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Is there anything better than discovering a secret place hidden in your own home state? Indiana is full of popular tourist destinations that are simply incredible, but sometimes you just want to discover a hidden place you never knew existed. Here are 9 hidden places in the Hoosier state that are some of Indiana’s best kept secrets. Pine Lake - Berne Pine Lake Waterpark/Facebook This incredible lake and waterpark offers a fun-filled day for families....

Cannonsburgh Village is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and has come to be one of the most well-trafficked historic spots in the state. Less than an hour from Nashville, this is one place that will have your children clamoring to learn more about history (we promise) and get your Tennessee heart reinvigorated with the story of our past (guaranteed). Shall we? Cannonsburgh Village - TripAdvisor Cannonsburgh Village was actually built as a bicentennial project in 1976, meant to depict life in Tennessee during the 1800s....

Nebraskans tend to have strong connections to their cultural roots, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the handful of communities which base their identities around a shared heritage. Dannebrog, a little village of around 300 in Howard County, is the Danish Capital of Nebraska, and they put their roots on display every day of the year. Dannebrog was settled by Danish immigrants in the 1870s. Roman Eugeniusz The settlers brought their cultural identity and customs with them, and they named their town after the Danish flag....

Hidden throughout Missouri lie some of the most peaceful small towns in the Midwest. Rolling hills, canopy forests and wide open plains may just offer you the solitude you were looking for this weekend. Arrow Rock Scott Granneman/flickr Lots of historic significance to this town, as it played a key role in the westward expansion with the Santa Fe Trail. In fact, the entire village is registered as a National Historic Landmark....

You can snap an awesome picture practically anywhere in Washington since our Evergreen beauty surrounds us everywhere we go… but if you’re looking to capture some breathtaking photos to frame forever, here are 10 gorgeous places around the state where you’ve got to take your camera: North Cascades National Park Flickr / jfew Flickr / aquarjames In addition to all of the mountainous beauty you’ll see, a few of the many areas you’ll want to photograph include the Cascade Pass & Stephen Mather Wilderness, Glacier Peak Wilderness, Goat Lake, Wild Sky Wilderness, etc....

The Sequatchie Valley in Tennessee is one of the most overlooked and beautiful masterpieces of the state. With so many running on over to the east side in search of the Great Smoky Mountains, this sweet south state hamlet is cast to the side. It’s home to towns such as Dunlap and Jasper, places filled with the kind of magical beauty that you would only expect to find in Narnia....

The Creole Nature Trail is one of only 43 designated scenic byways in the United States. Come experience the beauty of nature as flora and fauna collide in the 180 miles of scenic highways known as the “Louisiana Outback.” Pinterest The trail covers the southwestern part of Louisiana, covering everything from marshes to beaches. The two main entrances are in Sulphur and Lake Charles, right off I-10 Louisiana Travel/Flickr Adventure Point is located at 2740 Ruth Street in Sulphur, La and is a great place to start your journey....

Hopefully you feel safe in the city or town you call home. Statistically, our state really is an overall safe place to be. That being said, some parts of Washington definitely have higher crime rates than others. This list is based off of several years’ worth of FBI crime statistics, specifically violent crime and property crime. Your personal experiences may vary. Tukwila jpellgen / Flickr You’ve probably heard that Tukwila was named America’s most dangerous city....

Yes, the nature here in San Francisco is downright incredible, and the people, well, we like to think we’re pretty fun, peace-loving spirits. But it doesn’t mean this city hasn’t been immune to some of the country’s most horrific tragedies and natural disasters. Of course, we’re surrounded by some very precarious fault lines—perhaps why this land is so dang breathtaking to begin with—and we’ve had to contend with some of Mother Nature’s most powerful shakeups....

Louisiana is one of the most historic states in the union–and we have the towns to back it up! Our historic towns are some of the most charming and interesting places in the entire state. Here are 10 of our favorite historic towns in Louisiana: Opelousas Wikicommons / Z28scrambler Known as the spice capital of the world, the production and sale of seasonings such as Tony Chachere’s products, Targil Seasonings and Savoie’s meats and products is all headquartered here....

Minnesota. The North Star State. The Gopher State. Land of 10,000 Lakes. Whatever you want to call it, our state has a rich culture centered around nature. There are so many outdoor activities that it sometimes seems impossible to see all the natural beauty Minnesota has to offer. That’s why we’ve come up with the ultimate bucket list for Minnesotans who love the outdoors. Voyageurs National Park jck_photos/Flickr As Minnesota’s one and only national park, Voyageurs draws in around 200,000 visitors per year....

Portland has long captured the imagination of many food lovers around the globe. With a myriad of street foods spanning traditional, fusion, and everything in between, our city’s street food is some of the best in the world. Enjoy this tour of the best street food our city has to offer. Alder Food Cart Pod Jonni Armani / Flickr One of the city’s largest food cart pods, the Alder pod is centrally located between SW Alder and Washington and SW 9th and 10th Avenue....

As we look at what’s ahead for Arkansas in 2016, it’s still very important to remember where our great state has been. The Natural State made it through the Great Depression despite years of struggling, and it speaks to the tenacity of our residents that we’re the descendants of hard work and faith in progress. Looking at photographs of homes and families in Arkansas during that period of time reminds us to be proud of where we’ve been and gives us strength to face whatever comes at us in the future....

Oregon is known for its incredible restaurants, but did you know that some of them have been around for over a century? From historic diners to prohibition-era taverns, these 12 amazing restaurants in Oregon have been dishing up delicious food for decades: Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, Portland facebook/ Dan & Louis Oyster Bar facebook/ Dan & Louis Oyster Bar This charming restaurant in downtown Portland has been serving incredible seafood since 1907....

Whether you’re craving apple, strawberry, blueberry or pumpkin pie, Nevada has you covered. Pie is the ultimate comfort food, and listed below are nine places located throughout Nevada that serve the most delicious pie you’ll ever eat. Levi’s Pies/Mix Cupcake Co. - Reno, NV facebook/Levi’s Pies facebook/Levi’s Pies Levi’s Pies takes great pride in offering their customers the highest quality pies. Their strawberry cream pie is simply divine! They’ve recently combined with Mix Cupcake Co....

In the mountains of South Carolina’s Upcountry there’s a unique inn with hundreds of acres of prime real estate offering views of the mountains like you’ve never seen before. Whether you go for an overnight, weekend or extended stay or you just drop in to check out all this place has to offer, the Red Horse Inn in Landrum is one enchanting place you should add to your bucket list....

You don’t have to be a magic expert to know the name Harry Houdini. This legendary illusionist and actor was a visionary in his day and remains an icon in the world of magicians. What you might not know, however, is that Houdini’s legacy maintains a dark and strange connection to our beloved Great Lakes State — and you’ll wonder why you hadn’t heard this story before. Wikimedia Commons/Lasky Corporation In October of 1926, Harry Houdini traveled to Toronto, where he was scheduled to perform one of his absolutely fascinating magic shows....

The older I get, the more open I am to trying new things. Let’s face it, in my world there’s nothing better than a juicy steak and baked potato. And if I had my way, each morning would start off with a half dozen glazed donuts. But, sadly, the older I get the more my body seems to applaud when I fill up on veggies and whole foods, and the less processed the better....

One of the best parts of Christmas is when the whole town turns out for a holiday parade. Take a look at these West Virginia parades coming up… some of them will take place this weekend! Buckhannon - December 2 Buckhannon Fire Department/Facebook The Buckhannon Fire Department will host the Buckhannon Christmas Parade. It will be December 2nd, with the line-up beginning at 5 PM on Madison Street, and the parade starting at 6 PM....

There’s nothing like sleeping under the stars with the great Golden Gate glistening in front of you. Of course, you can also pitch your tent oceanside, or maybe even inside a redwood tree. Yep, that’s the sort of experience you can get camping in and around San Francisco. Kirby Cove Flickr/Tom Hilton Get a nice long look at San Francisco from the other side of the water. This little cove sits at the bottom of the Marin Headlands, just west of the Golden Gate Bridge....