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With 361 state parks to choose from, it’s not hard to find some incredible scenic beauty here in Oregon. Take a look at these 15 photos that prove that the best state parks to visit in North America are right here, in Oregon! Ecola State Park Thomas Shahan/flickr You’ll find this pretty park between Seaside and Cannon Beach, and you’ll love the cliffside trails and scenic ocean views. Visit the Oregon State Parks website to learn more!...

Ohio’s state parks are among the very best in the country. Whether you’re looking to get lost in the depths of an ancient-growth forest or wander the shores of a beautiful Lake Erie beach, the Cleveland area is home to a wide variety of amazing state parks suited to every kind of outdoorsman. Here are seven under-the-radar state parks to visit near Cleveland that are perfect for your next adventure!...

While exploring Alabama, you never really know what you’ll come across. The Yellowhammer State is filled with many hidden gems just waiting to be discovered, including the one and only Coffey Grounds. The Coffey Grounds is a little slice of paradise that most certainly belongs on your bucket list. For more information about this outdoor attraction, read on. Please note, Coffey Grounds is temporarily closed. The Coffey Grounds, which covers 60+ acres, is a beautiful quarry that’s located just outside of Decatur....

If you’re looking for the best snow tubing in New Jersey, look no further than Mountain Creek, a four-season resort in Sussex County. Mountain Creek may be best known as a skiing and snowboarding destination during winter months, but it also offers one of the best snow tubing courses in the country. Tubing is fun, family-friendly, and affordable. You can even do it for free in parks across the state! However, if you want to ensure an epic time, you can visit an adventure park that makes everything easy and absolutely thrilling....

The Bluegrass State is full of warm and welcoming towns both big and small, but there’s just something special about Murray, Kentucky. This college town is located just west of Kentucky Lake, and really does have it all: amazing restaurants, scenic beauty, and a welcoming, small-town spirit. Murray has been called the Friendliest Town In America by USA Today and once you visit this small town in Kentucky for yourself, you’ll know it to be true....

Find fantastic gifts for the holidays at the adorable Mistletoe Market from November 5-7, 2021, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. You will be able to shop a wide variety of merchants from children’s items and clothing to gourmet foods and jewelry, and so much more. Mistletoe Market raises funds to support the mission of the Junior League of Oklahoma City, so you’re not only shopping local but you’re supporting a great cause....

If you’ve never visited Guthrie during the Christmas season then you’ve been missing out. The town is known as Oklahoma’s Christmas Capital and it looks like it’s straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie. It’s decorated all season long plus they have several events you don’t want to miss. Keep scrolling to learn more. This holiday season, be sure and visit the town of Guthrie for a magical experience. The town is decked out in lights and it looks straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie....

Kentucky’s state nickname is the Bluegrass, and that moniker doesn’t just refer to our rolling blue hills. Because when you visit a home in Kentucky with a front porch, you might notice that the ceiling of this ubiquitous Southern feature is painted blue. There’s a reason that porch ceilings in Kentucky are painted blue — and it might surprise you! Here in the South, front porches aren’t simply an architectural feature; they are a way of life....

If you’re a bargain hunter, then you probably visit flea markets on a semi-regular basis. After all, they’re some of the best places to find good deals on all sorts of different items. Tucked away on the outskirts of Beaumont is Larry’s Old Time Trade Days, one of the largest flea markets in Texas – and by far the largest in the region. With more than 500 vendors, the market attracts upwards of 12,000 customers each month!...

One of the best ways to learn about a new city or town is by visiting local landmarks. Therefore, if you’d like to know more about Augusta, Maine, read on to discover some historic landmarks worth visiting when you’re in the state’s capital. As you’ll soon find out, there’s so much more to this important town than its scenic location along the Kennebec River. As you can see from this photo, Augusta, Maine is an ideal destination for a history lesson and taking a photo tour too....

Washington State overflows with natural beauty. But people scratch their heads when it comes to the natural beauty of Olympia’s Mima Mounds. The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve is hundreds of acres of land covered with mysterious lumps. Researchers have been studying the mounds for decades, but no one knows for certain what caused them. From aliens to gophers, there are many theories. So go visit today and see what you think created these bumps....

South Carolina is known world-wide for its pristine beaches found up and down the 187-mile coast within the Palmetto State. From the stunning white sand beach at Kiawah to the more public – but no less popular – sandy oases found along the Grand Strand, there is a wide variety of beaches from which to choose for any outing or vacation. Whatever you desire, from lively large crowds to more remote, private beach days, you’ll find it here....

Sometimes, there’s nothing better than feeling like a kid again. That’s the exact experience you can look forward to when you check out The Big Bounce America, a traveling attraction that will be making its way to Columbus, Ohio sometime in the spring of 2022. All the details have yet to be announced, but we’re thrilled by the prospect of this giant bounce house setting up camp in the Buckeye State for a little while....

Illinois boasts a wide variety of amazing attractions, from natural wonders to roadside art installations. But there’s one destination that’s especially bizarre. At The Curiosity Museum, visitors can touch a real meteorite, stare at odd illusions, and lay their eyes on medieval artifacts. And if those things weren’t weird enough, this unique Illinois collection sits inside a haunted building! Come see why The Curiosity Museum is one of the strangest places you can go in Illinois....

A timeless experience, especially at a restaurant, usually has several components – a menu that stands the test of time, a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service. That’s just what you’ll find when you stroll into this timeless Missouri restaurant, a throwback to yesteryear when everyone knew everyone else and when strangers quickly became friends. If you’re in town, you’ll definitely want to make it one of your priority stops....

Wintertime in the Great Lakes State is no joke. From subzero temperatures to seemingly endless lake effect snow, there are plenty of cold-weather struggles to navigate here in Michigan. Whether you’re a newcomer or simply in need of some helpful advice, here are ten tips for surviving a Michigan winter: Invest in layers. Lots and lots of layers. Flickr/Rethink Church If you think your thin winter coat is enough to keep you toasty as you venture out into the cold this season, think again....

Are you looking to plan a romantic getaway this winter? Head to Rehoboth Beach! Not only is the town one of the best places to spend some time in the off-season, but you’ll find plenty of rentals at affordable rates when the weather is cooler. Check out one of our favorite spaces below. This lovely private rental features a hot tub and plenty of space to cozy up to your sweetheart in an ideal beach location that’s perfect for a romantic Delaware getaway....

Do you wish that you could (safely) get up close to some of Colorado’s most stunning wildlife? Since you should never approach an animal – both for your safety and the safety of the animals – we have found a better way to get your fix, like staying the night at the Three Dog Night Guesthouse in Colorado: Nestled away near Lake Meredith in Sugar City, the Three Dog Night Guesthouse is arguably one of the most picturesque places to stay in Colorado and wait until you see why....

When’s the last time you took a weekend off? No chores. Turned off the phone. Just enjoyed two blissful days of doing whatever you wanted? Probably too long ago, right? Well, instead of sticking around doing chores on your next free weekend, hit the road on an unforgettable road trip to these enchanting state parks to visit in Pennsylvania. You’ll get to see some of the best that Pennsylvania has to offer and enjoy a relaxing getaway....

Most people don’t realize South Carolina is home to what should have been (at the time) the longest train tunnel in America. But the tunnel was never finished. The project was to build a tunnel connecting a trade route from the Mississippi to the coast. The project was to carve through more then a mile of solid rock. The project was abandoned just prior to the Civil War and never revisited for completion....