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Go on, have something sweet, you deserve it! Try these Arkansas candy shops if you’re out to satisfy yourself with some delicious chocolate or welcome the coming fall season with some memorably mouth-watering fudge. Perhaps these shops might even inspire your holiday shopping as well! You may feel a little guilty later (maybe) after indulging, but the feeling’s worth it when you taste these goods! The Candy Jar Facebook/The Candy Jar This Cabot establishment will unfortunately be closing soon after providing central Arkansas with years of sweetness, but you can still pick up some goodies during their close-out sale....

Have you ever wondered which towns in Pennsylvania are growing the most quickly? It may seem like people flock to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but it’s small towns that see the most growth percentage-wise. Some of the places on this list you might have never visited before, or even heard of… But you’ll be amazed to see how their populations have exploded in the past 15 years. We looked at Sperling’s List Builder to find out which towns in Pennsylvania have seen the greatest population growth since 2000....

It’s no secret that we Iowans are smart, funny, hardworking, super nice, and the best people you will ever meet… but we’re also beautiful (and ever so humble, right?). To show you just how true that last statement is, here are 12 of the most drop-dead gorgeous Iowans to ever grace this Earth. Ashton Kutcher David Shankbone/Flickr “That 70’s Show” hottie Ashton Kutcher was born and raised it none other than Cedar Rapids, Iowa!...

When it comes to national parks in the Southwest, the Grand Canyon in Arizona is king. It is one of the most recognized parks in the world and is the tenth most visited park in the state, seeing more than 5.5 million visitors annually. But Arizona has plenty more parks and plenty that are just as visually stunning with significantly smaller crowds. Today, we’re going to take a look at one such place: Chiricahua National Monument....

These amazing postcards of St. Louis show what the city looked like during the 1950s. In 1950, St. Louis was still one of America’s largest cities and the 1950 census recorded the city’s largest population to date. After 1950 however, the city saw a rapid change in population as residents moved into the surrounding suburbs. Now, St. Louis is Missouri’s second largest city behind Kansas City. Here are 10 photos depicting life in St....

Spring is the nicest season in the First State! The weather is perfect – not too hot, not too cold – and the state parks are quieter than peak summer season. Quick, before the weather heats up and the tourists come out, visit these 12 places this spring in Delaware. Click on the title to each photo to be taken to more information about each of these magnificent places! The Secret Garden You’re Guaranteed To Love Facebook / Friends of Goodstay Gardens Goodstay Gardens are famous for their magnolia walk and their world-class displays of ivies....

Is there anyone who doesn’t love pizza? Not that we know of. As if you need any reason to enjoy a pizza pie, there’s the fact that it is the absolutely perfect meal to end a busy day of adventuring in New Hampshire, whether you’ve been boating out on the water, or skiing down the trails. Here are a few of our favorite places to grab a slice in The Granite State....

Every state within our country has their own ghost stories that are guaranteed to keep you up at night, but New York is home to one particular local legend that is actually incredibly troubling. In a troubling twist of fate, what was once designed to be a wonderful park for our residents to enjoy would later become a well-known haunted spot to visit in the Capital Region: Officially named Forest Park Cemetery, this haunted location is more frequently referred to as Pinewoods....

Utah can be a pretty goofy place, sometimes. Here are 15 times our weirdness was captured on film. Call Human Resources! jon/flickr The iconic Thunderbird Restaurant in Mt. Carmel opened in 1940. The owner, Jack Morrison, spelled the word “Homemade” as “Ho-Made” so it would fit on the sign. Of course, in 1940, today’s meaning of “Ho” didn’t exist. I’m sure the people who make these pies are perfectly wonderful, and of the highest moral standards....

I’m a firm believer that if you live in a city that offers a great quality of life, you’ll be happy. After all, the better the city, the happier the residents, right? The Movoto real estate blog recently ranked the 10 best cities in Nevada to live in. While developing their ranking, they looked at 35 cities and Census-Designated Places in Nevada with populations greater than 5,000. They based their findings on factors such as total amenities, quality of life, total crimes, tax rates, unemployment rate, commute time and weather....

Richthofen Castle is tucked away behind menacing barbed wire, thick overgrown plants, sturdy iron gates, and large stone walls that boast signs warning “Beware of Dog” and “No Trespassing.” The 14,000-square-foot fortress, also known as the “Red Baron’s Castle,” was completed in 1887 by Baron Walter von Richthofen, the uncle of the famed WWI flying ace the Red Baron. I’m sure Baron von Richthofen had good intentions when he purchased 320 beautiful suburban acres, named it Montclair, and promoted the neighborhood as being a model community and a “fount of health and prosperity....

There’s nowhere else quite like Kakawa Chocolate House. While New Mexico has plenty of artisan chocolatiers, it’s much harder to find gourmet drinking chocolate. And I’m not talking about your grandma’s cocoa. Forget powdered mixes with mini marshmallows surfing on the surface. The drinking elixirs at Kakawa are something else entirely. If you told me that the nectar of the gods was served in one of Kakawa’s dinky blue and white teacups brimming with rich, liquid chocolate, I wouldn’t be disappointed....

There are plenty of places in North Carolina that catch your eye; from the whimsical mini-town of Shangri-La constructed over almost ten years, to the eclectic and vibrant Mary’s Gone Wild Doll Baby and Folk Art Museum, and even the restaurant that seems to serves as an ode to every fast food statue known to man…just when you think you’ve seen it all, there are always more oddities around the corner....

Utah is just full of natural attractions, from our natural arches to our alpine lakes. It could easily take you decades to explore all of them. Here are just 10 of our favorites to get you started. For each one, we’ve already written a feature article, so we’ve provided links for you that have more photos and information. Goblin Valley and Goblin’s Lair mg44berlin/Tripadvisor The strange and unique “goblins” at Goblin Valley State Park will make you feel as though you’re on another planet....

With summer coming to a close pretty darn soon, I’m scrambling to get in as many outdoor activities as possible – and I’m sure y’all are as well. But Texas is just so full of beautiful natural wonders that it can be overwhelming picking just a few. That’s where we step in. We do all the research so you don’t have to. After scouring the internet looking at pictures, reading reviews, and of course, adding some personal opinion, we’ve determined that these 11 places in Texas comprise the ultimate outdoorsy person’s bucket list....

Fries just might be America’s favorite snack and in DC, we have no shortage of great fries. Whether you are looking for garlic fries, cheese fries, waffle fries or sweet potato fries, you will find the best of every type here in the city. These 12 restaurants have the best fries in Washington DC. Blue Duck Tavern Yelp/Paula D. Yelp/Mo A. These hand cut, thick crispy fries at Blue Duck are triple-fried in duck fat and take 24 hours to make....

I absolutely love how photography can capture a special moment in time and turn it into a beautiful photo to be enjoyed for many years to come. Nevada is such a beautiful state, and many special moments have been captured here through the amazing use of photography. Some photos will even have you doing a double take. Here are 14 beautiful photos that were taken right here in Nevada. Jarbridge Wilderness in Elko County, Nevada flickr/Jeremy Michael EVERYTHING about this photo screams PERFECTION!...

You can take hundreds of scenic paths in Idaho to nearly every soaring mountain peak and unexplored corner of the state, yet there’s something particularly romantic about wooden trails and boardwalks meandering through our wildest untamed landscapes. Fortunately, Idaho has quite a few to choose from! Whether winding gently through rich forests or stretching over gentle creeks, no matter the setting, they always add a unique, rustic charm to any outdoor adventure....

Some of us tend to invest in a diet of veggies and fruits, while others find the meaty side of the spectrum to be positively perfect. For those of you that love a good burger, steak, or pork sandwich, we’ve got just the spot for you. Here are seven steakhouses in Nashville (and here are some great places for burger lovers and bbq fiends!). Happy munching! Kayne Prime - The Gulch Kayne - TripAdvisor If you don’t mind paying high dollar for your steak, Kayne Prime is the place to go....

A good Bloody Mary can really hit the spot on many different occasions, and luckily North Dakota has plenty of options when it comes to getting one of those delicious, spicy drinks. These 8 restaurants in the state serve the best of the best and you’ll want to try them all. Peacock Alley - Bismarck Peacock Alley/Tripadvisor The fabulous Peacock Alley restaurant in Bismarck makes a fantastic Bloody Mary with garnishes like beef sticks, pickled eggs, olives, lime, and more all made and prepared to perfection, along with their secret recipe that places it above the rest....