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Hooray for summer! After a long winter, I don’t blame you for counting down the days until perfect beach weather strikes. But there’s more to summer than visiting the beach. Pretty much every outdoor activity is yours for the conquering, from trail walking to small town biking expeditions. So if you’re looking for ways to spice up your summer, check out this beach-free list of summer adventure! Choose the water transportation of your choice at Clarke Outdoors....

San Diego, California has produced many famous people. From award-winning actors to television hosts and professional athletes, to Grammy-winning musicians, there are many talented people that refer to San Diego as their home. Let’s take a look at 10 of the most famous people from San Diego. Cameron Diaz wikipedia/Caroline Renouard - by Asso Pixiel at http://flickr.com/photos/12180932@N05/4823954879 Cameron Diaz, an actress, producer and former model, was born in San Diego, California....

If you’re a self-respecting Kentuckian, you know that here in the Bluegrass State, we have a certain way of life. We have our own unique culture, and there are just things that as a Kentuckian, you would never, ever do. Here are 10 of them. Mix a fine bourbon with Coca-Cola. Flickr/ross6606 Mixing with Coke is for foreign whiskeys, not fine Kentucky bourbons. True Kentuckians like their bourbon neat, without any mixer, water, or even ice cubes....

Rhode Island has earned its reputation as being a wonderful little state with endless options for amazing food. Chicken wings are no exception to this! Here are 11 places to order simply amazing wings in the Ocean State. Doherty’s East Avenue Irish Pub, Pawtucket Facebook/Doherty’s Facebook/Doherty’s This Irish pub has over 80 beers to choose from to accompany your order of amazing wings. The Ivy Tavern, Providence Yelp/Tammy G. Yelp/Shane H....

Idahoans don’t have an accent — at least that we know of — but we do have our own language of sorts. Truth be told, it can be hard to pinpoint unique language qualities and phrases that are unique to Idaho as a state, rather than to one specific part, but there are are few habits many of us seem to share. Sure, our colloquialisms and tendencies may befuddle outsiders and urban-dwellers every now and then, but that’s simply because all those skyscrapers affect their ability to speak correctly, right?...

Portland is know for rain but us Portlanders know that it is not all doom and gloom here in the City of Roses. We have plenty to be proud of our city for, and these are the top 13 reasons you can brag that Portland is the best. Great Parks Daniel Cukier / Flickr We have an incredible park system in Portland. Forest Park is just the icing on the cake....

Moving away from your home state can be really tough. Especially when it’s a state like Georgia that is thriving with beauty, nature, kind people, and exciting things to do. No matter where you end up in this world, whether moving temporarily or permanently, if Georgia is your home, you’ll absolutely miss quite a few things. Here are a few of those things Georgians end up missing the most. Where’s all the greenery?...

North Carolina is a state brimming with culture. We have our own vocab, our own ways of being, and even our own special dishes that are truly ‘classic Carolina.’ If you’re a North Carolinian or just passing through, you must try these 14 dishes to get the full Carolina experience. Lexington style BBQ. Flickr / Bob North Carolina has two different types of BBQ, and in my opinion, they’re both equally delicious in their own unique way....

Once visitors of our state get past the blinding lights and chaos of our famous Big Apple, they quickly see one of the other reasons why people love coming here so much. Our mountains! Between our famous Adirondack Mountains and The Catskills, New York has enough elevation to last your legs a lifetime. Each equipped with their own breathtaking views and trails that will bring out your inner adventurer, these 15 epic mountains in New York will drop your jaw:...

Say what you want about us, but Pennsylvania’s a pretty amazing place and Pennsylvanians are passionate, friendly people. On second thought, you might not want to just say whatever you want about us because, well, some of us also have tempers. Here are 15 surefire ways to make a Pennsylvanian mad. (Disclaimer: Because we live in such a diverse state with so many regional differences, the following may not hold true for all Pennsylvanians....

Small town Missouri in the 1930s looked like most of middle America during this time. While things were simpler, times were hard, especially for farmers. We took a look at the homes from that time, and showed various views of life from 1935 in previous posts. Here, we look at more of the normal day to day in small town Missouri in the 1930s. A typical group of farmers in Prairie City, Mississippi County, March 1936....

Sometimes even just an hour of fun can lighten your mood and prepare you to face whatever the rest of the day brings. A walk in the park. Lunch with an old friend. Or, you can try one of these activities in Pittsburgh that promise plenty of fun packed into 60 minutes. Climb aboard a Just Ducky Tour. Yelp/Just Ducky Tours Get a bird’s - well, a duck’s - eye view of the Burgh on land and on water with a Just Ducky Tour....

As summer comes to a close, there are still a couple of weekends left to enjoy all that these waterparks and playgrounds have to offer. Go out there and explore! Zoosiana – Broussard facebook.com/ZooFan This popular zoo includes the Jungle Lodge playground, crawl tubes, rock walls, hideouts, and bridges. Fountainebleau State Park – Mandeville facebook.com/pages/Fontainebleau-State-Park A favorite for families on the Northshore, this lakeside park offers a wide range of playground and water features....

The idea of a fishing town seems almost like something out of a storybook, with coastal landscapes and picture-perfect piers. And yet, these towns have faced the ups and downs of a fishing-based economy, flourishing some years and struggling in others. Even so, Virginia’s fishing towns have remained an important part of the state’s identity. Today, they make for fascinating stops as you travel along the scenic Eastern Shore. Here are towns with a history tied to the coast, whether that means fishing, crabbing, or an overall way of life:...

It’s restaurant time again! We’ve been on the hunt for homely restaurants with food so delicious it should be illegal (or at least monitored!) Despite the less-than-stunning exteriors of these eateries, the food is more than good enough to make up for that. These 9 restaurants were picked from your comments and suggestions for good places to eat that we’ve missed so far! Do you see yours here? Backstreet Bakery - 208 S Main St Lucas, Kansas Backstreet Bakery Facebook...

New Jersey is home to a wide variety of unique places but I can’t find many quite like this. A fantastic, family-friendly destination, Abma’s Farm is home to a wonderful market, greenhouse and petting zoo. There are many great farms in the Garden State and this one stands out as being truly special. Read on to see why. Abma’s Farm & Market is open all year long, six days a week....

This Chicopee restaurant takes all the charm and nostalgia of trains, eliminates the headache of travel, and injects a heaping helping of succulent food. Bernie’s Dining Depot operates out of an old passenger train coach, and it’s one of the most unique eateries in the state. But be warned: this is one restaurant where the term “portion control” is not part of the vocabulary. Bernie’s is a family-run and owned diner....

One of the best things about Missouri is that you can walk into almost any town here and find some of the most amazing barbecue food. It’s hard to only choose a handful, but these tend to be the fan favorites that draw in locals and tourists alike when it comes to the sandwich form of BBQ. Enjoy! Shotgun Pete’s BBQ Shack - Columbia SHOTGUN PETE’S BBQ SHACK/Facebook SHOTGUN PETE’S BBQ SHACK/Facebook Columbia’s best BBQ joint serves smoked history brisket, pulled pork and boneless rib tip meat on a bun so you can take this deliciousness to go if you please....

Based on recent census numbers, Oxford is the fastest growing city in the state. In the past five years alone, the city’s population has grown by 17%, meaning nearly 3,500 new people now call Oxford home. One look at the city and it’s easy to see the appeal. Known as the “cultural mecca of the South,” Oxford is the perfect combination of small town charm and big city culture. So many visitors to Oxford turn into lifelong residents; here are just a few reasons why....

In other parts of the country, the winter season is spent trapped indoors. Here in Florida, we never have to worry about being snowed in. While you’re out enjoying our mild winter weather, check out some of these fun festivals and events: Dickens on Centre, Amelia Island Facebook/Amelia Island Go back in time with this festival, where folks dressed in Victorian era clothing take over historic downtown Fernandina Beach. When: December 8th - 11th....