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Did you know that Maryland is home to a handful of waterfalls? They’re beautiful to hike to, and to look at, but not all of them are safe for swimming. Fortunately, the following two Maryland waterfalls are perfect for a dip, especially during summertime. Read on to learn more about these two natural wonders that will take your summer to a whole other level. The first waterfall is known as Cascade Falls and it’s located at Patapsco Valley State Park in Central Maryland....

Most of us love to find hidden gems, places that maybe only locals know about, and ones that aren’t overrun with tourists. Lake of Egypt in Southern Illinois is of those little-known places where you can find seclusion and tranquility as you sit lakeside enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Lake of Egypt is a reservoir that covers an expanse of 2,300 acres with 93 miles of shoreline and water depths that range from 18 feet to 52 feet....

When the fall season has finally arrived in Alabama, there’s no better way to celebrate this beautiful time of year than by taking a fall foliage road trip. For this special road trip, we’ve selected seven places in Alabama that are gorgeous during the fall season and a definite must-visit. So clear your calendars and gas up the car, and maybe make sure your windshield is clean because this road trip will take you on an adventure to the best fall foliage in Alabama that will simply mesmerize you....

It isn’t hard to find fun in New Jersey. Most of the time, fun just happens to find me. There’s always something going on here, someplace new to see. If you’re seeking adventure, you’re in the right state. And, perhaps best of all, you can travel almost anywhere within a day. Here are some of the best day trips you can take in the Garden State. You may be familiar with several of these places but I’m sure you’ll discover something new next time you’re searching for day trips near me in New Jersey....

Canopy walks are such a neat way to enjoy nature. They provide bird’s-eye views of the forested landscape and offer a unique perspective you simply can’t obtain from ground level. Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio boasts a 1,000-foot-long canopy walk that lets you observe all sorts of wildlife from high above the ground, and it promises to be an absolutely enchanting adventure. In late December 2020, the largest wildlife land bridge in the U....

There’s a special place in Iowa that’s entertaining and educating visitors, one scoop at a time. Once known as the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor, the Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor offers an interactive experience that’s like no other. Visitors get a chance to learn why Le Mars became the center of the ice cream universe and get a behind-the-scenes look at the massive ice cream operation that’s underway in this town....

Homer boasts so many wonderful places to stay, it can be hard to choose the perfect spot. But this modern cabin in Alaska checks all the boxes, including modern floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the glacier views in the distance! If you’re looking for amazing Homer accommodations, this is the place to stay. There’s a stunning, modern cabin in Alaska that you need to visit. West Wind Cabins - Ocean View / Airbnb Located on the Kenai Peninsula in Homer, this brand new construction is a total show stopper....

Nestled in the forest in the Highlands of North Carolina is a cabin style five bedroom lodge that serves as a quiet bed and breakfast. It’s found in Valle Crucis, which is Latin for ‘Vale of the Cross.’ The name is derived from the three streams that converge in Valle Crucis and make the shape of the cross. For those who have been to Valle Crucis before, the name fits. There’s a divine peace found in this remote valley where so many visitors to the area often find themselves and are thankful to have arrived here, one way or another....

New Hampshire is full of beautiful farmland perfect for raising animals and growing everything from flowers to berries. And let’s not forget about the goats and other animals that offer a fun activity during a visit. All of these farms mean plenty of farmers markets, too. And one of our favorites is this one! With local crafts and live entertainment, this market offers an entire day’s worth of fun. The Barnstead Farmers Market in Barnstead offers one of the most unique and fun experiences you can have on a Saturday in the summer!...

Watching scary movies is a quintessential spooky season activity, and one theatre in Texas is taking the experience to frightful new heights. Rooftop Cinema Club in Houston is showing Halloween movies all October long, and you even get free candy if you show up in costume. Conveniently located in the heart of Uptown Houston, Rooftop Cinema Club is the coolest movie theater you’ll ever visit. Facebook/Rooftop Cinema Club With sweeping views of the city skyline, awesome food and drinks, and a healthy mixture of cult classics and new releases, this trendy spot has completely revolutionized the movie watching experience....

Whether you’re looking for a nice afternoon drive or a more lengthy road trip, one of the following eight best road trips in Utah will surely lead you to the perfect destination. Of course, as with any road trip, most of the fun is enjoying the journey itself. Fruit Way: Brigham City to Willard Maddox Ranch House/Facebook Hungry? On this road trip, you can eat your way along U.S. 89 from Brigham City to Willard....

Idaho is home to over 100 ghost towns, dozens more decaying schoolhouses from another era, and fascinating leftover architectural remnants of our unique state history. Now they’re just the fading, western-style remnants of our mining, logging, and nomadic-industrial past. But one particular community in southeast Idaho is something special that is unrivaled anywhere else… Today, there is an underwater ghost town in Idaho, and it is a mysterious wonder that only reveals itself during the driest of summers....

We have some seriously special restaurants in Connecticut. There are a lot of places so closely entwined with the Nutmeg State that you can’t imagine them existing elsewhere. One truly unique place is Bloodroot. This Bridgeport institution has been around since 1977. It’s a vegetarian restaurant and feminist bookstore. You’ll enjoy deliciously authentic ethnic foods from a variety of cultures. If you want an extraordinary dining experience you won’t find anywhere else, Bloodroot in Connecticut is the restaurant for you!...

Are you ready to gas up the old RV and hit the road for another South Dakota adventure? If so, you are our kind of people! While you have many options on where to stay, we wanted to share that our very own Custer State Park was just named THE Best State Park for RVs! Here is why: It’s official! According to USA Today’s 10Best, Custer State Park is the top pick for Best State Park for RVers (2021), and we obviously couldn’t agree more!...

Is there anywhere in Kansas that you’ve missed on your travels? If you’re hungry in this area, you might love a bite at a little place called Cannonball Bar & Grill. Make sure to add this spot to your Kansas dinnerplate list for a future visit, because this grub shouldn’t be missed. Kiowa county has historically almost always been dry, but Cannonball is here to help shake it up a bit....

Opening a restaurant and bar in the midst of a global pandemic is certainly brave, but due to the timing of the planned opening date of Pangea, that’s exactly what Kyle Riggs and the rest of the team had to do. Pangea Bar & Restaurant opened in May of 2020, immediately getting creative to serve the people of Missoula delicious food during quarantine. The eatery is fully open now, and it’s already a local hot spot....

Whether you’re dealing with the sudden influx of sleet and snow in the wintertime or perhaps the overwhelming offerings of backyard bbq’s in the summertime, there’s really nothing better than a good, homemade Italian meal to get you off on the right foot. Pizza and pasta just have a certain comfort to them that can’t be reproduced. PennePazze opened just last year in Nashville, Tennessee, and it’s the perfect spot to indulge if you’re looking for a tasty culinary reset....

Hayden Island is a beautiful treasure of a town. Oregon’s only island community, it’s a place with a beach town spirit and PNW sensibility. In addition to its totally unique geography, Hayden Island has a fascinating history. The island was once home to the largest amusement park in the U.S., and today we’re going to take a look at the story of Jantzen Beach Amusement Park. Hayden Island is literally located on the Columbia River, and it’s Oregon’s only island community....

Though Tennessee is now full of bustling cities, the churning metropolis of Nashville, and even the hum of sweet small towns, folks tend to forget that the Volunteer State was one the wild wilderness. You can still take a peek at the way the world once was with a visit to one of the many historic sites and parks throughout the state, like David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg. Located right on Shoal Creek in some of the prettiest countryside scenery you’ve ever seen, it’s a beautiful place to revisit the natural history of the state....

Lately we’ve been really appreciating all the history here in New Hampshire. From museums to living history in the form of beautiful forests, there’s a historical attraction for those will any interest. Many of these are well-known, but there’s one place we recently came across that we’d never visited. If you’re looking for a cool, lesser-known place to enjoy some history head to Dartmouth College! Make your way to Dartmouth College in Hanover and you’ll have access to one of the most interesting historical sights in the state....