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Do you live in one of safest communities in West Virginia? According to FBI crime statistics from 2012, here they are in no particular order. All of these towns reported no violent crimes, meaning no murder or non-negligent homicides, forcible rapes, robberies or aggravated assaults. Check out the full list here. Kingwood Jon Dawson/Flickr There was no crime in this Preston County town in 2012, according to the FBI. Clearview Joanne C....

You’ve had the names of Michigan’s Great Lakes memorized since the time you were in grade school: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Eerie, Superior. But our state is also full of smaller, lesser-known lakes that offer just as much natural beauty. Take a look at this beautiful lake in Ludington State Park and start planning for a hike that you won’t soon forget. Google Maps Ludington State Park is home to a variety of beautiful trails and outlooks....

Morristown is a charming New Jersey city that is filled to the brim with fantastic things to do and see. From shows at the Mayo Performing Arts Center to taking in nature at Loantaka Brook Reservation, you’ll never be bored. Perhaps best of all, this town is loaded with history. Enjoying all the historic sites could take days, but I’ve created an easy walking tour that lets you sample some of the best in a very doable day trip....

Indiana is full of neat and interesting parks and nature preserves that are particularly great for exploring in the spring and summertime. From the Indiana Dunes to the wonders of Brown County, there are plenty of beautiful sites to check out in our fair state. However, there’s one park that might just be the most unique park in the state that you absolutely have to check out. Spring Mill State Park/Facebook Spring Mill State Park is a breathtaking 1,300+ acre state park located in Mitchell, Indiana....

If you want good barbecue, you’ve come to the right state. Kentucky has a plethora of options for this melt-in-your-mouth classic, but we decided to focus on perhaps the easiest way to enjoy barbecue – the sandwich. This list could go on and on, but here are 10 of the best BBQ sandwiches in the Bluegrass State. Pulled Pork with Bourbon Sauce - Lyle’s BBQ Company Facebook/Lyle’s BBQ Company – Stonewall At Lyle’s BBQ Company, you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu....

In this day and age, it’s rare to hear about a town that has escaped the rush of time and technology. While many are familiar with the charm of small town life in Virginia, few realize there’s a place that exists without cars. While it may sound foreign, and perhaps too good to believe, it’s the reality for the folks of Tangier Island. Here’s more about this Chesapeake Bay community that is particularly devoted to honoring its past....

The next time you’re hungry and driving through Nevada, don’t pass by a restaurant simply because of its size. Sometimes the smallest restaurants can satisfy the largest appetites, thus leaving the biggest impression. Listed below are 11 small restaurants in Nevada that, despite their size, are really amazing. Rock’N’oodles - Las Vegas yelp/Chris M. yelp/Ty W. Rock’N’oodles might be a small restaurant, but their flavors and aromas are huge. This popular restaurant is located within the Las Vegas Art District and specializes in music inspired eclectic noodle creations....

When warm weather hits, there’s nothing like slapping a hunk of beef on the grill and enjoying your carnivorous roots with family and friends. But sometimes, a grill isn’t available or perhaps you want something a little finer – after all, few things in life are as sacred as an exceptional steak. While not typically known as a steak mecca, Idaho is fortunate to be home to several delicious steakhouses of mouthwatering proportions....

It is probably safe to say that there are plenty of God fearing people in our state. Faith is one of the things that holds Kentuckians together in times of tragedy or challenges. We were curious as to what the most religious counties in Kentucky were since faith is such a big part of our state. The Association of Religious Data Archives has a wonderful database of all religions and the amount of worshippers each has....

All Hallows’ Eve is just around the corner – and who doesn’t love a good ghost story? Fortunately for us, Maine is full of spine-tingling tales, sinister stories and demonic destinations. But haunted houses are for amateurs. If you really want a real hair-raising experience this year, wait until the sun goes down and hit the road to one of Maine’s haunted streets. You won’t be sorry… or will you?...

Covered bridges are such an iconic New England sight – and New Hampshire has 54 of them! If you haven’t made a point of visiting some of these beauties, this road trip is the perfect way to spend a summer day. It’ll take you about 7.5 hours to visit all 10 on our list, but of course you can just visit those closest to you or make a weekend out of it....

There are hundreds of small towns in our great state, but which one is the most enchanting? We’re sure that’s a question you ask yourself all the time, it probably keeps you up at night – so we decided to figure it out. The town of Greeneville, Tennessee came up strong. No worries if you’re stuck at work or a bit too busy to make the trip – read on, dear friends....

The Great Depression ran from 1929 through 1939, and World War II ran from 1939 through 1945. The southern states, (especially Georgia), were critical to the war during 1941 through 1945. Georgia gave 320,000 soldiers to the war and thousands of others found jobs related to the war industry. The war was pivotal to Georgia because it helped to lift Georgia’s economy out of the slump that The Great Depression left it in and into mainstream American life....

Milwaukee is one of the most up-and-coming cities in America, but we have to warn you, living here might ruin you forever. We’re a Midwestern city with a lot of habits that are hard to break. Here are 10 ways living in Milwaukee will change you for life. Winters will scar you forever. Maggie Tacheny / Flickr …in the best and worst ways possible. We’ve had some memorable winters, being completely snowed in and having dangerously freezing temperatures....

As August marches on here in the Great Lakes State, it’s time to face the truth: summer is slowly winding down. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop exploring! With so many stunning natural attractions here in Michigan, you’d need endless summertime to see them all. Here are 11 beautiful spots throughout the state that you simply must check out before autumn arrives and life gets a little more hectic again....

Businesses come and go, but there are some that we never forget and wish we had the opportunity to give our business to one more time. West Virginia has watched many businesses close their doors for good, but some of those lost businesses still pull on the heart strings of many West Virginians. Below are 11 places from the past that you wish would come back to West Virginia! Gee Bee Facebook Do You Remember Gee Bee was a chain of department stores that began as the Glosser Brothers in 1906 in Pennsylvania....

Maryland most certainly has its share of bustling cities, but it also boasts dozens of quiet towns where time seems to move at a slower pace. These smaller towns may be the perfect place to visit or live if you’re one that enjoys the simple things in life. Here are 12 slow-paced towns in Maryland worth looking into. Smith Island Flickr / Lee Cannon This inhabited island on the Chesapeake Bay is where time seems to stand still....

We Arizonans can be pretty divisive on a lot of things about the state but we actually have more shared experiences than we want to admit. There’s plenty of things that we could add to this list but let’s start with 12 activities. Visited the Grand Canyon. Howard Ignatius/Flickr Maybe it was during a school trip, a family vacation, or an epic hiking expedition before your knees started giving out on you....

Here in Idaho, our nature is seemingly endless. Mountains, rivers, lakes, incredible geologic features…there’s something for everyone, regardless of the season. While perhaps not as underrated as it used to be, our great outdoors are still an explorer’s paradise, no matter your age or ability. If you love the outdoors, the following are 15 things you must do in Idaho. Be sure to add these to your bucket list and let us know what other adventures are a MUST for anyone who loves being immersed in nature!...

There are certain words and phrases you’ll only hear in New Jersey, and there are other words and phrases that mean something entirely different in our state. The following 18 words may confuse outsiders, but most New Jerseyans will know just what they mean. Down The Shore Flickr/Simon To the beach. Used in most (but not all) parts of the state. Benny Flickr/A. Duarte A not so nice word for Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark and New York-area residents who “infiltrate” the Jersey Shore during the summer....