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Bigfork is a charming little town in any season, but in the summer, it’s downright magical. Located on the shores of Flathead Lake, visiting feels like going on vacation and attending a small party at the same time. Bigfork also happens to be where you’ll find Mountain Lake Lodge, which just might be the Flathead Valley’s best kept secret. Mountain Lake Lodge is technically located five miles south of Bigfork, situated right above Flathead Lake....

When you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful spot to enjoy the beauty of nature, consider a trip to the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (a.k.a. The Grotto). Whether you’re religious or not, this place is a beautiful spot to spend an afternoon. The Grotto got its start back in 1923, when Father Ambrose Mayer saw a piece of property for sale that seemed interesting. Once a rock quarry, it was overgrown and wild, but it definitely had potential....

The story of the Merci Train, which was a gift from France to the U.S., has got to be one of the most heartwarming in history. But it’s not completely in the past. A boxcar from the Merci Train is on display here in Mississippi, and you can visit. Read on to learn all about this interesting piece of the past. Near the former GM&O depot in Jackson, you’ll find one of the Merci Train boxcars, which were sent to the U....

Medical technology has grown by leaps and bounds in the last 118 years and nowhere is that more evident than at the Sioux Empire Medical Museum. Visit this little museum in Sioux Falls to see some quirky displays and interesting artifacts. You’ll be even more grateful for the medicine of our generation than ever! Please make sure to visit the Sioux Empire Medical Museum website for all up-to-date information. The Sioux Valley Hospital was built in 1900....

Sure, Florida doesn’t get as cold as other states during the winter months. But what if we told you there was a place where you can enjoy the best of what winter brings without week after week of enduring the worst? Icebar Orlando in Florida is a frozen wonderland that allows you to spend one night drinking and escaping the Florida heat. As the largest permanent Icebar in the entire world, you don’t want to miss out on this incredible experience....

Chicken and waffles; is there a better combo out there? It’s a perfect combination of sweet and savory that just hits the spot. Luckily, we’ve found some of the best restaurants in New Orleans you can go to when you’re craving this classically Southern dish. Apolline Restaurant Apolline Restaurant/Facebook Apolline Restaurant/Facebook Venture Uptown to this elegant establishment that features local ingredients and a familiar menu with some global flavors. Enjoy this classic dish with maple butter, powdered sugar and maple syrup....

Wise River is a tiny community in Beaverhead County that, quite frankly, doesn’t get enough praise. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Pioneer Mountains, this is the perfect place to come to truly get away from it all, even by Montana standards. And when the need arises for some peace and quiet, gather the family and head to the Sasquatch Inn. Sasquatch Inn is an inn by name only. In reality, it’s a large vacation home in Wise River....

If there’s a haunted house in South Carolina that will rattle your senses and ruin you for all other haunted house experiences for the rest of your life, it has to be the Sweet Dreams Scare House. With all of the haunted houses in the state, what makes this one so special? For starters, you can elect to have an R-Rated experience – and for that… you’ll have to be at least 18 and sign a waiver....

It’s no secret that Williamsburg is among the most impressive of Virginia’s historic locations. But a recent listing by USA Today has brought national attention to this historic corner of Virginia. Williamsburg has been ranked the 6th best historic small town in the U.S. on this reader-nominated list. If you haven’t recently made the trip to Williamsburg, now’s a perfect time! Here are just a few reasons why Williamsburg stands out among countless other historic towns throughout the U....

We all know that looks can be deceiving, and this is certainly true when it comes to dining in Vermont. Just because a restaurant is in a small or unlikely location, it doesn’t mean that the food isn’t out-of-this-world delicious. We don’t need our meals to be served on bone china with Waterford Crystal to make it taste good, nor do we need to travel to a metropolitan city to find culinary delights....

Have you ever thought about booking a stay at a place in the shape of a piece of pie before? Okay, probably not but maybe you should consider the idea. The Chicago Pie House is a delightful Airbnb famous for its curious pie-slice shape, skinny on one end and gradually leading to the wider end of the home. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Deerfield, it is within walking distance to food markets, shops, restaurants, and the Metro Station so you can easily hop on a train to get to downtown Chicago....

Hamlin, Iowa is a tiny community of just about 150 residents. It’s the type of town where you know everyone – and their families, too. One Hamlin family has truly made a mark on the place, opening a restaurant in 1980 that would quickly become famous for serving the best tenderloin in Iowa. Darrell Much had just handed down his farming business to his son when he and Marilyn decided to start their very own cafe in 1980....

If you’re as enchanted by lighthouses as I am, you’re going to love the Twin Lights Historic Site in Highlands, New Jersey. While the Navesink Twin Lights may not be the oldest lighthouse(s) in the U.S. (that honor goes to Sandy Hook Light), the site is special for several reasons. Read on for their 7 famous firsts. The grounds are now home to the first life saving station in the United States....

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see West Virginia through the eyes of a bird soaring high above the trees? If so, read on, because thanks to the latest drone technology, you can now find out! (Spoiler Alert: it’s gorgeous.) Fall is the favorite season for many West Virginia lovers, and it’s not hard to see why. Although the Mountain State is beautiful all year long, the fall colors seem to amplify the under-rated beauty hidden here into a stunning, spectacular, loud landscape that no one can miss....

When the leaves start changing color in Northern California, the town of Nevada City is the place to be. It’s in this historic town that you’ll be treated to the most spectacular fall colors pretty much everywhere you look. There are a ton of great accommodations in this charming community, but the Gold Creek Inn is particularly worth seeking out. Completely enveloped by vivid fall foliage, you’ll feel as if you’ve fallen into your personal autumnal paradise when you stay at this historic bed and breakfast....

The reopening of New Jersey’s iconic Fairy Tale Forest has been greatly anticipated for months… years, even! It was a quintessential part of our childhoods between 1957 – 2005 and was missed by many when it closed. In 2011, there were whispers of renovations and reopenings. Several years later, the project began in earnest. The park is now ready for visitors with one small setback…a pandemic. Though the timing is unfortunate, all hope is not lost....

Alabama is home to many types of restaurants, including some that are famously known for their delicious hot dogs. One of these hot dog restaurants is Gus’s Hot Dogs, which receives visitors from near and far. For information about this iconic hot dog establishment, take a look below. Gus’s Hot Dogs is a tiny restaurant that’s attached to a parking deck in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. facebook/Gus’s Hot Dogs Established in 1947, it’s one of the state’s oldest hot dog establishments....

You might not think of Metro Detroit as a hotspot for outdoor fun, but our beloved city and its surrounding areas are home to all sorts of natural hidden gems that will sweep you away on endless adventures. Whether you’re keen on hiking, cross-country skiing, waterfront strolling, or something in the middle, you’ll find a new favorite locale when you check out our list of underrated natural spots in Metro Detroit....

When was the last time you enjoyed some delicious Thai food? Washingtonians love their Pad Thai and Tom Yum Goong, and luckily there are plenty of great places to indulge here, especially on the west side. These 13 places have incredible reputations and serve some of the best Thai food in the state. May Kitchen + Bar, 17614 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon Island Richie D / Yelp Willis S / Yelp Grab the next available ferry and head to Vashon Island for a meal at this quaint little gem - but make a reservation first....

In most areas of Alaska, what would be record-breaking amounts of snow in other states is simply a regular Wednesday afternoon. So when a state known for extreme amounts of snow hits a record, you know it’s going to be epic! Thompson Pass, right outside Valdez, Alaska, holds many of Alaska’s state snowfall records. But one holiday storm topped them all, and dumped the single largest snowfall in Alaska over the span of one incredible blizzard!...