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Autumn brings talk of Halloween and all things haunted. And while we all know Washington is home to some haunted houses and spooky cemeteries, many don’t know that we also have our own naturally occurring ghostly phenomenon. And while you won’t see any actual spirits at this ghost forest in Washington, it’s still pretty eerie. Washington’s ghost forest can be found in the Copalis Beach area. LDELD / Flickr Copalis Beach is a small coastal community in Grays Harbor County....

Illinois is known around the world for Chicago. And Chicago’s a great city. There are a lot of great things about living in a city as far as amenities go. But another thing Illinois has going for it are some amazingly charming small towns. We’re counting down ten of the best and most charming small towns in Illinois: Galena Wesley Fryer/Flickr Samuel A. Love/Flickr Galena is repeatedly described as the best place to visit in the Midwest, whether you want to get away or are on your honeymoon....

Need a little break from civilization? Then you’ll want to explore this heavenly treehouse in Southern California that makes for a delightful overnight stay. Although it’s a dreamy place to be all year long, we especially love visiting during the fall season when the autumn colors are in full bloom. Want to see this place for yourself? Here’s a closer look at this local gem in SoCal. Please note, this rental is no longer available....

If you’re a pizza lover, you know there are few things more satisfying on a Friday night than getting an order of pizza and wings. But, if you’re a true hot wing lover, you know that the best wings are worth the taste test on their own. This is the short story of one of the coolest Connecticut YouTube channels devoted especially to the pursuit of tasty chicken wings. The day after Superbowl 2020, two Connecticut natives came up with a fun idea....

All roadside attractions are a little strange. That’s part of their charm. However, of all the roadside attractions in Mississippi, the Frog Farm is easily one of the strangest – in the best way possible, of course. Undeniably quirky and located along a stretch of rural highway, the Frog Farm is a quintessential roadside attraction. Kate Sgouros/Google And though it may be an exemplary roadside attraction, there’s nothing typical about it!...

The Last Frontier has some pretty wild trails and this waterfront trail in Alaska is no different! During this thrilling hike, you’ll have to race the clock and time your hike to hit the tide tables right. Otherwise, the trail disappears, and you’ll have to spend the night on the peninsula before heading back out again in the morning! There’s a fantastic hike in Seward, Alaska that takes you right along Resurrection Bay....

West Virginia has experienced more than her share of tragedy. And earning a place high on the list of her many terrible disasters was the Buffalo Creek Flood that occurred in February of 1972 in Logan County. For much of West Virginia in the 20th century, coal was king. But it was not always a good, kind king. Oh, no. Especially not on February 26, 1972 in Logan County, a day that haunts many West Virginians even now, nearly five decades later....

One surefire way to take a meal from good to great is with a stellar view. When you’re on the hunt for a memorable meal, consider this Lake Charles favorite where you’ll be met with irresistible Louisiana cuisine and a view that’ll make it hard to look away. Nestled along the shores of the beautiful Lake Arthur, Regatta Seafood & Steakhouse is one of the most beautiful places for a meal in Louisiana....

We all know you should never judge a book by its cover, but the same rule applies when it comes to judging a restaurant’s food by simply looking at the building’s appearance. Whether an eatery features cramped seating, a hard-to-find location, cheap food, a dated storefront, or prefers to serve their food out of a truck, these 10 hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Hawaii are well-known for their incredible food – and perhaps less than luxurious settings....

More people move to Texas than any other state in the country, and I mean, why wouldn’t they?? Between our awe-inspiring and magical nature spots to the incredibly low cost of living, plus the friendliest people in the universe, we don’t know why you wouldn’t want to move to Texas immediately! If you have a friend or family member from out of state who’s thinking about living in Texas, just show them this list, and they won’t have to think twice about where to live....

A hot air balloon ride is pure magic; a delightful experience, wherein you’re gently transported high above the treetops, slowly floating through endless skies. Add in several majestic mountains, a seemingly endless expanse of bucolic vineyards, one rushing, resplendent river, and you have the makings of an experience you’ll never forget. And luckily for us here in Oregon, it’s one we can enjoy whenever the mood strikes, with Portland Rose Hot Air Balloons....

One of the worst blizzards in Alaska took place in one of the snowiest spots on the planet, Thompson Pass, outside of Valdez, Alaska. In 1963, a blizzard dropping six and a half feet filled mile 47 of the Richardson Highway during one of the largest snowfalls ever recorded on the planet — not surprising for an area that breaks snowfall records regularly! Thompson Pass was named in 1899 and used by Klondike Gold Rush miners....

This little middle-of-nowhere convenience store is well worth the discovery. Fuel up on more than gas or food – there’s history too! Let’s take a pit stop to Odell & Paula’s Food Center for a taste of the simple but downright delicious food they’ve been serving for decades. This humble convenience store is much more than a small town quick trip. Facebook/Odell & Paula’s Odell & Paula’s Food Center is in the tiny southwest town of Willisville....

People travel from all over the world to indulge in our famous cuisine, and for good reason! Even locals can’t get enough of it, passing recipes down from generation to generation. When you’re on the hunt for a tasty po’boy or some hearty Cajun fare, look no further than this one restaurant in Louisiana where you’ll find monster portions at reasonable prices. Win-win! Welcome to Dempseys, a casual little eatery located in Baton Rouge....

Strolling down Memory Lane to the good ol’ days really doesn’t require all that much effort sometimes. For a taste of yesteryear, for example, we only need to pull into the drive-thru lane of Red’s Giant Hamburg in Missouri, the very first drive-thru restaurant in the state and, if history is correct, in the world. However, before you head over to the old school restaurant, work up a hearty appetite....

Yellowstone National Park is a wonderland! While most people know Yellowstone is home to the world’s largest collection of thermal features – hot pots, geysers, springs, and terraces – there are so many more natural wonders in the park that get overlooked. One off-the-beaten-path spot is home to some of the oldest relics in America, and to see them, you’ve got to head out to the Petrified Forest. Wyoming’s Petrified Tree is part of the park’s historic Petrified Forest, where a huge strand of towering redwoods once stood, 55 million years ago....

Finding a Cajun restaurant in Louisiana is easy. Finding a good Cajun restaurant in Louisiana is a little harder. But finding an incredible Cajun restaurant in Louisiana? Well, that can be tricky. There may be plenty of places to get your Cajun fix, but few compare to the upscale Cajun fare at Cafe Evangeline. From the atmosphere to the entrees, this place is doing it better than most. Let’s check it out:...

There is nothing like hiking through the woods to a potentially haunted place and testing your courage in the wilderness. If you like to get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping then we have the ultimate haunted hike in New Jersey. The Batona Trail that wanders through the Pine Barrens is a beautiful place to get out and explore. However, once you learn about the haunted history this hike holds, it might just make for a different experience altogether....

Ready to climb in the car for an adventure? Good, because we’ve got a West Virginia road trip for you to consider, and it will take you past some of the prettiest lavender fields in the state. What a delicious smelling way to spend the day! Lavender is one of those things almost everyone can agree on - it smells SO GOOD! Here’s a route past some of the best fields in the state....

New Hampshirites wait eagerly for spring and then, of course, summer. There are a few signs we’ve come to look for that give us hope that cold weather and snow are on their way out. First, we start experiencing a few warm days. Then those warmer days become more common until we have a string of them to enjoy. In addition to rising temps, we’ve also come to look for lupines....