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Missouri summers are super hot and way too humid. Cool yourself off and have a great time at one of Missouri’s water parks. They are just the thing for people of all ages to enjoy, whether you want to slide, ride, race, swim or just float. Adventure Oasis Water Park, Independence Facebook/ Adventure Oasis Water Park Located at 2100 South Hub Drive, Independence, MO, The Adventure Oasis Water Park features a lazy river, lap pool, three water slides and a children’s water play area....

Missouri is a melting pot of American dialects. We pick up a little bit from everywhere but still can’t agree with each other about how things should be pronounced. Overall, you will find that we have about four distinct dialects right here in our own state! We did our best to come up with 10 phrases you can hear in different parts of Missouri that will make you believe Missourians have their own language....

You may think you’ve seen all that Iowa has to offer, but you’ll be surprised by some of the hidden gems yet to be explored. To add a little adventure to the end of your summer, here are 10 of Iowa’s hidden gems that you must see before you die. Phelps Park, Decorah Flickr/Justin Berndt Phelps Park in Decorah is a lovely park that really gets you away from it all....

It’s summertime! And while that means a great many things, it also means the mercury is rising to almost unbearable temperatures. So, what is there to do when you can’t even walk out your front door without breaking into a sweat? Go swimming of course! Check out the list below for some of the state’s best swimming spots. Wolf River curated by Gary Bridgman/Flickr Spanning over 60 miles, the Wolf River offers quite the diverse landscape – white sandbars near the upper portion of the river and expansive views of salt marshes at the mouth of the river....

There are Kentuckians that love a good scare, be it in a zombie shoot out, a haunted facility, or a nightmarish fairytale forest. Thrill seekers are seldom disappointed thanks to the abundance of frightening attractions available across the state. There are historically accurate haunts that will give you chills, and manmade attractions to give you thrills. Just pay close attention to the age limitations, as some are very intense and not appropriate for young children....

Kentucky is known for good, old fashioned southern cooking, and delicious food combinations. Not everything we eat is considered desirable by people in other states. Some visitors acquire a taste for Kentucky cuisine, others may run screaming for the nearest familiar fast food restaurant. Here are 10 food combinations in Kentucky that may require an acquired taste: Fried Chicken, Biscuits and Gravy Jeffery Loo This is about as southern as southern gets, plus a few sides....

You could spend your entire life in Montana and never see all of its natural wonders. But if we had to make a “Top 10” list of spots so magical they’re just too good to be missed, these places would definitely be on it. See as many of these sights as you can during your time in the Treasure State. As beautiful as these pictures are, nothing tops viewing them in person....

How lucky are we to live in such an incredibly diverse and beautiful state? This year, focus on taking local trips that are about quality over quantity. It doesn’t take much to see life from a new perspective. Here are a few ideas for expanding your horizons. A trip over this swinging bridge will really give you a new perspective on life. Mt. St. Helens / Flickr Would you dare to cross the Lava Canyon Bridge near Mt....

I don’t know about you but the heatwave we had over the weekend sure made me wish I had a pool! If you’re looking for some water splashing action but without the cost of an expensive water park, you might want to try out a public pool. These days, public pools aren’t just a spot to swim a few laps. Many these days have slides, sprinklers, and other fun additions to make a trip to the pool a real experience....

Subconsciously fueling our desire to look up at the beautiful sights in our skies are the creepy, crawly and terrifying creatures that we all call bugs. While we understand and acknowledge that every piece of nature has its purpose, we refuse to accept the idea that any of these horrid bugs have to reside anywhere near us. Prepared to start crawling out of your skin? Let’s check out these 12 bugs you can find throughout New York that are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine:...

From endless Mason Jars that need to be put to good use, to diminishing recipe prep time, and even getting rid of pesky ice on your windshield…life hacks can save you time and increase your cleverness. While there are multiple universal life hacks, I think these twelve apply to the North Carolinian in us all. Decorating Mason Jars, peeling hard-boiled eggs, and saving some bacon grease…try these twelve hacks to make your life easier!...

It is so easy to take unique and unusual photos in Kentucky–and they don’t even need filters or Photoshop. The right image can stimulate the imagination and a whole array of different feelings. All that is required is the right moment to click the camera’s button. Each one of these amazing images are bursting with color, or some type of unusual effect caused by the sun and natural light. Each one of these photographers knew the exact right moment to take the shot....

Nashville is known as a place of adventure and fun – a neat place for locals to continuously explore, and a consistent notch on the bucket list for tourists. Since there are so many folks looking to enjoy our pretty state, we decided it was probably necessary to pull together a solid bucket list. You ready for a Volunteer State adventure? Good. Because we have a great one planned for you....

It’s the most magical time of year in Alaska! The summer traffic has died down and our glorious outdoor playground is ours to enjoy, sans the crowds. We are beginning to wake up to a light frost followed by peaceful days or crisp air and relentless beauty. The fall foliage that surrounds us is picture perfect and the Northern Lights dancing in the night sky leave us completely breathless. Before we know it, the termination dust will come and we will be catapulted into a frosty winter wonderland....

The saying up here in the last frontier is that when you leave Anchorage, that’s where the “real Alaska” begins. Rural life focused on simple subsistence-based principles is what living in Alaska is all about. With an endless outdoor playground and a plethora of natural resources, it would be a shame to live in the city when it’s so easy to fall in love with the quiet remoteness and peaceful tranquility....

While I do love Georgia, there are some things that I advise everyone to avoid! If you’re not from Georgia and just visiting, take this list as a warning! Here are 8 things everyone in Georgia should avoid at all costs: Alligators, and many other wild animals Chandler Hummell via Flickr There are approximately 200,000 gators in Georgia and all are below the fall line, which strecehs from Muscogee County East to Richmond and Burke County....

In a lot of small towns, it can feel like there’s something missing. You get the friendly hometown feel but you have to deal with the lack of amenities and entertainment that would come with living in a city. A few unique places embody the spirit of small towns while offering only the best things about cities; Central City is one of those places. Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12105963 Located in Merrick County near Grand Island and right on the Oregon Trail, Central City boasts a population of just under 3,000....

Located past Hana in the Kipahulu district of Haleakala National Park and near the Pipiwai Trailhead is an idyllic valley full of cascading waterfalls and picturesque pools known as the Seven Sacred Pools. Officially known as Oheo Gulch, these breathtaking swimming holes aren’t actually sacred, and there are far more than seven pools. The nickname was coined by the owner of what is now the Travaasa Hana – previously the Hotel Hana Maui – as a way to market this then-unknown, remote location to tourists....

It just wouldn’t feel like Christmas without doing certain activities to get into the holiday spirit. Maybe it’s a family tradition you’ve been doing since you were a kid, or a recent discovery that makes everything merry and bright. No matter what is your favorite thing to do around the holidays, these 11 things are sure to make your Christmas even more enchanting. Go see an amazing display of Christmas lights....

If you’ve lived in New Jersey long enough, you may be familiar with the story of Snake Hill (offically named Laurel Hill). It is a large rock formation located in Secaucus that has been cut in size by quarrying. However, it’s not the rock that’s the focus of this story, it’s the surrounding area. Between 1855-1962, Snake Hill sat at the center of a self-contained city. Flickr/pwbaker This was no normal city....