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Ahh, summertime. The world is lush and green and the temperature’s a-sizzling. Where can you find many Missourians during these hot, humid (and wonderful) days of summer? At the lake, of course. Here are nearly a dozen that promise a magical getaway on top of sweet relief from the heat. Who needs the ocean when you can visit the sandy beach in No. 5? Lake of the Ozarks Phil Roussin/Flickr.com This massive reservoir was created by impounding the Osage River....

They say everything is bigger in Texas, but some of our towns are definitely an exception to that rule. These 11 tiny towns in our state are so small, you just might miss them if you blink for too long! Spade Wikipedia Located in the Panhandle, this little town had a whopping population of 73 per the 2010 census. The land was formerly known as Spade Ranch, and the town became incorporated in 1924 when farmers started settling here....

One of the best ways to get in the holiday spirit is a trip to one of Oklahoma’s small town Main Streets. During the holiday season many of them transform into winter wonderlands filled with Christmas decorations, lights and festivities. Here are 12 “main street” areas in the Sooner State that are pure magic during Christmastime. Tonkawa redcarpetcountry.com Tonkawa’s Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration lights up downtown on December 7, 2016 and is a magical place to visit....

Lucky for us Delawareans, even rural Delaware is never too far away. Some of the state’s best hidden treasures exist way out in Delaware’s boondocks, and they’re all worth the short drive it will take to see them. Enjoy these best kept secrets of rural Delaware next time you are looking for an adventure. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Flickr / USFWS Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a stunning example of the true beauty of the Delaware Bay....

Okay, well, maybe not everyone — I mean, we only have 49 square miles to work with. And that’s part of what makes San Francisco so great — its quaintness. Oh, yeah, and its incredible natural beauty, its culinary scene, its weather, its weirdness, its wildness, its acceptance of every freak and geek around. Here are 15 reasons to live in San Francisco, but honestly, this list could be endless....

We’re all waiting for it. I don’t think anyone can go through a summer in South Carolina and not wish for the cooler days of fall. Unfortunately, fall doesn’t last long enough for some of us. It seems that it pops up and is gone before we even get to enjoy it. That’s South Carolina weather for you! I believe that the Upstate has a longer fall that the low-country however, so if you’re really itching to get into all the fall weather you can…go for a road trip!...

Hidden gems are plentiful in Baltimore when it comes to historic buildings, museums, and hole-in-the-wall eateries. If you’re more interested in hidden gems among nature, then check out the following spots. How many of these outdoorsy places did you know about? Lake Roland Flickr / Cat Lake Roland Park is open from sunrise to sunset each and every day. It’s the perfect little escape from city life. Bring a canoe and let your worries float away....

Pittsburgh’s finicky winter weather can certainly make it feel as though we live at the North Pole, especially when the temperatures dip below freezing and the snow storms arrive. But, then, there are those peaceful times when the Pittsburgh landscape turns into a magical wonderland. Here are nine majestic spots in Pittsburgh that are like the North Pole. Powdermill Nature Reserve – 1847 PA-381, Rector, PA 15677 Facebook/Powdermill Nature Reserve Experience the sheer beauty of Pittsburgh in the winter at Powdermill Nature Reserve, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s environmental research center....

Washington is just like any other state (except, you know, just a bit more beautiful). That being said, those of us who were born and raised here certainly develop our own quirks that others might find a bit odd. Luckily, we’re way too busy enjoying our lives in the Evergreen State to care. We almost never use umbrellas. Steve Kaiser / Flickr The running joke in Seattle is that you can always spot a tourist by the umbrella....

Some of our state’s most stunning and well known attractions can be found out in Western New York. You’re most likely already familiar with Niagara Falls and other natural wonders that are out this way, but there’s one place hiding out in Cattaraugus County that you might not know of. Here to relax you and give you an incredible experience, Ellicottville’s salt cave is an attraction you won’t want to miss....

When I first moved to Missouri, there were a lot of new things I had to get used to. Each state has its quirks, but that’s what makes it unique from the rest. Here are a few of the things you’ll quickly learn upon moving to Missouri. Enjoy! Cow tipping is a pastime among mischievous teens. CAFNR/flickr I thought it was just a myth, but when I asked my friends who grew up in rural Missouri, many of them admitted to doing this as a teen....

Summer is hands-down the greatest time to get out and have a blast. And boy, does Missouri offer a lot of unforgettable things to do. Explore some of the season’s best below. Get your thrills. Six Flags St. Louis/Facebook.com Visit Six Flags in St. Louis, Worlds of Fun in Kansas City or Silver Dollar City in Branson for scream-worthy roller coasters. Eat concrete. Phillp Leara/Flickr.com No, not that kind! Ted Drewe’s in St....

I have some of the most perfect hiking trails for you this fall! If you want to get outdoors and experience Georgia’s natural wonderland, you’re going to want to check out these impressive Georgia trails. Here are nine more trails to check out if you love the outdoors. Chickamauga Creek Trail - Rocky Face, GA Michael Hicks via Flickr Located in Walker County, Georgia, this gorgeous trail goes into neighboring Tennessee....

If you live in one of Utah’s larger cities, you might dream of moving somewhere far away from other people. Our state has lots of small, rural towns that offer a much quieter, peaceful existence. Of course, job opportunities, shopping and entertainment are much harder to come by in these little towns. But that’s the point, isn’t it? Kamas Tom Kelly/flickr Located in Summit County, Kamas calls itself “The Gateway to the Uintas....

Alabama is home to many small towns. While some of these towns have very few residents, others are true ghost towns because they’ve been completely abandoned. It’s no secret that small abandoned towns give off an eerie vibe. As a matter of fact, some are so eerie that they could seriously be the setting of a horror movie. One Alabama ghost town in particular that fits the bill is Old Cahawba....

We’ve all heard the phrase “Jersey Strong”, but it isn’t just an expression – it’s true. New Jersey residents have dealt with a lot, but we keep coming back stronger! Some of these issues are trivial, others major, but they all contribute to what makes New Jersey residents so tough! The humidity. Wikipedia/Avriette Not only does it wreak havoc on our hair, it’s hot, and sticky, and gross. HOT summers. Wikipedia/Kevin Law We’ve had our fair share of heat waves, but we know how to handle it....

While we might be entering the last two months of summer and many of us are sporting shorts, tanks, and flip flops on a daily basis; the slightest cool breeze in the air gets most of us a bit excited for fall. With cooler temps around the state, I’m starting to think forward, and sometimes even TOO forward and into the holidays. While we’ll certainly be stuck with warm temperatures for the next two or three months, there’s one place in North Carolina where sleigh bells ring, snow falls, and Santa hangs out year-round....

Pittsburgh has consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most livable cities. The other day we looked at the 10 most dangerous places after dark in Pittsburgh. Today, let’s take a look at the safest places to live in Pittsburgh as identified by Niche, a Pittsburgh company that ranks neighborhoods, K-12 schools, and colleges based on crime rates, housing prices, and employment rates. Niche found that annual violent crimes (per every 100,000) in the Pittsburgh Metro area include an average of 196 assaults, 4....

In Maine we have no shortage of strange, from stores shaped like blueberries to eerie stories of (reported) UFO abductions. BUT, one of the strangest things about Maine is the many reported sightings of mysterious animals. There have been sightings of giant half-man, half-animal beasts from almost every region in the state and whether they’re real or not has yet to be proven. Wherever you stand in the debate about whether these reports are bogus, at least we have one institution dedicated to doing the research: The International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland!...

South Carolina is home to some amazing cities and towns. Let’s just throw modesty to the wind right now and admit it: they’re all pretty spectacular. That being said – it’s nice, isn’t it, when one of our South Carolina towns earns some national attention for something positive? Like being The No. 1 City In America. Flickr/Savannah Sam Photography & Coastal Art Charleston is sorta like that girl in homeroom that was naturally beautiful and seemingly didn’t have to even work at it....