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If you’re an outdoorsy person and love exploring new places, you’re in luck. Alabama is filled with many great places that are perfect for exploring. We mentioned a few of these places in a previous post, which can be seen here. Listed below are 11 MORE places in Alabama that everyone should explore at least once. Cherokee Rock Village - Leesburg, AL facebook/Cherokee Rock Village Cherokee Rock Village is an imaginary village that’s made from huge boulders....

When tourists in the Lone Star State interact with us natives, one of three things might happen. Either they’ll seem genuinely interested (and maybe use “y’all” a few too many times to try and fit in), start talking really slow because they assume you’re stupid, or ask you a bunch of stereotypical questions to get under your skin. If you’ve encountered someone from out-of-state, chances are you’ve heard these 11 questions one too many times by now....

New Hampshire is America’s small town, a state where you can sit back, relax, and breath easy knowing your neighbors will help you out if you need it. Of course, we’re also a state that’s full of small towns. Here are 11 of our favorite small towns in New Hampshire, places where life is still simple. Warren Doug Kerr/flickr Warren has fewer than 1,000 residents, but it is the only small town in New Hampshire with its very own rocket, which you can see right on the town green....

Tennessee is highly respected when it comes to its role in the history of the United States. We aren’t the Volunteer State for nothing, and we take our role wildly seriously. Not quite sure about us just yet? We’ve found 12 solid spots that represent our love of home and country and the way we have affected the whole of the nation. May your doubts be gone! Franklin Battlefield Wikipedia Located in Franklin, TN, the Battle of Franklin was fought during November 1864, and the solid loss was a lynchpin in the Confederate turn of the war....

Even with Mississippi Studies being a required course in the state’s schools, there are some things they just don’t teach you about Mississippi. Here are 12 perfect examples. The state’s name is derived from the Ojibwa Indian language. familysearch.org Mississippi literally translates to “great river” or “gathering waters.” Jackson wasn’t always the state capital. Steven Martin/Flickr Throughout Mississippi’s territorial period and well into its statehood, the capital city changed several times and included Natchez, Washington, back to Natchez, Columbia, and finally, Jackson....

If you love a meal that’ll make your mouth water, then these are the places for you. Nebraska certainly has no shortage of restaurants, but these in particular have weathered the storm of time and are among the oldest restaurants in Nebraska. That’s a good sign, since you have to be good to stay open! Lee’s Chicken Restaurant - Lincoln Yelp/Linda P. Yelp/Linda P. Lee’s was opened in 1945 and has been dishing up mouthwatering burgers, chicken and fries ever since....

The air is getting crisp, and the leaves have all but fallen. Winter is here in Oregon, which means Christmas is right around the corner! From parades and light displays to sleigh rides and tree lightings, amazing holiday celebrations are beginning to take place all across the state. Here are 13 lovely towns in Oregon that are especailly full of holiday spirit: Baker City flickr/ Baker County Tourism Every year, the historic town of Baker City is transformed by twinkling lights, red ribbons, and powdery snow into a true winter wonderland....

From boudin to the bayous, there are so many things that make Louisiana special. The food, the scenery, the people, everything about Louisiana is magical. It’s a place that so many of us call home, even if we’ve moved away. Once you move away, you’ll begin to notice how unique Louisiana really is, and why no matter how far away you moved, Louisiana will always be home. Here are just some of the things you’ll notice when you move outside Louisiana....

Anyone ready to de-stress a little? Let me tell you, I am. To fill that need I’ve made a list of fourteen of the most picturesque places in the Natural State—and all fourteen of them are perfectly dreamy locales where you can watch your stress float away on the autumn breeze. Triple Falls Flickr/dbarronoss Triple Falls is sometimes called Twin Falls, because unless you go after heavy rainfall, you’ll only find two falls....

There’s a lot to love about life in Maine, but we’d be fooling ourselves if we said it was perfect. Like anything wonderful, our state has its own drawbacks. The good news? With a little bit of effort, you can avoid some of the things that threaten to put a damper on time spent in Vacationland. Here are 17 things you might want to try to avoid to keep your time in Maine as perfect as possible....

Milwaukee is known for many things… from beer, to great food, art, and everything in between—this is one city that isn’t short of interesting things. Here are 19 awesome facts that we bet you didn’t know about! The Milwaukee Public Museum is home to the world’s largest dinosaur head. Daniel Hendricks / Wikimedia Commons You can find a lot at the public museum: an exhibit that replicates the historic streets of Milwaukee, a room where you’ll be engulfed in real butterflies, but most people don’t know that the dinosaur exhibit is also home to the world’s largest T-rex head!...

For most of our residents, we’re just about halfway through our work week and have already begun to daydream over what adventure we’ll take in the near future. If you love being in the outdoors and are looking to spend some one-on-one time with Mother Nature, then it’s time to take a look at these rustic spots around New Orleans that are extraordinary for camping. Fontainebleau State Park - Mandeville Cyelver/TripAdvisor...

It’s important to take the time to appreciate and realize how lucky we are to be living in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are spoiled with beautiful nature in every direction, with beaches, fog, mountains, volcanoes, coastal forests, and a host of other natural wonders. Here, we break down just 7 of these natural wonders lurking both in San Francisco and within a few hours’ drive of this magical city....

Whales are elusive creatures, often hiding in remote parts of the ocean and avoiding humans altogether. But luckily for us, they have to come to the surface to breathe and give us a chance to see these giants of the sea. Alaskan waters house several different kinds of whales, most commonly playful orcas and mammoth humpbacks but also minke, Gray and Beluga whales. Watch whales play and breach in nature’s greatest show!...

As far as we’re concerned, there’s no better way to celebrate cultural diversity than with a raucous festival. Summer in Cleveland is the prime time for many great festivals in the Forest City, and these eight shine a spectacular light on international cultures through music, food and fun. Cleveland Asian Festival Facebook/Cleveland Asian Festival Celebrate all things Asian at this incredible festival that combines food, costumes and live entertainment. You can dine on some of the best Asian cuisine the Forest City has to offer while watching the jaw-dropping tradition of sumo wrestling....

The fall season is in the air and that means it’s time to get your festive spirit on for all of these great events in South Dakota that are coming up very soon. Check out all of the unique festivals that our state has to offer this year. Which ones are you most excited to attend? Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival - Custer South Dakota Department of Tourism/Flickr View one of the most exciting events of the year in South Dakota’s beautiful Custer State Park....

Did you know that Southern California is full of stunning bridges? And not just average bridges; some of these bridges are on the National Register of Historic Places. There’s even one in SoCal that is the largest wooden bridge in the world. Pretty remarkable if you ask me. If you love history and love taking walks, hikes and pretty Sunday drives, come follow along and find out where to find these 9 beautiful bridges in SoCal so you can experience them in person....

Some would argue that most of Kentucky’s charming small towns are naturally beautiful with various rolling hills, farmland, waterways, caverns and mountains. And those people would of course be right because the Bluegrass State is simply gorgeous. But there are a few places throughout the state that are particularly special. In fact, one town calls itself a “Very Special Place,” and indeed it is. Dawson Springs is one of Kentucky’s most naturally beautiful towns and it will surely enchant you in the best way possible....

You know a restaurant is amazing when it’s teeny tiny, and yet they are expanding to include a new location due to popularity. Apparently, the regulars at El Taco Luchador in Louisville don’t mind the cramped quarters while enjoying the authentic, flavorful tacos and other Mexican street foods. This small restaurant is big on taste and atmosphere and you have to try it as soon as possible. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food, served in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere, then head to the Highlands area of Louisville to El Taco Luchador....

If you’ve ever driven north of Ogden along I-15, you’ve certainly seen Smith and Edwards. It’s an absolutely huge store with an even bigger yard around it, and it’s an adventure waiting for you to explore. Smith and Edwards is located at 3936 N. Highway 126, Ogden. Smith and Edwards/Facebook This store is immense - 171,000 square feet. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes for this adventure. Theodore D./Yelp The aisles stretch forever....