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Fall is here at last! We’ve already talked apple orchards and corn mazes, and even fall festivals, but the fall activities are truly endless in Little Rhody. Whether you’re looking for a unique date idea, or some family oriented fun, another fantastic way to enjoy to enjoy the season is by taking hayrides through one of the state’s lovely farms. Here are 10 great options. Confreda Greenhouses and Farms, Hope Facebook/Confreda Farms This beautiful farm is located at 2150 Scituate Avenue in Hope and offers hay rides every weekend this season....

Pittsburgh’s skyline, especially when the sun begins to set, sets the stage for a perfect date. Watch the sun sink from high atop Mount Washington before heading to one of the best romantic restaurants in Pittsburgh, where you can lift your glass to toast your first date or your everlasting love. LeMont Restaurant – 1114 Grandview Avenue Facebook/LeMont Restaurant Facebook/LeMont Restaurant LeMont Restaurant provides a sweeping view of the Pittsburgh skyline, the perfect backdrop for a first or a regular date night....

Many famous people are from Dallas, Texas. From award-winning actors and singers, to professional athletes and comedians, there are many famous people who call Dallas home. Listed below are 10 of the most famous people from Dallas. Robin Wright wikipedia/Georges Biard Robin Wright, an award-winning actress and director, was born in Dallas, Texas and currently stars in the Netflix series “House of Cards.” Robin is best known for her film roles in “The Princess Bride” and “Forrest Gump....

When your plans aren’t set in stone, but the urge to get out into nature is strong, you need a no-reservations-required campground. Here are 10 popular choices for Iowa outdoors enthusiasts who don’t plan ahead, but still want a wonderful place to camp. Acorn Valley Campground, 5600 NW 78th Ave, Johnston Wayne/Flickr One of the best tent campgrounds in Iowa, Acorn Valley is on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project that leads to the Des Moines River Valley....

Dorothy certainly had it right when she uttered those five sweet words, “There’s no place like home.” Most Pittsburghers would likely agree, right? No matter where we Pittsburghers go, we take a little bit of our hometown with us. But, some things remind us of the Burgh more than others. Here are 10 things that will always make Pittsburghers think of home. Black and gold Flickr/Jocelyn Saurini Pittsburghers just seem to find each other when we’re not in town....

Now that we’re on the cusp of summer, it’s time to start planning our summer bucket lists for the year. Hiking and camping are sure to be at the top, but we can’t forget about checking out some of Minnesota’s best swimming spots. These 11 spots may not be the most popular, but they will help you escape the heat and humidity all the same. Check them out: Deer Lake Sam/Flickr Often called the Lake of Changing Colors, Deer Lake is known to be one of the clearest lakes in all of Minnesota....

Idaho has its fair share of well known attractions, renowned landmarks, and classic summer activities, but there are also dozens of lesser known must-dos that are all too often overlooked. Summer in Idaho should be a time of exploration and adventure, as well as relaxation, so if you’re looking for something unique to do this summer in the Gem State, be sure to add the following attractions and activities to your bucket list:...

Forget the fancy, overly priced hot spots, because San Francisco is filled with secretly delectable eating establishments — ya know, the ones that look more than a little suspect from the outside, but hold an abundance of deliciousness inside. Here’s 12 hole in the wall restaurants in San Francisco you’ll want to seek out. Mission Chinese Food Yelp/Michael U. Yelp/Michael U. Located at Lung Shan Restaurant deep in the Mission, this spot shocks your taste buds into submission with inventive twists on Americanized Chinese delights....

Portland has plenty of parks and trails, but if you want to really act like a kid again, here are the best playgrounds to hit. Water features, updated playground equipment, and a lively environment makes these 12 parks some of the best around for channeling your inner child. Peninsula Park Bill Automata / Flickr The Skanner / Flickr An incredible rose garden, interactive splash pad, and large playground are not all this park has....

With warmer weather starting to slowly but surely make appearances in our day-to-day lives, our explorer residents have begun to feel the itch to start climbing once again! From small but rewarding hikes to trails that will lead you to what feels like the top of the world, New York’s mountainous terrain offers a wide variety in hikes and their skill levels. Up for the challenge of conquering one of these out of this world hiking spots?...

There are lots of ideas and preconceptions about Washington DC. After all, it is the nation’s capital. Many people learned about its history in school or watch it’s present day on the news. While there’s much more to DC than meets the eye, these are the 12 things that come to everyone’s mind when they think of DC. All of the monuments. Flickr/Peter Liu Photography The Washington Monument is most likely one of the first things that comes to everyone’s mind when they think of DC....

Life in the big city can be taxing. The traffic, the sprawl, and – dare we say – the rude people to contend with. Sometimes you just want to slow down the pace a bit and enjoy the scenery and small town charm that make life worthwhile. Here, we’ve identified (with a little help from our readers) some small towns that achieve just that. Beautiful surroundings, friendly folks, and reminders of a simpler time here in Michigan....

The Constitution State often gets left behind when thinking about fun places, but that’s just because nobody bothers to learn the fun facts! Connecticut is more than just one of the original colonies. It’s also the birthplace of a president, the fourth most densely populated, and is responsible for two tasty sweet treats. This is not the Connecticut you came across in your school books. This is the raw deal, where Nutmeggers are really from!...

New Jersey is a stunning state with a diverse landscape, so it would only make sense if more movies were filmed here. Several films have already taken advantage of our varied topography, including some that may surprise you. Click here to learn which films feature us on the big screen, and read on to learn what other spots we think would be spectacular on film. Location scouts, take note! High Point State Park, Sussex Flickr/Sachin Daluja You’ve got lakes, mountains, and a monument - what more do you need?...

With temperatures rising in North Carolina, I have one thing on my mind: new adventures! Between lazy beach days, Blue Ridge hiking, and even a little fun in-between, North Carolina has plenty to offer in terms of making your summer jam-packed with fun activities. Yet, these 15 below you’ll want to add to your ‘must-do’ list! Stand in awe at Jockey’s Ridge. Flickr / Zach Frailey Assuming you’ll already be at the beach - if you’re there you must go visit the tallest active sand dune on the East Coast....

Oregon has a long history of farming and agriculture. Take a look at these amazing, bucolic photographs of Oregon farmland taken between 1936-1943. They’ll transport you to the past. Hood River Valley, 1941. Russell Lee/ LC-USF347-070357-D Photo caption: “Orchards in Hood River Valley. Mount Hood in background. Oregon” A wagon in a cornfield, Ontario, 1943. Russell Lee/ LC-USF33-013207 Photo caption: “Wagon of corn at cornhusking contest, Ontario, Oregon” A general farm in Benton County, 1939....

What is now being referred to as the Portland Snowpocalypse, this week’s snow storm has caused nothing short of complete chaos. With most schools, businesses and government buildings closed for the latter half of this week and thousands of cars abandoned on our streets, things have been quite a mess over the past 24 hours… to say the least. With unprepared residents and slick roads that are spinning vehicle out of control, the rise in car crashes since Wednesday afternoon has been overwhelming....

These trails in South Dakota will lead you to stunning views you never knew existed in our state. You honestly won’t believe your eyes! Cathedral Spires Trail Brett Whaley / Flickr This 5 mile, out and back, trail is beautiful and highly recommended by those who have hiked it. The hike is considered moderate to strenuous but the views are totally worth it. Castle Trail John Freeland / Flickr John Freeland / Flickr Castle Trail is near Rapid City and is a 5 mile point to point trail....

Spring promises far too beautiful of a setting to be stuck indoors, especially at lunch and dinner time. Fortunately, Pittsburghers have plenty of dining options, including restaurants that open their outdoor patios as soon as the spring sunshine arrives. Here are eight restaurants with spectacular outdoor patios in Pittsburgh. The Foundry Table & Tap – 381 N Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Yelp/The Foundry Table & Tap Yelp/Megan Z. Enjoy spectacular river views from your patio table at the Foundry Table & Tap on the North Shore....

There’s a lot of history and statistics about North Dakota anyone who grew up here knows from school. Sometimes it’s fun to dive into some more obscure and interesting pieces of information that they probably never covered in class, like with these nine unusual facts. North Dakota’s official state dance is the square dance. Wikimedia Alright, so maybe you sort of learned this one in school. Who remembers having to learn how to square dance in elementary school?...