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Whether you are visiting the islands or live here permanently, there is one activity that absolutely must be on your Hawaiian Islands bucket list: a ziplining tour. There are incredible ziplining opportunities to be found across the Hawaiian Islands, but today, we’re taking you on a visit to Climb Works. Located on Oahu’s north shore at Keana Farms, Climb Works is home to the longest ziplines on Oahu – and an incredible experience (trust me, my husband and I went for Christmas two years ago)....

The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee is a beautiful homage to the days of old. Rife with historic relevance and the only building in downtown that features the Beaux-Arts style, it’s a place that stands on the heart of its own story. We took a visit to the hotel, and fell in love with its gorgeous design and illustrious past. Hermitage Hotel - Facebook The Historic Hermitage Hotel was built in 1908, taking its name from the famed estate that was home to Andrew Jackson....

Have you ever seen a town nickname or motto and wondered what the meaning was? I definitely have, and I’ve come across this quite a lot in Illinois. So I’ve dug up the meaning behind the nicknames of 15 Illinois towns. Enjoy! Aurora (City of Lights) Daniel X. O’Neil/Flickr Aurora got its name in 1908, because it became one of the first towns in America to implement all-electric street lighting....

When you meet people who don’t live in South Carolina do they always ask pretty much the same questions about the Palmetto State? What’s up with that? Sometimes I think they hand out a list of questions at the welcome centers on I-95 and I-26. I set out to document some of the questions I hear most. See if any of these sound familiar to you. Clemson or Carolina? Jason A G/Flickr Seriously?...

For a desert state, Utah has a surprisingly large number of rivers! This is by no means a comprehensive list; I’ve tried to include a sampling of rivers from all parts of the state. The Bear River Linda Tanner/flickr Did you know that the 451-mile long Bear River is the longest river in the U.S. that doesn’t reach the sea? It’s also the largest tributary of the Great Salt Lake. The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, in Brigham City, provides habitat for millions of migratory birds each year, including bald eagles, tundra swan, white-faced ibis and more....

The best getaway in Delaware is right outside of Wilmington, nestled in the state’s Brandywine Valley, or “Chateau Country.” This historic estate was once a small hamlet attached to the enormous Winterthur estate, but now it has been completely restored and turned into a stunning, charming escape for when you want to get away from it all. The Inn at Montchanin Village is the perfect winter getaway in Delaware. Facebook / Inn at Montchanin Village The Village itself was 19th-century hamlet, once part of the Winterthur estate....

When we think of Nebraska’s early days, we don’t always consider just how diverse the population was. In 1874, a group of 35 Mennonite families from the Molotshna Colony in Russia settled in the Henderson area in York County. Their early life in Nebraska is now commemorated at the Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park. When in Russia, the Mennonites were promised free land, religious freedom, and exemption from serving in the military....

Tennessee has its share of fantastic folk born within the borders, but there are just as many that breathed their last over state lines. We’ve found ten famous faces you’re sure to recognize, plus we’ve linked them to the Tennessee towns that saw them alive last. How many did you know about? Martin Luther King, Jr. Wikipedia The civil rights leader was shot and killed at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee....

There are few ways to really experience Kansas fully, and a great way we’ve found that’ll keep you healthy at the same time is hiking. You get exercise, spectacular views, and sometimes fellow hiking friends to continue your journeys with. You can follow historic trails like some of these, or even stumble upon extraordinary ruins from years before you were born. Let’s get walking! El Cuartelejo - Scott City Matt Peeples/Flickr In Scott City, Kansas, this ruin might not be on a hiking trail, but an old river trail used years ago runs right to it....

Many of those who believe in ghosts think that spirits remain behind because the person had unfinished business left on Earth. That may be the case at the Belvoir Winery and Inn where spirits continue to linger. Over 100 years ago, the Odd Fellows secret society created a home for their members’ widows and orphans. Those who died while living there were buried in the cemetery just yards from the buildings....

When it comes to unique transformations of buildings that go from one purpose to another, this restaurant in Minot, North Dakota has many others beat. It was originally a factory that produced tractors and threshers and has been renovated to be a place where you can get amazing food, most notably great pizza. The history of where it started out and where it is today is fascinating and if you haven’t been there yet, then you need to go as soon as possible, and here’s why:...

The UK and some Asian countries might be known for tea consumption, but there are some pretty awesome places here in Maine that might give places like jolly old England a run for its money! From spots that specialize in teas from around the world, to those that will make you feel like the Queen of England, we recommend you check out these tea houses if you’re looking for a little more class in your life....

If there’s one food that sums up Buffalo, it’s the chicken wing – so it’s only fitting that we have an entire festival centered around our favorite poultry item! Trust is when we tell you: this event is the perfect way to wrap up summer. Mark your calendars and learn what makes the National Buffalo Wing Festival (known to locals as the “Wing Fest”) so cluckin’ great! The National Buffalo Wing Festival is held on Labor Day Weekend, September 2nd and 3rd....

Let’s face it, thirty-somethings and slightly-past-forties…everybody’s advancing in age. This is not necessarily a bad thing as long as you maintain your health and happiness, of course. However, how is your memory doing? We look at our sharp-minded parents or grandparents and marvel at the things they can remember from their “good old days”…and now that the 80s are becoming less embarrassing and more embraced by the younger generation, what can we Arkansas natives share from that magical time?...

One major advantage of living in Virginia is never having to be without great food. With hundreds of established restaurants and new ones popping up in all corners of the state, there’s always something tasty to be experienced. By nature, some restaurants are better known than others, although this doesn’t mean that the secret ones are any less amazing. In fact, it’s the little-known restaurants that have some of the best flavors in town....

When you’re craving that home-cooked feel, you tend to hit up the local mom ‘n pop restaurant. The folks who run them will make you feel like family and the food, well, it’s often just like Grandma used to make. We know all you hungry Michiganders have your favorite such places when you’re in need of comfort food and we know we have ’em too. Here, some suggestions from both us and you loyal readers....

The great thing about tacos is that you can find one for almost anyone in the group. Allergic to gluten? Then try the corn tortillas. Pescatarean? Then go for some fresh fish tacos. Even vegetarians can enjoy tacos loaded with veggies, pico de gallo and tofu. Here are a few of our favorites in Missouri. Botana Restaurant and Bar - Branson Jeff C./Yelp Melissa/Yelp This family-owned Mexcian restaurant offers gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options so no one in your party will be left in the dust....

Breakfast is said to be the “most important” meal of the day, but what could possibly be better than sleeping in and dining on the best meal of the day at an hour that’s much more reasonable? Honestly. There’s something whimsical about the idea of brunch. All the deliciousness of a hearty breakfast, without the greasy spoon but with all the coffee, Mimosas, or soothing beverages one could ask for. It’s a special meal generally reserved for special occasions – and most importantly – special someones....

San Francisco is a city full of charm, oddities, and contradictions. If you’ve grown up in this beautiful town, you’ll feel a certain sense of confusion or side effects. What could these mean? Read further to find out more about some strange and whimsical effects of the 415. Believing that no other city is as beautiful as San Francisco. Guner Gulyesil/Flickr Your pride in this beautiful city may be overwhelming it could alienate non-San Franciscans....

Here in Michigan, we’ve got a few phrases and terms that we and we alone understand. It’s in our nature, depending on what part of the country we live in, to pick up on certain mannerisms that others just wouldn’t comprehend. So it’s funny when we Michiganders travel outside of the state and are baffled by the dialects that folks in other regions of the country have picked up on. Here are a few such phrases....