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Utah has so much outdoor recreation and such a stunningly beautiful landscape that it’s easy to forget one of the other greatest things about this state: our love and attention to the arts. Our largest city, Salt Lake, has many venues for live theater — even more than you’d expect from a city its size. But what makes Utah truly unique is that our smaller towns support live theater productions. Between community theater and those supported by higher education across the state, I’d wager that almost any Utah resident can attend a play or musical by driving for less than an hour....

It’s finally starting to feel like spring in Wisconsin. With the snow melted, Opening Day in the past and warmer weather moving in, it’s time to start planning ways to get out and explore Wisconsin. Here’s a list of some great places to get your list and imagination started: Holler House - Milwaukee Wikimedia/Dori This bar on Milwaukee’s south side is actually home to the oldest sanctioned bowling lanes in the country....

Yes, we do practically everything in an epic way in Wyoming, and that includes our museums. If you’re coming to Jackson Hole expressly for the art, be sure to put the National Museum of Wildlife Art at the top of your itinerary. Inspired by Scottish ruins and emerging from the side of a cliff, seeing the building alone is worth the short trip 3 miles north of the city. With stunning artwork both inside and out, plan on spending a day at this epic museum....

Entering Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Store in Denver is like rediscovering your childhood! Let your taste buds transport you back to the good old candy-filled days of your youth. With roughly 2,000 types of confections to choose from and nearly 400 sodas, this new, old-fashioned candy shop will most certainly bring out the kid in you. From classics like Pez and root beer to imported treats from Japan, the U....

With all of Iowa’s natural beauty, there are truly some hidden gems tucked away amongst the trees that you’d never guess existed. The Bluff Lake Catfish Farm in Maquoketa, Iowa is just one of those spots. The establishment’s unique and breathtaking setting, coupled with delicious all-you-can-eat fish fry specials make for a winning combination. People from all over the Tri-State area flock here to get a taste of something truly special....

Due to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age, Columbus has a fairly flat topography. However, a lack of rolling hills and snow covered peaks does not take away from Ohio’s beautiful nature. Built around two rivers – the Scioto to the west and the Olentangy in the middle – and crisscrossed by smaller creeks, Columbus’s landscape stands out with its deep ravines, shale walls, prairies, and waterways....

While you may be aware that Washington was named after the first president, there are several communities within our state that have intriguing names derived from lesser known American Indian terms! Did you know about the fascinating meanings behind any of these Northwest towns? Hoquiam Joe Mabel / Wikipedia This small town in Grays Harbor County got its name from a Chehalis Indian word meaning “hungry for wood”, referring to the large amount of driftwood at the mouth of the Hoquiam River!...

Driving through Arizona, you can find many abandoned places sitting just a stone’s throw from the highway. Ghost towns, vestiges of once thriving businesses, and neglected tourist stops are scattered around the state, slowly being reclaimed by nature. One tourist stop that we’re going to look at today happens to be a former, year-round Christmas destination named after our favorite jolly man in a red suit. Allen/Flickr This is what remains of the little destination, Santa Claus....

The Super Bowl has us all thinking about what exactly we’re going to eat – before, during, and after. It’s a continuous race to see who can down the most chips and fries, but where are you getting your favorite wings, Tennessee? PLEASE don’t head to Kroger and heat up a bland bunch of frozen junk. Head to your favorite wing spot – we’ve found you one right in town. Take a look!...

There’s not a whole lot to say about sandwiches except “yum.” There are endless options for creating the absolute perfect sandwich, and some places have really mastered the balance of ingredients. These 10 aren’t the only sandwiches you need to try in Nebraska, but they’re a good start for your sandwich adventure. The sandwiches listed here are in no particular order. Pork tenderloin, The Cabin Bar and Grill, Omaha TripAdvisor/genefk The hallmark of a great tenderloin is a patty so big it completely hides the bun....

Most of the time we’re looking to find the absolute quickest way to get somewhere or find something. But if there’s something neat that’s really worth the drive…? Well. Then you suck it up and get in the car and travel to that beautiful perfect places that’s worth a couple minutes tapping along to the car radio. Here are ten of them! Tennessee State Prison Brent Moore - Flickr Located on the outskirts of Nashville, this abandoned prison was once the main spot for highly dangerous male criminals, many on death row....

Is it just me or does Colorado seem to be a mecca for small, yet picturesque towns? If you are looking to visit (or live in) a lovely town of less than 10,000, you will definitely want to check out these 10 slow-paced Colorado small towns where life is still simple: Grand Lake Flickr/Don Graham The poster child for quaint mountain towns is Grand Lake, which boasts a population of less than 500, ample shopping and dining opportunities, and, of course, the gorgeous lake....

Growing up in Oregon is a unique experience, and the lessons you learn along the way are sure to have an impact on the person you become later in life. From wearing sweaters on the beach to refusing to use an umbrella, here are 11 traits and habits you might’ve picked up if you grew up in the Beaver State: You don’t honk your horn when you drive unless absolutely necessary....

When it comes to traditional foods in the Bluegrass State, many of ours were made popular because they were hearty ways to easily feed the family. One of the most well known is our famed Kentucky burgoo. Why? It is one of the most versatile soup/stews you will ever experience. Every cook who prepares burgoo adds their own special touch to the dish. Originally, it was prepared with squirrel, possum, rabbit, or whatever meat was available....

I don’t know about you, but with summer drawing to a close, I want to spend as much of the next few weeks in the water as possible. It can’t be just any water, though. It has to be so crystal-clear that if I didn’t know better, I would think I had teleported to a far-away tropical paradise. Luckily, there are plenty such places here in Texas, so we can soak up the last of those rays in some of nature’s finest creations....

Hello, my fellow desert dwellers. You saw the temperatures that the state is supposed to see this weekend, right? If you’re immediate reaction to that news was I need to get out of here, then you’re in luck. Today we’re going to take a look at some mountain and Rim Country towns that have fresh pine air, chilly nights, and day temperatures that don’t make you sweat after five minutes of standing outside....

There are a lot of restaurants in Louisiana—but there are even more people looking for a delicious meal! When a place really stands out, you can tell because there’s a line out the door. Here are the most difficult places to grab a meal when you want one—but they are so worth the wait! Hansen’s, New Orleans facebook.com/snobliz If you find it hard to believe that people will wait over an hour for shaved ice and syrup, well then you’ve never been to Hansen’s....

Spring is officially here, which means more outdoor activities and day trips. If you’re already itching to get outside and enjoy the beauty of our fair state, here are 12 places you definitely want to visit in Indiana this spring. Shades State Park - Waveland Kelly F./TripAdvisor This gorgeous state park is easily one of Indiana’s best kept secrets. This park is full of gorgeous hiking trails, incredible ridges, and even has a nature preserve within the park full of deep gorges and creeks....

If you’re on a diet, beware. The following list of Baltimore foods is sure to make anyone’s mouth water. How many of these iconic foods have you tried? Crab cakes from Faidley’s Flickr / jennifer yin A trip to Baltimore’s Lexington market is always full of tasty delights but nothing quite compares to the iconic Faidley’s Seafood. Folks go crazy for the crab cakes that are truly made the Maryland way....

Maybe you’ve heard stories about what Oregon was like in the early 20th century, but have you ever wanted to see it for yourself? We recently came across an incredible collection of rare photographs from the 1930s and 40s that were archived and made public by Yale University. To put together this article I decided to focus on one single year in Oregon’s history, 1939, and to collect some of my favorite images that illustrate what day-to-day life used to look like....