DC is known for memorials and monuments. We have some of the most famous memorials and monuments in the world. But after you have lived here for a few months or even visited here a few times, you’ve probably seen most of the bigger monuments. If you have already visited the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington Monument more than 10 times, it is time to see some other memorials....
From its very beginning, Nebraska has been a collection of small towns and communities with large distances between them. But as more and more people move aways from rural towns and into cities, the older towns are sometimes abandoned and left to decay. These ghost towns once held people, businesses, and the promise of the future…but now they’re little more than ruins. St. Deroin, Nemaha County By DickClarkMises (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons...
Summer is here, so get out and enjoy nature. There are campgrounds around the Bay area where no reservation is required. All you need to do is get up early to these spots for first dibs. These campgrounds around the San Francisco Bay area are first come first serve. Get going and check these places out. Let’s get the ball rolling! China Camp State Park - 898 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 94901 Andrew B/Yelp China Camp State Park features stunning panoramic views of San Pablo and San Francisco Bays and hiking trail....
We know that St. Louis is the best city in the world. But how do you explain it to someone who has never called St. Louis home? Each listing below is a part of why St. Louis is the best, but the undefinable essence of belonging to this city can’t be photographed – or explained. If you live here for very long you will find that somehow you became a part of this city....
You’d never guess that a couple of our most gorgeous mountains are actually active volcanoes, but it’s true. We’ve got five active volcanoes in the Evergreen State: Mount Saint Helens, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Mount Adams and Glacier Peak. Did any of those surprise you? Mount Saint Helens’ last major eruption was in 1980, while Mount Rainier could erupt at any time (no big deal). You may not know these stories about our local volcanoes but after you read them, you just might look at our mountains a little differently....
As the summer blockbusters come out, a lot of people will be heading to the local cinema or the bigger one in the next town over to see a few flicks. Most modern movie theaters seem pretty much the same, so let’s change it up. These 8 theaters have stood the test of time and are some of the oldest still operating in the state. They usually don’t have more than one screen due to their small size, but they will give you a viewing experience you wont forget while taking part in a bit of North Dakota’s history....
We’d argue that all towns around Buffalo are underrated – Western New York never seems to get the credit it deserves! Some places stand apart from the rest, and now feels like a great time to give them a special shout-out. Here are our picks for the 9 underrated towns around Buffalo that deserve a second look. Alden (40 minutes from Buffalo) Legrosbill4 - Wikipedia Aldinger Farms Inc. - Facebook Alden is a rural town near Clarence, once known for black water baths in the 1890s, which were thought to have healing powers....
There are an infinite number of reasons to love living in the Mile High City, and I have no intention of leaving any time soon. But that doesn’t mean we’re not without our faults. Here are some of the biggest risks of living in Denver, and all the reasons why no one else should move here! (Wink, wink.) You WILL get stuck in traffic. A lot. Flickr/Jared Tarbell Maybe it has to do with the fact that our population increased by 101,000 in just one year!...
Sometimes it’s just nice to sit back, relax and have a nice romantic meal with that special someone. To set the tone, you need good company, good food and a restaurant rich in charm and ambiance. Here are 8 romantic restaurants in Wyoming where love is in the air. FireRock Steakhouse Facebook/FireRock Steakhouse Facebook/FireRock Steakhouse Facebook/FireRock Steakhouse There’s something very romantic about sitting in a dimly lit restaurant while your food is being grilled over an open flame....
There’s a cathouse in Nevada, but this one is not what you think. This cathouse is an accredited animal sanctuary where you can see lions, a giraffe and some other animals. Even after 26 years, the hidden destination remains a little-known secret among tourists and locals alike. Lion Habitat Ranch sits on eight acres in Henderson, about 12 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Accredited by the Zoological Association of America, the sanctuary is home to more than 40 African lions, some of which are MGM royalty....
We know that pretty much everywhere in Mississippi is amazing for one reason or another. Some cities have great amenities; others are surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty. However, one Mississippi city just keeps getting accolades and national attention. Check out all the reasons why Madison, Mississippi is the best city in America! Madison was once primarily a farming community, but it’s grown a bit over the years. Randall R. Saxton/flickr It’s close to Jackson, and also very business-friendly, which has contributed to its metamorphosis from a tiny town to a medium-sized one....
Filled with history, culture, and some of the most amazing food, small towns in the south can’t be beat. And we’re not the only ones that think so. The travel and leisure site Pure Wow recently released a list of the “Cutest Small Towns In The South,” searching for places that possess that irresistible small town charm. Overall, the site selected 14 cities and Natchez just so happened to be one of them....
Oklahoma is a very budget-friendly state. From raising a family to retirement, the Sooner State has affordable housing and a low cost of living. And although this applies to most of the cities in Oklahoma, there are a few cities that rank exceptionally well. We used data from the site AreaVibes.com to determine the most affordable, yet most “livable” cities in Oklahoma. AreaVibes reveals the best places to live in Oklahoma by using a Livability Score out of 100....
With Christmas just a few short days away, gift giving is a thought on everyone’s minds. But where in our beloved state do the most generous people reside? We set out to discover which towns in Pennsylvania are the most generous and giving. We looked to Philanthropy.com, which breaks down the amount of charitable donations for each area in the country. The giving data ranks areas based on giving ratio, the ratio of an area’s total charitable donations to its total gross adjusted income for that year....
When you live in Kansas, there are few wrong things you can do… after all, it’s the Sunflower State. There is SO much to do and take in. However, if you are looking to live your life in Kansas to the fullest, you will want to make sure to try these 15 things: Wake up early (or stay up late) enough to take in the clear nighttime sky… Flickr/David DeHetre...
The mimosa is the queen of brunch foods, held aloft by steady Saturday diets of pancakes and sausage and three-egg omelets. We have a slew of brunch spots in Nashville – you could go for months and never reach the end – but there are seven that REALLY stand out when it comes to their hand at mimosas. Did your favorite spot make the list…? Marche Artisan Food Marche - Facebook...
No state is immune to a certain amount of misfortune. Some of the tragedies are out of our hands and the product of nature, and some are man-made. While we have plenty to love about Wisconsin, there are some events that are so horrible they almost defy description. Here are the 9 most horrifying disasters that ever happened in Wisconsin. (Editor’s note: an earlier version of this article omitted a link to a previous article which listed several other Wisconsin tragedies....
Nebraska has a wealth of fossils, including some that are totally unexpected. None have caused more confusion and speculation than the Daemonelix in western Nebraska. In the early 1890s, a rancher in Sioux County in western Nebraska found a rather perplexing object. By James St. John [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons He called Erwin Barbour, head of the Department of Geology at the University of Nebraska....
Anchorage, as its name suggests, is a port city. Situated right on the coast of the Cook Inlet, the city is surrounded by ocean water. Kincaid Beach is a great spot near the city with a large sandy beach where many come to play in the sand and have bonfires. Beyond the sandy beach are miles of smooth, innocent looking mudflats that seem easy to walk across at low tide. But these mudflats are brutal and have taken many lives....
Most people think of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City, MD when they think of Delmarva beaches, but they’re really missing out on the coolest town in the state, and one of the coolest in the country! The tiny town of Dewey Beach is exciting year round, but it really lights up when the weather breaks and the festivals begin! It’s so much more than just another Atlantic Ocean beach town – it’s the coolest Delaware town, hands down....
