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If you take a four-wheeler out to a long stretch of uninhabited beach in Corolla, you’ll see a glittering coastline, pristine, untouched vegetation, and something magical: wild horses. It’s a rare and wonderful sight, wild horses roaming the beach, and something we’re lucky to be able to experience in North Carolina. Flickr / Mike+Tiffy The wild horses have called North Carolina home long before any beachgoers, or really serious explorers, claimed the land....

One of South Carolina’s natural wonders, the ACE Basin, is also one of its largest, encompassing a massive 350,000 acres. The ACE Basin is named for the three rivers – the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto Rivers – that converge here and drain into St. Helena Sound which spills into the Atlantic Ocean. Wikimedia Commons/Ace Basin From high above, the ACE Basin creates a mesmerizing canvas of blue swirlies and vivid green swipes and dabs....

Imagine a place where you can see grizzlies and wolves up close, and engaging in the same behaviors they exhibit in the wild. This attraction in West Yellowstone offers exactly that – and strives to educate guests about human/animal interaction. Take a look at these beautiful animals! The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is located at 201 South Canyon, in West Yellowstone. GerfnitAuthor/TripAdvisor The center was founded as a sanctuary for grizzlies, wolves and birds of prey....

There are a lot of factors regarding unhealthy lifestyles, a couple of those being access to parks and the number of people that tip that overweight scale. In a recent study spanning the whole of Tennessee from 2010 to 2012, a list of healthy and unhealthy counties have been put together for your curious mind. If you’re looking to read the whole of the report, make sure to check it out....

There’s something adventurous about pulling off the street and stopping to eat at a roadside restaurant. Sometimes you just want to chow down on something convenient and delicious, and these roadside spots across the state fit the bill. Check out some of the best places to pull over and order up in Massachusetts. The Bistro Box, Great Barrington Yelp/Lee M. Yelp/Sari Marissa G. This roadside eatery in Great Barrington has it all: an amazing location complete with picnic tables and umbrellas, a charming shack-style storefront and mouthwatering grub....

Love a good scare? There are some pretty bizarre and unexplained places in Indiana, and plenty of them are pretty chilling. If you want to check out some of the most terrifying places in the Hoosier state, these 10 are absolute must visits. The French Lick Springs Hotel Terrence Faircloth/Flickr Inside this luxurious resort hotel are dark spirits. Many claim to still see the hotel’s former owner inside. Other accounts tell of blood constantly appearing in a room where a bride once committed suicide and other stories tell of a bellhop and other former workers at the hotel who continue to pop up....

The town of Winthrop, population 415, sits in the northern portion of the Methow Valley on North Cascades Highway 20. Modeled after an American Old West town, it’s home to the nation’s largest cross-country skiing spot. But there’s a lot more to Winthrop than skiing… in fact, even if you leave your skis at home, you won’t be bored when you visit. Here are some other ways to occupy yourself in Washington’s ode to the Old West:...

With Christmas just around the corner, most people would opt to avoid the mall scene altogether. This is understandable, when taking into account the crowds, mad rush, and endless check-out lines. But Virginia is a state that proves not all shopping malls are created equally. Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, for example, features an ice palace that seems borrowed from a fairy tale. Although the site is intended for kids, the magic of it is not lost on adults either....

We love our small towns in Louisiana. Each one has a charm and community that’s specific to itself. Some towns in Louisiana have taken it on themselves to live up to their nicknames, and below we’ve listed 10 of our favorites. Breaux Bridge: Crawfish Capital of the World jc.winkler/Flickr Breaux Bridge restaurants were the first to offer crawfish on their menus, and it was here that crawfish etoufee was created! Breaux Bridge became so well known for crawfish farming that in 1959 the Louisiana legislature officially designated Breaux Bridge “the crawfish capital of the world....

Getting away from city life every once in awhile is a must, and these close-in campgrounds allow you to do just that and have a little fun outdoors communing with nature. You don’t have to go far to find a scenic camping wonderland when you live in Portland. Pack your car up with all your amenities and head to one of these pristine locations for your next camping trip. Trillium Lake Jen Steele / Flickr Located in the Mt....

With summer winding down…you can surely snag some deals on a beachside bungalow to make the most of the two months of sunshine and hot weather left. Unsure of where to start? I posted an article earlier this year about the best beaches, but there are a few I left out… Holden Beach Flickr / Mengjie Joe Holden Beach is a quaint beach town bustling with beach houses and local cuisine....

While hustle and bustle excites the senses, there’s nothing like pure solitude to rekindle your inner zen. North Carolina is filled with beautiful places where you can do anything from catching a wave to hiking a mountain. Yet, some of those places also come with more than their fair share of tourists and visitors. If you’re looking for your own little getaway, plan a trip to these 10 places. Flickr / Patrick Mckay...

Lakes are often known for their great peace and tranquility – they provide a place to escape to and cast all your troubles into the depths of the water. Luckily, we have plenty of lakes in Texas that live up to this legacy. Here are 10 that you absolutely must check out this summer: Caddo Lake (Karnack) Flickr/stokesrx Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in the entire state. The cypress trees provide a perfect canopy for canoeing (the most popular sport here) and other water sports because you’ll be shielded from the sun’s harsh rays while still enjoying some time outdoors....

Checking out new restaurants is one of my favorite hobbies. And right here in Southern California there are so many choices it’s possible to try something new every day of the week. Here are a few spots you should definitely experience on your next dining adventure. Wurstkuche, Los Angeles Wurstkuche/Facebook This sausage paradise has some pretty wild stuff on the menu. How about a snake and rabbit sausage? Or duck and bacon with a kick of jalepeno pepper?...

Have you ever wondered whether or not you belong in Nevada? We’ve all done it at least once in our lives. Sometimes we feel like uprooting and relocating to a neighboring state. Or even relocating to the opposite side of the U.S. Now, that would be a major culture shock, wouldn’t it? If you can relate to any of the 10 signs listed below, you DEFINITELY belong in Nevada. You LOVE gambling!...

You know all there is to know about Overland Park, Lawrence, and Wichita. Heck, you may even call one of these lovely areas your home. However, there are many more beautiful cities that make up the Sunflower State, including these 10 up-and-coming ones that multiple sources endorse for a variety of reasons: Mission City of Mission, KS - Government Facebook Livability made it their “mission” to name this Johnson County town of 9,500 one of their best places to live, noting its small town feel, outdoor opportunities, and the fact that the area has been named one of the safest in the country....

Winter in South Carolina is like no other place in the country. We have festivals, beaches, great weather (most of the time) and plenty to do! Here are some fantastic ways to get outside and enjoy the winter season in the Palmetto State. From a colossal New Year’s Eve celebration that easily trumps anything you could find to do at home on that night, to a local festival of lights perfect for entertaining the entire family for the evening, these 11 winter festivals in South Carolina are real charmers....

Life in New Jersey is great – there’s so much to do, we’re a relatively safe state and we have an excellent education system. Still, not everything is perfect. Here are a few struggles that most New Jerseyans know all too well. Rush Hour Flickr/Bill Benzon Or, more accurately, hours. I stay off the road whenever possible between 7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.. Shore Traffic Flickr/Doug Kerr You may spend more time getting to the beach than at the beach....

One of the many side effects of being a resident of New York, is that our beautiful surroundings are constantly stealing our breath away from us. Often times the best and most surreal places we find are ones we’ve stumbled upon by accident, but sometimes we need a little push in the right direction. With summer just moments away and our beautiful state filling up with green again, now’s the time to add a few more places to your tranquil getaway list....

Just because you left the city, doesn’t mean it ever leaves you. Portland is a hard city to shake, mainly because it is so great. We have a lot going for us here in the City of Roses, and anyone who has left has surely thought these things. Where’s the mountain? Peter Roome / Flickr It’s hard to look east and not see Mt Hood on a clear day. Where can I get a good donut?...