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If you are craving a delicious seafood lunch or dinner, Ray’s Seafood Market & Restaurant in Essex Junction is a fabulous place to dine. This market and restaurant have been in business since 1949, and they have been growing and thriving ever since. At their restaurant in Essex Junction, you’ll find a pleasant atmosphere, amazing seafood, and friendly people. And, you can build your own seafood boil here! Ray’s Seafood Market & Restaurant is located in an unassuming building in Essex Junction....

Surround yourself with peace and tranquility. East Rock Park has dazzled nature lovers for decades, and there’s no shortage of places to explore. People love coming here to play baseball, ride bikes, and enjoy a picnic. If you’re looking for a bit of quiet solitude, however, no place is better than the East Rock Loop Trail. At only 2.2 miles long, it’s the perfect length for a mid-afternoon stroll. East Rock Park has 425 acres of breathtaking beauty....

Scoping out some nature trails to get back into the swing of chasing waterfalls this year in North Carolina? Combine a scenic adventure on the Blue Ridge Parkway with a short 0.8-mile hike (round trip!) to stand only inches from the rushing water cascading down a majestic 200-foot waterfall located right off the parkway. Cascades Falls is found within E.B. Jeffress Park located at mile marker 272.5 on the parkway, near Deep Gap....

Wonderful things often come in small packages. This philosophy even applies to communities, particularly when it comes to tiny yet charming towns throughout the Great Lakes State. There’s one breathtaking spot in Michigan that offers natural beauty, plenty of recreational opportunities, and fun for the whole family. Once you stop by, you’ll immediately be enamored. Empire, Michigan is a lakeside town situated in Leelanau County. Google Maps This picturesque gem is home to just under 400 full-time residents, rendering it a truly tiny community....

Malasadas — fluffy Portuguese doughnuts without a hole — are wildly popular throughout the Hawaiian Islands. A crispy golden brown exterior gives way to a soft and chewy inside in flavors like cinnamon sugar; some malasadas are even filled with custard, haupia, lilikoi, and guava. And while many argue that Leonard’s Bakery — the shop that made us fall in love with malasadas — is the best, there are countless other bakeries across the islands that do this magnificent treat justice, including this bakeshop and creamery that is now shipping its scrumptious malasadas nationwide....

Summer is slowly inching its way into New Mexico. If you haven’t quite figured out your plans to escape this heat this year—don’t worry, everyone else’s plans are up in the air right now—then you may want to take a look at one enchanting spot with some of the cleanest, clearest waters in New Mexico. Welcome to the Blue Hole, a swimming hole and diving destination found right in the middle of an otherwise arid section of New Mexico....

The pristine headwaters of the Sacramento River might surprise you. They start as a natural spring that bubbles up out of the ground in Mt. Shasta’s City Park, and you won’t believe that the small babbling stream here ends up as one of Northern California’s largest rivers. Take a trip to this park and see for yourself! This city park in Mt. Shasta is home to the amazing clean, clear, and tasty waters of the Sacramento River headwaters....

Favorite destinations around Kentucky are opening up and that includes the spots where we all love to search for the best bargains. An afternoon spent hunting for treasures at a flea market is a summer tradition in the Bluegrass State and the biggest indoor flea market in Kentucky has now reopened. Flea Land of Bowling Green is open and as one of the biggest and best flea markets in Kentucky, it’s ideal if you’re ready to get back to bargain shopping....

Minnesota isn’t exactly known for its Mexican food. And that makes sense, since the Land of 10,000 Lakes is about as far from Mexico as you can get. But that doesn’t mean our state is totally empty of this delicious cuisine. In fact, there are plenty of great Minnesota Mexican restaurants that are well worth trying. We’ve covered 11 of the best Mexican restaurants in Minnesota here. But there are many others that are well worth trying....

Travelling is a bit difficult right now. Luckily, though, there are some great places in the Magnolia State that’ll make you feel as if you’re miles from home – and Huck’s Cove is one of them. The tropical-themed eatery serves up the atmosphere of the Key West, along with some incredible grub. Take a look: When you’re craving a taste of the tropics, a visit to Huck’s Cove in Gautier won’t disappoint....

For those who love the great outdoors, Michigan is nothing short of a wonderland. After all, our state offers a little something for every natural interest, whether you’re partial to skiing or obsessed with swimming in freshwater lakes. No matter what your age or athletic ability, it’s easy to find ways to appreciate the splendor of the Great Lakes State. If you’re looking for essential nature-based experiences, check out our bucket list for Michiganders who simply can’t get enough fresh air....

Have you ever wanted to attend a Gala, but you aren’t sure what event is cool enough to attend? Consider the Cosmosphere’s 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 13 Gala. Even if you don’t want to buy tickets to the gala, you can still visit the module on or before the anniversary. Come check it out, it’s bound to be a blast! Figuratively, of course. Welcome to the beautiful Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, a place where you always feel small no matter how old you are....

Few people have heard of moon trees and even fewer people know where to find them. Indiana is home to several, but these historic plants are actually more normal than they sound. Scroll on for more details. Every astronaut is allowed a few personal items when they go into space. The Apollo 14 mission to the moon carried something special that would be planted back here on earth. Flickr/manhhai Of the three who undertook this mission, it was Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa who took 500 sycamore tree seeds to orbit with him and his crew....

Nestled in Chicago’s affluent west suburbs, there’s a charming town that locals love to visit. This is a wonderful place for a full day of fun, with delightful attractions and beauty everywhere you look. Make a Saturday out of it or take a day off to explore this marvelous place. The charming town of Naperville is located in DuPage County, just over 30 miles from downtown Chicago. With so much to do here, you’ll never get bored....

The South may be considered the official “King of Barbecue”, but Northern California definitely knows how to hold its own. Our region of the Golden State is home to some great barbecue joints, such as Fat City Brew & BBQ. Located in Stockton, this fast-casual restaurant serves up some mighty fine smoked meats along with ice-cold brews. Rib by delicious rib, this place is proving that Northern California BBQ is a force to be reckoned with!...

Have you ever stood in three places at once? Here in Ohio, there’s a little-known, remote area in Williams County where you can do just that. Ohio, Michigan and Indiana converge along County Road 1 in Williams County at the northwest corner of the state. It’s a neat road trip stop to take when you have the time. Driving along County Road 1 in Williams County, Ohio (or 1000E in Steuben County, Indiana), you’ll encounter a lonely dirt road, rural views and a peculiar marker....

Ormond Beach, Florida is known for many things—beautiful beaches, sunny skies, and slow rolling waves of turquoise blue. But what many visitors to this part of Florida don’t know is that Ormond Beach also holds a unique place in history books. Due to the hard-packed sands and smooth beaches, in 1903 Ormond Beach became a stomping ground for automobile inventors and drivers, and was officially dubbed the “Birthplace of Speed.”...

All around the city of Buffalo, you’ll find exciting ways to welcome in the spring season. Some Buffalonians may find themselves eager to start spending more time outdoors as the temperatures rise, but there’s one seasonal event returning this year that will actually have you longing to be indoors. Ready or not, Western New York’s premier garden show, Plantasia, is right around the corner and you’ll want to mark this event down on your calendars....

When you think about OdySea, the aquarium probably comes to mind first. While it is an incredible attraction, let’s not gloss over everything else in this massive entertainment complex! There’s a rainforest-themed laser and mirror maze that leads you on a journey through false passages, twisting and turning labyrinths, and optical illusions as you search for an elusive monarch butterfly. One of many attractions at OdySea, the Laser + Mirror Maze doesn’t look like much from the outside....

The Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020 will go down in history as one of the most trying times in our lives, thanks to not only the health implications but also the tanking economy, loss of jobs, and side effects of the long-time quarantine. For our parents and grandparents, however, this is a mere blip on the radar, as many of them lived through the historic Great Depression. To get a better look at this trying time in American history, watch this rare vintage footage that shows just how the Depression affected South Dakota:...