Iowa is a state that absolutely comes alive with fall color, and we’re only a few weeks away from the best leaf peeping around! Check out the map below, adjust your travel dates based on your location, and head out to see the most stunning parks in the Hawkeye State as they change color and prepare for fall. This year, the best time to go leaf peeping in the Hawkeye State will be mid to late October....
Fall weather calls for comfort food, and Maddox Ranch House has been serving it since 1949. In addition to its famous fried chicken, this restaurant serves up the best dinner rolls you’ve ever tried. Maddox Ranch House is an iconic Utah Restaurant that’s been a favorite in the Beehive State since 1949. Maddox Ranch House/Google It’s located at 1900 S. Hwy. 89, Perry, UT 84302. This family-owned restaurant is cozy and warm, with historic photos lining the lodgepole-pine walls....
Dining in Oregon is never boring. From a restaurant where you can watch oysters being shucked to one where you’ll dine right in an underground wine cellar, you can always find an interesting atmosphere in which to dine in the Beaver State. Here’s a restaurant where the food is tasty, and the decor is quite unusual: Mohawk Restaurant & Lounge opened in 1984. It’s located at 136726 US-97, Crescent, OR 97733....
Cleveland, Ohio is a magical place. So much so, in fact, that some visitors come from really far out of town for a visit. By that, of course, I mean some of them come from beyond the grave to see our lovely city. One purported ghostly visitor has a particular eye for beauty, so its no wonder that he’d want to swing by Cleveland. The Cleveland Museum of Art is a place of otherworldly beauty…...
More often than not, stray animals and pets wind up at the pound, in hopes that someone will adopt them before the pound gets overcrowded. What this state, and every state, needs is more sanctuaries where animals can be safe and cared for, rather than locked in a cage, hoping to be adopted. And this one sanctuary in West Virginia is doing its part. PIGS Animal Sanctuary, located in Shepherdstown, is a refuge for abandoned and abused animals....
Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly popped popcorn lingering in the air? Don’t be fooled. Popcorn isn’t just for snacking on at the movies. You can enjoy this tasty treat anywhere, anytime. And it just so happens that Nevada is home to a shop that is dedicated entirely to selling popcorn and popcorn related products. Seriously. This place is a popcorn lover’s dream come true. The next time you get a craving for this salty snack, head over to this epic popcorn shop and eat to your heart’s desire....
Most of us have seen Milwaukee from the ground, but have you seen it from our very own shores during Milwaukee’s most popular events? This riverboat offers an experience you just can’t find elsewhere. We’ve found the best riverboat tour to see all of Milwaukee’s fantastic fireworks shows. Let’s get outside and get on the water! This Milwaukee riverboat tour offers an experience you can’t find elsewhere! Riverwalk Boat Tours & Rentals/Facebook From our very own river to the harbor of Lake Michigan, this cruise will truly light up your night....
If our plentiful antique malls and secondhand stores are anything to go by – not to mention our flea markets and yard sale days -Minnesota is a vintage lover’s paradise. It’s not hard to find a good deal around here, but we’re here to help you find even more favorite spots for antiques. One of our favorites? Haupt Antiek Market. This unusual spot is filled to the brim with absolutely incredible finds....
Many Garden State residents know that New Jersey was named after the province of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. However, the origins of our county names are not as commonly known. The majority of counties named before the American Revolution reflect the Dutch and English settlements in the area at the time. Burlington, Essex, Gloucester, Middlesex, Somerset and Sussex are all derived from British towns, cities, and counties; Monmouth County was named for Monmouthshire, Wales, Hunterdon County was named for Hunterston, Scotland, and Bergen County was named for Bergen, North Holland....
Indian Territory mines were considered the most dangerous in the country at the turn of the 19th century. Most of the land was owned by Native Americans, which made it exempt from the federal government’s laws and regulations. Mine owners were more concerned with profits than safety, and as a result, one of the worst mining explosions in history occurred in 1892 in Krebs. Here’s a look back at this horrifying accident that still haunts Oklahomans to this day....
Now that the weather has warmed up and going outside isn’t like a chore anymore, it’s time to take to the skies and see our state from a bird’s eye view. The Wild Blue Adventure Company in Fayetteville offers a different kind of experience than most other places in West Virginia. The adventure you can take there occurs thousands of feet in the air, and it is a ride unlike any other in the state....
Not all milkshakes are created equal. And if you need proof, you’ve come to the right place. We did a bit of digging around, and found eateries throughout the state that put a whole new spin on the classic treat. From unique toppings to made-from-scratch ingredients, here are nine of the very best milkshakes you can possibly find in Mississippi. Ed’s Burger Joint (3800 Hardy St., Hattiesburg) edsburgerjoint.com Ed’s Burger Joint/Facebook While Ed’s is technically a burger joint, it just so happens to serve amazing milkshakes that are bound to be unlike any you’ve ever tasted....
Illinois was once a wild land that belonged more to nature than to humans. Prior to the pioneer days, there was forestry, fresh air, and wildlife everywhere, and there’s a park tucked away in our state that lets locals go back to that time. Learn all about Illinois before it had a documented history at this amazing wildlife park. Scroll on for more details. Wildlife Prairie Park is an exciting zoological park that aims to preserve life that’s native to Illinois....
Drive-in restaurants provide a certain nostalgia and charm that’s hard to find anywhere else. It’s not so much the idea of getting food service from your car – a convenience made even quicker by fast food drive-throughs – but rather the unique and vintage feel of the restaurant itself. In fact, there are only two drive-in restaurants left in Virginia. One is Doumar’s, home of the world’s first waffle cone, and the other is the lesser-known Wright’s Dairy Rite in Staunton....
So often, we focus on everything Mississippi has to offer. But have you ever stopped to think about things the state is happily lacking? It might sound crazy, but there are several things that can’t be found in Mississippi – and it’s definitely for the better. Not so sure? Read on for 10 perfect examples. No mountains Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Woodall Mountain is the only mountain in Mississippi – and that’s quite alright....
September is here, and that means it’s time to really start saying goodbye to summer. We may still be feeling the heat, but if you take a look around you’ll start to see that leaves are slowly but surely beginning to change and fall is on its way here. Aside from going leaf peeping and plotting out our Halloween costumes, there are quite a few other things that we like to do each year to truly celebrate the season....
Did you know there’s a year-round farmers market that’s held indoors in Oklahoma City? It’s true. The freshest fruits and vegetables in the state can be found at the OSU-OKC Farmers Market every Saturday. It’s free to attend, so plan a trip to this gigantic market that will make your weekend complete. The OSU-OKC Farmer’s Market is held at the Horticulture Pavilion at 400 North Portland in Oklahoma City. It’s open year-round every Saturday....
The Christmas season brings with it a multitude of exciting festivals and events in the Palmetto State. And one that you won’t want to miss takes place this very weekend when Olde Town Rock Hill transforms into ChristmasVille, a positively magical land of holiday enchantment filled with more than 70 events, street vendors, entertainment, and special appearances by Santa, the Grinch, and more. Grab the details below and then find a way to head to Rock Hill this weekend to catch all of the holiday excitement....
Western New York is brimming with beautiful little towns that are just begging you to explore them. Ellicottville is about an hour south of Buffalo, and its charming streets are full of quaint shops, its historic district is lovely, and its resort is the perfect spot to get some fresh air, year round. The charming little town of Ellicottville was founded in 1820. Though it only has around 1,600 residents, it’s a thriving town with a bustling downtown....
For more than five decades, this small town supper club in Hanna City, Illinois has been the pride of Central Illinois. It is known for good times with good people, and most especially, good food. The comfort dishes at this place will keep you full all day. Check them out: Since 1962, Gil’s Supper Club has been a staple of Central Illinois and the small town of Hanna City, which is home to just about 1,000 residents....
