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Being sick or injured badly enough that you need to go to the hospital is always a very stressful matter. You never want to have to worry about where you go to seek the care you need. We’ve compiled a list of the top hospitals in South Dakota to make the process easier for you so you know you’ll get the best care. The rankings are based on the HealthGrove website that takes factors like number of cases, quality of facilities, Medicare performance score, professional reviews, and outcome of the cases to decide their rank....

Many of us have had the frustrating experience of driving up and down a street in search of a restaurant with rave reviews. Sometimes even when we find it, we do a double take by its outer appearance and question whether we could possibly be in the right place. Trust me when I say that you’ll be so glad you found these 10 tiny restaurants in Rhode Island as soon as your order arrives....

One of the many, many wonderful things about living in Montana is getting to travel like a local. Our more tourist-oriented towns are amazing places to visit, especially now that summer is ending and things are slowing down. That being said, there are plenty of peaceful alternatives to our more well-known tourist spots like Whitefish, Missoula and Seeley Lake. If you want all the charm without the crowds, consider one of these 10 Montana towns for your next weekend getaway....

When I was 17, my parents took us on a family vacation. Visions of Disneyland danced in my head, so when we arrived at a fish hatchery and toured a logging company I willed my 17-year-old self to die. Thirty years later it’s that trip that I remember the most fondly. Northern California is known for lots of cool stuff, but there are even more things you may not know about....

Are you looking for things to do in Oklahoma, but don’t want to break the bank? Of course you can go bike riding, hiking or take in a beautiful sunset, but we wanted to give you a few extra ideas. Here are 10 awesome things to do in Oklahoma where admission prices are $10 or less: Tour the Cave House in Tulsa. cavehousetulsa.com This Cave House was built in the 1920s as a Cave Restaurant....

Weird is a pretty subjective term. But, most will probably agree that weird is typically endearing because, after all, normal can be somewhat boring. Here are 10 of the weirdest places around Pittsburgh (and near Pittsburgh) that you’ll definitely want to visit for a unique adventure. Gravity Hill – 601 McKinney Road, Allison Park Google Maps Head to Gravity Hill in Allison Park - 601 McKinney Road - to experience what can only really be explained as a weird phenomenon or an optical illusion, depending on your personal beliefs....

Yes, it’s winter. Yes, it’s freezing cold in Montana (below, in fact)… but that doesn’t mean you should hibernate. The Treasure State is just as much of a gem now as it is in July—in fact, some places look even more beautiful as a winter wonderland. If you’re able to explore this season, try to check out a few places on this list. Silver Crest Winter Recreation Area Silver Crest Trails Association Facebook If you enjoy cross country skiing, you’ll love the Silver Crest trails located off Highway 89 southeast of Great Falls....

Georgia has so many restaurants that honor state pride, it’s hard to choose just a handful. However, there are a couple of restaurants throughout our great state that seem to create the ultimate dining bucket list. These Georgia restaurants are staples, serving up not only delicious food, but representing our state at the finest level. Take a look for yourself and see what we mean… Alligator Soul Restaurant— 114 Barnard St, Lower Level, Savannah, GA 31401 Yelp Morgan D....

Indiana is, without question, one of the most breathtaking states in the US. It may even be one of the more beautiful places in the entire world. We have TONS of incredibly talented photographers who have been so kind as to share their captures with us on our Only in Indiana Facebook page. A few weeks ago I told you I was going to start doing a weekly feature with photographs taken by photographers of Indiana....

Indian Territory was not known for much more than Native Americans, cows and prairie land before it struck oil in the late 1800s. Word quickly spread around the nation and oil companies flocked to the land that would become Oklahoma in 1907. In 1901, a huge gusher was discovered near Tulsa making it the “Oil Capital of the World.” The Sooner State quickly became famous worldwide for its “black gold” and was the top U....

Western Pennsylvania’s rolling landscape is dotted with enchanting tiny towns that some Pittsburghers have yet to discover. These tiny towns near Pittsburgh offer a quintessential small town feel that is reminiscent of the America of yesteryear. Please note: Each town’s population is listed, according to City-Data’s latest statistics. Click here for more information. Foxburg Wikimedia/Mvincec Less than 200 Western Pennsylvanians call the tiny town of Foxburg home. Perched on the edge of the Allegheny River, Foxburg offers plenty for visitors to see, including The Allegheny Grille and Foxburg Wine Cellars....

If you spend a lot of time in Philadelphia, chances are you’ve got a lot to say about trains in the city. SEPTA brings everyone’s opinionated side out, each of us has almost been run over by a trolley, and 30th Street Station is a landmark for giving directions and getting out of the city. What if I told you that the most incredible train near Philadelphia is just north of the city, in the charming town of New Hope?...

How many establishments can say they’ve been around for 120 years? Most businesses come and go – but maybe ice cream was the reason this family survived a century and counting. Fentons got its start in 1894. That year, founder Eldridge Seth Fenton poured his own milk from his cows, into his glass containers before delivering to customers in a horse-drawn wagon. It’s not just the history, but the handmade goodness that keeps generations of families coming to this tiny ice cream shop in Oakland, California....

Contrary to what you might think, you don’t always have to spend money to have fun in Ohio. All throughout the state there are free museums, parks and other attractions that can entertain you and your family for the afternoon. The following are 12 legitimately fun things you can do in Ohio without spending a dime. (Let us know which ones you’ve done!) Check out the National Museum of the United States Air Force....

Riding your horse through a snowy or flower-flocked meadow, the blue-tinged mountains are so close you can almost reach out and touch them. As you arrive at a dramatic clearing, the Idaho wilderness stretches out before you and you dismount to find a hot country meal sizzling over an open charcoal fire. That night, you settle down to the warm and rustic pleasures of a remote log cabin tucked amongst the trees, a toasty fireplace keeping the season’s chill at bay....

This northeastern Iowa community is famous for its amazing views of the Mississippi River. It brings to mind Mark Twain’s famous and most-loved characters and the place they called home. It made Forbes’ list of America’s Prettiest Towns, and it’s hard to disagree if you’ve ever seen the town of Guttenberg, Iowa in person. Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce/Facebook Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce/Facebook This laid-back community has a quaint downtown area whose historical storefronts face the town park....

There are a lot of different and interesting towns in North Dakota. Each holds its own little quirks and characteristics, some of which we’ve talked about before, for example Jud, North Dakota as a town of murals. But there is one town, actually the ninth largest city in the state, that deserves more recognition. You may know of it for a certain attachment to buffalo it has, but there is so much more to this place that makes it not only a great place to live but also a delightful place to visit....

Our beautiful mountains just wouldn’t be the same without the forests covering them. Utah’s many national forests have been combined over the years into just seven “official” national forests. (I separated the Uinta and Wasatch-Cache forests for this article, since they were recently separated by the Forest Service.) Ashley National Forest U.S. Department of Agriculture/flickr The Ashley National Forest covers 1.3 million acres in northeastern Utah and a bit of southwestern Wyoming....

Dinner with a view… is there anything better? There are so many restaurants in Montana that offer views of the water, the landscape, or the sunsets. You’ll enjoy the scenery as much as your meal at these 12 spots. Montana Sky Restaurant, Billings Ann H. / Yelp Cesar A. / Yelp You’ll find the appropriately named Montana Sky Restaurant at the top of the Crowne Plaza, where you can enjoy classic American food and martinis while taking in the views of the city....

Warm weather is quickly approaching and it’s time to start planning our summer vacations. While there are dozens of incredible beach towns in New Jersey, Stone Harbor (population 847) is one of the most laid back. You won’t find beach bars and boardwalk amusements here, but you will find an abundance of natural beauty along with a charming downtown. It often goes overlooked in the shadow of Wildwood and Cape May, but it makes for a perfectly relaxing getaway....