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Summers in Tennessee are hot, humid, and downright sweaty. We’re thankful the state is so beautiful, because otherwise it might be difficult to make it through the heat that descends from late spring through to early autumn. If you’re located in Jonesborough, Tennessee, then we’d highly recommend beating the heat with a trip to one of the neatest aqua parks in the Volunteer State: Wetlands Water Park. Learn all about it below and plan a trip for yourself!...

If you’ve lived most of your life in New Hampshire you probably have a good sense of where you like to spend the most time. Some people love the coast, while others prefer the forested inland areas. Us? Well we like anything that makes us feel at home! That’s why we love the state’s small towns so much. And looks like we’re not alone. Oprah recently named a few towns in New Hampshire to her favorites list and this one is worth exploring....

Nothing hits the spot like a sweet (and perfectly frosted) donut. If you’ve yet to visit Peace, Love and Little Donuts in Ohio, you’re truly missing out on some of the state’s best donuts. (Be sure to check out this donut trail too.) It’s a funky little donut shop with uniquely flavored cake donuts you can’t afford to pass up. Here’s why this groovy little donut shop belongs on your bucket list:...

Do you daydream of walking through a beautiful cottage garden, bringing in cut flowers every week? Is your ideal backyard oasis lined with hosta, hydrangea, and rhododendron? Head out to the Dubuque area to find the historic Wagner Nursery, where your gardening dreams will become reality. Since 1946, Wagner Nursery has been one of the most respected family-owned greenhouses around, and you won’t find a better or more helpful garden center in Iowa....

You don’t have to travel far from New Orleans to surround yourself with nature, and sometimes we all need to check out and just spend some time underneath the shade of towering pine trees and majestic oaks. While you certainly can’t go wrong with spending the day at popular parks like Audubon or City Park, there are plenty of lovely parks peppered throughout New Orleans that you’re sure to love. Mix things up a bit and cross over the river where you’ll find Brechtel Park, an ideal park the whole family will enjoy....

Giddy up! Located in the heart of Valley County, Donnelly is the source of all types of adventure. Home to popular recreation spots like Tamarack Ski Resort, Lake Cascade, and Gold Fork Hot Springs, there’s always something to do or see in this lovely little community. It’s also here that you’ll find one of the most scenic winter sleigh rides in Idaho. Hap and Florence Points Memorial Sleigh Rides has been guiding visitors through the snowy scenery for over 30 years, and it’s an experience that definitely belongs on your winter bucket list....

Is there really anything better on a hot, summer day than a scoop of homemade ice cream? Sure, there’s shave ice, but sometimes you just need to satisfy a craving for creamy, delicious ice cream. While you will find countless ice cream shops across the Hawaiian Islands, there is one place found off the beaten path that stands out above the rest and serves up ice cream as you’ve never tried before....

The phrase “truth is stranger than fiction” comes to mind when learning the history of the tiny two-cell jailhouse in Harvard, Nebraska. It all started with a government mistake and ended with an act of altruism by a famous dummy…and we haven’t even touched on the weirdest part yet. Google Maps Harvard, in Clay County, is a small railroad town not unlike dozens of others in the area. Life is pretty quiet there, but in the midst of WWII the nation’s eyes turned to a rather odd (and hilarious) situation that unfolded there....

Finding southern comfort food in the American south might not seem incredibly difficult, but the challenge lies in finding farm-fresh meals with that ever-delicious bite of local flavor. City Farm Company is a locally-owned from-scratch kitchen that offers some of the highest quality catered meals in the whole of middle Tennessee. Based in Nashville, this is a dining experience you simply don’t want to miss. Learn all about City Farm Company below!...

In Wilmington, Delaware, 169 years ago, a gorgeous Gothic mansion was built for a man by the name of Joseph Shipley. To this day, it still stands, though it’s been repurposed over the years. Rockwood Park and Museum has been a proud member of the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. Rockwood Park & Museum/Facebook Passed down from Shipley to his great niece, Mary, the house remained well taken care of....

The end of summer might be in sight in Massachusetts, but it’s not over quite yet. Right now, big, beautiful sunflowers are in bloom and there’s no better way to view them than visiting a sunflower field. Verrill Farm is a family-owned farm in Concord that’s home to much of the town’s produce, and their sunflower field is looking beautiful as ever. You can pick your own cuts of sunflowers right in their three-acre field, but you’ll need to act fast as the end of the season is coming up quick....

Atlanta, Georgia has an incredible indoor park that is brimming with entertainment for visitors of all ages. You don’t need to be a kid to have fun at Nitro Zone in Georgia. This 125,000+ square foot entertainment warehouse has tons of unique activities from go-karting to obstacle courses, trampoline parks, and beyond. Check it out… Nitro Zone in Atlanta is a wild and crazy indoor adventure park that adults won’t be able to get enough of....

If there’s any gemstone undoubtedly associated with the Southwest, it’s turquoise. Sturdy, earthy, and available in a wide array of colors that remind you of the sky and water, turquoise is an alluring stone that characterizes life in this region. This state is no stranger to them, so it’s unsurprising to hear that there is a turquoise museum in New Mexico. What is surprising, however, is where it’s located. That’s exactly what makes a visit to the Turquoise Museum in downtown Albuquerque the perfect place to learn more about the gemstone....

There’s no denying that most people’s plans changed in plenty of ways this year, from postponed weddings to canceled vacations or events. And while life is still as beautiful as ever in Montana, we all have people we don’t get to see as much as we’d like that we miss. We discovered a decadent local dessert company that not only makes the most creative and unique edible works of art we’ve ever seen but ships some of them nationwide....

The Hoosier State has always home to a variety of impressive and uncommon animals. Its climate and open spaces also make it an ideal state for parks and preserves for animals that host injured, endangered, or have lost their natural habitats. At these five wild destinations, see the exotic animals of your dreams while helping do your part to ensure that they have a real future. Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve (Fremont) Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve / Official Facebook...

In the summertime, when the temperatures are high, Coloradans have historically flocked to movie theaters for an escape from both reality and the heat, which has come to a dramatic halt amidst the coronavirus pandemic. While air-conditioned theaters are not an option for the time being, there is something bigger and better coming to the Centennial State, which is this epic, floating cinema with free popcorn: Coming to Denver on September 2nd, 2020, is the innovative Floating Boat Cinema, a 1-week-only pop-up event that is sure to be the highlight of late summer!...

Good food isn’t hard to come by in the Buckeye State. When your appetite is hearty all you really need to do is hop in the car and drive around for awhile. Eventually, you’ll stumble upon a hidden gem to two. Kennedy’s Bar-B-Que in Canton is a true hidden gem. A tiny roadside restaurant that doesn’t look like much, it’s unexpectedly hiding some of the most delicious barbecue in Ohio and a legendary ham and bean soup....

Here in Ohio, our small towns are hiding some culinary surprises. The tiny town of Archbold, Ohio is home to a truly exceptional Mexican restaurant. El Meson Del Taco is the perfect place to dine when you’re craving some authentic and perfectly cooked Mexican cuisine. Here’s why you’ll want to check it out the next time you find yourself in northwest Ohio. Welcome to El Meson Del Taco, a small town restaurant in Ohio that’s hiding some mouthwatering Mexican food locals can’t get enough of....

Rhode Island is a popular tourist attraction for many reasons. Not only does it offer a beautiful coast, wonderful attractions, and great restaurants; there are also dozens of options for fantastic places to stay. One in particular has been gaining national attention. CNN even named the 20 most beautiful hotels in the nation and the Ocean House in Rhode Island made the list. It’s definitely one of those hotels that belongs on your bucket list....

Tennessee is a grand and beautiful state, rife with dining experiences and coffee culture and social extravagance galore. Folks visit for the incredible beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as the deep plains of the Mississippi Delta. Still, amidst all this beauty, the Cades Cove valley was recently named one of the most beautiful places in the nation. If you haven’t been, you should plan a trip and fall in love with the isolated valley that’s made quite a name for itself out in East Tennessee....