There is nothing quite like a white Christmas in Vermont, but some things are simply beyond our control. Sure we’d all like to wake up on the 25th with a blanket of fluffy, white snow, but it looks like 2015 will be a green (or brown) one. Let’s not let that get us down – instead, let’s embrace what we’ve got and have a little fun. So let’s get in the Christmas spirit and sing a little carol – Vermont 2015 style!...
The year 2016 has finally come to an end, and we’re so excited to ring in the New Year. What better way to celebrate than with some of the best food in Florida? Today, we’re taking a look back at some of the best, most original restaurants that we’ve featured over the past year. We recommend you try to fit as many of these into your 2017 to-do list as possible....
When it comes to luxury resorts, you have your pick in Washington. Sophisticated spots like the Alderbrook Resort & Spa and the Skamania Lodge get a lot of positive press, and for good reason – they’re beautiful. But there happens to be a lesser known resort that sits right on the ocean in the Olympic Peninsula. And while it’s not as posh as some of the more well known destinations, it has all the amenities you’ll need at a fraction of the cost....
Outside of Germanton, on a Christmas evening in 1929, Charlie Lawson paced in furious circles around a tree located deep within a thicket of forest. He held a shotgun and his feet left imprints in the fresh snow. A crowd gathered at the house, distant screams and cries heard when they arrived at the Lawson’s, and one of the most atrocious murder-suicides in North Carolina history. WUNC A few days before Christmas, Charlie Lawson took his family to nearby Winston-Salem to buy new clothes and have their portrait taken....
Mammoth Hot Springs has been described as a cave that looks like “it has been turned inside out.” It’s a feature of Yellowstone National Park that has some of the most intriguing and unusual rock formations in the country. This is an active area which means the rock formations are constantly growing and changing. Formation Flickr/Beth The unusual features are formed when the rain and snow seeps into the earth and interacts with the heat from the remnant of an ancient volcano....
Ready to stock up on all of the essential supplies for the season? Indiana has a lot of great, local Christmas stores filled will everything you’ll need to turn your home into a winter wonderland. However, this store in particular is easily the most magical Christmas store you’ll find in the entire state… management/TripAdvisor When it comes to Christmas, no store even begins to compare to this incredible shop in Santa Claus, Indiana called, appropriately, The Santa Claus Christmas Store....
Swan Valley, Idaho is a small slice of heaven on the eastern border of Idaho and Wyoming. Just a short drive away from Idaho Falls and Yellowstone National Park, this breathtaking region features mesmerizing rural beauty, gorgeous hiking trails, hidden lakes, and a natural Idaho charm that makes it a true Gem State haven. But cascading gloriously over the mountainside in dozens of veil-like strands into the Snake River is one of the most picture-perfect oases in the state: Fall Creek Falls, the town’s crowning jewel....
New Jersey has hundreds of miles of coastline; from the Hudson, to the Delaware, to the Atlantic Ocean, we’re surrounded by water. As a peninsula, our geography affords us some spectacular views. To experience the beauty of the Delaware, our northern forests and the Kittatinny Mountains, take a drive down Old Mine Road. To take in our stunning shoreline, there’s no road better than Ocean Drive. Ocean Drive is a stretch of road that runs between Cape May and Atlantic City....
Arizona’s architectural history reaches far beyond its 19th century territorial days. Spanish missions—outposts that combined religious and military presence in the New World—were outposts that combined religious and military presence in the New World and these began popping up in Mexico just a few short decades after Columbus stumbled upon the Americas. The first were established in Arizona in 1629 on Hopi land and attempted to spread throughout the region. However, a number of revolts from the Indigenous peoples led to only six missions surviving to this day in varying states of decay, a slim number compared to how many you can find in Mexico, California, and New Mexico....
Four-wheel vehicles kicking up sand, wild horses grazing on sea grass, not a single person for miles and miles; sounds like a strange alternate reality but in fact, this reality exists in North Carolina. Drive to the tip top of the Outer Banks and you’ll be so lucky to find your own uncharted paradise in Carova. Flickr / abbyladybug While North Carolina beaches are too beautiful to fly under the radar, some maintain that exclusiveness with hard-to-access and otherworldly aspects....
A house can tell you a lot about an area’s past through its architecture, interior design and decor. Wyoming has quite a few houses that have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Here are some houses you’ll want to visit in Wyoming for their incredible past. Trail End State Historic Site Wikipedia/IreneWyo Trail End was the home of John B. Kendrick who was a former Wyoming Governor and United States Senator....
Let’s play a game and pretend that money is no object! Fun, right?! Where would you choose to live in San Francisco? With every neighborhood having its own special feel and charm, this can be a tough decision. Here are 10 of the best places to live in San Francisco for a few essential qualities like their views, their vibes, their food, and their overall uniqueness. North Beach / Telegraph Hill Shawn Clover/Flickr This is classic San Francisco, with steep hills, sweeping views, and a little grit mixed with a lot of class....
One of the best parts about living in Georgia is welcoming all the diversity and cultural pride. Every year, Georgia is home to a ton of festivals and parades, which really make this state shine. However, perhaps there are a few ethnic festivals or cultural parties which you haven’t checked out yet. If so, then these 10 ethnic festivals in Georgia will fill your bellies, have you dancing, and make you feel like you’re on the other side of the world....
You probably remember the anticipation and excitement you felt the night before a school field trip. Even though the bus rides sometimes seemed to take FOREVER, you always made fond memories exploring a new location and getting a well-deserved break from the classroom. But even though your official field trip days may be in the distant past, you can still enjoy the same places you explored in your youth. In fact, some of these places have only gotten better with age, and they’re definitely worth checking out as an adult....
Like a fine wine, some things just get better with time. Some of those things include delicious cuisine that hasn’t changed, but only evolved with the changing times over the years. These ten restaurants in North Carolina have literally stood the test of time. They’ve managed to satisfy customers and continue to make delicious food that has created a North Carolina legacy through the years. You’ll want to add these ten to your ‘must-try’ list immediately....
North Carolina is home to so many beautiful places, but with the abundant scenery and sights also comes the abundant crowd. The worst thing is when you finish a long hike and you’re trying to enjoy the view, yet you find yourself clamoring through the crowd and other hikers for one glimpse at that view. These ten places are the perfect escape in our beautiful state. Cape Hatteras Flickr / Alistair Nicol While Cape Hatteras is a popular summer destination, miles of untouched seashore and places to explore make it the perfect, quaint getaway....
Have you ever looked at what is around you and wondered what it looked like 10, 20, or maybe even 100 years ago? Even I have found myself saying, “This didn’t look like this when I was little. When I was little this was a huge field…” or there may have been a building other than what was there at the time. The point is: Things change so fast or in some cases so slow that you don’t realize it until someone points it out to you....
Sometimes we are so used to Southern California’s magnificence that we forget to explore the hidden pockets of beauty hiding right in front of our eyes. Whether you are lucky enough to spend your whole life exploring SoCal or you only have a brief window of time to wander through the Golden State, there are a few hidden gems (and some not so hidden) that everyone should experience at least once....
Moving to Pittsburgh can be a pretty significant lifestyle change. Those of us who have lived here for a considerable amount of time know the city’s quirks, its good points, and its bad points. But, for newcomers, the change might be overwhelming. Here are 11 things longtime Pittsburghers wish they could tell people before they move to Pittsburgh. Summer = construction season. Flickr/Beyond DC We typically refer to summer for what it truly is in the Pittsburgh-area: construction season....
Some of us don’t want to live in the hustle and bustle of a big city, but we don’t want the isolation of a super tiny town either. We want something right in the middle. A place where there are tons of things to do, but the traffic isn’t a nightmare. Luckily, there are plenty of places like that in Texas. Here are 11 of our top picks. The Woodlands Flickr/chanock The Woodlands gives you the big city vibe that we all like to enjoy from time to time without the horrendous traffic of Texas’ metros....
