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There are towns of many sizes in North Dakota, from thousands of residents to barely in the double digits. Big or small, most all towns have a main street. Sometimes these main streets don’t have much to them, but others are bustling and full of life. These 8 towns in North Dakota have the perfect amount of busyness to their main streets while still holding that small town charm: Mayville Andrew Filer/Flickr Many people know of Mayville because of the state university that is located there, MSU....

If you like the idea of walking through a winter wonderland, or just love holiday lights, you’ll definitely want to stop by one of these awesome towns. Why? Because these decorated Main Streets are celebrating the holiday spirit with their traditional Christmas decorations and twinkling lights. So whether you’re shopping, dining, or taking a romantic stroll, you’re sure to love them! Ridgefield Chris Burke/Flickr If you want to celebrate the holidays with the arts, this is definitely the town to do it in....

Hidden throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding area are some of the state’s most incredible natural wonders. So, next time you’re on the lookout for something to do, consider visiting some of these nine natural wonders in Pittsburgh. Ohiopyle State Park Flickr/bobistraveling Gas up the car and head to Ohiopyle State Park, about an hour and a half outside of downtown Pittsburgh. The more than 20,000 acre natural wonderland features 79 miles of hiking trails, 27 miles of biking trails, and 11 miles of horse riding trails....

Do you know your ABCs? No, not those ABCs; I mean the ABCs of Colorado! Sing it with me: A is for Archaeology. Flickr/Dave Soldano Colorado is home to more than a dozen archaeological sites including Mesa Verde, Dinosaur Ridge, and the Paint Mines (pictured). B is for Brewery. Flickr/Buzz Andersen Coloradoans like their beer–SO much, in fact, that the Centennial State has more than 200 breweries! C is for Casa Bonita....

Ready to add another world record to Idaho’s rap sheet? Stretching over 4,000 square miles, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is an unearthly, apocalyptic landscape of volcanic cones, craters, caverns, and fissures, all strikingly beautiful in their rocky glory, in addition to protected steppe desert. But this eerily beautiful expanse is also home to more than a few surprises, including this one: a plunging crater of undetermined depth, roughly the size of a football field, sitting just outside of the preserve on the King’s Bowl lava field....

As a Lord of the Rings fan, I must say, going to New Zealand and seeing the filming locations has always been on my bucket list. But even if the extravagant travel is out of my range for the next year or so, in North Carolina, there’s one place where you can have your own Middle Earth experience. Luckily, there’s no endpoint with throwing ‘the one ring to rule them all’ into the fiery pits of Mordor; there’s just sheer beauty that is simply out of this world....

Georgia has some pretty stunning restaurants if I do say so myself. Stunning in terms of scenery, architecture, and aesthetics. While we normally note how incredible the food is at most restaurants in Georgia, this one is dedicated to all those stunners out there—the ones who have the gift of delectable culinary cuisine AND beauty to boot. Take a look at the most beautiful restaurants in Georgia. Cedar Lane Supper Club - 50 Grahamville Rd....

Montanans and visitors alike have a deep love for Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and the other more prominent attractions in the Treasure State. But truth be told, there are a whole lot of underrated spots that don’t seem to get the attention they deserve. If you haven’t seen any of these for awhile, it may be time for a visit. National Bison Range Peglerd / TripAdvisor This national wildlife refuge is located in the beautiful Mission Valley in Northwest Montana....

Ohio is full of flowing, gorgeous rivers. Whether you’re looking for a boat ride break from big city shopping or a serene riverside stroll, there are plenty of rivers in Ohio that will give you just that. The following are 11 of what we consider to be Ohio’s best, most beautiful rivers. The Ohio River Richard Cawood/Flickr If you find yourself in the Cincinnati area, cross the border to visit the Newport Aquarium or take a Ride The Ducks tour to get a feel of this beloved river from all sides....

Dewey Beach is the coolest little town in Delaware, and the Dewey Cinco de Mayo celebration is one of my favorite days of the year. Have you visited on the first Saturday in May? It’s no Kentucky Derby, but you will still want to catch the races that Dagsworth Beach hosts. Dewey Beach is known for its stunning sunrises, amazing food, and one-of-a-kind parties. Flickr / Susan Smith It seems like the town is always coming up with a new event or festival, no matter what time of year it is....

Kentucky has over 300 insect species that have been documented, but let us just focus on some of the most disturbing. Truth is, some creepy crawlies stay out of our range of vision, or hide deep beneath our fertile soil. There are familiar bugs, and those that make you hope they remain unseen. No matter how disturbing you find these insects, remember, each one serves some purpose in the grand scheme of things....

The burger is one of those entrees that can make a good breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack, depending on how its made. There are so many unique ways to garnish these meat patties that options are virtually limitless. You can even get vege burgers if you prefer a life without meat but still require that smoky grilled taste. We have searched far and wide and created the ultimate burger bucket list in Kentucky that contains mouthwatering burgers you will want to try at least once....

Did you know that the 4th largest house in the United States is located right in Delaware? Winterthur, the largest DuPont Estate, contains 96,582 square feet of floorspace, making it over 6500 sq feet larger than the fifth house on the list. Amazingly, Winterthur has been turned into a museum that houses one of the most expansive and important collections of Americana in the country, and you can visit to see the incredible architecture yourself....

Utahns love a good challenge, and some of our local restaurants are happy to oblige. If you can consume a large amount of food in a short amount of time (without barfing, dying of heart failure or just conceding failure), you could win a free meal, swag, and even cash! Check out these 10 Utah restaurants that offer food challenges. No Frills Diner, Ogden No Frills Diner/Facebook Take the Ultimate King Omelet Challenge at No Frills Diner....

Most of us have so much love and respect for our state, from the breathtaking scenery to the delicious foods to the generous, kind-hearted people. However, if you’ve lived in Texas for a good portion of your life, you have probably grown to despise the following things about living here. Everyone, their mother, and their mother’s dog moving here. thomas hawk/flickr We get it y’all, Texas is really great, but you can always just come to visit, and then, you know, go back where you came from....

The summer is in full swing at this point, and you’re probably looking for ways to stay cool in the face of increasingly hot weather. You might also find that you can’t afford to take the kids to the water park every day of the week—and boy-o do children get so bored in the summertime. There’s a solution to your summer blues: pack your trunks, put the kids in the car, and head on out to one of the 11 swimming holes on the list below....

Do you find flip flops and a light jacket to be appropriate blizzard attire? Did you want nothing more than to have a television clown sing happy birthday to you when you were little? What about the Blake Street Bombers… ring a bell? If you are nodding along with any of this, you most likely grew up in Colorado and will remember these 13 things: You know why they call it Elitch “Gardens....

In North Carolina, natural beauty is abundant. But sometimes that beauty is not natural, but created by man. There’s plenty of fun natural places to explore, but there’s also a whole world out there for creative minds and even just adventurers. You’ll want to explore these places come spring. The gorgeous Cape Hatteras lighthouse. Jeremy Jordan Cape Hatteras is the largest and most majestic lighthouse in North Carolina. North Carolinian or not, plenty of people travel for a glimpse of the beauty....

I’m not sure what it is about this time of year, maybe the cold, short days, or the absence of leaves from the trees, but it seems the majority of my photographers are dreaming of ocean escapes and warmer days. I think 75% of submitted images revolved around the ocean or water. I’m not sure why, but this is a week to give thanks on every beautiful part of our state....

Ask a group of Marylanders where the most beautiful place in the state is, and you’re likely to get a few different answers. While the list could go on and on, today we’re featuring 15 places that are known to be stunning. Feast your eyes on the following locations in the Old Line State. Swallow Falls State Park Flickr / Paul Waldo This scenic state park is home to Maryland’s most impressive waterfall, Muddy Creek Falls....