Hatcher Family Dairy operates out of College Grove, Tennessee and is known as one of the most prominent and respected farms in the south Nashville area. Family owned and staffed, this is a place that prides itself in its solid stake in Tennessee history. if you’re looking to visit for a farm tour or run by their on-site market, you can enter 6545 Arno Rd into your GPS. Let’s take a look, shall we?...
North Carolina has plenty of naturally beautiful places to cool off or take a dip, but sometimes you just can’t beat the thrill of a waterslide or even just a day at the waterpark. There are plenty to be found in the state that are sure to make your summer unforgettable, like these eight. Carolina Harbor, Carowinds Carowinds Formerly known as Boomerang Bay, Carolina Harbor JUST opened as the largest waterpark in the Carolinas....
San Francisco has plenty of well-documented hauntings to unnerve and mystify. Fog City has a colorful present, but a dark and stormy past. There are hundreds of stories that range from mysterious disappearances to untimely deaths. This is why many people are curious about the most haunted places in San Francisco. Here are the 10 best places to spot a ghost, and some of the popular and common locations may surprise you....
From buttery handmade biscuits smothered in sausage gravy to wood fired pizzas bubbling up with cheesy saucy goodness, these Mile High eateries feature an eclectic assortment of regional and global fare sure to satiate every hungry belly. We already brought you 11 Restaurants You Have To Visit In Denver Before You Die, now here are 10 more of the best restaurants Denver has to offer. Eat your Mile High hearts out, y’all!...
Here in Ohio, we love our state capital—but it looks like the rest of the United States is finally starting to catch on too. Over the past decade or so, Columbus has made some impressive developments that are starting to stand out from the rest of the nation. When it comes to intelligence, education, food, fashion, recreation and career opportunities, we have some of the absolute best in the country. The following are 10 reasons that support why we think the best city in America is actually right here in Ohio....
Are you a huge hiker? Are you completely in love with grabbing a backpack and falling in love with the great outdoors, over and over? Yeah, we are too! Which is why we’ve found these 10 fantastic hiking spots for you and those adventuring friends of yours to take on this summer – how many have YOU crossed off your list? Trillium Gap Trail cisc1970 - Flickr You can hike the Trillium Gap Trail to Mt....
I’m sure that if you’re living in Pennsylvania, you love it here; I know that I do. It’s a beautiful and diverse state with seemingly endless secrets, treasures, and fascinating history. However, like any other place, Pennsylvania comes with its down-sides. Here are some of the things we’ve grown to despise. Our strange liquor laws camera_obscura [busy] Go to any other state and ask “where’s the liquor store?” and the people there will know you’re from Pennsylvania....
We’ve reached the dog days of summer. The time of year when your A/C is clinging on for dear life. When no amount of ice water is enough. When the mosquitoes are on the attack (OK, I’m talking about my own summer). So what do you do to beat the heat? Fortunately in the Great Lakes State, we’re surrounded by some amazing bodies of water to turn to when we need that relief....
North Dakota isn’t necessarily the most popular state, and outside of misconceptions brought on by a movie and now TV series, a lot of people don’t really know much about it. I’ve even heard of a fellow North Dakotan being asked if we live in igloos up here! There are some things out-of-towners just don’t understand, and we constantly get stuck explaining them. It’s bison, not buffalo. Delobius/Flickr Those things that roam our national park and that we’ve named an entire college athletics team after are called bison - NOT buffalo - and yes there is a difference!...
It’s December in Montana, and you know what that means. The fast-paced, often stressful holiday season is in full swing, and you probably have a few family traditions to uphold. Whether you love them or hate them, it won’t feel like Christmastime without them. How many of these things can you make happen this season? Go to your town’s tree lighting ceremony or holiday parade. Mark Holloway / Flickr Usually held on Thanksgiving weekend or the first weekend in December, you’ll have the chance to head downtown and experience your first annual dose of Christmas cheer....
Whoever said you need money to have fun clearly has not enjoyed all that Vermont has to offer. There are endless places to hike and explore, and while some things require you to shell out the dough, let’s not overlook the fun free things VT has to offer. After all, the best things in life are free! Outdoor LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana - Middlebury Flickr/Don Shall Go on a scavenger hunt on Middlebury’s distinguished campus collection of public art....
It’s hard to believe that soon, we will be halfway through September! Really, where does the time go? With Labor Day behind us and fun fall events to look forward to, everyone is starting to get into that cozy, colorful, autumn mindset. How can I tell? Here are twenty signs. Starbucks has officially declared the start of fall by releasing their pumpkin spice latte brandeating.com It’s not fall until Starbucks says it’s fall....
There are so many amazing restaurants in Cincinnati, and even more on the way as the city continues to make a mark in the culinary world. Vegetarians will find great eats at Melt in Northside and at the Loving Hut in Pleasant Ridge. Steak lovers will be in heaven at The Precinct in Mount Lookout, Montgomery Inn, and at Eli’s BBQ. Below is a list of some tried and true favorites as well as some new stars on the scene....
Hawaii is a dream for many retirees; where better to enjoy your later years in life than near the beach, where you can take de-stressing walks in the sand, and live in a climate that is merciful on your arthritic bones? But then you have to factor in the cost of living – which puts Hawaii low on the list of the best places in America to retire. But if you are a wealthy retiree, these eight cities in Hawaii are a cut above the rest....
Flea markets and swap meets have always been a place to score awesome goods and merchandise at great prices. As you can imagine, people in Alaska have some pretty cool stuff they’ve collected and used over the years, so our flea markets tend to be EXTRA interesting. If you’re looking for some authentic Alaskan antiques or just want to browse the aisles of Alaska’s past, you’ve got to visit one of these many flea markets hosted yearly around the state....
Nowadays, most of us don’t give too much thought to bridges unless we’re crossing a particularly high one. But these structures were key to civilization – without them, long distance travel wouldn’t have been easy or perhaps even possible. Bridge design, which initially involved using wooden logs to span short distances, has continued to evolve until these structures became true architectural marvels. Here are 8 old bridges in New Mexico that showcase changing engineering techniques....
One of the best parts of embarking on a road trip is the chance to stay in a variety of accommodations and learn about different parts of the country. America’s historic hotels are a must-see, but you should be warned that most of them come with quite a haunted past. That’s certainly the case with the following places, whose beautiful grounds and impressive architecture are rumored to house more than just visitors....
Winter is a beautiful time in Washington, but it’s not always conducive to staying active. But not all of our hiking trails close down when winter strikes – in fact, some of our hiking spots are perfect for a winter trek. The next time cabin fever strikes, bundle up, go outside and head for one of these spots. Padilla Bay Alia Fahim / alltrails.com Padilla Bay is located near Mount Vernon, here the Skagit River meets the Salish Sea....
For wildlife lovers and photographers, Mississippi is an ideal location. From zoos and state parks to national wildlife preserves and refuges, Mississippi is filled with places that could easily be considered an animal lover’s dream. Wolf Howl Animal Preserve, Etta Wolf Howl Animal Preserve, LLC/Facebook As you’ve probably already guessed, the Wolf Howl Animal Preserve is home to wolves and wolf pups. The preserve offers guided tours allowing visitors to view the wolves as well as learn about their habitat, behaviors, and more....
Castlewood Canyon State Park, just an hour south of Denver, offers dozens of hiking trails above and through a hidden canyon carved out years ago by the Cherry Creek, which flows along its canyon floor. The 2,634-acre park is also home to an old homestead, numerous scenic overlooks, a natural amphitheater, and the historic Castlewood Canyon Dam. This unique state park not only boasts the best canyon hike near Denver, but it’s also home to a little slice of Colorado history....
