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If you think Napa Valley is the only location for a delicious glass of American wine, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that Arizona has more than 80 licensed wineries according to the Arizona Wine Growers Association. A majority of these are located on one of three wine trails: Verde Valley, Sonoita, and Willcox. Others are scattered throughout the state in the Phoenix-metro area and other locations. Here are a few wineries you can visit that have produced some top notch wines in Arizona....

Sandwiches really are a perfect meal. You can have them for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and you can make them as filling or light as you want. There really aren’t many things you can’t put in a sandwich, so you can be both creative and classic. Kentucky has some restaurants that put together great sandwiches, and you’ll definitely want add these nine to your Kentucky culinary bucket list. The Hot Brown at the Brown Hotel, Louisville Wikimedia Commons/Derek Cashman...

Have you ever had a sandwich masterpiece? Maybe it was the quality ingredients, or perhaps the person who made it put just the right amount of mayo and cheese. Either way, it’s a pretty magical experience. Here are 20 delis around our Northwest state who have perfected their sub artistry and are worth trying for lunch sometime: Honeyhole Sandwiches - Seattle Facebook / Honeyhole Sandwiches Two thumbs up: Their “Fast Eddie”, made with roasted tri-tip steak, melted pepper jack, onions, sweet hot peppers and aioli on a baguette!...

Located about 80m (130km) outside Cleveland, Ohio State Reformatory was made famous as a filming location for The Shawshank Redemption. However, it’s long been famous among ghost hunters and paranormal investigators as the most haunted place in Ohio, and one of the most haunted places in the country. Take a tour and find out why the Ohio State Reformatory has turned so many skeptics into believers… Built on top of a Civil War training camp, construction of the Reformatory began in 1886....

North Dakota often gets overshadowed by its southern counterpart that has the world famous attraction, Mt. Rushmore. This carved mountain gets thousands of visitors each year and is one of the most well known monuments in the entire world. But did you know that North Dakota has its own giant president head from South Dakota? Most everyone is familiar with Mt. Rushmore, the monument in South Dakota. chascar/Flickr Mt. Rushmore is a mountain carved with the faces of four former US presidents....

Living in Georgia is awesome no matter what, but have you ever wondered where the best places to live in Georgia are? If you want to maximize your happiness, you’re going to want to check out the places where the happiest people in Georgia live! This study was completed by Credit Donkey, which was based off of factors such as, restaurants, crime rate, the time you leave for work, commute, income, divorce rate and percentage of income spent on housing....

Michigan, no doubt, never lacks in the types of news stories that attract national attention. And while we could easily dive into the absolute most salacious headlines of the year, if not the century, we’ve opted to highlight some of the stories that will continue to have a lasting impact on our legacy. So take a look. 193-car pileup. YouTube If you saw the video footage, shared hundreds of times over, you would have seen one of the most dramatic video shot during a powerful Michigan storm in January 2015....

A lot of things are in the eye of the beholder and this topic is no exception. It really depends on what is important to you and your family values when it comes to where you might want to settle down. Here are some of the best towns in Wyoming to raise a family based on different criteria. They are in no particular order. Powell Wikimedia/Montanabw Powell is a very well rounded community for young families....

Illinois might not have mountains, but there are plenty of places to get some awesome views. These are the views that might make your palms sweat. Starved Rock Lotzman Katzman/Flickr Whether it’s from overlooks or just while you’re looking down into the canyons below, Starved Rock has some pretty terrifying views. And you do need to be careful, as people unfortunately have fallen here. One of the best views the park offers is from Lovers Leap Overlook....

Forget that Sherman burned it to the ground. And while you’re at it, you should also forget that the rise and subsequent decline of the cotton industry in South Carolina put entire extended families in this town out of work. Because life goes on in this one tiny town in South Carolina, in spite of whatever fate is bestowed upon it. Facebook/Photos by Melissa Roberts Even after Allendale, South Carolina was cast into the dismal national spotlight of author Paul Thoreaux in his 2015 book entitled, Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads, this small town remains stoic and determined to prevail....

Who says southerners can’t make great Italian food? You don’t have to travel all the way to New York or Italy to get a great calzone. These restaurants may not look like much, but their food sure does pack a punch! We have all your delicious Italian favorites right here in Georgia! Here are 10 Italian restaurants in Georgia that will set your taste buds on fire: Piazza Italian Restaurant - 24 E Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 www....

Autumn in South Carolina. Oh the colors and the smell of drying leaves and cooler crisp air! Yes, please. I’ll take all of the above. A great way to experience some or even all of those things is to take a drive on a scenic road during the fall season. Here are some great suggestions for roads to travel in fall in the Palmetto State. Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway, a.k.a. SC-11 Flickr/Joe Plocki Get deep into fall foliage along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway in the upstate....

You fancy yourself an outdoorsy person. You track the almanac religiously so you can keep an eye on the weather throughout the state. Your gear is on point, always. And if you hear about an interesting hiking trail, you’re sure to check it out, pronto. Trouble is, not everyone in your circle is as devoted to nature as you are, so it’s sometimes a hard sell to get your people to invest in a road trip and subsequent outdoor adventure....

Over the past century, many changes have occurred in Alabama. Maybe a downtown area isn’t as busy as it once was, or perhaps a historic building that once stood tall and beautiful is now in complete ruins. Listed below are 10 pairs of photos. One reflects what Alabama was like many years ago, whereas the other photo is much more recent. Old Capitol Building, Tuscaloosa, Then (1890) wikimedia commons/Historic American Buildings Survey,Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division...

So you’re moving to West Virginia but you’re not sure what to expect. Maybe people have told you a little bit about it but you’d like to know more. Here are 10 surprising things maybe you didn’t know about living in West Virginia. World class music Mountain Stage/Facebook Mountain Stage, as well as other venues in the state, bring in world class musical acts to right here in West Virginia. There’s something for every music fan....

There’s the old saying that “good things come in small packages.” That’s definitely the case with these tiny, unassuming restaurants. From Thai to American, to French and Ukrainian, these 11 extremely tiny restaurants in Iowa serve up big flavor in tiny spaces. La Rana Bistro, Decorah Yelp/Jason N. Yelp/Susie A. This tiny restaurant is really something special. They feature inventive dishes with a variety of fresh ingredients, like trout, pasta, filet and delicious key lime pie....

It’s a new year, so it’s time to set the record straight with the rest of the country about Iowa. There are certain assumptions and questions that non-Iowans have about us and where we live that really just don’t ring true. Here are 11 things every Iowan wants the rest of the country to know. Why would we want to live in Iowa? Flickr/Rich Herrmann Hmm…let’s see. Awesome people, low cost of living, low crime rate, great education, good food, low unemployment…need I go on?...

Getting acclimated to a new state is always a task, and some states are easier to get used to than others. Whether it’s a change in population size, weather, types of people, or whatever, there is always a learning curve. So, what do new Nevadans quickly learn when moving to the Silver State? You will realize a whole new meaning to the word hot. Joe Chung/Flickr Unless one moves from an equally toasty climate such as Phoenix, Arizona, he or she has no clue what hot really is....

You can take all kinds of scenic wooden paths here in Washington. Some of them wind through forest, while others stretch over wetlands or water – but they always add a unique sense of adventure. This summer, head down any of these 12 boardwalks across the state for a peaceful, memorable stroll through nature. Picture Lake Path, North Cascades National Park (Heather Meadows area) Jasperdo / Flickr Jasperdo/Flickr A short, half-mile path leads out to this postcard-ready viewpoint over Picture Lake, with Mount Shukan mirrored in the sparkling water....

We Floridians pride ourselves in being pretty laid-back and easy-going most of the time, but there are a few rules even we adhere to. Even though we’re generally friendly folks, our state is different than any other. So if you want to live here, it helps to know a few things no Floridian would ever do: Take the first spot we see without looking for shade. Flickr/hiimlynx Unless you like being burned by your seatbelt, a shady spot is worth a lot more than a close spot....