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The Mountain State offers a bounty of breathless natural wonders. The state has a number of bodies of water that are worth a visit — one such example being Bluestone Lake in West Virginia. A dam can be credited with bringing Bluestone Lake into existence. The man-made feature runs across the New River, and the rushing waters feed into the lake. This dynamic configuration has given Bluestone the distinction of being West Virginia’s third largest lake....

When you are craving pizza, there are several places you can go around the Beehive State to get a tasty bite to eat. However, there is one pizza joint in Utah, located in the southern part of the state, that is certainly worth the journey. At C Stop Pizza in Panguitch, Utah, you’ll find pizza, pasta, and salad that will make your taste buds thank you for visiting. Welcome to C Stop Pizza....

In far southern Indiana there’s a little town called Corydon. This town is special for lots of reasons; namely, it was the capital of the Indiana Territory from 1813 to 1816. In 1816, it became the state capital, but by 1826, that title had been moved to Indianapolis. Still, there’s enough history here to keep the history buffs intrigued, and enough shops, restaurants, and great local attractions to keep just about anyone happy while they’re here as well....

In 1902, before Oklahoma was even a state, Platt National Park was established as the seventh National Park in the history of the U.S. through a contract between the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations and the federal government. Platt National Park was located at the foothills of the Arbuckle Mountains in Sulphur, Oklahoma, and in 1976 became Chickasaw National Recreation Area after merging with the Arbuckle Recreation Area. Why would the government take away its National Park status?...

Spooky season is here and it brings all sorts of creepy events and attractions! Pleasanton’s Museum on Main has an annual tradition of hosting a Ghost Walk to the city’s most haunted spots. This year, they’ll be hosting both in-person and virtual tours. Not only will you learn a bit about this city’s incredible history on this Ghost Walk, but you’ll enjoy some great ghost stories, too! Complete with Ghost Hosts dressed the part, this annual walk is the perfect way to get into the spooky season mood....

Mississippi is filled with small towns – lots of small towns – making it nearly impossible to keep track of them all. Even though only a minimal amount of people call these obscure towns home, it doesn’t mean they don’t have anything to offer. In fact, it’s just the opposite in most cases. Need proof? Here are 10 of the coolest, lesser-known towns in Mississippi. Livingston thetownoflivingston.com The perfect combination of cool and charming, Livingston has a lot to offer....

A good meal is worth traveling for, and the food at J. Bruner’s in Clarinda, Iowa definitely qualifies as a bucket-list dining experience worthy of a road trip. In fact, the food at J. Bruner’s might just rank right up there as some of the best you’ve ever eaten. But you won’t know for sure unless you try it for yourself, and that means it’s time to hop in the car and head to Clarinda to see what you’ve been missing out on all these years....

The most iconic sandwich in the state of Illinois has to be the Italian beef sandwich. Thin slices of seasoned roast beef au jus are piled and placed on Italian bread, a creation that gained popularity in Chicago in the early 1900s. While many places around the state offer this particular sandwich, you can find the best Italian beef sandwiches in Illinois at Johnnie’s Beef. Located in the village of Elmwood Park, Johnnie’s Beef is a fast-casual, cash-only eatery that serves some of the best Italian beef in the state....

For those of us who have lived in the Bay State, we know there are plenty of places to find amazing food here. Some of the best restaurants, bakeries, seafood markets, and meat markets in the country can be found in Massachusetts. One of the best meat markets in Massachusetts, McKinnon’s Meat Market, has been a go-to place for many to purchase fresh cuts of beef, steak, lamb, and more for well over 50 years....

Nothing beats homemade pie. If you agree, then there’s one place in the Buckeye State that demands your attention. Home to some of the best pie in Ohio, Mehaffies Pies is famous for its made-from-scratch recipes. In fact, at any given time, you’ll find an impressive variety of more than 30 flavors to choose from. Now that’s a lot of pie. Here’s more on why a trip to Mehaffies Pies belongs on every dessert enthusiast’s radar....

Minnesota did not officially become a state until May 11, 1858. But its history goes back much farther than that. Before European settlers arrived, Native American groups lived on these lands. Their ancestors, Paleo-Indian peoples, lived for millennia before them. And even before the first people arrived on this land, geologic processes shaped and changed what we now call Minnesota. All of this to say that the land that makes up Minnesota is very old....

If you’re a fan of eating seafood out of a giant bag, then this restaurant is for you. Wait, that may have come out wrong. Let’s try again…Crab boils are often cooked in what’s called a seafood boiling bag, making it easier to season and cook everything together in one shot, from the potatoes to the crab claws, the oysters, and shrimp. At Mr. and Mrs. Crab in Florida, giant bags of seafood are served to the table and the best part is that you can eat it all with your hands....

Remember how much fun it was to go to the arcade after school back when we were kids? We’d count down the hours until the final bell rang, rush home to fill our pockets with quarters, and make a beeline for the arcade. Indulge in a rush of nostalgia when you visit the Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum in South Carolina. Praised by many as the best arcade in Myrtle Beach, this retro arcade and pinball museum will whisk you way back in time to those carefree childhood days....

When you are looking for a place to stay in Kansas, sometimes you want a place that is unique, homey, and spacious. Well, we’ve found the place for you! Located in the heart of Manhattan and near Kansas State University’s Alumni Center, is the Sunset Cottage. This beautiful vacation rental in Kansas is more than just a place to lay your head, this historic cottage is large, comfortable, and absolutely stunning....

There are times when we just want to get into the car and drive. Luckily, the Prairie State has several scenic backroads that make a drive incredibly enjoyable. If you’re in the mood to hit the road, take one of these beautiful backroads in Illinois. Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway Great Rivers & Routes/Facebook This 33-mile section of the much larger Great River Road is found in the west-central part of the state....

Wisconsin has some incredible museums, sports venues, and other “mainstream” attractions. But Wisconsin is also wacky–and that’s just the way we like it. So don’t settle for “normal.” Let’s be weird and visit these ten weird Wisconsin attractions. Please note, Wizard Quest is temporarily closed. National Mustard Museum Mike Willis/Flickr You may have just finished touring the Ketchup Museum (uh, not sure if that’s real or not) and now you’re thinking, “Hey, that’s unfair, where is the love for mustard?...

Tucked away in the desert over 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Beatty is a small town that’s easy for travelers to overlook. The unincorporated community is home to just around 1,000 people, but the area sees a lot of visitors on their way to places like Death Valley National Park, Goldfield, Tonopah, and Las Vegas. If you are lucky enough to pass through Beatty at some point, make it your mission to stop for a bite to eat at Smokin’ J’s Barbecue....

Iowa has such a wide variety of authentic dining options. From Italian to Danish to German to Dutch to Asian to Middle Eastern food and more, there’s something for every palate in the Hawkeye State. But the one place all these flavors come together for perhaps the most diverse culinary experience in the state is at the Iowa State Fair each summer in Des Moines. The Iowa State Fair is the largest event in the Corn State each year, attracting more than a million people to Des Moines each summer....

Hiking in Utah is a popular activity, and really, it’s no wonder why. We have some of the best scenery in the country, and most trails in Utah are accessible year-round. There are tons of beginner hikes here that are great for families or novice hikers. But what about once you’ve graduated past easy walking trails and want something a little more challenging? Don’t fear, there are plenty of more challenging hikes in Utah to check out!...

New Mexico is often overlooked when people think of nature, national parks, and natural wonders. However, overlooking New Mexico is a mistake as it has some of the coolest places in the country, including the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, where you can explore caves full of stalactites and stalagmites, and White Sands National Park, where you can explore the seemingly endless snow-white dunes that cover the landscape. If you venture into the Ojito Wilderness, north of Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will find rock formations unlike any you have seen before....