In need of an inspiring view? Then head to this Maryland overlook that’s full of beauty AND is easy to reach — no hiking required! Read on for the details below. This special spot belongs on your Maryland bucket list! There’s no need to hike for hours to reach a scenic overlook in Maryland. Just head to High Rock in the Smithsburg area and prepare for a whole lot of beauty....
Arizona has no shortage of hikes that lead to abandoned places, but this one is easily among the most underrated. Apache Tears Mine via Perlite Road Trail winds through a massive cave on its way to an abandoned obsidian mine, and it’s an adventure you won’t soon forget. The best part? It’s under two miles long! At just under two miles long and with an elevation gain of less than 300 feet, Apache Tears Mine via Perlite Road Trail is arguably one of the easiest hikes in Arizona....
To find some of the best Mexican food in Iowa, look to the royalty. La Reyna, “the queen” is a Mexican restaurant in Vinton that serves up fresh and delicious Mexican food and that’s not all – it also sells its own line of chips and salsa that can’t be beat. So what makes this place the queen of Mexican restaurants? Read on to find out. La Reyna has been around for three decades and is family owned....
When you need to get away, there’s arguably no place more beautiful in Ohio than Hocking Hills. The Dunlap Hollow A-Frame is a luxury Airbnb tucked away in Rockbridge, Ohio. It’s a stunning Hocking Hills getaway that features an outdoor tub, a suspended fireplace, and access to private hiking trails. Chances are, a reservation here will make you never want to leave. Tucked away in a quiet, private location in Ohio’s beloved Hocking Hills, you’ll find a truly massive A-frame with unique amenities....
There are lots of places in small town Mississippi to quench your catfish craving and Graham’s Fish Camp is one of them. It’s exactly what you’d expect from a small town fish house – great catfish, seafood, and sides, a cozy setting, and friendly staff. You seriously couldn’t ask for any more! Take a look: Some of the state’s best fish houses are tucked away in the tiniest of towns. That’s surely the case with Graham’s Fish Camp....
We all have our favorite ways to spend a leisurely summer day – from relaxing in the A/C to heading to the nearest water park. Sometimes, however, we just want an old-fashioned beach day, where we can lounge on the sand, cool off in the water, and eat the most popular foods of summer. When you’re yearning for that beach day, make your way to Mount Gretna Lake and Beach in Pennsylvania, a picture-perfect summertime destination....
Some of the best hikes in the Nutmeg state have one thing in common—and it isn’t just the breathtaking views and gorgeous scenery. With so much interesting history throughout the years, it’s not surprising to find so many trails with a story behind them. The Jessie Gerard Trail and the Barkhamsted Lighthouse in Peoples State Forest is one of these historical sights filled with beauty and history that you will want to see for yourself....
Every year, Rand McNally rates road trips across the country and compiles the best of them into a handy guidebook. Recently, the distinguished mapping specialists rated an epic road trip circling the Continental Divide as the best road trip through Wyoming, and we couldn’t agree more! You’ll want to schedule plenty of time for this exciting adventure, so you get the full effect of the state’s beauty and are able to enjoy the numerous sights and attractions along the way....
If you are of German descent, you know that South Dakota is a great place to be, thanks to our rich history of German immigration, delicious food, festivals, and traditions. Since many of us have never had the opportunity to visit Germany and explore our roots, we are grateful for places in SoDak that resemble something out of the homeland, like the charming Bavarian Inn: Nestled away in Custer, the Bavarian Inn is billed as being a family resort that features clean, comfortable rooms and other surprising amenities you will not find anywhere else....
Hawaii’s natural beauty truly is unparalleled. The Aloha State is the ultimate bucket list trip, offering some of the most spectacular natural wonders and sublime scenery. It’s as much a place for avid outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, as it is for nature enthusiasts and aesthetes. And the Nāpali Coast epitomizes the very best Hawaii has to offer. Spanning 17 miles along Kauai’s North Shore, the Nāpali Coast is emerald-hued cliffs and lush forest jungles, gorgeous waterfalls, and endless turquoise waters....
The Pine Barrens of New Jersey has a long and sordid history. It once belonged to the Indigenous people of the Lenni Lenape and was colonized by the Dutch and the Swedes, who claimed the cedar and oak trees as their own for shipbuilding. The area played an integral role in supplying soldiers with munitions during the American Revolution. The Cedar Bridge Tavern is where guerrilla Loyalist, John Bacon, was captured after slaughtering 19 Continental Army soldiers in their sleep....
Indiana, start your engines: it’s that time of year again! It’s late summer, and plenty of Hoosiers know what that means: it’s time for the legendary annual Swiss Wine Festival in Indiana; and despite the wine theme, it’s actually a three-day fun-filled fest for the entire family. Everyone in your crew will have a blast celebrating the cultural heritage of Switzerland County with rides, activities, games, shows, and, of course, plenty of vino....
What would you do with a 17,000-square-foot cave house in Missouri if it belonged to you? Would it occur to you to convert it into a home and live in it? Maybe it wouldn’t to most people, but for the Sleeper family, it most certainly did. And they found it on eBay! Let’s have a look at one of the most interesting houses in Missouri. Caveland.us The “Cave House” in Festus started out as a mine....
If you love all things train-related, then you’ll want to head out on this Southern California Train-Themed Trip that will take you to a variety of museums, restaurants and train rides that celebrate SoCal’s railway history. What a fun adventure! Please note, Pacific Dining Car is temporarily closed. The Dreamy Train-Themed Trip Through SoCal: Click on this interactive map to pick a starting point of your choosing and head out on this fun-filled trip throughout SoCal....
The small towns in New Mexico have plenty to offer! Adventure, history, shopping, and delicious food are all waiting in these undiscovered gems. Tularosa, located in the southern part of the state, is one small town in New Mexico you will certainly want to explore. From gorgeous vineyards to incredible petroglyphs and mouth-watering food, here are just a few of the many reasons you should visit this small town in Otero County....
What’s the best part about fall? Many would say it’s seeing all the gorgeous, colorful leaves in New Jersey. Of course, knowing when and where to spot the best leaves is a bit difficult. They change quickly! Luckily, SmokyMountains.com has offered a 2021 Fall Foliage guide for leaf peepers across the country. It’s difficult to deny that fall in New Jersey is beautiful. Sure, the lush greenery of summer is gorgeous....
Does your sense of adventure include trying sodas from different countries? If so, make sure to stop at Mass Street Soda in Lawrence, Kansas for a soda tasting. Located in the downtown area of Lawrence, Main Street Soda has over one thousand different sodas available to try and buy. This includes flavored sodas like mustard and strawberry as well as a variety of brands from all over the world. And, along with being sold for individual or wholesale use, you can order a root beer keg for the next special event you’re hosting too!...
We, Missourians, know how special our beloved state is, but not everyone has that same insight. Some people, in fact, might not look too kindly on Missouri. That’s okay, though, because we know just how good we have it. Here are just a few reasons why Missouri is one of the best states in the country. (See if you agree.) Missourians have sparked imaginations for generations. Wikipedia/A.F. Bradley Missouri knows great literature and lays claim to perhaps one of America’s most well-known authors....
The idea of visiting a grocery store isn’t always the most inspiring task. That is, of course, unless you happen to be stopping by Denson’s Grocery. Located in Colonial Beach, Virginia, this local institution carries an assortment of made-in-Virginia products and, most notably, features its own oyster bar. Self-described as a true Chesapeake Bay farm-to-table experience, Denson’s Grocery shouldn’t be passed up on your next trip to the coast. Denson’s Grocery is nothing short of a local institution in the Colonial Beach area of Virginia....
Are you in need of a getaway with scenic nature views? Set atop bluffs in Lewiston is a flower farm with epic views of the surrounding wetland preserve. There are so many one-of-a-kind places we can choose to go glamping these days, and Black Sheep Flower Farm may very well give you the unique stay you are looking for. Black Sheep Flower Farm rests on an idyllic acreage filled with fields of chemical-free flowers, prairie, and forest....
