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If you’re not familiar with riding horses, traveling by horseback may seem a bit antiquated. However, it’s also true that going on a guided horseback tour can be one of the most unique ways to experience a new place. That’s certainly true of Rocking S Ranch in Winchester, which offers guided horseback tours through the Virginia countryside. And the best part of all? No experience is required! If you’re looking for a newfound appreciation for Virginia’s beauty, this one-of-a-kind tour will not disappoint....

The Green Mountain Byway is a 71-mile loop around the renowned Green Mountains and an ideal way to see some of the best sites in Vermont. In addition to checking out some quintessential New England towns and villages, you’ll pass by stunning scenery and have plenty of opportunities to spend time in nature. Some of the roads that weave through the Green Mountain Byway include routes 100, 15, and 108. Because these major routes go through towns like Waterbury Center, Stowe Village, Cambridge Village, and Jeffersonville, you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat, explore the town center, and experience Vermont like a local....

Calling all shopaholics and bargain-seekers! We’ve found the perfect place for your next retail therapy session – and it’s Marketplace Antiques. Absolutely enormous, it contains tens of thousands of square feet of amazing merchandise. But don’t let the massive size overwhelm you. Marketplace Antiques is extremely well organized, so you’ll have no problem navigating the giant market. Take a look (and be prepared to be amazed). Marketplace Antiques is located right off Highway 49 in Hattiesburg....

Calling all savvy shoppers and shopaholics! We’ve got a shopping destination that you’ll want to check out – and it’s the Princeton Flea Market. With hundreds of vendors, it’s one of the largest flea markets in Wisconsin. The best part of all is that the 2021 season is already underway, so you don’t have to wait long to visit. A small-town affair with a big reputation, the Princeton Flea Market draws large crowds to Princeton City Park every year....

Oklahoma’s wine industry is booming and if you love to indulge, you know there’s nothing like a relaxing meal with friends or family sipping on a fantastic bottle of wine. Water’s Edge Winery and Bistro in Broken Arrow offers a refined experience with bistro-style small plates and appetizers to pair with their amazing wines. If you are looking for a good excuse to embrace a long-awaited night out, Water’s Edge just might be the perfect spot....

If you need some great coffee and satisfying comfort food, Small Town Coffee Roasters in Soldotna, Alaska, delivers on both accounts. This community staple has been crafting your favorite recipes since 1990. And they have a great drive through for you to use to grab your Take ‘& Bake dinner options. Please note, Small Town Coffee Roasters has permanently closed. There’s a small coffee shop in Soldotna that’s creating all of your favorite comfort foods....

Milwaukee and beer go hand in hand. And one of the best ways to learn all about the city’s longtime hops history is to hop aboard the Milwaukee Brewery Tour. A great way to spend a day, the chauffeured tour includes stops at several microbreweries, a full brewery tour, and plenty of samples. Offering a variety of guided excursions, City Tours MKE has been making it easy to see the best of Milwaukee since 2013....

Tennessee has made it both a point and a purpose to honor the history of the region, and you’ll find protected parks, museums, and experiences from one side of the state to the other. The scenic byways of the west are just as topographically stunning as the mountain-studded roadways of the east, and even the Natchez-Trace has a connection to the Lewis and Clark expedition that shocks and interests lifetime locals and visitors alike!...

No matter how much time you spend exploring the Arizona desert, it would take a lifetime to see every inch of the landscape. The solution? Fly over it instead! When you take a hot air balloon with Rainbow Ryders in Phoenix, you’ll enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the rugged, mountainous terrain, and it’s an experience you won’t soon forget. If you think the Sonoran Desert is beautiful at eye level, just wait until you see it from above....

After summer officially ends, it’s easy to begin imagining yourself hunkering down to prepare for colder days in the winter. But don’t forget that there’s still a lot of time for good weather in New Hampshire. In fact, fall is one of the best times to get outside. Temperatures are still warm, but there’s a coolness to the air that just feels different here. And, best of all, the fall foliage is unbeatable....

Who doesn’t love a good burger? If you’re someone who appreciates the art of the perfectly grilled patty, bun, lettuce, tomato, and all the fixings, then you’ll want to add The Counter to your dining bucket list. It’s here that you can custom build your own burger, and the result will be epic. In fact, they even offer a one-pound burger that isn’t for the faint of heart. Read: you’ll need your appetite when you visit this Reston, Virginia restaurant....

The next time you’re in Durham, or looking for a day trip destination that’s fun for the whole family, head to the Museum of Life and Science. You could spend an entire day exploring the museum and all that it has to offer but you’d be remiss to skip the museum’s enormous butterfly house. Upon its completion in 2000, it was the largest butterfly house in the country. It may no longer hold that distinction, however, at 5,000 square feet, it still makes quite the impression....

Vacationland, Maine’s nickname, makes it clear that this is the type of place that’s perfect for a getaway. Whether you live here and have your go-to spots for a vacation or if you’re from away and make plans months in advance, there’s a spot for everyone to enjoy. Once the summer is over, though, crowds thin out with the expectation that the best of visiting is over. But those who love Maine know that in autumn things are just getting good!...

Arizona doesn’t have much in the way of waterfalls but those we do have are pretty amazing. Please note, Havasupai Trail is temporarily closed. Wouldn’t you agree? Pedro Fernandes/Flickr Most of Arizona’s waterfalls are located miles from each other, so trying to visit more than one in a day is almost impossible to accomplish. But there is one trail that will take you to five roaring waterfalls and the entire trek could be done in a weekend....

Small towns are usually the setting of a haunted tale or two. And the rural atmosphere can provoke an even more unsettling feeling when you’re on your own. Oklahoma is a state with no shortage of ghost towns and haunted hollows, and Waurika ranks high on the list. Waurika is one of those unsettling little towns in Oklahoma, rumored to be haunted, where those looking for a heart-pounding scare are guaranteed to find it....

No matter where you are in North Carolina, there is bound to be beauty. It is a coastal state, and also home to part of the Appalachian Mountains. However, not all trails are created equal, and every visitor to the Tar Heel State must hike Craggy Pinnacle Trail. Craggy Pinnacle Trail is a one-mile out-and-back trail in the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is known for its diverse scenery and ghostly atmosphere....

Are you always on the lookout for unique places to stay in Maryland? Ditch the chain hotels and check out what’s available on Airbnb. There’s always someplace new to stay, especially when it comes to this farm Airbnb in Maryland. This rustic spot is full of charm and definitely makes for a memorable and cozy experience. Check out the beautiful details below. Today’s feature takes us to Keedysville, Maryland. Google Maps...

I absolutely love reading about urban legends and ghost stories that have taken place in my home state! I have a pretty big collection of books, and a majority of the books that make up my shelves are ghost stories, some of which are books that have these accounts in them. These three haunting legends of West Virginia are guaranteed to keep you up tonight! If you dare, then read on!...

Whether you are looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway, exploring Oklahoma is truly amazing. Take a drive across the state on these country roads, and enjoy the diverse landscape that makes our state beautiful. Here are our favorite picks for the best scenic drives in Oklahoma – what are you waiting for? Get outside and go! Wichita Mountains Scenic Byway Jonathan C. Wheeler/Flickr U.S. National Archives/Picryl Wichita Mountains Scenic Byway travels through southwest Oklahoma’s historic towns of Medicine Park, Meers, Mountain View, and Apache, and onto the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge....

There’s nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than a scenic weekend drive. Although some of these roads aren’t what one might consider a country road, they are definitely peaceful, quiet, and remote, and you’re sure to adore them as much as we do. Hop in the car, roll down the windows and crank the tunes. Enjoy the scenery! Angeles Crest Highway When i was a lad/Flickr Spring and summer are the best times to explore this scenic stretch of land along the Angeles Crest Highway....