Did you know that the Missouri River is actually the longest river in North America? It’s nicknamed, “The Big Muddy” and while it’s not an ideal place to swim, there’s still plenty to do along and on the river in Missouri. Take this amazing road trip to explore some of the best hidden gems along the Missouri River. The route: Google Maps To begin, visit the Lewis and Clark Boat House & Nature Center in St....
This isn’t your typical hotel. There are 42 rooms at the Designer Inn and Suites, but seven of them are very special. Hand sculpted walls, incredible architectural details, and a different theme in each of the seven specially designed rooms here make this otherwise “normal” looking hotel in central Iowa a destination for people who want overnight accommodations that are out of the ordinary. It looks unassuming. Google Maps You’ll find this awesome destination hotel at 403 W Highway 30 near Toledo....
If I had to choose one thing that I love most about the beautiful state of Kansas, it would have to be the colorful and rolling Flint Hills. But how exactly did they get their name? Previously known as the Blue Stem Hills, the Flint Hills were renamed because of their abundance of flint (eroded from bedrock) hiding beneath the visible tallgrass prairie. While this area is nothing short of unique and gorgeous, it also has an eerie side to it, as shown by these photos captured by Kansas photographer Patrick Emerson....
Hidden north of Baton Rouge in West Feliciana parish, there’s a small little town that packs a lot of punch. Some say that this is the most gorgeous and scenic area in all of Louisiana, and people who live around here don’t disagree. That’s right, St. Francisville continues to be one of the most popular places to visit in all of Louisiana. It’s the perfect place for you to take a summer day trip or plan a weekend getaway....
Indiana is home to quite a lot of haunted places, including haunted cemeteries, haunted tunnels, and haunted bridges. From ghost towns to creepy roads. we have all the paranormal activity you could ever hope to see in one state. One particularly impressive spooky spot, however, is this eerie haunted library in Evansville, which many claim might be the most haunted library in the entire country… wikimedia Nestled on 21 First Ave in the southern town of Evansville, Indiana, sits the historic Willard Library....
When you think of accordions, what comes to mind? We’re betting it’s something along the lines of traditional Polish songs, Polka dancing, and maybe even the parodies of Weird Al Yankovic, but this amazing instrument is no joke. Just ask Michael Bulboff, owner of Liberty Bellows Accordion Shop in Philadelphia. This unusual instrument has been around almost two centuries and played a role in the evolution of folk music around the world....
Sometimes you just want to get above it all. You want to be far from the madding crowd, whether they’re shopping or on the road driving like maniacs. These photographs taken from planes, towers and the highest mountaintops in Arkansas will capture your imagination and fly your thoughts way over any temporary troubles here on the ground. Get a little perspective by looking at these shots taken from way above of neat locations and beautiful landscapes....
Sure, there are many beautiful places located throughout Nevada, but let’s be honest. Many of these places are much more beautiful during the fall season. Without a doubt, Nevada’s beautiful foliage and crisp air can’t be beat during this wonderful time of year. Listed below are 10 beautiful places in Nevada that you simply must visit this fall season. Great Basin National Park - White Pine County, NV facebook/Great Basin National Park Great Basin National Park is a beautiful park to visit year-round, but it’s even more beautiful during the fall season....
Do your upcoming weekend plans include brunch? If so, you might want to order a Bloody Mary from one of these 10 restaurants in Utah. Avenues Proper Restaurant & Publick House, Salt Lake City Avenues Proper Restaurant & Publick House/Facebook Moo S./Yelp This restaurant in the Avenues is the go-to spot for a delicious brunch. The Bloody Mary here is made with 13 ingredients, including a homemade garlic powder. 376 8th Avenue, Salt Lake City....
Most people think the best restaurants are in the biggest cities. While it’s true that you’re more likely to find a truly delicious place in a large city, there are plenty of great restaurants in smaller towns. These 10 small towns in Minnesota prove just that. When you make a trip to them, you’ll realize that they have some seriously tasty restaurants that are more than worth the trip. Lanesboro Brian Dunnette/Flickr...
Every new resident to Arkansas is prepared with the knowledge of the state’s natural beauty–but are these newcomers aware of how much of this beauty covers the entire state? Are they prepared to marvel with joy at the characteristics that outsiders likely don’t consider when expounding upon the glory of Arkansas? No, they aren’t ready. It takes moving here and living here a while to let it sink in; you’re in God’s country, and life can be absolutely wonderful in Arkansas when you live it to the fullest....
We gotta say, fall can’t come soon enough. After bouts of scorching heat waves all summer, Oregonians are due for a bit of a cool down. So what are the signs that we’ll be in for a glorious autumn? The changing of the trees has to be the biggest, yet most underrated signal that fall is coming. Here are some great places in Oregon where you can enjoy this understated sign of fall....
Are you on a tight budget? Do you brown bag your lunch every day but wish you could go out for a hot and tasty meal? Maybe you’re just a broke and starving college student? I’ve been in each of these situations and know that it isn’t fun, but fortunately downtown Denver is chock-full of delicious and affordable restaurants, including these 11 mouthwatering lunch destinations: 1.) Sam’s No. 3 (Denver Downtown)...
No matter where you are from, you are basically guaranteed to have picked up some native slang that out-of-towners just don’t seem to understand. If you are new to Denver and just can’t seem to pick up our native tongue, consider this your guide to our top 11 words and phrases: 1.) Blucifer Flickr/Amy Gahran Nothing says “Welcome to Denver” quite like a 32-foot tall, 9,000 pound blue bronco, which is exactly what you will find standing guard over Pena Boulevard near the airport....
Introverts, rejoice! This list is specifically for you. While the hustle and bustle of downtown Buffalo is great for gatherings, festivals, and people watching, it can also be a bit draining for people who like to keep to themselves. For those of us who enjoy some quality “me-time” in the peace and quiet, here are twelve perfect places in Buffalo to escape crowds: Albright Knox - 1285 Elmwood Avenue davehogan - Flickr The Albright-Knox art gallery is a popular spot, but it rarely ever gets busy to the point of gathering crowds – probably because there’s so much room to spread out inside!...
Whether you’ve been with your other half for two months or 30 years, you know one of the secrets to keeping things exciting is to experience new things together. Montana is full of wonderful ways to ignite that spark and keep the flame burning, both for the adventurous and for those who prefer more traditional dates with a unique twist. The next time it’s your turn to plan a Montana date, let these out-of-the-box ideas inspire you....
We wrote about some of Utah’s very best restaurants during 2016. For the new year, we’ve compiled a list of some of those we’ve featured, so you can have all the best in one place. Make plans now to visit all of these culinary Utah gems during 2017. To read our full article on each restaurant, click on the link in the caption – you’ll get full details and more photos....
We Mississippians have our own way of doing things, and that includes speaking. Sure, we could talk like everyone else, but what fun would that be? Instead, we use a variety of colorful expressions, which make perfect sense to us but will have out-of-towners scratching their heads. Not so sure? Read on for 13 silly sayings that will only make sense if you’re from Mississippi. “Pick up your room.” Anika Malone/Flickr This may sound like an impossible feat to some, but if you’ve grown up in Mississippi, you know that it simply means to “clean your room....
We get a lot of tourists here in Texas considering our state’s size and the large number of attractions we have. We also have quite a few traditions and values that these outsiders don’t understand since they didn’t grow up here. Out-of-towners stick out like a sore thumb because they’ll ask dumb questions like, “Can I have unsweet tea?” or use the dreaded phrase, “you guys.” If you’re unfortunate enough to encounter a tourist, you’ll probably have to explain these 15 things to them....
Whisper a secret and pass it on. How many of us played that game during childhood? Somewhere down the line, the story evolved – details were embellished or deleted – to appear little like the original secret. That’s often how urban legends start and, because of that murky start, some urban legends can simply never be verified. But, whether they’re true or not, urban legends generally tend to be quite memorable....
