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Hiking can be a very rewarding experience. A trail may have a few difficult spots or a long trek, but it might all lead up to a fantastic view at the end or give you an experience you won’t forget. North Dakota has quite the list of hiking trails, ranging from easy walking trails to tough uphill climbs. Quite a few of these trails lie in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and this one in particular will definitely leave you feeling accomplished once completed....

Who says big things can’t happen in a small state? Not us! While Vermont is often calm and peaceful, there are things that happened here that changed life as we know it. Whether they are events or inventions, these huge things happened in little old VT. Need a lift? Flickr/Bjørn Bulthuis The first rope tow for skiers in the United States was installed in Woodstock in 1934 by Bob and Betty Royce, proprietors of the White Cupboard Inn....

Oregon is beautiful. Anyone who’s visited or is lucky enough to be a resident of this Pacific Northwest haven knows this to be true. Any time of year proves to be equally magnificent when it comes to admiring the natural splendor of Oregon’s landscape. And while many assume that the east coast has the best fall foliage in the country, one of the best places to admire this season is right here in Oregon....

You make think you know everything about Nashville, but we’re here to prove you wrong – and perhaps teach you something neat to take to trivia night. These eleven things owe their heart and soul to Music City. United Record Pressing hails from our favorite southern city. Andy Baxley - Flickr It is now one of only four vinyl manufacturers left in the entirety of the United States. They pressed records for Elvis, so we’ll vote for them to ALWAYS stay in business....

The Templeton Library in Sewanee, Tennessee is a beautiful building with quite the strange history. Built by a man who didn’t quite know how to make up his mind, the library sits as a stunning crown jewel placed high in the hilly countryside of Tennessee. We decided to get to the bottom of the swirling stories and legends and tell you the truth behind the stone facade – and you may just be surprised....

With so many families moving to Texas these days, it seems vitally important to learn which cities offer the best options for settling down. Luckily, Nerdwallet.com came out with a list of the best cities in Texas for young families, based on data regarding the public school system, median home values, and the growth of the local economy as well as population growth. Read on to see if your city made the list!...

Whether you’re an avid nature lover or just looking to escape for a day, you’re sure to fall in love with Florida’s many gardens. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Flickr/Matthew Paulson Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has been a beautiful oasis of palms, flowering vines, and tons of other tropical plants in Miami since 1938. Visit during one of their amazing festivals for a special treat. Bok Tower Gardens Flickr/Trish Hartmann Bok Tower Gardens is located in Lake Wales in Central Florida....

Sometimes, when we’re in a hurry, a cup of tea from our favorite coffee house does the trick just fine – caffeine is caffeine, right? But other times when we need to slow down and relax, an old-fashioned cuppa in a proper, English-style tea house is what we need. Here are five tea rooms in Texas that are sure to make you feel like royalty. The Steeping Room (Austin) Facebook/The Steeping Room...

If you’re looking to add some romance to your week, spending an elegant evening at one of these divine restaurants in Southern California will surely do the trick. No matter how you define a romantic dinner – a dining room all aglow with warm candlelight; a cozy outdoor table under a canopy of trees and twinkly lights; or the delicate tickle of piano keys in the background – these SoCal restaurants offer the kind of ambience that’s designed for a night to remember....

These may not be the top recommended spots for out-of-state tourists, but sometimes the hidden gems you find off the beaten path are more exciting to experience. The Pinnacles - Sturgeon Heath Cajandig/flickr MeryAnneR/TripAdvisor Take a hike through this unique Ozarkian geological formation. You may even come across some fossils! Glore Psychiatric Museum - St. Joseph Missouri Division of Tourism/flickr Missouri Division of Tourism/flickr This psychiatric museum is not for the faint of heart....

If you love the idea of loading your friends and family in to the car and driving around, these road trips are definitely for you! We’ll take a look at the best trips we’ve created for you, and tell you the best season to take them. This road trips bucket list is the perfect way to have fun for cheap and get to know your state a little better. Check them out now!...

McMenamins is known for rehabbing old buildings and transforming them into restaurants, and this old school building is no exception. Once known as Kennedy Elementary School, this stately building in NE Portland is now home to one of the area’s most unique bar and restaurants. Jericl Cat / Flickr This image from 1915 shows the school when it was still used for its original purpose as an elementary school. Jim Ellwanger / Flickr It now looks nearly identical apart from its new siding and beautiful landscaping around....

We’re nearing another football season, and even though Montana doesn’t have an NFL team, many of us are excited to gather around the TV with a cold beverage and a plate of wings. But the truth is, there’s never a bad time to eat some delicious chicken wings, and these restaurants definitely do them right. Uberbrew, 2305 Montana Ave., Billings Mike R / Yelp Lukas S / Yelp In addition to their great selection of local brew, Uberbrew serves smoked wings that are exceptionally tasty....

They don’t call Montana “The Last Best Place” for nothing. We’re all about preserving pieces of the past here, from our Dinosaur Trail to our classic dining establishments. Each restaurant on this list is over 50 years old, and they’ve all still got the delicious food and friendly service that keep Montanans coming back for more. Owl Cafe, 203 E Main St., Laurel Owl Cafe Facebook Randy B. / Yelp Since 1916, the Owl Cafe has been delivering delicious home-cooked meals to the Laurel community....

New Orleans has so much delicious food to eat, it can be easy to overlook the amazing desserts that are at your disposal. But the home of the beignet has a lot to say about delicious donuts. From historic places like Café Du Monde to neighborhood spots like Buttermilk Drop that have really taken off, there is a donut for everyone in this town. Proofed, 5236 Tchoupitoulas St. Yelp.com / Charles H....

The town of Leavenworth may be big on charm, but this teeny Bavarian village in the Cascade Mountains is only home to about 2,000 residents and makes for an incredibly cozy getaway, especially during the wintertime! Whether you’ve visited the area before or you’ve never been, here are 10 reasons why everyone should plan a trip to this delightful German town in Chelan County: First and foremost, the location is ideal....

Pittsburghers generally don’t take kindly to any kind of negativity regarding our beautiful city. Sure, Pittsburgh has its share of problems – high crime in some neighborhoods, for example – but we’re all bombarded by the risks of living in Pittsburgh on the news every day. So, let’s take a somewhat less gloomy approach to the topic. Watch out for deer! Flickr/Brad Knabel Beautiful deer make their home in Pittsburgh’s woods but, with the ever-increasing expansion of the city and the suburbs, deer are losing their homes and becoming more visible in our communities....

Wyoming has many great restaurants, but some are truly representative of Wyoming.Here are 10 that we think define Wyoming just perfectly. Tumblin’ Tumbleweeds, Evanston Colleen213/TripAdvisor esteph55/TripAdvisor Tumblin’ Tumbleweeds has that Western flair and plenty of good Western grub, too. The chicken fried steak is tasty, as well as the other chicken dishes and steaks. 240 Bear River Drive, Evanston. The Emporium Restaurant, Hawk Springs The Emporium Restaurant/Facebook The Emporium/Facebook This cozy little restaurant in Hawk Springs serves up some delicious steaks and ribs....

Hot, sunny weather is here to stay and we’re officially carrying sunscreen on us at all times! With exciting summer bucket lists that are long enough to fill up an entire calendar, sometimes all we need is just a peaceful day at the beach. While you may have already planned a trip to one of our beautiful beaches that we’ve previously discussed, it’s never too late to add on a few more to your list!...

Some say that the Midwest is landlocked and void of the picturesque beaches that make the coasts beautiful. Those who say that obviously have never been to Michigan. Not only do we have some of the best fresh-water beaches in the country, but we also are home to some of the best shoreline structures around. Specifically, Michigan has the most lighthouses of any state in the country, thanks to the state’s early days as a major water passage....