Minnesota is home to so many great restaurants, it’s impossible to try them all. But there are a few that are well worth making a point to visit. One of them, Wise Acre Eatery, is a popular Minneapolis restaurant known for its farm-to-table menu that’ll keep you coming back for more. Not only does it have great food, but that food is served up in an interesting atmosphere: an old gas station!...
Located along the rim of the Snake River Canyon, the city of Twin Falls is known for its abundance of natural beauty. It’s here that you’ll find plummeting canyon views, waterfalls, and the mighty waters of the Snake River. It makes for an excellent place to visit, and you can see more of it in a day when you opt for a bike tour! Pertt’s Bike Rental is a small business that makes it easier than ever to explore this incredible city....
While many New Jerseyans know that the great game of Skee-Ball got its start in the Garden State, ask someone from Florida or Indiana and they’ll likely have no idea. The iconic arcade game is played around the country, and around the world, but few people know its story. So let’s take a closer look at this nostalgic past time and what might just be one of the most iconic things invented in New Jersey....
Out of the nearly 50 state parks in Georgia, all perfect for hiking, biking, and outdoor exploration, there is one that remains the best in the state. Tallulah Gorge State Park in Georgia was named by Travel & Leisure as the best state park in Georgia and if you’ve visited already, you know exactly why. But for anyone that has never visited this 2,689-acre Georgia park, we have a few reasons why it should be added to your bucket list ASAP....
In Boone, you can buy a ticket into railway history that will take you to some of Iowa’s best views. The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad owns several locomotives and offers excursions from Boone to the old coal-mining town of Fraser, via a bridge that will take you high into the sky. The excursion has several options and you can choose your car. You can relax in a 1920’s era coach car, experience what it was like to ride the rails in a caboose, get a dramatic view of the river valley from an open-air car or ride in comfort in a classic Chicago and North Western bi-level commuter coach....
Indiana is just packed with outdoor activities that everyone can enjoy, including miles and miles of hiking trails. There are definitely plenty of hiking trails that everyone takes at least once, but today, we’d like to shine a little light on one of the lesser-known and lesser-appreciated ones. The Knobstone Trail is easily one of the best hikes in Indiana, and we’re certain you’ll love it as much as we do....
Nature preserves are a wonderful way to spend time with your family while introducing your little ones to the great outdoors. Luckily, Louisiana has plenty of spots that fit the bill, like Barataria Preserve, the Northlake Nature Center, and the Acadiana Park Nature Station. For those in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, the Blackwater Conservation Area is a splendid spot to spend some time with your crew. Let’s check it out:...
You don’t have to be an expert outdoorsman to experience naturally beautiful places in Alabama. There are so many Alabama byways that take you through the Heart of Dixie’s most breathtaking scenery and charming small towns. Interested in taking these best scenic drives in Alabama? Pack up the car and get ready for a road trip! Lookout Mountain Parkway alabamabyways.com From historic towns to unmatched natural beauty, this parkway in the northeast corner of the state is one of the best scenic drives in Alabama....
Graveyards and cemeteries are the classic creepy hotspot. Where else are you more likely to run into a spook or bump into a ghoul than in a field of tightly-packed dead bodies? Massachusetts has a history of hauntings that stretches back for centuries, and that means that there are plenty of cemeteries that are rumored to have more than the average level of creepiness to them. Check out these eight burial grounds that are said to be among the most haunted cemeteries in Massachusetts....
Are you fascinated by abandoned structures? If so, West Virginia is definitely the state for you! We’ve got ruins galore, especially ruins that hearken back to the days when coal mining was a booming industry in many parts of the state. Coalwood High School is like many abandoned buildings around the state of West Virginia: Forlorn. Crumbling. Devoid of the life and energy that once filled its halls when coal was king....
New Jersey is pretty tiny, so we often leave the state for road trips. While that’s all well and good, there are some pretty epic drives you can take without ever leaving our borders. We have well over a dozen different waterfalls to enjoy, each one unique. Though it would be fantastic to see them all, we wanted this trip to be doable in one day. This waterfall road trip through New Jersey features eight spectacular waterfalls that are some of the very best in the state....
At 9,500 acres, Shimek State Forest is Iowa’s largest continuous stand of state owned forests. With so much land to see, borrowing a pair or two of longer, stronger legs makes a real adventure out of exploring this forest. Westercamp’s Rent A Horse experience is an opportunity to ride through this forest on the strong back of one of their gentle horses or mules. Westercamp Rent A Horse / Facebook...
Lots of shops promise a unique shopping experience, but The Art House actually delivers! A charming artist co-op, it’s stocked with the one-of-a-kind creations of local artists. Not only is the merchandise one-of-a-kind, but it’s constantly changing, so each visit is as unique as the inventory. Known for its thriving art scene, the coastal town of Ocean Springs is home to several galleries and unique shops. It’s also home to The Art House, which is basically a combination of both....
It’s difficult to imagine the state of Washington without its impressive system of state parks. These dedicated natural areas are the places we go for respite, peace, and to gather appreciation for the great outdoors. Without a doubt, our Northwest state has so much natural splendor to see! The next time you’re inspired to spend quality time outside, you might consider visiting any of these 15 places that we consider to be the best state parks in Washington....
When the warm weather arrives, it’s time to let the fun begin. What better way to kick things off than by taking a long, leisurely float down one of the best lazy rivers in Minnesota to float? There are plenty to choose from, but for a truly relaxing day of tubing, these are some of the most relaxing rivers in the state to enjoy whenever the weather gets hot enough that you’ll need to cool off....
We all know that eating out in Maine is special. We have access to the small burger joints at the side of the road as well as some of the most highly rated restaurants in the country. There’s literally an option for almost every budget, mood, and outfit! When you can choose from nearly anything, the most unique options truly stand out and today’s featured spot is one of them. It’s a restaurant, sure....
It’s no secret that we love exploring the outdoors of Maine. It’s even less of a secret that the waterfalls here are some of our favorite destinations. They’re often easier to find than many people think and they offer a fun addition to many hiking trails. This is especially true for those of us who like a little motivation in the form of a fun payoff at the end of a trail to get us going....
Deep in the heart of Rangerette Country, there’s a BBQ joint that serves up some of the most mouthwatering smoked meats in the Lone Star State. Standing the test of time, Country Tavern BBQ has been delighting East Texans everywhere with juicy brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and cheesy jalapeno sausage for over 80 years – and we don’t anticipate that changing anytime soon. For over 80 years, Country Tavern has been the place to go for finger-lickin’ good barbecue in East Texas....
Only one thing rivals a good, old-fashioned road trip, and that’s a day trip that requires a single tank of gas. With all of the memorable destinations in Ohio, we might have quite the challenge narrowing down just where to spend the day. If a chilled glass of wine and a gorgeous cascade sound like the perfect pairing, fill up your tank for this picturesque day trip from Firelands Winery in Sandusky to West Falls in Elyria....
Before planes, trains, and automobiles, travel by boat was the most common. Being a coastal state, Virginia was the destination for many a trip across the Atlantic. Unfortunately, however, not all such trips were successful. Due to the rough and unpredictable Atlantic waves, many ships met a tragic end at sea. Remnants of one such shipwrecked settlement can still be seen today in the haunting and abandoned ghost town of Wash Woods at False Cape State Park....
