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Summers in Idaho can be hot, hot, hot. That’s why it’s important now more than ever to find some fun and refreshing ways to keep cool! The brief trek to Jump Creek Falls near Marsing is a popular option for many local residents and it’s easy to see why. The hike itself, although notoriously unshaded, treats you to spectacularly rugged scenery. And of course, the massive waterfall at the end is a great place to cool off and reward yourself for your efforts....

When you’re adventuring down in Southern Utah, you need some fuel to keep you hiking, biking, and exploring. The little town of Panguitch is home to Kenny Ray’s, a cute little diner with tasty comfort food and delicious pie. Check it out: Panguitch is located right along Highway 89, just a few miles north of Bryce Canyon National Park. It’s a quaint little town with some great restaurants, and Kenny Ray’s is a local favorite....

There’s an old church restaurant in Galva, Illinois that locals adore for its comfort food and community atmosphere. No one can resist a meal from this hometown eatery. Hearty plates, fresh food, and history can be uncovered at this diner. Scroll on for more details. Sherry’s Cafe is situated on the north side of Illinois in a small town. It is located along the side of some train tracks in a historic building that used to be a church....

Anyone who’s ever crossed the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge connecting Charleston to Mount Pleasant in the Lowcountry of South Carolina will undoubtedly attest to the magnificence of the structure. With a main span clocking in at 1,546 feet, the bridge currently boasts the third longest such span for a cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Most people, however, don’t stop to wonder how this engineering feat measures up against other bridges in the U....

There’s something about being surrounded by lavender that’s transcendent. Perhaps it’s the sight of rows and rows of purple blooms or the captivating fragrance, but it’s enough to make you feel as though you’ve been transported to France. When you visit White Oak Lavender Farm in Harrisonburg, Virginia, you can look forward to this very experience. Visitors are invited to tour the farm, take home their very own homemade lavender products, and even stop by the tasting room for lavender wine and other novelties....

In the past year, many of us have had our travel plans derailed, especially if we planned to go overseas. However, some places in our own country and state can provide a taste of other foreign lands and cultures and satisfy anyone’s wanderlust. If you live in or are visiting Iowa, a visit to Czech Village, a neighborhood located on the south side of Cedar Rapids, will transport you to Central Europe....

It’s not the destinations that matter most, but rather the journeys we take to get there. With so many beautiful, historical and cultural places, there are many, many road trips in Vermont to experience the things we love. With the nice weather upon us, it’s time to start exploring some great places, and to take the guess work out of where to go, we’ve made a list of the eight best road trips in Vermont....

Find a drool-worthy salad is a difficult task nowadays. You either end up with a limp, soggy mass of spinach leaves and storebought dressing, or you’re confounded by a droopy handful of lettuce leaves beneath a mountain of toppings. It’s a difficult balance to find a bright, fresh, and flavorful salad in any city, much less Nashville. If you’re looking for the proper middle-ground beneath healthy and delicious, then there’s nothing like a salad from Burger Up....

Grover’s Mill Coffeehouse is a unique New Jersey destination. What makes it stand out from every other (incredible) Garden State cafe? The quirky War of the World’s theme! In Orson Welles’ iconic radio play, Grover’s Mill was the first place where invading Martians landed. Funny story…listeners didn’t realize that the radio broadcast was fiction and started to panic. You’ll be freaking out too, when you realize how great Grover’s Mill is....

For every person that visits you in Georgia, you probably have a list of places that they’d love to see. You know the list—with all the spots that people think of first when they think of Georgia. But what about all of the underrated places in Georgia? Those places that stay off the major To-Do lists, but are still so uniquely part of the state that they deserve the same recognition most of the major places receive....

Washington is home to some beautiful historic properties, some of which are available for visits or overnight stays (lucky us). One of the most underrated among them is definitely the Old Alcohol Plant, a structure that dates back to 1910 and is now a charming hotel and restaurant. Not only does the building have a fascinating history, but its current purpose is also pretty fantastic as well. Port Hadlock is a small town in Jefferson County located on the Quimper Peninsula, about 10 miles south of Port Townsend....

From the first Europeans visiting the islands in 1778 and the establishment of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1795 to Hawaii’s admittance to the United States of America in 1959, the Hawaiian Islands are steeped in history, heritage, and culture. The Aloha State has undoubtedly undergone monumental change throughout its history, and these rare photos from Hawaii will take you on a journey back in time to the late 1800s and early 1900s when monarchy thrived and life was simpler....

There’s nothing like small town Ohio holiday cheer. With twinkling lights, cozy shops and special events, the following small towns in Ohio honor Christmas in the most magical way. While certain festivities might be altered (or cancelled) for the 2020 season due to COVID-19, that doesn’t mean the holiday cheer is any less merry and bright. These small towns in Ohio are truly special at Christmastime. Medina Main Street Medina/Facebook The charming town of Medina is bursting with Christmas cheer each holiday season....

Love it or hate it, winter is inescapable. Now, Louisiana is beautiful year-round, except for the winter. No one in their right mind visits Louisiana in the winter because, well, there’s just nothing to see. It’s pretty common knowledge to just skip over the Bayou State in the winter, and here’s why: The food is terrible. stu_spivack/Flickr A bowl of gumbo on a cold day? No thank you. The scenery is just downright awful....

If you’re from Massachusetts, there’s a good chance you’ve visited Bash Bish Falls in Mount Washington before. However, most people don’t think to visit our tallest waterfall in the winter. Completely secluded and deserted for the season, when this waterfall freezes over, it becomes a hidden oasis that is sure to take your breath away. After a short hike, you’ll find yourself alone surrounded by the tallest waterfall in the state....

The largest butterfly house in Kansas is great for all ages, because butterflies are always nature’s little wonder. Road trip time! Out at Wichita Botanica Gardens, you’ll find a beautiful butterfly house that’s perfect for warm weather visitors of any age. Have you ever wanted to see hundreds of butterflies fluttering around you in a garden? Here’s the best place to do so. Gill69/TripAdvisor During the spring, the flowers bloom, the waterfall bubbles, and the park comes to life in a sea of green....

One of the best ways to spend a summer (or spring or fall or even winter!) weekend in the Mountain State is camping. There are so many campsites with so many options scattered throughout the state, but we think it’s safe to say there’s only one campground like the one at Compound Nature Preserve, perched right on the edge of a beautifully blue, spring-fed quarry lake! Quarry lakes are fascinating places....

Sometimes all you need is an epic view of the ocean to completely refresh you. It’s true there are many places to soak up the scenery in SoCal, but there’s one little-known destination that we think deserves some extra attention. This little slice of paradise hiding in SoCal is a superb spot to relax on the grass and enjoy the beauty from every angle. It’s truly one of SoCal’s most treasured places to enjoy the view....

While most of us are soaking up the last few doses of summer, others are looking forward to fall and all the fun traditions it brings. Michigan is home to plenty of autumn adventures, but there’s one unique pumpkin farm here in the Great Lakes State that will have the whole family smiling. Mark your calendars for a visit to this charming fall destination. Gust Brothers Pumpkin Farm is located at 13639 Mulberry Rd in Ottawa Lake....

What could be fresher than indulging in seafood the exact same day it was caught? At Peace River Seafood in Florida, you’ll be in fresh seafood heaven. We’re talking fresh steamed blue crab, delicious shrimp, succulent oysters, and so much more. With everything caught and cooked the same day, you do not want to miss out on this scrumptious seafood spot. For the past decade, Peace River Seafood has been serving up fresh, locally caught seafood every single day....