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There’s really nothing as idyllic and charming as a small, rural town. Luckily for us, Louisiana has quite a few. From Christmas tree farms to the crawfish industry, these 10 rural Louisiana towns rely on the land. They may be small, but they’re downright delightful. Take a look at these 10 delightful towns and make plans to visit some of them soon. Ponchatoula Jen Dubin/flickr The tight-knit little community of Ponchatoula enjoys a quaint Main Street with plenty of local businesses....

You’ve packed your bags, booked your flight (or Uber), and now all that’s left is to find the perfect Massachusetts spot to spend your precious vacation days. If you’re looking to venture outside the ordinary and have an incredible experience, take a look at these jaw-dropping places to stay in Massachusetts. Silo Cottage Airbnb/Denise Airbnb/Denise What do you get when you mix a cozy woodland cottage with a lily pond and a babbling brook?...

Whenever you think of Hawaii, there are certain things that come to mind even if you’ve never stepped foot onto one of the islands. Listed below are 16 things associated with Hawaii that you should already be familiar with. Some of these things related to Hawaii might even surprise you. Gorgeous beaches with turquoise water and fine sand between your toes. Melfoody/Flickr Beautiful weather year-round. Though it does get ten degrees cooler in the “winter....

Not everyone can really enjoy an all-day hike through rough terrain. Some of us need shorter, easier, trails for many valid reasons. For a beginner-level trail that even families can enjoy, check out the waterfall at Little Clifty Falls Trail in Indiana. It’s short, beautiful, and has a waterfall to boot. What more could you want? Welcome to Clifty Falls State Park, where a hiking trail leading to the falls is the perfect little adventure for those who want an easy breezy hike....

All sex offenders in New Jersey have to register with the state and this information is put into a database. While the database of names, crimes and addresses is made public, this article will feature only the counties with the highest concentration of sex offenders. More specific data can be found on HomeFacts. Morris, Bergen and Somerset counties have the lowest percentage of sex offenders/residents, all with ratios of less than 2/10,000....

Some places in Wyoming are so remote that it’s hard to imagine life out here. Then, there are other spots that seem to be in the middle of nowhere, but turn out to have a whole lot going on! Ten Sleep falls into the latter category. If you ever find yourself near Ten Sleep, Wyoming, your first thought might be “how the heck did I get here?” This town is one of the smallest and most remote in Wyoming!...

You know, rumor has it that Iowa is a flat farmland fly-over state, and we’ve never quite understood why. All it takes is a little sense of adventure and willingness to leave the highway, and you’ll uncover all sorts of beautiful, unexpected signs throughout the Hawkeye State! One of the coolest things to do is to track down the best waterfalls in Iowa, from hidden ones to others that are just off the road....

There’s nothing like a huge slab of breaded pork to sate your appetite, and there’s no better place to get it than this German restaurant in South Carolina. Here’s why you should head straight to Julia’s German Stammtisch for the best and biggest schnitzel you’ll ever taste. TripAdvisor/chinana Julia’s German Stammtisch is a little restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina. It specializes in absolutely mouthwatering traditional German fare. Though you couldn’t go wrong with ordering just about anything on the menu, the pork schnitzel is the true draw here....

The best part of Spring is the rebirth and rejuvenation of all the plants that have been dormant and survived the long, cold, snowy winter. They start to bloom and bring color back to our dreary state. Gardening is a hobby many love, but not everyone can master. We all could use a little help and inspiration and that’s where Sturgeon Bay’s Garden Door garden comes in. This magical garden has been around for nearly 15 years....

The rolling hills of Nebraska have become renowned as one of the best places in the country for growing grapes that will eventually be turned into wine. This winery in the countryside offers unforgettable wines, incredible views, and even a hiking trail that will encourage you to relax and enjoy your surroundings. If there’s one thing we love almost as much as a great hike, it’s a great glass of wine…or is it the other way around?...

Would you like to visit one of the clearest lakes in New Mexico? In this vast and rugged land, there are plenty of hiking trails. Whether you are looking for a quick trek to pass a lazy afternoon or a grueling backpacking trip, you can find it all in this enchanting landscape. If the latter option sounds like an adventure right up your alley, you’ll want to make the trek to Lake Katherine....

There are a ton of sites in Mississippi that make re-visiting the past a real possibility – and the Old Jail Museum is one of them. Just like the name implies, the old jail has been transformed into a museum, retaining many of its original attributes. But you don’t have to take our word for it. The former jail now offers tours, so you can see it for yourself. Take a look:...

Crisp mornings. Clear air. Deep blue skies. Rustling leaves. Don’t you just love fall? Make the most of fall in West Virginia this year with a weekend outing celebrating the season: pumpkin picking at Chandler’s Pumpkin Farm in Elkview paired with a night in a log cabin in the woods at the nearby Benedict Haid Farm in Clendenin. First, Chandler’s Pumpkin Farm. Find this family-owned and operated pumpkin patch at 94 Dickens Drive in Elkview, West Virginia....

From Kauai to Hawaii Island and everywhere in between, the Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the country’s most charming small towns – including a Lilo and Stitch town! Located on the southern coast of Kauai between Waimea and Koloa is Hanapepe, one of the islands’ best-kept secrets. Hanapepe also has a pretty cool claim to fame: it served as the inspiration for the fictional town in the 2002 Disney classic Lilo and Stitch....

You knew it was only a matter of time before we discussed a favorite Maryland food — crab cakes. Bring up the topic, and it could start an all-out brawl with people arguing over who has the best crab cakes in Maryland. There are actually hundreds of locations in Maryland that serve this local delicacy, but not all of those places do it right. These 14 restaurants in Maryland will not disappoint when you’re having a crabby craving....

Train rides have long been an exciting way to travel, but they are also not as popular a way to get around as they once were. However, in Massachusetts, we are so lucky to have a few options for taking a train ride throughout the state. Whether it’s the Cape Cod Central Railroad or the Berkshire Scenic Railway, there are certainly some incredible choices for us to take a scenic train ride in Massachusetts....

Washington has always been known to have some of the best produce. Because of our widely diverse climate, we’re able to grow some of the freshest food in the entire country – including our iconic sweet apples, pears, grapes and red raspberries, to name a few. Most people have been to (or at least, heard of) the famous, long-standing marketplace at Pike Place Market, but you can pick up locally-produced goods in almost every neighborhood around here....

Picture this: You have been traveling for hours on end in a stuffy car, looking for a sign that your long journey is coming to a close and that better times lie ahead. Can you see it? Squint harder – it’s that brown, wood panel rectangle over yonder! Does it say what we think it says? Yes, it does: Welcome to Colorado! Nicknamed Colorful Colorado, the Centennial State’s entries boast a surprisingly - err, uncolorful and unceremonious - welcome sign that always seems to throw visitors....

Wisconsin has scores of scenic and tranquil parks, but some truly capture the imagination. A little town near Richland Center has a park with an amazing feature: a natural bridge, carved from rock. The bridge is not part of any road or trail, but it takes visitors on a journey of natural wonder. Here’s why you have to visit this bridge to nowhere at Pier Natural Bridge Park. This unusual natural attraction is located in the Richland County town of Rockbridge....

Thousand of years ago, the glaciers left a big mark on Wisconsin’s landscape. Massive ice sheets sculpted the land, leaving behind large and unusual boulders, scores of elongated hills, and thousands of little lakes and rivers. An epic foot path takes hikers though this amazing landscape and it can be picked up from trailheads that are all over the Dairy State. It’s called the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, and it’s a Wisconsin hike that is, quite literally, a step back in time....