Florida has some strange criminals, so it only seems fitting that we would have some strange old laws on the books. From the looks of these arcane laws, Florida Man has been around for a long time. Did you know all of these things were technically illegal in our state? Here are just 15 illegal things in Florida. The same parking fee for a vehicle must be paid for an elephant tied to a parking meter....
Delaware, at only 2,489 square miles, boasts 17 state parks, managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. From the rocky outcrops and higher elevation of the Piedmont in the north to the sandy shores of the Atlantic Coast to the south, these 17 best state parks in Delaware all have something a little different to offer for recreation, but they all will knock your socks off with the views....
There are amazing places to live all across the United States, of course, but New Jersey just has something special about it. New Jerseyans are loud and proud about their state — and rightfully so. There are just so many privileges New Jersey residents get that not everyone else in the country has. Here are just a few of our favorite things you get in Jersey: Pizza in New Jersey is some of the best pizza in the country....
The Cowboy State is packed with historic places and relics of the past that showcase Wyoming’s story. Check out a few of our favorite places out here in the Wild West, and plan a day trip that takes you back through time. Atlantic City Flickr / Don Barrett Atlantic City is a quiet ghost town in Sublette County. While it was once abandoned, recently a handful of residents have returned to help restore the town....
The beauty of living in a peninsula state is that you have access to water in almost every direction you turn. What’s more, is that because of the Gulf and coastal access, there tend to be more ways to enjoy that water – with jaw-dropping piers! Throughout The Sunshine State, there are roughly 35 different piers stretching out into the ocean or the Gulf, providing endless views of the rolling tide and the perfect platform to fish....
Did you know that California is home to 280 state parks? We have one of the biggest and most diverse state park systems in the world, and that’s a fact that we don’t take for granted! You’ve (hopefully) visited plenty of California’s wonderful state parks, but you haven’t lived until you’ve stepped foot into the oldest state park in California. Big Basin Redwoods is the place to go when you feel like immersing yourself in the massive beauty of the redwoods....
Editor’s Note: Combat Dartz is no longer in business. Editor’s Note: Most attractions in Iowa are temporarily shuttered due to the threat of COVID-19. Please consider adding this to your calendar on a future date, when it’s safe to gather and celebrate with friends and family once more. Do you remember playing with Nerf guns when you were a kid? Turns out, Hasbro has continued to make Nerf guns of all shapes, colors, and sizes, and one Quad Cities entertainment complex has taken advantage of the huge variety of Nerf toys out there and created an all-out foam dart battle zone!...
Washington has a whopping 140 state parks, including 19 marine parks and 11 historical parks. And while that number isn’t really surprising when you consider how much we love nature, it’s still pretty impressive. Recently, Travel + Leisure compiled a list of the best state park in all 50 states, and we were happy to see that Deception Pass State Park made the cut for the Evergreen State. Spend even a few hours exploring it and you’ll likely agree....
Ready to get out of the house this summer with the family, while helping out an amazing cause? This year, Wishes on Wheels celebrates its 22nd year of helping children’s wishes come true with fabulous events and opportunities that raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation and offer a day of fun. The event is an exciting annual tradition for Connecticut Wish kids who get the opportunity to pick their favorite truck and get to ride along as a guest in a long truck convoy that leaves from Rentschler Field and is escorted down the highway by the Connecticut State Police....
For a unique day trip, consider the colorful wonders of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art the next time you’re planning a day of fun. Make sure to add this spot to your bucket list for fun day activities in Massachusetts. It’s great for the whole family! Welcome to a colorful adventure fit for the whole family, a visit to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Here, children of all ages can explore the wonders of colorful art in all sorts of shapes and styles....
Water parks throughout South Carolina will be opening soon for the 2021 season – and we couldn’t be more thrilled. We can’t help but hope this summer will turn out to be much more normal than the last, and few experiences say summer more than a fun day spent at an adventurous water park. On that note, Whirlin’ Waters in Charleston will be opening in less than two weeks – so start planning!...
With heaps of cheese, chicken, and sauce, chicken parm is an undeniably good dish. After all, it combines some of the best components of an Italian meal and puts it all together! It’s not always easy to find good chicken parm at a restaurant, though. Luckily, food website Eat This, Not That has tracked down the best chicken parm in the country, and it’s selected a New Jersey favorite to highlight....
If you love the great outdoors, remarkable scenery, and exciting outdoor adventures, Kansas is the place to be. The Sunflower State boasts 28 state parks that are each a dream location for nature lovers and photographers alike. Mushroom Rock State Park is the smallest state park in Kansas but it is also one of the most awe-inspiring and photo-worthy. It is hard not to fall in love with this true gem in the Sunflower State....
Calling all soda lovers! Did you know that there’s a store in Maryland that specializes in soda? You can find all types here, varying in flavors and coming from all around the world. Read on to learn more and head here to stock up! North Market Pop Shop is located in the heart of Frederick, Maryland. Google Maps Here’s the fun blue exterior and the bright bottle cap logo. This place is oh-so inviting from the outside…...
Many North Dakota small towns are dying. It’s a sad way to put it, but it’s true. As new generations get older and move off to bigger places, the population of these lone prairie towns dwindles to nothing. Eventually, they become ghost towns. But there are a few towns out there that are striving to capture people’s interest rather than fade out of existence. One man put Regent, North Dakota back on the map with his quirky and interesting creations, and today it’s known as the perfect day trip location....
Have you ever wondered what it was like to spend the night on an actual working farm? At White Oak Pastures in Georgia, visitors will be able to spend the evening in on-farm lodging, whether it be a charming farmhouse or a pine-forested cabin. Wake up to take a farm tour and wander the grounds to see how food is cultivated in South Georgia. Goats, sheep, and cattle, oh my!...
It’s a good time for a vacation, and what better destination than a secluded cabin in the Mountain State? How about a secluded West Virginia cabin with its own private beach? How about a secluded Almost Heaven cabin with its own private beach and a stocked pond?! It’s a great day for a getaway. And West Virginia offers a plethora of options when it comes to an overnight trip, including this rustic, barrel-shaped cabin perfect for a peaceful getaway in Terra Alta....
Dining out certainly can be a whole lot of fun, especially when the destination is Little Shop of Comics & Audrey’s Eatery in Missouri. A comic shop and restaurant that serves delicious dishes, the unique destination is perfect if you’re on the hunt for the latest comic book or you just want to browse. You probably won’t be able to pass up a tasty meal either. Cuba certainly isn’t a stranger to super heroes....
Texas has an incredibly rich and storied past, so it makes sense that our state is often named among the most haunted in the U.S. Next time you’re in Austin and feel like having a little frightening fun, head on over to Haunted ATX and get to know the Capital City from a whole new – and much creepier – perspective. You’ll visit some of the most notoriously haunted places in town, and you can even ride in a hearse!...
If you hail from the Mount Rushmore State, you may think that you have seen beautiful SoDak in every way possible. Does this sound about right? While you have probably taken in a great deal of South Dakota’s beauty, you have yet to really see it until you have climbed aboard the historic 1880 Train: All aboard the 1880 Train, which runs from Keystone to Hill City (and back) and features some downright stunning views of the surrounding Black Hills....
