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If you love watching snowflakes fall while relaxing by a roaring fire, you’re in luck! According to the Farmers Almanac, the upcoming winter in Connecticut is sure to be cold and snowy. So get your heavy coats and plush blankets ready — we’re in for a chilly season! The Farmers Almanac just released their annual weather report for 2020-2021, and snow-lovers will be thrilled by their predictions. Jinx!/Flickr Connecticut can expect to see cold winters back again this season....

Editor’s Note: Since the original publication of this featured article, the Buffalo Mercantile Company has permanently closed. Calling all pizza lovers in North Carolina (that’s just about everyone, right?)… your taste buds will be in savory heaven if you’ll just take them to this remote little spot in Caldwell County, where you’re guaranteed to find more than just the best pizza pies in the state. Buffalo Mercantile Company and Cafe may be in the middle of nowhere, but their pizzas are the center of the universe....

Parades are a common way to celebrate a festive occasion and we have several reasons to celebrate all year long in Kentucky. Of course the holiday season is the most festive time of year, so many of our cities and towns kick off the season with some sort of gathering. This year, you can still celebrate the season and enjoy all the magic with this festive drive-thru Christmas parade in Kentucky....

Nashville is a beautiful, wonderful city, but it’s always good to get out of town every once in a while to explore what’s going on elsewhere. The good news for you Nashvillians out there: you don’t have to go far to find one of the best day-trip destinations in the state. Just an hour north of the city, Clarksville has tons of fun activities, museums, parks, and restaurants that the whole family will love....

Everyone seems to be getting creative with their Halloween activities this year. Since the CDC recommends avoiding trick-or-treating altogether, a whole new crop of drive-thru Halloween fun promises to make this year’s festivities interesting and exciting. One of those socially-distant activities is the VIP Haunted Car Wash in Omaha. VIP Carwash is a locally-owned business at 119th & M Streets in Omaha. Ordinarily, it offers hand-dry car washes. But for a few select days in October, it will be offering up a little something extra....

Love discovering new hiking trails in Southern California? Then you’ll want to take a look at this scenic setting in SoCal that is packed with serene beauty in every direction. Looking for a little slice of heaven on earth? Then let’s head out on this refreshing hiking trail in Southern California that will lead you through absolute perfection. googlemaps/jaekwan lee Located inside Crystal Cove State Park, you’ll find plenty of splendid hiking trails to experience....

Winter is the most underrated time of year here in the First State. The parks and beaches are quieter, there’s hardly any traffic, and most of the time, it’s not even all that cold out! Enjoy a quiet, peaceful winter hike in Delaware when you explore Killens Pond State Park in Kent County. Killens Pond State Park is located in the heart of Kent County, and it’s one of the most popular destinations for year-round hiking in Delaware....

One of the most classic traditions of the Christmas season is gingerbread house making. Combine that with a spectacular light display in Kentucky and you have a destination that’s worth a visit. Located in Millersburg, consider a trip to Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill in Kentucky this season. You’ll love the beautiful, historic setting, over-the-top gingerbread houses and a light display that rivals any of the best in the state....

Everyone needs a quick step away from the ordinary every once in a while, and here in Nashville, Tennessee, there are a handful of darling boutiques that whisk you away from the humdrum plod of daily life. The Golden Slipper is located in historic Germantown, and it’s a bright, creative, natural light-infused space that’s welcoming to one and all. Take a sneak peek below, then perhaps plan a trip the next time you’re in the city....

What was once the site of a valuable iron processing furnace is now one of the most beautiful parks in Connecticut. When you visit Old Furnace State Park, you’re not only immersing yourself in spectacular scenery – you’re experiencing a bit of New England history. Take a day trip to Killingly and soak up the beauty of this 367-acre natural area. There is so much to discover! Old Furnace State Park’s history dates all the way back to the American Civil War....

With the arrival of September, it’s hard to avoid the thought that summer is on its way out. If you’re anything like us, this is sad news. Summer in Maine is truly special and feeling these chilly mornings is a reminder that seasons change and the beach days might become fewer and further between. But, there’s still some good news! It looks like this fall in Maine will be warmer than previous years....

Hiking in Missouri promises so many opportunities for unique adventures we might not find elsewhere. The Bell Mountain Trail in Missouri, for example, is a picture-perfect hike, drenched with natural beauty, that you can complete in a day. If you’re up for spending more time in the tranquility of nature, you can also make it an overnighter, sleeping under the stars. Running through the Bell Mountain Wilderness Area in Mark Twain National Forest, Bell Mountain Loop Trail can be done in a single day, or you can make it an overnighter....

Fancy eating with a Kansas flair isn’t something you can get anywhere else. With our farm-to-table fine dining finesse and the quiet location, we will always feel right at home here. Even if it means wearing our Sunday best! Come take a look at some of the delicacies crafted inside. Welcome to the beautiful Elderslie Farm, a stunning area of Kansas that you can enjoy farm-to-table fine dining like nothing you’ve had before....

If you’ve lived in Virginia long enough, you’ve likely ventured to Natural Bridge, one of the region’s most iconic landmarks. Admired for centuries, this natural wonder has inspired appreciation for the landscape in the eyes of residents and visitors alike. Today’s hike not only features this natural wonder but also leads you to a lovely waterfall. Lace Fall Trails is simply magical, and we think you’ll love every moment of this unforgettable outdoor adventure....

The Hawaiian Islands are one of the best places in the world to lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails, but not everyone knows that it’s also home to one of the coolest bike tours around. Far from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki on the windward coast of Oahu, Kualoa Ranch is one of our all-time favorite destinations for adventure — and right now, the experience that’s topping our travel wish list is their guided eBike tour!...

We all have treasured holiday traditions that add that extra touch of magic to Christmastime. While we might not be able to embrace all of our favorite traditions this year, because of closures and social distancing due to the pandemic, we can still create magic with a visit to those long-cherished events that remain. Overly’s Country Christmas near Pittsburgh, for example, has returned for the season, although it will look a bit different this year....

Ghost towns aren’t exactly few and far between here in Arizona, but not all of them are as notoriously haunted as Vulture City. This former mining town near Wickenburg is crawling with so many ghosts, it has its own paranormal investigation team! You can join them in an overnight ghost hunt lockdown on October 9 — if you’re brave enough, that is. Nestled deep within the remote Sonoran Desert, Vulture City was built in 1863 around Arizona’s most fruitful gold mine....

If you’re looking for an unbelievable place to take your family for a meal, look no further than the small upper delta town of Walnut Ridge. What’s so incredible about this restaurant, you ask? Well, part of it is housed in a renovated Boeing 737. That’s right. You can eat on an aircraft without ever leaving the ground – and the food you’ll get isn’t standard airline issue either. Both the menu and the buffet are full of delicious home-style dishes that would make your grandmother proud....

We all know that great dining opportunities are everywhere in Maine. From the small lobster shack at the side of the road to the ones featured in National magazines, there’s something for every taste, budget and location. But, we can’t help but appreciate that some of our restaurants have been featured on television and while we don’t love to admit how excited that makes us…it does! Holy Donut, Scarborough & Portland The Holy Donut / Facebook...

There’s a lot to love about New Hampshire. So much, in fact, that you don’t really need to venture beyond the state border to have a good time. While you’re exploring everything there is to see, do, and experience here in the Granite State, be sure to include some overnight stays. A staycation in this totally unique treehouse is something you won’t forget. Welcome to the Treetop Sanctuary in Dunbarton, New Hampshire!...