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As you start to plan for more time outside, consider how your hikes can start incorporating as much of Maine’s beauty as possible. There’s always the trees of the forest or lakes, but we love that this hike leads to a beautiful waterfall. It’s a fairly easy route and it offers a chance to bring some peace and quiet to your racing mind. You’ll find the Cascade Gorge Trail on the 50-acre Cascade Stream Gorge Conservation Area....

While there are many great hiking spots in Massachusetts, it can be hard to find one that’s safe enough for the kids without sacrificing nature views. This safe and easy, kid-friendly hike is located in the Tucker Preserve in Pembroke, and is the perfect trail for anyone and everyone. At just over a mile long, this hike won’t take too much out of you while still being as beautiful as can be....

With all the history packed in New Mexico’s 121,000 square miles, you have to guess that some areas may potentially have more relics than just old buildings and desks inside buildings. Some people believe ghosts haunt the halls and remnants of old, abandoned, and even legendary places. One such location is Fort Stanton Historic Site. During the day, Fort Stanton Historic Site has a quaint atmosphere. Zylie/Google Green grass and massive trees paint the landscape here between historic colonial-style buildings, serving as the perfect backdrop for re-enactments....

The Arkansas Champion Tree Program that keeps track of our towering giants has a new entry. Unlike our state’s Goliath-sized cypress, this newbie is a relatively young tree. Let’s look up and learn more about this record-holding tree. The Arkansas Champion Tree Program list has grown even longer with this recently added giant. Courtesy of Author The program has more than 120 entries of the largest trees of each species, six of which are in Fayetteville....

Reminiscent of another time, the Pony Express was a mid-19th century mail delivery operation that became a legend in its own right. Running for approximately 18 months between 1860 and 1861, the mail service offered a quicker way of delivering mail between the coasts, boasting of a short ten-day delivery. The service was short-lived and originally did not run through Arizona. That, however, hasn’t deterred some people from figuring what a Pony Express route through Arizona could have looked more than 150 years ago....

There’s no place like home—and there’s no place like Ohio. If you’ve ever moved away from the Buckeye State, even temporarily, you know just how true that statement rings. From learning to treasure backroad drives to appreciating small town charm, the following are 11 things you quickly learn when you move away from Ohio. Getting to experience all four seasons is special. Delta Whiskey/Flickr Sure, our seasons occur out of sequence and at any given time, but the three days out of the year we DO have fall are pure bliss....

So far, 2020 is shaping up to be the most challenging year we’ve faced in quite a while in North Carolina – and the forecast for this year’s tornado season, which just started, is following suit. This year we can expect more tornadoes than we’ve seen in recent years and it’s due, in part, to the unseasonably warm temperatures and weather conditions we experienced this winter. Prepare for some stormy weather ahead and keep your eyes and ears peeled for tornado warnings in your area from now through at least the end of May....

There’s a skylift in Grafton, Illinois that will show you one of Illinois’ most amazing natural wonders. Taking you high above the ground, the skylift at Aerie’s Resort & Winery will show you rolling hills and the confluence of two gorgeous rivers, all of which will make you believe Illinois is hands down the prettiest state. The resort that hosts this lift is a wonderful place to vacation, as well. You won’t be disappointed in the number of on-site activities available at Aerie’s Resort & Winery....

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is America’s premier museum of Western history. They opened in 1955 and have collected and preserved an impressive amount of internationally renowned art and artifacts to endure the legacy of the American West. And the best part is, it’s right here in our own backyard! Keep scrolling for more details on this world-renowned museum here in the Sooner State. Connect with America’s past at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City....

Rhode Island’s beauty is often described as otherworldly, but our state has a few spots that really do look like they belong on another planet. Ballard Park in Newport has an especially surreal quality, being surrounded by rocks on three sides. This hidden gem is full of surprises. Although it’s located in the middle of Newport, it’s often overlooked. Seasunska / TripAdvisor However, this picturesque park is highly underrated. The land was donated to the city of Newport by Carol C....

In a state that has one person per square mile, Coldfoot still stands out as one of the most isolated and remote towns in Alaska. Located north of the Arctic Circle, it’s right on the Dalton Highway. Coldfoot, Alaska is located on the Dalton Highway. Fantastic Geographic via iStock / Getty Images Plus This small town is north of Fairbanks, above the Arctic Circle. The total area is around 37 miles, and there are only 13 people residing there....

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanic Garden, located on the shore of white Rock Lake, encompasses 66 acres of year-round beauty. Its seasonal changes provide spectacular horticultural landscapes that make repeated visits seem like a stroll through somewhere new every time. Inside the arboretum is a spectacular indoor/outdoor garden restaurant with unique food options that are rivaled only by the view of the water and greenery all around. Here’s why you should dine at the Restaurant DeGolyer for an enchanting experience:...

Few Hoosiers know that there is a short waterfall hike in Williamsport, Indiana that is great for even the youngest in your family. Check out this incredibly beautiful path that leads to photo-worthy sights. Hidden within the Fall Creek Gorge Nature Preserve in northwest Indiana, there is a one-mile trail that leads to one of the most gorgeous waterfalls in all of the state. AllTrails/Daniel Collins The path is moderate and runs along a river....

As all of New York’s residents already know, the global pandemic known as the coronavirus has been increasing here in our state. During this time, while more and more of our favorite attractions and establishments find themselves having to temporarily close in an effort to prevent the major virus from further spreading, you may be finding yourself a bit more stir crazy than usual. Well, if you’re itching to stretch your legs while also safely practicing social distancing, then we have some great news for you....

Though Minnesota has only been a state since 1858, people have lived here for much longer. There is evidence of there time here in every region, from Jeffers Petroglyphs in Comfrey to the Hegman Lake pictographs in northern Minnesota to Indian Mounds Regional Park in St. Paul. Today, we add yet another way to explore Minnesota’s ancient history. Take a trip to the remote Savanna Portage State Park to hike an ancient trail once used by Minnesota’s first people....

If you spend enough time in a city or town, it’s easy to forget that there’s a whole world of nature waiting just outside city limits. But if you venture out, you’ll discover hundreds of forests, lakes, and fields that are filled with natural beauty. These spots are all over the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and we have more than 60 state parks to prove it. Beyond those parks, there are still more natural areas to discover....

Over the years, a series of incredibly bright inventors and industrialists have called Cleveland home. However, such brilliance and innovation is not confined to Greater Cleveland — it also spans just outside of the metropolitan area and all throughout the state. Believe it or not, one community claims that the modern drinking straw was invented in Ohio — and that’s something they’ve intertwined with local identity. Prepare to take a virtual visit to Lisbon, Ohio!...

Every once in awhile you come across a local restaurant that’s been around forever, and not much has changed. While new, modern eateries are fun to try, we love a great retro diner in Kentucky that serves up a classic burger and fries in an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Family-owned since the 1950s, Little Town & Country Restaurant in Bedford will welcome you as family and you’ll love the delicious items on the well-priced menu....

Alabama is home to several outdoor attractions that are worthy of a visit, including many that feature one-of-a-kind geological wonders. One geological wonder in particular is Moss Rock Preserve’s ever-so-popular Boulder Field. For information about Moss Rock Preserve and Boulder Field, take a look below. Moss Rock Preserve, which covers approximately 350 acres, is located in Hoover, Alabama. It’s one of the state’s top outdoor attractions. tripadvisor/KENNETH G Featuring 12 miles of trails, this amazing preserve is also a popular spot for hiking, running, and rock climbing....

Cactus, chiles, and castles. When it comes to icons of New Mexico, one of those seems like it just doesn’t belong. Or does it? Castles are perhaps the last thing you would expect to run across while traveling through New Mexico. We may not quite have buildings made of mossy stone, towers, turrets, and drawbridges, but a number of buildings around the state sure seem to look something like a typical European palace....