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Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. Sometimes the best things in life come in really tiny packages.That’s the case with these restaurants in Wyoming. They may be small but they are big on taste. These extremely tiny restaurants in Wyoming are actually amazing. Kaffee Klatsch Kaffee Klatsch Kaffee Klatsch is a small espresso bar and Bistro located in Newcastle. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee and specialize in European style cuisine....

In past articles, we highlighted some weird places and attractions you can see in our state. If you’re looking for more weird places that show off Arizona’s quirky side, check out these towns that have some rather unusual names. Bagdad (Yavapai County) Devin Poolman/Flickr This little mining town in central Arizona shares little with the Iraqi city of the same name other than a desert home. Carefree (Maricopa County) Michael Dorausch/Flickr Originally founded as a master planned community in the 1950s, clearly the idea for this place was to give residents a carefree attitude towards life....

Last week, we wrote about a special Salt Cave in Naples. Salt caves are becoming popular with people seeking relief from everything from respiratory problems and asthma to skin problems. There was so much interest in salt therapy, we decided to round up some salt caves and other salt therapy rooms around the state. Check out our list to find one near you: Salt Therapy Grotto Naples TripAdvisor This beautifully-designed salt cave in Naples will make you feel like you’ve found a secret beachside grotto....

Many small villages were built in rural Pennsylvania during the 19th and early 20th century by mining companies. Their workers needed a place to live, and having a proper community and family space provided by the company improved morale among miners. Once the great depression hit and the mining industry declined, many of these villages were abandoned. One such place is Yellow Dog Village, located near Worthington, PA. Tiffany / Flickr Pittsburgh Limestone built Yellow Dog Village in 1890, to house workers who mined limestone from nearby quarries....

With warmer weather comes more time outdoors, and this extends to time spent dining. Restaurants with outdoor patios seem to attract more diners this time of year. Here are 10 of the most beautiful restaurant outdoor patios across the state you simply must visit. The Country Club at the Wynn, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas (702) 770-3315 Country Club/Yelp Guests can enjoy the glorious view from the 18th hole of the Wynn Golf Course as they dine on innovative fare by Chef Rene Lenger....

There’s so much going on in Illinois during wintertime, so resist the urge to stay under your blankets and get out there. This list will help you make the most of the season with some of the most exciting festivals around. Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition (Rockford)Jan 25th - 28th, 2017 Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition/Facebook Watch the experts work at this event that determines the sculptors that will represent our state in the national competition!...

When you have friends or family in town visiting and you want somewhere unique to take them to, consider one of these places. There are so many hidden treasures in our great state, and I’m sure if you went to one of these places you would completely impress your guests. Here are some of the most underrated places in Louisiana: Hodges Gardens, Florien, LA facebook.com/friendsofhodgesgardens Found in West Central Louisiana, Hodges Gardens is known as the “Garden in the Forest”....

You can take the West Virginian out of the Mountain State, but some old habits die hard. Read on to see what quirks will always be a part of us. We put coleslaw on hot dogs. Steven Depolo/Flickr People outside of West Virginia tend to think this is pretty weird, but to many, it’s not a proper WV dog without it. We like freshly baked bread with every meal. WikiMedia Commons/3268zauber Fresh rolls, cornbread, biscuits… if it’s baked and full of carbs it’s probably a good side to the meal....

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and as the holidays surround us we tend to get busier instead of taking a load off. I want to invite you to take some time over the next couple of months to relax. You’ve worked hard all year and you deserve a little “me” time! Here are 11 really great ways people in Georgia can relax and take it easy. Chill out by the lake Courtney McGough via Flickr Lake Blackshear is simply gorgeous by the light of this sunset....

There’s no limit to the number of restaurants you can add to your New Mexico dining bucket list. And that’s a good thing because the Land of Enchantment could equally well be called the Land of Scrumptious. We have so many great eateries that it would take a lifetime to visit them all. So you’d better get started! Here are 12 unassuming restaurants that serve delicious food: Eli’s Place, 6313 4th Street NW, Albuquerque Yelp/Dan B....

Don’t spend any more time than you need to inside this spring and summer. Ohio is a state for exploring—and you don’t always have to hike overnight or be a nature expert to do so. Here are 12 simple, yet exciting ways to get outdoors in Ohio: Find (and hide your own) geocaches. Robbie McConell/Flickr For the adventurous type, geocaching is the perfect way to spend a sunny day—and Ohio is actually one of the best states to get your geocache on....

What better to do in one of the most picturesque cities in the U.S. than get hitched?! San Francisco provides such wondrous settings for such once-in-a-lifetime events, from majestic mansions to flower-filled hideaways to oceanside digs. Here are some of the best, most epic places to get married in San Francisco. (And don’t forget to send us an invite)! Golden Gate Park Flickr/Justin Kern There are a few different spots to choose from in San Francisco’s largest green space, including the quaint Shakespeare Garden, the tulip-specked Queen Wilhelmina Garden (pictured), and the vibrant Rose Garden....

Lengthy sit-down meals have their time and place, but sometimes nothing but a good old-fashioned sandwich will do. The next time you’re craving one, look past the national chains and give one of your local businesses a try. We’ve got some amazing sandwich artists here in Montana, and these 13 places are just a few of our best spots. The Garage Soup Shack & Mesquite Grill, Bozeman P.G. / Yelp...

And by America, we mean the Gem State, a.k.a. God’s Country. You don’t have to travel overseas or to faraway continents to see amazing things. We have something pretty special going on right here! Plenty of one-of-a-kind locations, natural wonders, and rural unspoiled beauty combine to make Idaho home to some of the most beautiful sights imaginable. Here are some of our favorites: Pend Oreille D. Taylor in Idaho/Flickr Idaho’s largest and deepest lake has more than a few secrets hiding in its depths....

While we’re best known for growing corn and cows, Nebraska also happens to churn out some really beautiful people. Is it the fresh air, the hard work, the down-home environment that makes Nebraskans so darn attractive? Who knows – but these are some of the more beautiful Nebraskans who went on to become famous. (Listed in alphabetical order, not in any type of ranking!) Marlon Brando Wikimedia/public domain This heartthrob, perhaps best remembered today for his role as Vito Corleone in The Godfather, was born in Omaha in 1924....

Regular tortilla tacos may be a pretty popular food pretty much everywhere, but in South Dakota there is a much more popular twist on them that everyone loves. Indian tacos switch out the tortilla shell for delicious fry bread with all the same toppings that make the perfect combination, though they can have buffalo meat instead of ground beef. In other parts of the country it can be kind of difficult to find Indian tacos in restaurants, but in South Dakota they are a staple food so there are plenty of restaurants that serve them....

If you’re familiar with your Montana state history, you’re probably already aware of some pretty cool facts, like that Montana means “mountainous” in Spanish and that we are the only state to border three Canadian provinces. But we’d like to present you with a few fascinating facts to impress your friends with (or win big at any Montana trivia night). After all, the Treasure State is a pretty interesting place....

February is my least favorite month in Utah; it’s cold, snowy, icy, and the inversion is at its worst. While it’s tempting to bury my head under a quilt until the month is over, February is actually the perfect month for some Utah adventures. Here are a few suggestions. Bundle up and head to Midway Ice Castles. Midway Ice Castles/Facebook This man-made wonder in Midway is something you just shouldn’t miss....

The town of Delmar spawns the southern border between Delaware and Maryland, and the town is jurisdictionally fluid, with no barrier between the states. The joint ventures between the states started with a sewage system in 1927, and eventually the two school systems joined after a strong fight from opponents in 1949. This little town has an incredible history – check it out below. The town of Delmar spawns, well, Delaware and Maryland....

If you’re thinking of moving to West Virginia, it would help to have a job here. Where should you look for that job? Let me help you answer that question. Below are some of the best counties in the state to find a job. I based this list on the unemployment rates and the average amount of money that people in those counties are bringing home each year. As one might expect, the counties in West Virginia’s southern coalfields have the highest unemployment rates: Mingo has a 14 percent rate, McDowell has a 13....