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Enjoy a day of extreme water fun at a gorgeous mountainside water park. This summertime hotspot has water slides, pools, reservoirs, and more to completely refresh and engage you. Whether you enjoy lazily floating or splashing and sliding, this water park has something for you. Smugglers’ Notch Resort has five unique areas of water fun. TripAdvisor/management Kids will love the mountainside pool area that has a twisting water slide. TripAdvisor/management...

Most native South Carolinians can name at least one plantation near where they were raised where the history of slavery is ingrained into the land. Friendfield Plantation, located in Georgetown, South Carolina, was but one of them. Today it is considered one of the most well-preserved slave villages in the state – and you can take tour, if you like. (Note: the village is on private property and tours must be scheduled in advance....

Follow this trail into the sky for an epically beautiful bird’s eye view in the Chugach State Park. Bird Ridge Trail is a vigorous adventure into the mountains of the Chugach State Park. Head up the ridge and follow along the top for truly amazing views, a great workout, and a day in the fresh Alaskan mountain air. As this is one of the first trails to be ready for action, hike in the early summer to see wildflowers carpet the hillsides....

When you’re craving authentic Mexican food, where do you go? Fortunately, Ohio is home to some pretty amazing taquerias and Mexican restaurants that feature some mouthwatering tacos you won’t want to wait until Tuesday to try. The following are 9 of our favorite restaurants in Ohio for some exceptional tacos and Mexican food. See how many you’ve been to before: Mazunte (Cincinnati) Mazunte/Facebook Mazunte/Facebook You can never go wrong with Mazunte....

Tucked away in a back alley in Charlottesville, you’ll find a doorway that leads to an unexpected and delightful French-inspired restaurant. The aptly-named Alley Light is a beloved spot among locals and a pleasant surprise to visitors passing by along the downtown mall. Here’s a closer look at what awaits behind this mysterious doorway. In passing by this block, would you ever guess that you were walking right by a delicious restaurant?...

Getting outside in New Hampshire is easy! For a lot of people it just means walking out the back door and spending some time in the woods. For others, it might mean hopping in the car for a quick ride to the trail head. We’ve been feeling particularly grateful to be here in the Granite State this fall. It might be the colors or maybe it’s the effort we’re making to see them, but it feels like autumn was made for this state!...

From peaches to purple hull peas, Arkansas has plenty of food-themed festivals. However, the Bean Festival is one of the most unique for a very unexpected reason. Mountain View’s annual festival is also the grounds for the Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Races. You’d be hard-pressed to find anything more ridiculously southern (or fun) than watching these outrageous races. The 36th Annual Bean Festival in Mountain View isn’t your typical foodie fest....

Mississippi is no stranger to gas stations that serve great food. But did you know the state’s also home to a gas station that’s been transformed into an incredible restaurant? Known as the Fillin’ Station, the one-of-a-kind eatery boasts an incredible fare with an atmosphere to match. Take a look: The Fillin’ Station is located in downtown Biloxi on Howard Avenue. Just as the name implies, it started off as a gas station – the Standard Oil Station - when it first opened in the 1920s....

Partycraft is an Alaskan party and costume store that has been providing fun for the state since 1987. You’ll find everything you need for Halloween from decorations to costumes to makeup to tiny plastic spiders. You’ll have a wonderful time and their creative staff will help you set up your holiday in style. Head to Partycraft in Anchorage to get ready for an amazing Halloween this year. Partycraft 639 West International Airport Road, Suite 2 Anchorage, AK 99518...

When it comes to tiny restaurants, it doesn’t get much smaller than Front Street Snack Bar in Iuka. The restaurant is so small that there’s only one table. But don’t let the size fool you; this little eatery delivers in a big way. Take a look: Front Street Snack Bar is wedged between two buildings in downtown Iuka. google.com Dating back to the 1920s, the tiny eatery is an Iuka tradition....

When we think of historic hotels in Nebraska, one immediately jumps to mind. The beautiful Argo Hotel in Crofton has a long history that’s not only fascinating…it’s a little eerie as well. The Argo is located in Crofton, a tiny town of 726 people just a stone’s throw from Yankton, South Dakota. Google Maps The hotel’s long history stretches all the way back to 1911, when local businessman Nick Michaelis saw the need for a comfortable hotel in this bustling railroad town....

Ohio has a fascinating history, and some of its first residents left a few clues about their culture. If you’ve ever visited any of the unbelievable ruins in Ohio, you’re certain to be interested in how these ancient people lived and what their culture was like. Here’s a small site that has some of the most incredible petroglyphs you’ve ever seen, and you’re going to want to visit. Leo Petroglyphs State Memorial is located just north of Jackson, in the southeast part of the state....

Pittsburgh boasts some pretty amazing attractions. Whether we’re in the mood for action-packed adventure or a leisurely afternoon, we can find something that fits the bill in the Burgh. Take this contemporary art museum, for example, which just might be the most unique museum in Pittsburgh. Next time you have a few free hours, stroll through the museum that houses an inspirational collection of installation art. Embrace the world of installation and performance art at The Mattress Factory, a unique museum that first opened in Pittsburgh in 1977....

There’s nothing quite like reconnecting with Mother Nature, especially here in our own gorgeous environment. Northeast Ohio is overflowing with splendid places where you’ll feel one with nature, but a few stand out as unlike any other. Each Cleveland Metroparks campus hides another incredible surprise, and local parks each seem to provide something memorable. However, there’s only one spring-fed pool in a historic quarry awaiting your visit, and it’s hiding in the boundaries of historic Peninsula, Ohio....

Colorado is home to a whopping 54 14,000-foot+ mountains, 1,000 12,000-foot+ mountains, and countless 10,000-foot+ mountains, so one would think that it is nearly impossible to distinguish the most beautiful of all, right? I beg to differ. After writing about all things Colorado for 3 1/2 years, I have found that one mountain range in particular stands out from all the others, which is that of the beautiful San Juans:...

Did you know that dozens of trains and the world’s longest miniature railroad are hiding in an Oregon Forest? Take a trip to Chiloquin to the Train Mountain Railroad Museum to see them! There’s a train museum tucked away in the forest, and many Oregonians don’t even know it’s there! The Train Mountain Railroad Museum is located in Chiloquin - a small town just north of Klamath Falls, in the Winema National Forest....

Let’s all admit that when selecting a place to dine out, most of us wouldn’t put a truck stop (more modernly referred to as a ‘travel center’) diner at the top of our list. But sometimes when you’re on the road, fast food just doesn’t seem like it will be a satisfying option. If you’ve ever been on a long stretch of the interstate, found yourself hungry and wishing there was an alternative to the same old fast food joints… then why not consider a restaurant at a travel center?...

In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, there are endless ways to experience the state’s glorious fall colors. You can take a simple hike, go on a fall foliage road trip, or take a train ride through the changing leaves – to name a few. One of our favorite ways to see the colors is from above. There’s one breathtaking gondola ride in Minnesota that will show you the fall colors like you’ve never seen them before....

We all know that Galveston doesn’t have the best beaches in the world, but they’re better than nothing. The city itself is actually quite charming if you know where to go. From the historic buildings of the Strand to beachfront restaurants to a putt-putt course with giant seashells and fire-breathing dragons, this quick trip promises to be the best beach day you’ve ever had in Texas. Google Maps Crystal Beach Flickr/Billy Metcalf Photography Our trip kicks off at Crystal Beach, a popular tourist destination that can definitely be more chaotic than relaxing in the afternoon....

If you grew up in Buffalo, chances are this park was a summer staple. And although it has certainly changed with the times, the magical feeling you get when you enter the gates is just as it always has been. Except now it’s even better! This theme park near Buffalo will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a fairytale. Once upon a time, a Western New York classic got even better with the addition of a Fairy Tale Forest....