Alabama is home to several amazing restaurants that serve a variety of food, including some of the best barbecue around. One of the state’s best barbecue restaurants, which has been around for quite some time, is Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q. For information about this award-winning restaurant, take a look below. Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q is a family owned and operated barbecue restaurant that’s located in Bessemer, Alabama. facebook/Bob Sykes Bar B Q...
If Minnesotans know one thing, it’s this: when the weather is nice, the best place to be is outside. After all, nice weather doesn’t last long in our state! There are many places to enjoy the outdoors, but those who love both art and nature may want to take note of the spot we’d like to share today. Caponi Art Park is a one-of-a-kind attraction that is absolutely heaven on Earth....
If you’re in the mood for a fun day trip that will get you all the way out of town and back again in one day, you’ve got to head out to Catalina Island. The small island has so much to offer in a short amount of time. You’ll take a ferry straight out and in just an hour, you’ll be ready to enjoy all the fun that Catalina has in store....
You know what’s pretty sweet? Pie. Literally. What’s sweeter than that? How about a pie road trip in Indiana that you can do in just one day, given that you stop at each location and stay a little while for a slice and good conversation. To embark upon this delightful, delicious journey, and to add or remove stops as you please, check out the official Google Maps route we created for you....
If you are looking for a unique dining experience in New Hampshire, look no further than Martingale Wharf. Offering a wide range of food and drinks, this restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy the waterfront for locals and visitors alike! Located on the vibrant Piscataqua River overlooking Portsmouth Harbor, Martingale Wharf is the perfect casual yet sophisticated dining experience. This glitzy restaurant features a sprawling deck overlooking Portsmouth Harbor, a lounge with one of a kind 360-degree bar, and a diverse menu appealing to all palates....
No matter what your favorite season of the year is, you have to admit that summer changing to autumn is a beautiful time. Some areas of the country are especially stunning in the fall and – lucky us – Wyoming happens to be one of those places. For those who want to make sure to catch the breathtaking show nature puts on in the fall, the Smoky Mountains website has a handy fall foliage map for Wyoming that lets you see when and where the colors will start changing, and how the whole production will progress....
Everything is better in the Lone Star State, and that includes Texas food. There are certain foods that automatically make you think of Texas when you eat them: barbecue, chicken fried steak, and queso to name a few. Some of the best food in Texas just can’t be made quite the same anywhere else, so they’ve essentially become symbols of our state and some of the most popular foods in Texas....
Firelight Camps in Ithaca, New York offers a back-to-nature glamping experience for you and your furry best friend. Unlike many glamp-sites, Firelight keeps nature and natural connection at the core of their mission, which means peace, quiet and outdoor fun for you and your dog. The camps are designed to be low impact for the surrounding environment and to forge a deep connection between visitors and the nature they’re immersed in....
Nothing says summertime quite like a good ol’ swimming hole. Maryland is home to many lakes, all of which are man-made. One of our favorites is the following spot. Not only is this mountain lake gorgeous, but it also has some of the clearest water in Maryland. Read on, and plan a summer day trip here full of fun in the sun. You’ll find Greenbrier State Park at 21843 National Pike in Boonsboro, Maryland....
There’s nothing like spending time outdoors on a crisp and clear autumn day. Hickory Ridge Orchard is one of the many orchards in Missouri filled with activities that you can take part in with your entire family during this season. If this sounds like a nice way to make lasting memories with your family, read on to learn more about the special time you’ll have when you go to Hickory Ridge Orchard during Fall in Missouri....
We all know that Minnesota, for the most part, is relatively flat. You won’t find any soaring peaks or high-elevation valleys here. But our state still has its own version of mountains, and they are still breathtakingly beautiful. For example, the Sawtooth Mountains cover much of the North Shore, offering amazing vantage points of Lake Superior. And the Misquah Hills span across the Boundary Waters region, letting people catch glimpses from above that only those willing to put in the work will ever see....
Minnesota is home to some truly spectacular attractions. Those who have never been here may not be aware of the sheer number of lakes, waterfalls, forests, and beyond that are open to hikers, swimmers, and everyone in between. But it seems that at least some people are wising up to all that Minnesota offers. For example, Travel & Leisure recently named Park Point Beach in Duluth as one of the top beaches in the United States....
Ever wanted to step back in time and enjoy some retro gaming? Look no further than Reclaim Arcade in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This retro arcade in Virginia is perfect for a unique night out or just a fun way to spend a rainy day, with bar-style food and drinks on the menu along with old-school arcade games. You’ll feel the retro vibes immediately when you enter through Reclaim Video, an old-fashioned family video store featuring movies from the ’80s and ’90s available on VHS, Betamax, and LaserDisc....
Escape into the woods this summer and spend the day at Silver Falls State Park. With miles of trails, breathtaking waterfalls, and beautiful forest, this is a trip that you don’t want to miss. These canyon hikes show off almost a dozen of nature’s prettiest falls. Spend the day discovering ten incredible waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park. Ruben Lopez / AllTrails Referred to as Oregon’s “crown jewel,” this park is nationally renowned for its unbelievable beauty....
Have you always dreamed of swimming underneath a waterfall? You can do just that at the following park in Maryland, home to one of the best waterfall swimming holes in Maryland. Check out this spot that’s full of natural beauty and is oh-so refreshing during warmer months. Read on, and plan your visit soon! The waterfall is located within Rocks State Park in Maryland. Google Maps Note that the parking lot for the Falling Branch / Kilgore Falls Trail is by reservation-only during weekends from May 1st to Labor Day....
You don’t need to go to Mexico to get some truly delightful Mexican cuisine. Just drive to De Queen in Sevier County, and you’ll find some of the best Mexican food in Arkansas on almost every corner. This small historic town, known for fishing, hunting, and hiking, has the most authentic Mexican cuisine in the Ozarks. So, if you’re a fan of yummy tacos and burritos, you must visit this town and try the cuisine....
When you think of hiking you’re probably dreaming of fresh air, pathways that smell of wet dirt and views that go on for days. You’re not really wondering about hauntings and ghostly apparitions, now are you? Well, if you ever make your way to the Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park you may want to pack an appetite for the supernatural alongside your hiking boots. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park - Facebook Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is located in Millington, Tennessee, on the western side of the state....
Quartz Mountain State Park Lodge underwent a major renovation last year and is now one of the nicest (and largest) state lodges in the country. It’s located on the shores of Lake Altus-Lugert and offers a resort-level getaway. If you’re looking for a beautiful Oklahoma destination that feels like you’re at a rustic resort, this is your place. Keep scrolling to see everything this stunning lodge has to offer. Welcome to Quartz Mountain State Park Lodge, nestled at the foothills of the Wichita Mountains in southwest Oklahoma....
Usually, when we come across haunted hotels throughout America, we’ll find locations with one or two truly active ghosts that have made this certain place their forever home. Hiding in the small town of Jerome, Arizona, you’ll discover a hotel that appears to be a site where you can find quite a few spirits while you’re staying here. Think you can handle spending at night amongst all this paranormal activity? You’ll want to read about the stories behind the most haunted hotel in Arizona before you book your stay....
They called it the Dust Bowl and the Dirty Thirties, and it was a hard, hard time to be alive in South Dakota. As the economy started to fail in the late 1920s, South Dakota farmers tried to compensate for low crop prices by planting more. The overworked land quickly became stressed and the soil lacked the nutrients needed to grow plants. Then the drought hit the state, bringing with it harsh winds and dust storms....
