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Ready for a very challenging hike with an amazing payoff? You will love the experience of getting to the summit of San Gorgonio Mountain, also known as Old Greyback. This peak is 11,503 feet tall. The mountain is located about 26 miles from Big Bear Lake, so if you want to see both, it’s a great way to combine seeing two of our region’s stunning natural sites in one weekend. Hike the tallest mountain in Southern California and you’ll be glad you did!...

When it comes to weird, it seems that Ohio has a superabundance of oddities. Newark claims the world’s largest basket, Sugarcreek boasts of the world’s largest cuckoo clock and Dublin has a bunch of giant corn statues, but most people don’t know that there’s also a truly unusual collection on display at a museum near Cleveland that deserves to be recognized for its weirdness. The stories that the artifacts tell will delight you and, quite honestly, might give you a bit of the heebie jeebies....

After all the events of the last several years that have kept us apart, it’s time to celebrate coming back together. The Water Lantern Festival has received national attention in recent years, even winning a People’s Choice Award in USA Today for Best Festival. And luckily, this beautiful, bonding event is heading back to Washington in the coming weeks, and you won’t want to miss it. It’s hard to summarize the Water Lantern Festival if you haven’t experienced it for yourself....

New Hampshire fall foliage is absolutely magnificent. There’s already a nip in the air and some color on the trees, and it’s worth seeking out the most exquisite autumn sights. Predicting when the leaves will be their most radiant isn’t an inexact science, but the folks at Smoky Mountains have kindly created a fall foliage map that estimates the color progression across the country. We’ve highlighted the best places to see fall foliage in New Hampshire on the map so you can enjoy the season to the max....

Northeast Ohioans are treated daily to stunning surroundings. The landscape of our region is purely stunning, and the man-made sites aren’t too shabby, either. But there truly is nowhere else in the state that is quite like this one neighborhood in Cleveland. It has beauty, charm, culture, and it even captured the attention of Forbes. Clevelanders love this neighborhood and always have, but it’s always refreshing to stop every once in a while and simply take in its beauty....

Around Cincinnati, there are many places you can visit to escape everyday life. Just north of the city in Morrow, such a spot can be found at Valley Vineyards. This favorite destination is great for a special night out, to learn more about the wine-making process, or to try a few award-winning wines with friends. Valley Vineyards will allow you to separate yourself from everyday life and relax on their picturesque property....

Here in Oregon, we have glorious waterfalls and breathtaking beaches, but you generally don’t find these two wonders together. Generally. But this is Oregon we’re talking about, a place of almost incomprehensible natural beauty. So of course, if there’s a waterfall beach that exists, you know you’ll find it in Oregon! And that’s exactly what awaits at Hug Point Falls, a winsome waterfall that’s located on its very own Oregon beach....

Fall looks good on the Buckeye State; it’s a time of year with beautiful temperatures and changing leaves, when family-friendly orchards and pumpkin patches open their doors and festivals are happening each and every weekend through Halloween. There’s so much fall fun to be had in Ohio, though, that you have to be a bit picky in terms of scheduling a season of fun. So before your schedule gets too busy, be sure and plan a trip to the Young’s Dairy Fall Farm Pumpkin Festival, which is, in our humble opinion, the must-attend fall festival in Ohio....

Close your eyes and picture the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “small town.” You probably saw a town square with lots of little shops like a general store, a soda fountain, and maybe an antique store. Most likely, you also thought about the friendly locals who seem to get more and more hospitable the smaller the town is. These would all be correct visualizations – especially here in Texas....

There’s nothing like a good thrift store find to make you feel like the world’s best shopper. All throughout Ohio, you’ll find massive thrift stores with all kinds of treasures just waiting to be discovered and claimed. From vintage fashion to antique furniture, one person’s trash truly is another person’s treasure. The following eight are some of the best thrift stores in Ohio. See if we’ve featured your local thrift shop:...

Alabama boasts many natural wonders. From massive caves and picturesque canyons, to beautiful waterfalls and majestic mountains, we’re fortunate to live in a state that has lots of beautiful natural scenery all around us. Listed below are eight natural wonders in Alabama that belong on everyone’s bucket list. You’ll want to visit each one. Little River Canyon - Fort Payne flickr/Evangelio Gonzalez Little River Canyon is located atop of beautiful Lookout Mountain and is best known as the “Grand Canyon of the East....

Big cities are remarkable urban jungles composed of snaking roadways, exotic street art, and herculean structures. With eccentricity as the base of its identity, Cleveland in particular is one large city that does a fantastic job of both showing off and concealing its interesting stories and secrets. There is so much to see and do in Cleveland within its borders that one could spend a lifetime here and still learn something new each day....

The food scene in Oklahoma is outstanding, and we found some places where long lines of raving customers prove the food is AMAZING. You’ll find everything from casual barbecue joints to elegant dining to ethnic cuisine. But no matter which one you choose, just be prepared because you’ll always find a wait or peak hours that will have you standing in line a bit longer. The following are nine restaurants in Oklahoma that are hard to get in —but they’re absolutely worth the wait....

Kentucky has creative cooks and plenty of sweet ingredients, which paved the way for some mouthwatering desserts over the centuries. There is a lot to be said for southern cooks, especially when it comes to the sweets department. I can remember standing in the kitchen as a child while my Momma made quite a few of these from scratch. Store-bought is good, but nothing beats homemade, as southern cooks put a little love in every bite....

Here in Kentucky, we’re all about the water, with the Bluegrass home to no less than 45 major lakes as well as some drop-dead gorgeous rivers. All of this water means you’ll find some spectacular water recreation and scenic waterfront dining in Kentucky. And while there are many wonderful places to dine while drinking in those beautiful Bluegrass bodies of water, some of the most scenic vistas can be found at River House Restaurant and Raw Bar in Louisville, Kentucky....

Looking for a sure-fire way to beat the summer heat? You don’t need a super-sized swimming pool or even a gigantic waterpark. Just hit the road and visit Bingham Falls. This waterfall-fed pool is an amazing swimming spot that is loaded with natural beauty. You’ll want to spend all day at this naturally dazzling place tucked away in the Vermont forest. Bingham Falls has a breathtaking 40-foot cascade that releases a stunning spray into the pool below....

Pull out your spandex and your lycra for this one because we’re going back to 1979 when the number one hit song in pop was “I Will Survive,” by Gloria Gaynor. But that’s not the only song you’ll remember from the transition into the 80s. There was another one in 1979 that advanced to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and as soon as you read the name (caution: it’s only about 25 characters away), you’ll be singing it the rest of the day....

Crater Lake is a place of superlatives. It’s Oregon’s one-and-only national park. It’s the deepest, purest body of water in the country. It’s home to the best stargazing in Oregon. And it’s also the site of the only zipline located on national forest land. That’s right – Crater Lake Zipline is the only one of its kind in the country, and it’s most definitely an adventure for your Oregon bucket list....

Arrr matey and shiver me timbers! If you fancy yourself a pirate or sailor, then there’s no better place to go for food and drink than Sea Witch in Brooklyn. This maritime-themed bar in the Port of Brooklyn is special and unique. You’ll be able to eat and sip surrounded by colorful fish in a pleasant and welcoming environment. You’ll want to visit Sea Witch anytime you’re in Brooklyn, and if you live there, this very well may become your regular spot for a pint....

Did you know North Carolina has a flow-through water park and it’s loads of fun for the whole family? Come along as we explore Sun Crest Water Park in Taylorsville. It’s a family-owned water park that’s been hosting summertime fun for more than 40 years! Think of this little oasis as a water playground and you’ll be right on the money! Google/Shannon Williams Sun Crest opened more than four decades ago after the family created an entire water park using the cool, flow-through waters of a tiny creek whose head waters are about a mile upstream....