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My favorite part of October has always been getting to pick out pumpkins with my family and carving them into our own delightful decorations to put outside. You could pick up a pumpkin at any old store, but what’s the fun in that? The best way is to head out to a real pumpkin patch and pick your own the old fashioned way. North Dakota has some great pumpkin patches across the state that you can visit to get your own pumpkins for this year and enjoy a day out in the crisp autumn air....

One of the best ways to cool down on a hot, summer day is a mouthwatering ice cream cone. Oklahoma is home to amazing ice cream shops that offer everything from custard to gelato to homemade ice cream. Follow along as we take you across the state on the most tasty ice cream trail you’ve ever dreamed of! googlemaps.com The total distance for this ice cream trail is 292 miles long....

If you want to enjoy a day of rest and relaxation with a little bit of adventure mixed in, then you need to check out Granite Hot Springs. The spring itself is the relaxing part, getting there can prove to be a little bit of an adventure in itself. There are many natural hot springs in Wyoming, but only a small number can you actually soak in. Because this spring is a little off the beaten path, it’s not quite as crowded as some of the others that are a little more accessible....

Growing tired of visiting your average haunted houses and abandoned buildings? Well then perhaps it’s time that you step into the world of dining out at one of New York’s eerie establishments. A place you’ll never forget, the most haunted restaurant in New York has 50 years worth of ghost stories: With ghost stories dating back to the 1960s, you’ll have a pretty good chance of experiencing something unexplainable at Wayside Irish Pub....

When the tension creeps through your shoulders and no amount of coffee can rejuvenate your spirit, it’s time to head out into nature. If you’re in need of some effortless relaxation in the Austin area, venture out to these secret spots. The air is clear; the water is crisp. All you need is an afternoon amongst the trees and you’ll feel completely renewed. Bull Creek Kent Wang/Flickr The waterfalls and scenic overlooks at Bull Creek Park will make you feel like you went on vacation far, far away....

Everyone has those days now and then when all you want to do is sit back and relax. When you feel a bit overwhelmed, sometimes the best thing to do is take a little break and have some wholesome “me time”. From strolling through a botanical garden to treating yourself to a spa day, here are 10 ways to take a little break from your busy life in Oregon. Take a scenic train ride....

The only thing better than a delicious breakfast is a delicious brunch. Not only does it generally entail more food options, but it also often means you got to sleep in and get to feel less guilty about the optional mimosa with your meal. Choosing the best brunch place can be a difficult task so here are 11 wonderful suggestions in Rhode Island! Nicks On Broadway, Providence Yelp/Gabriyel A. Yelp/Mark W....

The holiday season means a lot of things, and one of those is stress. Between shopping for presents and attending Christmas parties and preparing all that fun, there is a lot to do. If you’re looking for a way to keep your sanity this season, consider some of the following suggestions: Being out in nature. Forestwander/Wikipedia Commons Research has shown that being in nature helps with stress. And since about 3/4 of the state is forest, we’ve got plenty of it to enjoy....

If you’re a Kentuckian, chances are the items on this list won’t seem strange to you at all. However, folks from other states just don’t get it, and these typical Kentucky customs might even seem insane or peculiar to them. However, as Kentuckians, we are more than proud to continue on with our own unique culture and way of life. Refer to all different kinds of soft drinks as “coke.” Flickr/La Vina Liverpool Some people call them “pop,” others just say “soda,” but Kentuckians use the word “coke” as a broad term to describe all soft drinks, not just one particular brand....

West Virginia might be the very best state to go for adventure. Whether you’re looking for excitement, or a place to get away from it all, we have the perfect trip for you. Take a winter horseback ride. Autumn Breeze Stables at Snowshoe Mtn./Facebook Autumn Breeze Stables offers horseback rides year round on Snowshoe Mountain, with longer trips to surrounding attractions. Find out more about the journeys here. Visit the mountaintop village of Snowshoe....

When you’ve lived in Tennessee your entire life, sometimes it’s easy to let all the fun state secrets that were once SUCH news to you fade into the background. That’s why we’ve found a few interesting secrets for you – so you get the fun part, and none of the work. You’re welcome. You’ll love it. 11,127,786 people visited the World’s Fair in Knoxville in 1982. Brent Moore / Flickr Setting records and taking names, Knoxville....

We went searching for photos of Indiana in the 1970s and found some great ones to share! Between the rapidly evolving technology that dealt a painful blow to industrial cities and the devastating 1974 “Tornado Outbreak,” the state faced some hard times…but it wasn’t all bad news; Indiana University dominated the NCAA championship in 1976 with an undefeated record and the blossoming cultural movements of the era kept Hoosier life interesting....

Did you have any idea that Southern California has a variety of unique towers that all have a fascinating history? Some of these towers can be climbed, others can be toured, and one tower on this list can actually be reserved for an overnight stay. Take a look at these incredible photos and see for yourself. Victoria Beach Pirate Tower - Laguna Beach flickr/karol franks If you’ve ever been to Victoria Beach you’ve most likely seen this beauty at the north end of the beach known as the Pirate Tower....

I feel like if a restaurant has good fries, that’s usually the mark of a good restaurant. Fries are fairly easy to make, but just as easy to mess up. No one wants soggy, flavorless fries. Well, you don’t have to worry about that at these eight Wisconsin restaurants. Whoa! The fries will blow you away. Rustique Rustique Pizzeria and Lounge/Facebook Rustique Pizzeria and Lounge/Facebook I was very skeptical to try these fries....

Coffee is my favorite part of the day and these amazing coffee shops in South Dakota are my favorite in the state. Each one is so unique! Coffea Roasterie in Sioux Falls Coffea Roasterie / Facebook Coffea Roasterie / Facebook Serving up specialty drinks to the Sioux Falls area, this coffee shop is definitely one of the best around. Coffea is best known for its committed approach to making great coffee and specialty drinks using the best brewing methods....

Arkansas is a state of abundance. Trails and waterways are two of its most abundant resources, and there’s nothing like combining those two things for a stunning summer experience. Below you’ll find nine trails where you can enjoy Arkansas’s lakes and streams without getting wet. Tanyard Creek Nature Trail Flickr/Larry Miller Tanyard Creek Nature Trail is located on private property, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore it. The trail winds around scenic Tanyard Creek....

Kentucky pride stems from more than just our friendly people, beautiful land, great bourbon, and college sports. We have plenty of history that we should be proud of. The people of our state have not always done historically great things, but each action has helped us grow into what we are today. We may not be the first in everything, but we have a healthy abundance of groundbreaking history. Here are 10 things Kentuckians did first:...

The cold winter season is upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop adventuring. Michigan is home to plenty of gorgeous holiday towns that make the Christmas season extra magical. If you’re looking for an exciting — and charming — excursion in the Great Lakes State, here’s a perfect road trip through some of our most beloved Christmas towns. Google Maps Frankenmuth Flickr/Christopher Woodrich Start your trip off in Frankenmuth, which is classically known as Michigan’s most festive holiday town....

We have said it before and we feel confident enough to say it again: Kansas has by far the most picturesque small towns (with a population of less than 5,000) in the entire country! In order to take in as many of these places as possible, we have researched and mapped out a memorable road trip through a few of Kansas’s most beautiful small towns! (Link to original map can be found here....

The sandwich is the unsung hero of meals. We often think of those sad little bologna sammies on white bread with the crusts cut off that our mom packed for us in grade school and those are, well, boring. Truth is though, that if done right, the sandwich can do amazing things. Just think, under what other circumstance can you get away with stacking all kinds of meats, veggies, dressings and relishes all in one meal?...