Finding an easy waterfall hike in Alaska can be challenging sometimes. Luckily, there’s a fantastic one only 20 minutes from Anchorage that’s perfect for both a summer or winter stroll! A perfect afternoon hike can be found in Eklutna, and you will love to bring your whole family out for a perfect Sunday outing! Thunderbird Falls is a great easy family waterfall hike! It’s located only 20 minutes outside of Anchorage....
When you live in a state with as rich a history as Colorado, there’s no need to wait until the Halloween season to experience ghosts and ghouls. If you love all things paranormal, there are plenty of places where you can get your spooky fix no matter the season. If you’re a brave soul, check out these 11 terrifying places in Colorado that are absolutely horrifying: Cripple Creek Wikimedia Commons The paranormal activity in Cripple Creek isn’t limited to just one location… the entire town is haunted....
It’s starting to get warmer outside, and that means that Nashville is fully and finally in its prime. The city puts its best foot forward during the warmer months when the trees and fields explode with lush new greenery and flowers galore. Naturally, if the weather is looking better, you’ll want to spend more time outside IN it, and these seven restaurants in Nashville have great patios perfect for long, luxurious hangouts in the springtime sun....
Later this month, residents of Alabama will get to experience a rare celestial event—a total lunar eclipse. For information regarding this event, take a look below. Also, don’t forget to mark the date on your calendar. You don’t want to miss it! On January 20-21, 2019, a total lunar eclipse will occur. This rare event only occurs every couple of years, so you’ll want to make sure you catch it....
Alaska has been breaking records for hottest spring! This past spring in Alaska held the March record for warmest temperatures in over 54 years, all over the state. After a series of warmer springs in recent years, 2019 is one for the record books! Normally, you ask any Alaskan about what they would think about an unseasonably early warm spring, and they would be ecstatic! faungg’s photos / Flickr This spring’s temperatures, especially in March, were created by a high pressure ridge....
If there’s a time of year to be in New Hampshire, this is it! You could argue that summertime is the best. And, while we agree that it’s pretty great to enjoy the sunshine here, we’re partial to the cozy vibes and cheer that come with exploring the state in December. There are lots of places to get into the holiday spirit. The small towns are some of the best. But, for a truly remarkable night out, you’ll want to head this this little city....
If you love to spend time browsing in bookstores, you’re surely in heaven if you live anywhere near Salt Lake City. The King’s English Bookshop is our most charming independent bookstore, Ken Sanders Rare Books is a treasure trove of used and rare books, and eBorn Books is a 40,000-square-foot store spanning three floors. There’s also another bookshop here in Salt Lake that has both new and used books. It’s tiny, but it’s managed to fit 90,000 books in its small space in Sugarhouse, and you’re going to want to visit....
Cincinnati is known as a river town, but it’s also well known that the Ohio River does not offer any beaches in the Tristate area. We are a landlocked city, which means no nearby coastline, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sink your toes in the sand this summer and without a long drive. There are a few scenic lakes near our city that offer a stretch of sand and gentle waters that are perfect for a hot, sunny day....
Quick excursions are nice but for a full day of family fun in Arkansas you need to head to Hot Springs. Funtrackers Family Park has the state’s longest go-kart track and tons of other activities for everyone to enjoy. Let’s petal to the metal as we race around this ridiculously awesome track. Funtrackers has just about every family fun adventure you could ever want. Google/Funtrackers Family Fun Park Families have been enjoying this fun center for over two decades!...
If you’ve been a reader for a long time, you’ll know how much we love the outdoors and nature. You might have even noticed how much we love history. Lucky for us Maine is full of it! From old houses to abandoned islands, those who love experiencing the past will find plenty to do here in Vacationland. And, if you’re willing to venture to The County you’ll even find a way to combine your love of both Maine nature and history....
Whether you’re a believer, a total skeptic, or somewhere in between, it’s impossible to deny how compelling this story is. With several witnesses and polygraph tests passed with flying colors, the most well-documented alien abduction in Arizona history makes the possibility of extraterrestrial life feel all too real. It all went down on November 5, 1975, in the small town of Snowflake. Home to just over 5,000 people, this tiny community is the perfect place for extraterrestrials to snatch someone up completely undetected - and that’s precisely what happened....
Most of us probably know that Minnesota is chock-full of waterfalls. They’re in every region of the state, they’re insanely beautiful, and everyone should visit as many as possible. Most are in the obvious places – in state parks or the Boundary Waters – but a few are harder to find. There’s an underground waterfall in Minnesota that just might be the hardest of all to find. But when you do, you’ll never forget it....
Think you’ve explored every corner of the Great Lakes State? Think again! Michigan is overflowing with hidden gems that are just waiting to be discovered, and there’s one charming town that will steal your heart as soon as you arrive. When you’re ready for a day of family fun among some of the most welcoming surroundings imaginable, venture to this underrated destination. Sturgis, Michigan is located in beautiful St. Joseph County....
Hey, Georgians…do you have the need…the need for speed? Okay, okay, but in all seriousness, if you’re a fast-car driving, adventurous, high adrenaline junkie living in Georgia then we have an experience that will rock your world. Get ready to explore a world faster than all others with this extraordinary Porsche driving adventure in Atlanta. Whether you’re looking to improve your driving skills or driving a Porsche has always been something on your bucket list, we have the ultimate experience for you....
A ride on the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad is one of the coolest adventures you can take in the Hawkeye State. They even offer the best dinner train in Iowa! Plan a trip today to enjoy a scenic ride and delicious meal. Iowa’s Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad is a historic train line and museum that is dedicated to sharing the railroading experience with everyone. Facebook / Boone and Scenic Valley Railraod...
As Alaskans, we love to get outside year round. But it can be hard for us to find great trails that are easily accessible in winter. And we can all agree that there are definitely some trails that are better hiked in summer than winter. But when it comes to the Trail of Blue Ice, you can be sure you’ll be astounded in any season! The Blue Ice Trail starts in the parking lot for Portage Lake....
Louisiana may have several alligator parks, but few are as unique as this one. Located in Louisiana’s oldest city, this Natchitoches Alligator Park is truly one of a kind and a great attractions that the kids will absolutely love. For a quintessential Louisiana day, head on over to the Natchitoches Alligator Park. They’re open for the season on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and it’s certainly worthy of a road trip from any corner of the state....
Rest stops are a part of life in New Jersey. They dot our Turnpike, Parkway, and several other highways. With all of our traveling and traffic, they’re a necessity, but we often take them for granted. They’re places we NEED to go but not places we WANT to go. Though, I think that idea might be worth reconsidering. A reporter from out-of-state (Kristen Hampton) recently visited New Jersey and was in awe of our rest stops!...
There’s something utterly magical about lighthouses. While these structures are mostly functional, there’s no denying the allure they carry. Take a look at the following photographs of iconic lighthouses and see if you aren’t inspired to take a nautical journey along the East Coast. The iconic Portland Headlight in Maine Kat…/flickr The view from the top of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in the Outer Banks of North Carolina Zach Frailey/flickr...
North Carolina’s fascination with trains and train rides is easy to spot. From the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City to the Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, trains play a huge role in tourism in the Tar Heel State. But it’s also fun to be a tourist in your own back yard! While most natives have visited GSMR and Tweetsie at least once (and probably more), there’s a railroad destination that most mainstream out-of-state tourists overlook....
