tale to tell if, of course, you believe local legend....
It’s that time again when pumpkins pop up everywhere. Not that we’re complaining! If you’re looking for pumpkins in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have some marvelous spots for you to explore. Here are eight beautiful places, perfect for the pumpkin lover in us all. Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch: 1620 7th Avenue, San Francisco Crisy G/Yelp Around since 1979, Clancy’s offers a variety of pumpkins, from cinderella to gourds. And they also offer tractor-pulled hay rides around the patch!...
I don’t always like to go to IHOP or Waffle House when I want to eat a great breakfast on the weekends. Those places are always crowded, plus they just don’t have that homemade taste I’m looking for. If you totally agree, you’re definitely going to want to check out these amazing breakfast nooks all over Georgia. Mallery Street Cafe - 408 Mallery St Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 yelp.com This quaint little breakfast nook is perfect for a Sunday brunch....
Utah’s most haunted hotel must certainly be Ben Lomond Suites in Ogden. The hotel was built on the corner of Washington and 25th Street in 1927, and is considered one of the three “Grand” hotels in Utah—the only one still in operation . The hotel is beautiful, but its rich history includes many ghost stories. Ben Lomond Suites/Facebook The hotel sits on the site of a previous hotel—The Reed. It was built in 1891....
Some of Kentucky’s streets have been around for nearly a century. Each street got its name for a reason, though some passed on with the originators. Many roads were named because of familiar surroundings, like a bridge, tree, something someone found, or perhaps even after a critter often seen in the vicinity. A few of these crazy street names have even crazier stories told by the locals. Here are 10 crazy street names that might make you shake your head:...
Remember how exciting school field trips were? Even though, sigh, we usually had to learn something during the day, it was a chance to break free of the classroom, if only for a few hours. We bet you’ll love these classic Missouri field trips spots even more now that you’re older. Pssst … Numbers 3 and 5 come with a strong possibility of adult beverages. Saint Louis Science Center Agent-88/Commons.Wikimedia.org Gaze at the stars in the planetarium, take in a larger-than-life show at the Omnimax Theater, pretend to be a Mars explorer and more!...
Go ahead. Give yourself an early Christmas present by heading out on a delightful road trip that will take you through the most charming Christmas towns in Pennsylvania. The best news? The entire route is less than five hours. Click here to customize the directions. Map Out Your Christmas Road Trip Google Maps Ready to treat yourself to a delightful pre-Christmas road trip that will take you to some of the most charming Christmas towns in Pennsylvania?...
Many of the small towns on my previous post are actually pretty large when compared to communities with a population under 500! Have you visited any of these super tiny towns in our state before? Acme Flickr / 10068988@N06 In the South Fork Valley, between the North Cascade mountains and Lake Whatcom. Population: 246 Uniontown Flickr / nikondslr Whitman County, near the Idaho border. 313+ residents. Hamilton Flickr / mytravelphotos Near Lyman in Skagit County....
Since fall has officially begun, we have been searching the Internet for some of the places you simply can’t miss this season. Whether you enjoy hayrides, hiking, picking pumpkins, or trying out all the weird fried foods at state or local fairs, we have something in mind for everyone this fall season. Here are 10 places you HAVE to visit this fall in Texas! Lost Maples State Natural Area (Vanderpool) bettylynne/flickr...
The sandwich. It’s this perfect food that provides you with all major food groups, that you can find them just about everywhere. Yes, “handcrafted” sandwiches appear on menus of trendy eateries, with built-out, state-of-the-art kitchens. But the great thing about a sandwich is that an amazing one doesn’t necessarily have to come out of a fancy restaurant. In fact, some of the best ones we’ve discovered are in modest delis, hot dog joints, coffee houses, artisan grocers – even party stores....
Instead of visiting an old standby for your next dinner outing, why not try something a little off the beaten path? Some restaurants require just a little extra work to get to or find, but the journey just makes the food taste that much better. Try some of these the next time you’re looking to escape a restaurant rut. Bernadotte Cafe (Ipava) Bernadotte Cafe/Facebook Bernadotte Cafe/Facebook Tucked away in a tiny township of under 300 people lies this modest spot for home cooking....
Summer travel provides plenty of opportunities to eat foods on a stick and go down water slides. And while these things are awesome, you could manage to squeeze in a little history, right? Make it exciting by visiting these 12 historic landmarks located across Wisconsin. Little White Schoolhouse RoyalBroil/Wikimedia The national Republican party was formed in 1856. Ideas for this party started right here in this little white schoolhouse in Ripon....
There’s nothing like losing yourself in nature. And there’s nothing quite like a cabin tucked away in the woods for your stay. Whether you’re on a day trip and want to check out an historic cabin, looking for a rustic weekend away from home, or want all the stops pulled for a luxurious stay in the woods, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for in one of these Oregon cabins....
Delaware’s State Parks are some of the most underrated attractions in the entire state! With so many people heading north to the mountains when they want to see some nature, they often forget about the treasures hiding in our small wonder. Trap Pond State Park is one such wonder – if you’ve never paddled between the historic and rare bald cypress trees here, you are really missing out. Trap Pond State Park in Laurel, Delaware is the northernmost park of bald cypress trees in the United States....
