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Do you remember as a kid trying to search for treasure? Maybe this meant digging up holes in your backyard or scanning a metal detector along the beach. Imagine your surprise if you were to find a buried steamboat from the 1800s. Well, that’s basically what happened when an excavator and his family unearthed what is considered to one of the greatest discoveries in Missouri history. The steamboat Arabia was built in 1853 in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania....

Nashville has exploded in recent years, pummeling the locals with rush hour traffic and long waits for breakfast at the local diner. We’ve decided to pull away from the crazy of the everyday city and remember why we fell in love with Nashville, remember why this town is a gem in Tennessee’s crown. And the best way to do that is find a beautiful place we can enjoy with NO HIKING....

What’s a summer in Wisconsin without going camping? Last year, we profiled 10 awesome rustic camping spots. We took reader suggestions and came up with a new list of 10 completely new camping spots you should check out this summer. Mirror Lake State Park (Baraboo) Yinan Chen/Flickr daniel.baker/Flickr This picturesque state park is just a few miles from the Dells. The highlight is a clear lake surrounded by bluffs. There are 151 campsites in three separate campgrounds....

Detroiters love their craft beer, and thankfully, more places are opening their doors and giving us a delicious taste of their fine selection of beers. You’ve probably heard of and have even been to some of these craft breweries, and some you just need to check out! Here are the top 10! HopCat HopCat/Facebook The HopCat has 130 taps of craft beer from all over the world, great food and an outdoor beer garden during the summer time....

Because of Mississippi’s diverse landscape and abundance of wooded areas, it is the perfect place to really enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, with that comes something else – bugs, and lots of them. That’s right; Mississippi is home to hundreds of different types of bugs, some of which are a bit creepy to say the least. So if you think you can handle it, check out the list below. The Eastern Velvet Ant (a....

The outdoors areas in Kentucky are one of the greatest draws of our state. We have some of the most beautiful forests, lakes and other lands that Mother Nature has to offer. No matter where you go in this state, you will find breathtaking, natural beauty nearby. There are 10 of the most gorgeous outdoors spots in Kentucky, and all are worthy of being on a bucket list. Torrent Falls, Campton Sai Aung L This beautiful area at 1617 N KY 11 is a must stop for nature enthusiasts everywhere....

The grind of day to day life gets to us all at some point. That means having a relaxing spot to escape too can be very important. There is nothing wrong with just needing to get away for a few days, whether you are a parent, employer, employee, or just bored. In moments of such a necessity, there is a hidden tree house in Kentucky that makes a perfect getaway from the rest of the world....

When it comes to garnering attention, mid-sized cities are the middle child of the family. Larger cities steal the limelight while small towns are praised for their quaintness and charm. So, we thought it was time to show some love to places in New Mexico with between 10,000 and 50,000 residents. Specifically, we want to highlight their restaurants and steer you toward some of the culinary gems that these New Mexico cities have to offer....

Kansas might be a nice place with mostly nice people, but we’ve had our share of rotten tomatoes. There’s a few notorious serial killers from Kansas, including the possible “I-70 killer” still at large. The ones that live today are still sitting in cells right here in Kansas. Do you think these are some of the deadliest Kansans to ever live, or have you heard of worse? The Bloody Benders Shawn Harquail/Flickr In an area near Cherryvale, during the 1870s, this family murdered at least 11 people who stayed at their Inn....

Georgia has some pretty neat things to do. While some people expect the state just to be filled with good Southern food and extremely friendly people, others understand that if you dig a little deeper, look a little harder, you’ll find some pretty epic things to do in this great state. Like these gems below… The Ultimate Treasure Hunt Throughout Georgia Is Officially Underway Shop Jekyll Island There is a huge treasure hunt that happens every year on Jekyll Island during the months of January and February....

From the many battles that have happened here to mysterious creatures that have been seen roaming (and flying) around South Carolina there’s no question that there’s a lot of terrifying things going on in our state. We have many legends, in fact, we have so many of them that there have been books upon books written about them and there are many paranormal research groups that have come in and gathered data about the various happenings....

Have you ever been to a charming town, but it didn’t seem to be as widely appreciated as much as it should be? Washington has plenty of them, and they’re all certainly worth a visit. Here are 13 of the many underrated places in our state that you’ve got to check out: Port Gamble Joe Mabel / Wikipedia This city on the Kitsap Peninsula is definitely one of Washington’s best kept secrets when it comes to places to visit....

People may see a few postcards of Vermont and think they know everything. But I assure you, we are more than foliage, cows and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Usually we can laugh off their less than accurate perceptions, but it’s time that we set the record straight about a few things. The following are common stereotypes about Vermonters and the state itself that we feel need to be put into perspective and are intended to be entertaining....

Nevada gets a lot of grief, mostly by people who don’t live in the state and don’t understand much about it. Nevadans are known for being an independent-thinking lot who like what our state has to offer. So if you’ve decided to think about moving to Nevada but are worried about all the naysayers, here are 15 reasons why you absolutely should not move here. You can only get a job working in a casino or a hotel....

Everyone who lives in Hawaii has undoubtedly amassed quite the collection of iconic images from across the state stored in their brain. And if you’ve lived here long enough, you should be able to recognize these 17 images within a split second. Are you up for the challenge? See how many images you recognize without looking at the captions below! This grand palace is a Honolulu landmark. Daniel Ramirez/Flickr Iolani Palace, the only palace on United States soil....

Entertaining the entire family in one trip is difficult, but our great state is full of attractions with something for everyone. Whether you like to golf, swim, relax, or go on wild adventures for fun, this list has the perfect getaway for you. All of these vacation spots have lodging onsite or nearby, so you can stay multiple nights (which you’ll need) to enjoy all there is to do at these family-fun attractions....

When you live in Louisiana for long enough, it can be easy to overlook all of the incredible places this state has to offer. But there are some really special amusement parks in and around Louisiana that can make your visit really exciting for you and your favorite little ones. Here are some underrated attractions at Louisiana amusement parks that are certain to entertain you! The Gator Show, Natchitoches Alligator Park, Natchitoches facebook....

There are many different types of houses constructed these days. Fortunately, many of the houses that were constructed hundreds of years ago remain standing today so we can enjoy their lovely architectural style. Listed below are 8 uniquely-designed houses in Alabama that will have you doing a double-take. Dogtrot House - Ashville, AL wikimedia commons The dogtrot is a style of house that was popular throughout the Southeastern United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries....

We’ve already introduced you to 8 New Mexico wineries in spectacular settings. However, the Land of Enchantment is filled with pretty vineyards and wineries just waiting to be discovered. What better way to spend an afternoon than sitting out on a patio, appreciating the sun, the scenery, and a great glass of vino? For your next day trip, head to one of these 9 beautiful wineries: Vivác Winery (Dixon) Yelp/Vivac Winery...

The Erie County Fair only happens once a year and many of us diet for days (or weeks) leading up to it, just so we can indulge in our favorite fried foods. Whether you get your thrills on the rides or just from sampling the offerings from the food stands, one thing is for certain: nothing tastes quite like summer as the Erie County Fair. Here are our 9 favorite fair foods (in no ranked order)....