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If you’re looking for heaven on earth, you don’t need to go much further than the heart of the Volunteer State. The ever-lovely state of Tennessee is known for its natural beauty, from its expansive limestone gorges to lush, greenery-ensconced forests. South Cumberland State Park is located in the southern half of the state and attracts visitors from all over the region. It’s the perfect place to hike, swim, and experience seasons of warmer weather....

Here in Ohio, we’re lucky to have the scenic, rolling hills of Amish Country—and the amazing restaurants you’ll find there. (Be sure to check out these amazing Amish restaurants in Ohio.) Boyd and Wurthmann Restaurant in Berlin, Ohio isn’t just home to some delicious home-cooked meals and local history, it’s also home to some of the best made-from-scratch pies in the Buckeye State. The next time you find yourself exploring Amish Country, stop in to this historic pie restaurant in Ohio....

Splash into summer by taking a trip to Magic Springs. Beginning June 1st, 2020 Arkansas’ favorite theme & water park will be open for the season. This thrilling water park has fun for the whole family! Let’s jump right in and explore this beloved attraction: Summer is just around the corner which means it’s water park season! Google/Magic Springs Arkansas is filled with water wonderlands both engineered and natural for your lazy summer days....

While many of us haven’t been able to get out and socialize like we’d like to the past few months, summer is here in Massachusetts and numerous opportunities to safely embrace the season are popping up. One of the best ways to enjoy the summer is to visit a beer garden, and Medusa Brewing Company in Hudson has just that. This downtown beer garden is now open to the public, although many safety precautions are being made so that you can enjoy your visit with peace of mind....

Sometimes you just need a big bowl of comfort food, and pho might be just the thing. The savory, spicy meat, veggies, and hot broth warm you up from the inside. No matter how bad your day was before you tucked into your pho, it just got a whole lot better. One of our favorite spots for pho is Pho The Good Times. Check it out: When you’re craving a big bowl of savory pho, head to Pho The Good Times in Eugene....

If you need something bright and sweet to cheer up your morning, Randy’s Donut Shop in Lincoln, Nebraska will supply you with one delicious, massive donut. They have every kind of flavor you could dream of, and even ones you’ve never seen before. Make sure to swing by to pick up one of these amazing pastry creations! Randy’s Donut Shop is a lovely little spot that’s been a staple in Lincoln, Nebraska for over 33 years....

Are you ready for some summer fun? Grab some friends or load the family up and head to Aberdeen, where you can spend an entire weekend at Wylie Park. Wylie Park covers 210 acres in Aberdeen, and it’s absolutely beautiful. With a lake, two amusement parks and tons of outdoor recreation opportunities, you’re going to want to plan a visit here this summer. You’ll find the park at 225 S.E. Third Ave....

Lunchtime is obviously the unsung hero of meals. While most people push breakfast being the most important meal of the day, others revel in dinner, paired with a glass of wine and some relaxation. But what about lunch? That middle meal that offers so much variety?! We love lunch, especially when we can feast on gargantuan sandwiches piled high with meaty, cheesy goodness. We have a place in Georgia that features some pretty impressive sandwiches....

Every book lover in Iowa knows about Prairie Lights, the most famous bookstore in the Midwest. But the quaint Iowa City storefront is far from the only bookstore in Iowa! In fact, there are dozens of mom-and-pop shops that sell new and used books throughout the Hawkeye State. One book warehouse in the charming town of Boone may just be the best bookstore in Iowa, and there are 45,000 titles to choose from here at any given time....

Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, this house and its story will still freak you out. There are a few notoriously ghostly spots here, but this might just be the most haunted house in North Dakota. It’s certainly one of the creepiest. The house is known as the Lion House, but its official name is the McGillivray House – named after the man who had it built in Dickinson in the 1890s, A....

When was the last time you enjoyed a good old-fashioned tea service? This has certainly been a strange year in Washington, but more and more businesses in our beautiful state are opening this summer. The charming Olive Branch Cafe and Tea Room in Tacoma is one of them, and we can’t think of a better place to get reacquainted to restaurant dining. The Olive Branch Cafe & Tea Room first opened in 2012 in a different location....

Southern Nevada is definitely one of the most popular—if not the MOST popular—regions of the state to visit. For this reason, there are a plethora of unique touring options available to us. Whether you decide to rove through the incredible desert landscape on your own or via a guided tour, your experience is bound to be amazing. However, if you want one of the most unique experiences that Nevada has to offer, then look no further than this one-of-a-kind scooter car tour....

If you enjoy exploring all of Southern California’s unique outdoor spaces and places, then you’ll find yourself drawn to this secret garden in SoCal that’s home to a picturesque trail that is pure bliss to explore. Filled with thousands of plants and blooming flowers, this is one place that will truly make you feel like you’re in a fairytale. Located in the town of Claremont, just under 40 miles from Los Angeles, you’ll find a heavenly botanic garden with a picturesque trail that you’ll want to explore again and again....

Natural attractions are abundant in South Carolina, especially with our diverse landscape. As you explore the great Palmetto State there is one magical forest you should make sure to put on your bucket list. This 1,700-acre bird and wildlife sanctuary located in the Lowcountry is an enchanting walk into a space and time that will leave you feeling like you’ve entered a fairy tale. Located in Four Holes Swamp near Harleyville, the Audubon Center in Francis Beidler Forest showcases the world’s largest virgin cypress-tupelo swamp forest....

Winter is Wyoming’s signature season, but there’s more to do in the Cowboy State than head to the mountains for skiing. Clear your calendar and plan to visit Sundance for the coolest winter festival in Wyoming. The freezing cold of February is no match for the fun loving Wyomingites who saddle up and bundle up to hit the snow covered streets of the storied western town. Every year, the cowboy town of Sundance gathers to celebrate winter in the best possible way....

We’ve got tons of stunning sights here in the Magnolia State, but none quite compare to the Windsor Ruins. The hauntingly beautiful ruins are all the remain of what was once the largest antebellum home in all of Mississippi. Truly a sight to see, it’s not surprising that Windsor Ruins have repeatedly been deemed a must-visit and dubbed a hidden gem – and we’ve gotta say, we agree. Take a look:...

In Rhode Island, we are known for miles of stunning coastline and shoreline clam shacks. What’s often overlooked is our farming community. This local business in Exeter has combined the old-school tradition of farming with the newer trend of beer-making to create the Ocean State’s first farm brewery. This place is 100 percent as fantastic as it sounds. The Tilted Barn Brewery can be found in a historic barn on a working farm....

In West Virginia, we love our small towns. We’re fiercely loyal to and protective of them, and for good reason–not the least of which is their food. I’m guessing that we all have at least one hidden treasure of a rural restaurant somewhere in the state that we’ll go out of our way to visit whenever we get the chance, right? In no particular order, here are 10 (or 11, depending on how you count) more to try....

Nashville is studded with beautiful, lush natural areas and parks, both in the skyline-centric heart of downtown and where the city softens into the suburbs. Places like Radnor Lake and Cumberland Park have long been favorites, as well as East Nashville’s beautiful Shelby Park. To up the ante, the Shelby Bottoms Greenway provides an easy way for you to get outside with your friends and family when the weather gets warm....

New Mexico has increasingly become a popular location for filming. We’ve been seeing the state’s landscape featured in various films and TV shows recently, such as “Hostiles” and “Better Call Saul.” Today, we’re going to pay tribute to that film history with a look at an early educational film showing just how enchanting New Mexico can be, from its striking landscapes to its growing cities and towns. Beau Rogers/Flickr Not many details exist about the film series, which documented life in various states and countries around the world....