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Catamarans, sailboats, submarines, kayaks, cruise ships, and more explore the sparkling blue waters off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands, but there is no vessel more synonymous with Hawaii than the outrigger canoe. These vessels have a rich history in the Hawaiian Islands, and a tour aboard an outrigger canoe is an absolute must whether you live in Hawaii or are on vacation. Luckily, while you will find a variety of outrigger canoe tours across the Hawaiian Islands, there is no place more unique than Anelakai Adventures....

Alabama is home to many places just waiting to be discovered, including Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. Unless you’re from the area, or you’re very familiar with Alabama’s iron and steel industry, you might not even know this park exists. Take a look below to learn all about Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, including why it’s one of Alabama’s best-kept secrets. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park is located in McCalla, Alabama....

If you live in Kentucky, then you know it takes quite a bit of money, time, and planning to hop on a plane for a European vacation. We can’t all always swing that. Thankfully, there are places throughout the Bluegrass State that give us that European flair and flavor, without having to travel far from home. German roots run deep in many parts of our state, and this becomes especially apparent when visiting one of our amazing German restaurants....

Here in Tennessee, it’s not too difficult to find a cozy town with a heap of community ready to welcome you home. Our entire state is speckled with sweet towns and holiday lights, an incredible expanse of folks who are in love with their home and the act of welcoming you to it. If you’re looking to visit our great state or maybe get out of town for a minute, then you definitely want to check out one of these seven cozy towns....

If you’ve lived in Ohio for most of your life, then you know the small towns are hiding the best of the best. Each year, the small town of Circleville, Ohio features a massive 4-day pumpkin festival that’s practically a way of life in the fall season. The Circleville Pumpkin Show takes over the town with pumpkin flavored everything, amusement rides, games for all ages, live entertainment, themed parades and more....

The official start of summer will be here in just a few days and that means ice cream season has arrived. If you’ve been craving soft serve ice cream all winter long, then you’ll be happy to start sampling the best that Rhode Island has to offer. A variety of flavors and toppings await, so let’s get started. Frosty Freez, Middletown Facebook/Frosty Freez Facebook/Frosty Freez This old-fashioned ice cream joint with walk-up windows has some very tempting soft serve flavors....

Utah’s rich history is always fascinating, and we particularly treasure our little ghost towns. The town of Frisco was once a booming mining town, but now very little is left…except for these odd beehive-shaped structures: The little ghost town of Frisco was once home to as many as 6,000 people, but today it’s just a barren place with a few crumbling structures. Google You’ll find Frisco west of Beaver, along UT-21....

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it’s even better when your breakfast is served at a lighthouse! Stay overnight at this gorgeous B&B and enjoy a seven-course meal that will start your day off right: Stay overnight at the Heceta Lighthouse B&B and enjoy a seven-course meal that will start your day off right. The Heceta Head Lighthouse was built in 1894 and was operated by lighthouse keepers until the 1930s when the light got electricity....

Utah has hundreds of hiking trails that will get you out amongst its most stunning natural beauty. While many of them are once-in-a-lifetime hikes, not all are suitable for everyone. Here’s a picturesque trail in Logan that’s perfect for everyone from small children to older folks. The Logan River Trail is a paved, shared-use trail that takes you between the Logan River Golf Course and Rendezvous Park. PaulRayAndrus/Tripadvisor The hike is just 1....

Firstly, present-day shipwrecks mesmerize just about everyone. With modern technological innovations into navigational equipment, better weather predictions and more, any shipwreck in modern times is a truly captivating event. And the following series of events that culminated in a famous ship capsizing and sinking off the coast of the Outer Banks in 2012 was a tragedy seen by people world-wide as it occurred off the coast of North Carolina. The unfortunate series of events began four days before the ship sank....

Delaware is a great place to raise your family, but there are so many beautiful towns, it can be hard to decide which is the best fit! By taking a look at the 2018 Best School Districts in Delaware, as well as the 2018 Best Towns For Education In Delaware, you can get an idea of which towns focus on ensuring their children receive a well-rounded, quality education. Wyoming Facebook / WB Simpson Elementary School Wyoming is a small rural suburb outside of Dover, and as such, sends its children into the Caesar Rodney School District....

Fall is a wonderful time in Music City. Once the heat of the summer drifts away and is replaced by cool, crisp mornings, the city comes out of its air conditioning and starts to party. From book festivals to barbecue festivals to festivals celebrating some of the weirdest things you can celebrate (like fainting goats…?), there is no shortage of things for you and your family to do in Nashville this Fall....

Tennessee is full of small towns that are full of just as much history as they are charm. But there’s one small town in Southwest Tennessee that stands out, and that town is Savannah. Not only is it the catfish capital of the world, but it’s also home to some incredibly unique history, including history from the nearby Civil War Battle of Shiloh and history of the Tennessee River on which the town sits....

One of the most magical things about the holiday season is taking in all of the stunning holiday lights. From decorated houses and streets to the downtown circle to the Indianapolis Zoo and Lights at the Brickyard, there’s no shortage of holiday lights to enjoy. This year, Indy has a holiday lights display that will enchant you like never before. Read on for the 2018 dates and info. Newfields/Facebook Newfields is the new name for the IMA (the Indianapolis Museum of Art)....

For most Idahoans, store-bought jam will just not do. After all, our state is home to dozens of little farms that produce some of the tastiest jams you’ll ever have. The farm featured below is a true small town gem. Located in Emmett, this farm is especially known for their delicious jams and jellies. If you don’t live in the area, they’ll even ship some to your door! How amazing is that?...

Like much of Greater Cleveland, the Cuyahoga River has earned a rather negative reputation. Its infamous river fire of 1969 led to much-needed environmental legislation and change, and yet that image of a burning river seems to have permanently singed itself into the minds of Ohioans and even out-of-staters. The truth is that the river has quite a varied history, but every moment in it is truly fascinating. Clevelanders fought a battle over one of its early bridges and it permanently divided the city into an East and West Side....

There is a very little known campground hidden among a patch of hills in North Dakota. In fact, it’s so hidden, you’ll likely have the place entirely to yourself! If you need a spot to escape the hustle and bustle of your daily life and just relax in the peace and quiet of nature, this is it. It’s a bit off the beaten path but well worth the journey! Take a look:...

Living in Florida means that you don’t normally look at winters the way many other people throughout the country do. The chances of you having a multiple shovels and ice scrapers are few, and you probably don’t brace for blizzards the way they do up north. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can ignore winter altogether, especially because lingering tropical storms could pop up, wet weather can become a problem, and surprise drops in temperature can leave you shrugging your shoulders....

South Carolina’s only scenic passenger train is once again hosting BBQ dinner trains this summer – and it’s never too early to get your tickets, since these special dinner trains sell out quickly. The train, pulled by a diesel locomotive, is located at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro, where you’ll not only get to ride in a historic train, you’ll get to tour the museum and many historic cars in its collection....

Now that summer is officially here, most of us New Yorkers are excited to be outside in the summer sun and enjoying all that this warm season has to offer. Out on Long Island, things come to life as our residents begin to hang out at our local beaches, go swimming, and dine on our favorite seasonal dishes for the year. A tropical getaway that’s right on the water, check out why Ocean in Bayville should be on your 2018 summer bucket list....