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If you walk down Baxter Avenue in the bustling Highlands neighborhood in Louisville, you’ll pass the famed Cave Hill Cemetery, where the likes of Muhammad Ali, Colonel Harland Sanders, and various military heroes are buried. Right next to Cave Hill is another, smaller cemetery that many people mistake as being part of Cave Hill due to its proximity. In fact, this is Eastern Cemetery, and it has been abandoned since the 1980s....

Of Nebraska’s many natural wonders, the Niobrara Valley Nature Preserve is one of the most biologically diverse and visually stunning. Formed in 1980 by the Nature Conservancy, this 56,000-acre property is located in north-central Nebraska and, luckily for us, is open to the public. This is one of the largest areas in the Great Plains set aside for conservation, and one of the Nature Conservancy’s largest preserves. YouTube/Amanda Hefner The Nature Conservancy leases land to local ranchers on which to graze their cattle....

New Hampshire is know for its beautiful lakes, but we bet we can find one you’ve never heard of: Lake Umbagog. This little known lake in New Hampshire is worth exploring, and here’s why: Catherine Bligh/flickr Were we right? If you haven’t heard of it, don’t worry: Lake Umbagog is about to become one of your favorite summer destinations. Steve Alderich/flickr There are a few reasons you probably haven’t heard of Lake Umbagog....

There are so many amazing places in Florida that most people have never heard about. Whether they’re underwater, out in the woods, or just notoriously hard to find, we’ve rounded up a few hidden gems that are worth the effort of seeking out. Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin Wikimedia Commons This beautiful beach can be reached via ferry from Honeymoon Island (near Dunedin) or by starting on Clearwater Beach and taking a long walk....

Missouri summers are not only hot but they are humid, making the heat seem almost unbearable. While ice cream and custard may be too filling on a hot day, snow cones always hit the spot! Check out our list of the 10 must-visit snow cone shops around Missouri this summer. S&J Sno-ball and Custard Shop - Arnold Meghan F./Yelp S&J’s has tons of flavors so you can go all summer long and never have the same thing!...

What’s better than discovering a new and amazing restaurant with incredible food? It’s always fun to find those hidden gems that not everyone knows about. Here are 11 amazing hidden restaurants in Iowa, and where to find them. Bluff Lake Catfish Farm Facebook/Bluff Lake Catfish Farm Facebook/Bluff Lake Catfish Farm This unique restaurant has an amazing, slightly remote location. It’s located on a farm that’s tucked away between a 50-foot waterfall and the Maquoketa River....

There are certain things that most everyone in the United States will know. Red means stop, green means go and you drive on the right side of the road, for example. There are other things, however, that only those of us in New Jersey know to be a fact. These truths help make New Jersey unique, here are 11 of them. October 30th is Mischief Night. Flickr/Carissa Rogers This is not a thing in most of the United States but we know it means toilet paper and shaving cream everywhere....

Philadelphia’s long and storied history includes a lot of this nation’s firsts. Thanks to Benjamin Franklin, William Penn and other founding fathers of Philadelphia, we can brag that we were the very first in the country to do all of these things! The First Zoo in America Facebook / Philadelphia Zoo The First Zoo in America was chartered in 1859, but the Civil War delayed the opening of the Philadelphia Zoo until July 1, 1874....

While growing up in Alabama, I learned many life lessons. And most of these life lessons came straight from my grandparents. They were firm believers that everyone should be kind to others and be content with what they already have. I’m the person I am today because of these wonderful life lessons. Listed below are 12 life lessons you’re probably familiar with if you grew up in Alabama. Family is important....

Minnesota’s beauty truly knows no bounds. That’s why just one list of places to explore will never satisfy our inner adventurers. So here are a dozen more incredible places that everyone in Minnesota needs to explore: Lake Louise State Park Minnesota Department of Natural Resources This is one of our beautiful state parks in far southern MN. Everything you do at Lake Louise from swimming to horseback riding guarantees stunning views all around....

So, you’ve found the love of your life, and they just so happen to be from Hawaii. Now, you’re thinking about taking that next step and saying those two much anticipated words: “I do.” These thirteen things will remind you why your Hawaii honey is so perfect, and that you should definitely put a ring on it. Your marriage will never be boring. Micah Camara/Flickr From surfing, kayaking, and hiking, to ziplining, snorkeling and skydiving, your next great adventure with your spouse is just around the corner!...

There are a ton of great things about growing up in Arkansas. If you grew up here you probably have fond memories of spending lots of time outside and maybe some not-so-fond memories of being asked to find a switch. Below you’ll find 13 aftereffects of your raising, in no particular order. You’re sure to find evidence of the lasting impact on your adult life in these weird side effects of growing up Arkansas....

Have you ever seen a street sign and thought “Who comes up with these names?” Let’s face it, there are some pretty weird names out there that make you do a double take. Since DC is in prime road trip territory, you might end up seeing a few bizarre names on the signs on I-95, I-66 or I-70 as you travel along. The next time you are in the car, take a look for these 13 towns near Washington DC with extremely strange names....

The Natural State has millions of acres of forested land, and millions of wonders hiding in those forests. Over half the state is covered with trees, glades, and glorious places you can explore. Below you’ll find some of the most unexpected places hiding in Arkansas’s forests. From restaurants to chapels to natural wonders, these are 11 places you might not expect to find on your adventures in the woods. Thorncrown Chapel Flickr/Randy Lane Located in Eureka Springs, Thorncrown Chapel is one of the most famous manmade wonders in the Natural State....

The weather is getting warmer, and you know what that means: eating outside. But while a lot of restaurants offer patio seating, a few take it up a notch by offering rooftop dining. Here are 7 places in Wisconsin where you can eat on the roof. Fresco Fresco/Facebook Does this restaurant offer the best view in all of Wisconsin? It definitely might. This restaurant is perched on the roof of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art....

With winter quickly approaching, some of us want to prepare ourselves for hibernation, while others want to go out and experience everything we can before warm weather takes over once again. Even if you don’t care for the colder temperatures, Texas offers plenty of fun winter activities that will make you forget all about the weather outside for a while. Here are some places you simply can’t pass up this winter!...

Restaurants come and go, especially ones that focus on more trendy fare. It seems that less than 90% of new restaurants succeed and continue to be a favored dining spot for more than a few years, much less decades. There are a few old restaurants in Kentucky that have withstood the test of time, and their renowned reputation is well earned. They not only have delicious food—but also a bit of history as an added bonus....

Cleveland is a city that is both cool and quirky, making it an ideal destination to take a date. While picnics and movies are timeless, there are so many more epic opportunities to pursue in the city that could blow your sweetheart away. Make this season into your own Summer of Love, and spend it celebrating romance at these lovely locations: Get your date laughing with Crooked River Comedy. Pete/Flickr Set a happy tone for your date with the help of the comedy community that travels around the Cleveland area....

While nobody in Georgia lays claim to inventing the delicious pairing of biscuits and gravy, it’s known that the ingredients in the dish are certifiably Southern. Hand-made biscuits? Totally a Southern classic staple. Then you pour over some thick, creamy Southern sauce and you have a dish that Georgians go absolutely crazy for. It’s a hot meal perfect for cold mornings, or a warm stick-to-your-ribs dish served up on the weekends....

New Orleans is filled with ghost stories and hauntings–especially in the French Quarter. New Orleans Ghost City Tours has done an incredible job of getting underneath the typical tales to reveal the deep historic roots of the most haunted places in New Orleans. And one of the stories they have recently uncovered will really knock your socks off! The Dauphine Orleans hotel, 415 Dauphine St., is one of the most beautiful and iconic hotels in the city of New Orleans....