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You likely already know how the saying goes – “the best things in life are free,” which rings true for many different natural places through Georgia just waiting to be explored. Unfortunately, not every place in nature you come across will be free to enter – many places throughout the state have entry fees in order to maintain the area for visitors. However, there are a few hidden natural wonders in Georgia that can be visited without you ever needing to crack open your wallet....

In a state so rich in beauty as West Virginia, it isn’t a bit hard to find 11 incredible natural wonders that everyone should see. It isn’t even hard to find that many that are free for all to experience. What’s hard is narrowing it down to that few among all the many amazing scenes we enjoy right here in Almost Heaven! The Appalachian Mountains Brandon Bartlett / EyeEm Collection via Getty Images They’re ancient....

Shenandoah National Park is easily one of the most popular attractions in Virginia, and it’s no mystery why. This linear park spans miles upon miles of breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views to be admired at every turn. For this reason, it can be a bit overwhelming to plan a quick visit to the park. Fortunately, we have just the remedy. There’s a 1-mile loop within the park that showcases some of its best scenery, and it promises to be a real crowd-pleaser....

There are plenty of attractions in New York, but how many of them allow you to mine for your own crystals? Herkimer Diamond Mines does just that. Their aboveground mines are seasonally open to the public, and there’s even a campground right on-site if you’d like to stay for a few days! Altogether, the property spans over 250 acres. Three mines are available for public mining. You’ll be provided with a rock hammer and information on how to find the best diamonds....

Do you like going to a good yard sale? We’ve got some good news. An event is happening that’s the best yard sale you’ve ever seen, a sale that isn’t just big, but unimaginably enormous! You had better make plans to head to Highway 141. The Highway 141 Garage Sale is a picker’s paradise, an organized day of garage and yard sales that covers a mind-blowing 177 miles. Take a big car, bring plenty of cash and sharpen up your bargaining skills – a sale like this only happens on Highway 141, and it only happens once a year....

Graveface Museum in Georgia is one of the most unusual places you can visit in Savannah. If you’re just walking down the cobblestone streets and come across the entryway, there wouldn’t be much in terms of explanation of what you’ll find behind the double wooden doors. But within these walls, you’re in for a unique experience—perhaps one of the most unique experiences you’ll find in all of Georgia. If you’re a fan of true crime, serial killers, traveling circuses, and oddities from around the world, then Graveface Museum is for you....

You know spring has officially arrived in Rhode Island when our beautiful gardens start to bloom. For many of us, that means taking a trip to Kinney Azalea Gardens in the charming little village of Kingston. Since the 1950s, this has been a seasonal tradition for many a Rhode Islander. And this year promises to be as colorful as ever. You’ll find the Kinney Azalea Gardens at 2391 Kingstown Road, where it has been for the better part of a century....

You may have already crossed off Blanchard Springs off your bucket list but it’s not the only cave tour to have on there! Maybe you have Cosmic Cavern on there for its underground sapphire lake or the Old Spanish Treasure Cave in hopes of finding gold. Today’s feature is one more cave that belongs on your bucket list. Onyx Cave Park is a multi-faceted attraction that has fun activities and, naturally, a cave tour!...

Florida is known for having some pretty impressive sunflower fields, many of which guests can actually visit and pick the flowers themselves. Sunflowers grow well in Florida due to the fact that the native varieties love when the sun starts getting hot. In Florida, sunflowers usually bloom in late spring, which means that this is the time to start preparing for a road trip to see all of the beauty up close....

Pickles on your pizza? Yes, please! Most of us who love pickles will add them as a topping on just about anything – from sandwiches and burgers to, well, pizza. If you love pickles on your pizza, you will absolutely love The Summit in Missouri. However, the fun doesn’t stop there. The popular pizza joint boasts more than 60 different utterly-unique toppings from which to choose. Next time you’ve got a massive pickle or pizza craving, make a beeline straight for Summit Pizza in Lee’s Summit, a popular pizza joint for more than 15 years....

“Casa Bonita! Casa Bonita! Food and fun in a festive atmosphere!” If you are a tried and true Coloradan, you have seen this iconic South Park episode more times than you can count, know the words of the song by heart, and have even endured the restaurant’s long lines and – err, food – a time or ten, which makes Friday’s HUGE announcement all the more exciting: It’s official: South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have announced that they will purchase the world-famous Casa Bonita after the restaurant’s upcoming bankruptcy hearing....

Generations of customers have headed to Joe’s Cheese House in Marinette for some of the best cheese you’ll find in the Dairy State. The store has high quality, super-aged cheese and a friendly local shopping experience that’s all too rare these days. Read on to see why you need to head to northeast Wisconsin and pay a visit to Joe’s Cheese House. If you want more Wisconsin restaurants, make sure to click here and sign up for our weekly dining newsletter....

If you assumed Memphis Barbecue Company serves great BBQ, you’d be right. However, that’s not all the eatery is known for. Several of the eatery’s apps and sides are just as praiseworthy, including its giant baked potatoes. Absolutely spudtacular, the 1-pound potatoes are stuffed “full of goodness” and sure to hit the spot! Don’t let the name fool you; Memphis Barbecue Company is located right here in Mississippi. You’ll find it in Horn Lake....

Acadia National Park in Maine is known for its stunning views spread across 47,000 acres of coastal headlands. The Jordan Pond Loop Trail is an accessible way to experience that natural beauty, without having to go full out Cheryl Strayed. The 3.4-mile loop trail is rated as moderate and experiences heavy traffic from eager hikers. It’s recommended that hikers come at sunrise or sunset for the best views and least crowded access to the trails....

If you’ve ever had a medical appointment in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, you’ve probably walked right by the most enormous pizzas in Washington without even knowing it. As the home of four of the county’s top medical care facilities (Harborview Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center, and Swedish Cherry Hill), this neighborhood is known more for hospitals than hot and trendy cuisine. But First Hill is hiding a true gem, Italian Family Pizza, right on one of its busiest street corners....

Quick quiz. Which came first — practical use of photography or New Mexico? You might know that New Mexico gained statehood in 1912. Photography, as you might have guessed, started a lot earlier. It got its practical start in 1839, with the invention of the daguerreotype camera. As photographic technology advanced, cameras made their way west. Only in New Mexico scoured our resources to find some of the earliest images of New Mexico — all before statehood....

Nearly everyone who lives in or visits Colorado has enjoyed our purple mountain Majesties, but have you ever taken in our perfect plains? If not, you are missing out on an entire side of the state that is often criminally overlooked, and it is time to make a day trip ASAP! Where should you go? We recommend this tiny Plains town that offers plenty to see and do: Welcome to Holyoke!...

There are just some things that can take a meal from great to superb, and a waterfront view is one of them. There’s just something about enjoying a meal with your loved ones that’s highlighted by the color splash of a spectacular sunset, making for an evening you’ll never forget. This one local restaurant in Louisiana’s oldest city is the perfect dining destination for good food and even better views....

It’s always a good time to start planning your next family field trip. A museum is just the place to go when you feel like an experience as entertaining as it is informative, and this one in Nampa is especially worth checking out. The Nampa Train Depot Museum is housed in an authentic train depot that was built over a century ago. Inside, you’ll feel as if you’ve fallen into a time capsule as you explore the old items and artifacts of yesteryear....

There are a few places in Maine that we return to again and again. The best of these spots are the ones we visited as kids and that still offer fun activities at a reasonable price. Wolfe’s Neck Center is one of our favorites. Throughout the year, they offer fun events and activities meant to enrich the lives of Mainers and those from away. This year, we found another feature we love about this place and it will certainly keep us coming back...