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You don’t have to sacrifice luxury to enjoy the great outdoors, or vice versa. At the Joshua Tree House Tucson, one of the best Saguaro National Park hotels in Arizona, you can have the best of both worlds. This five-suite inn borders the iconic Saguaro National Park and its more than two million cacti, offering a relaxing getaway and incredible views. If you’re in search of a relaxing getaway in Arizona, it’s hard to beat Joshua Tree House Tucson....

Looking back at old-time predictions of the future is absolutely fascinating – from The Jetsons to Star Trek, people have always taken great pleasure in imagining what technology, architecture, and cars of the future world would look like. Whether you’re a fan of futuristic predictions or just love automobiles, famed car designer Darryl Starbird’s museum north of Afton is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon! Darryl Starbird’s National Rod & Custom Hall of Fame Museum has over 40,000 square feet of custom-made cars....

Who doesn’t like a good spooky story? Well, Rhode Island is chock full of them! For the smallest state, we have experienced our fair share of haunted happenings. In fact, there are entire state parks in Rhode Island that carry a history of hauntings. Dubbed the Fort Wetherill Murders, this story really gives us the creeps in Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Fort Wetherill was originally built to help defend the state during World War I as part of a string of bayside forts....

There’s a fall festival in Oregon that you may not know about – yet. Oregon’s Alpenfest is the only Swiss-Bavarian cultural festival in the western United States, and it’s wonderful. This festival takes place at the end of September or in early October each year; this year, in 2022, it runs from Thursday, September 29th to Sunday, October 2nd. It’s held at the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo grounds in Joseph, Oregon....

How many of you longtime Washingtonians grew up road tripping around the Northwest? Washington is bordered by some pretty great states, and many of us spent summer vacations driving to places like the Oregon Coast and Yellowstone National Park. But whether you’re a child at the end of a road trip or an adult returning from a business venture (or just an adventure), you can’t help but feel a certain way when you see that “Welcome to Washington” sign....

Here’s the first thing you need to learn about Knaus Berry Farm in Homestead, Florida—it closes seasonally. So before you jump up from your computer and grab your keys in search of the best cinnamon buns in Florida, you might want to finish reading. But the good news for those who need to wait for this family farm to reopen for the fall is that these cinnamon buns—hand-rolled, pillowy, sweet, and delicious—and absolutely worth the wait....

If you’re looking for a beautiful riverfront resort, Northern California is one of the easiest and best places to find them. Surrounded by natural beauty, al fresco excursions, and oodles of peace and quiet, they are the perfect spots to let go and recharge for a weekend or a week-long vacation. The Fern River Resort is located in the town of Felton, about an hour southwest of San Jose, and 15 minutes north of Santa Cruz....

First opening its doors in 1915, the Blackhawk Hotel in Davenport has gained a reputation as one of Iowa’s most historic and storied hotels – playing host to countless celebrities and even U.S. Presidents over the years. Today, it stands tall on the banks of the Mississippi River as one of the state’s premier riverfront resorts – and it’s so much more than just a great place to lay your head....

While Oklahoma is a relatively safe state, we do have areas that are more dangerous than others, especially after dark. We took a look at the FBI’s 2019 crime report (the most recent available data) in the areas of violent crime, rape, and property crime in relation to population size to determine the most dangerous places in Oklahoma after dark. Here are the top towns for this year! How many of the most dangerous towns in Oklahoma have you visited?...

While we love every season here in New Hampshire, there’s something extra-special about fall. First, the temps begin to cool. Then, the leaves start to change and everything feels cozier. But, before you hunker down for the cold of winter, there’s one event you won’t want to miss. The best fall festival in New Hampshire takes place each year in Laconia and this year is sure to be one of the best!...

Do you believe in spooks and ghosts? If you do, this haunted covered bridge in Vermont is just begging for a visit. The legend behind the spirit that supposedly lingers here is full of tragedy. The experiences of people who have visited the bridge are downright frightening. Let’s take a closer look at one of Vermont’s most eerie places. Strange happenings have been swirling around Gold Brook Bridge since 1968. The covered bridge has taken on the name, “Emily’s Bridge”, due to some pretty disturbing paranormal activity involving a spirit named Emily that occurs around this location....

In an unexpected corner of Wisconsin, you’ll find a dairy farm that’s worth seeking out. Tetzner’s Dairy is located in the Northwoods, a place more well known for forests, trails, and outdoor recreation. But you’ll want to hunt this little dairy down – it produces some of the best ice cream and cheese curds around, and the store has a little surpirse for you when you’re ready to check out. Read on to learn more about this special Wisconsin dairy farm....

How does an escape to a beautiful sanctuary sound to you? To a serene farm, with well-manicured grounds, laced with lovely flowers and surrounded by pine trees, tucked away on 8-acres of land in the countryside. Interested? Occasionally, we all need a place where we can slow down and enjoy the finer side of life. And at Rosete Family Farms, you can experience all of that. You’ll love spending the night at this little slice of heaven....

Everyone needs a getaway every once in a while, and there aren’t many better places for one than the northern portion of the Peach State. The Georgia mountains are such a beautiful region and perfect for relaxation at any time of year. There are tons of gorgeous hotels and resorts you can opt to stay in, but don’t miss out on looking into options like Vrbo rentals. Vrbo is a company that allows you to rent a residence for a short period of time....

Oregon has quite the culinary repertoire. In addition to being at the forefront of the farm-to-table and locavore movements, the Beaver State is behind such tasty treats as tater tots and marionberry pies. Oregon’s greatest culinary claim to fame, however, is everyone’s favorite food-on-a-stick: the corn dog! That’s right, the corn dog was invented in Oregon back in the 1930s, and you can still grab one from the original Pronto Pup in Rockaway Beach....

Tubing in Utah is one of the best ways to cool off while playing outdoors. And it’s also the perfect way to have a blast with your friends and family! If this sounds like a great plan to you, High Country Adventure offers trips down the Provo and Weber Rivers. Floating on the water down a river in a tube is the perfect way to spend a summer day in the Beehive State....

You might think you’ve tasted vegan food before, but there is so much to try that there is a whole festival centered on it in Long Beach! The Long Beach Vegan Festival is fun for everyone in your family, whether you keep to a vegan diet or have never tried it. Located in Long Beach, California, this year’s festival takes place on July 2, 2022. Your first stop will undoubtedly be to find an amazing lunch....

Hiking’s arguably the best way to get outdoors and explore all of the natural beauty Pennsylvania has to offer. With more than 12,000 miles of hikings trails in Pennsylvania, we have no shortage of trails to follow. Whether you’re in the mood for a leisurely hike through the woods or you want more of a challenge, you’ll find more than one option. Not sure where to start? Here are 12 of the best hikes in Pennsylvania, one for each month of the year....

Are you looking for the best hikes in Louisville? Louisville is a city bursting with art, music, sports, and delicious food… but our city is also home to some truly scenic trails. If you want to get some exercise and be outside, but only have time for a day hike, check out these 12 awesome trails that are only an hour (or less) from the city! There’s nothing better than hitting the trails on one of these best hikes in Louisville....

Stuck in between Philadelphia and east of the Mason-Dixon line (yes, east), Delawareans have quite a mashup of northern and southern slang and pronunciations. It kind of reminds us of the Osmond song, “A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ‘N Roll.” And, while we’re not sure Delaware is big enough to warrant its own vocabulary, or that these are unique only to Delaware, here are some words, phrases and terms that we’ve heard around the state that we’re hoping you/you guys/y’all will understand....