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Whether you’re a railroad enthusiast or just a fan of small-town fall festivals, there is an upcoming event in West Virginia that you won’t want to miss. In late October, the streets of Hinton come alive as residents and visitors attend the annual train festival. It’s a dual celebration paying homage to the town’s railroading history while recognizing the natural beauty of the season. Start making your plans now to attend Hinton Railroad Days!...

Looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit and help out a charity at the same time? Don your Santa suit and head to Asbury Park for its annual Santa Run. You won’t want to miss this! Lace up your running shoes, because it’s the most RUNderful time of the year! The annual Ashbury Park Santa Run will take place this year on Saturday, December 7th, and it starts at The Stone Pony....

When you want produce that’s as fresh as possible, you go right to the source. Emery Farm in Durham grows all kinds of good things, including a long list of fruits and vegetables during summer and fall months. Welcome to Emery Farm! This beautiful family-owned farm is the oldest of its kind in the country, founded in 1655. Emery Farm/Google Address: 147 Piscataqua Road, Durham, NH 03824 If you’ve visited before, you know that the farm’s market has a large array of delicious items, including fresh fruits and veggies, and locally-sourced products like jam, syrup, and more....

Sometimes your favorite restaurant doesn’t make your favorite pie, and sometimes your favorite bakery doesn’t make ribs either. Thankfully, we’ve found one wonderful place that seems to have plenty of both of our favorites, and then some. If you’ve been looking for somewhere like this bakery and BBQ, you’ve found the perfect one. Welcome to Lavon’s Bakery and BBQ, a small town restaurant hiding out in Buhler that serves lunch, dinner, dessert, and small town service you can’t say no to....

There’s a small town in Illinois that is home to an unusually large population of albino squirrels. Residents of this kooky place hold these critters so sacred, it’s a crime to kill one. How did these squirrels become so sacred? Scroll on to learn the full story of how the town of Olney became known for these fluffy white animals. Tucked away in the southern-central portion of the state, the town of Olney sits right on the edge of East Fork Lake in Richland County....

With a climate unlike the rest of the United States, the Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the country’s most unique gardens. The Aloha State’s gardens feature thousands of species of tropical plants as well as flora indigenous to our beautiful gardens, and while they are all gorgeous in their own way, this stunning flower farm on the remote island of Molokai currently tops our travel wish list. Nestled on the northeastern tip of Molokai, Halawa Valley may be known for its enchanting waterfalls and panoramic amphitheater, but this underrated gem is worth seeking out....

Zipline tours are a great way to get a bird’s eye view of the beautiful Utah landscape below. Have you ever ridden a zipline in the winter? It’s every bit as amazing…and perhaps even more so, since you’ll see the terrain below covered in gorgeous, powdery snow! Sundance Mountain Resort has a winter zipline tour, and you definitely need to make plans to do it this season. Sundance Mountain Resort is a great place to visit year-round, but it’s truly majestic in the winter....

Utah’s autumn weather is perfect for a day trip to just about any corner of the state, but we’re particularly excited about checking out some of the Beehive State’s ghost towns this fall. Most of our ghost towns are located in the southern part of Utah, which start to finally cool down in October, and the scenery is simply beautiful right now. Grafton is the most well-known ghost town in the state, and if you’ve never visited, now’s the time!...

Watering holes have been popular here in Arizona since before statehood was even achieved. One bar, the Palace Restaurant & Saloon, dates back all the way back to 1877. Given its gruesome history that includes both fires and murder, it’s safe to assume the place is crawling with spirits. Even the investigators from the TV show “Ghost Adventures” had trouble keeping evil at bay! Arizona didn’t become a state until 1912, but Palace Saloon dates back to 1877....

There is no denying that the Last Frontier is profoundly beautiful. Pretty much anyone that visits falls instantly in love, while local residents would never choose to live anywhere else in the world. But when you see just how big, mighty and powerful Alaska is from high up in space – it will completely blow your mind. These spectacular images from outer space offer up a glorious amount of eye-candy and they are sure to mesmerize you....

Take a trip around America without ever leaving the state when you visit these seven attractions in Indiana. You’ll go coast to coast with this imaginative adventure. Scroll on for more details. Alaska Facebook/Perfect North Slopes Forget the long flight to America’s tundra when you can enjoy some of the best parts of it right here in your home state. Perfect North Slopes has the longest snow tubing run in the tri-state area as well as the country....

Texas has its fair share of hot springs, but several are privately owned. This hiking trail happens to have a couple that are free and accessible to the public. Not only can you relax in a natural hot tub, but also marvel at the breathtaking desert landscape all around. Check it out: A 1.1-mile loop, this remote trail near Big Bend National Park is an easy hike and accessible all year....

Some restaurants are well worth traveling for. If you’re in the mood to combine your nerdy passions with delicious food and beverages, there’s one newly unveiled eatery that belongs on your must-visit list. With a superhero theme, all sorts of fascinating decor, and decidedly friendly service, you’ll quickly fall in love with ComicX. The restaurant operates more than 30 locations throughout Mexico, but its first American locale is now open and ready for business....

Kentucky is a scenic state, whether you’re driving through the city lights or strolling on a trail in the middle of the woods. The Bluegrass State is also filled with a wide variety of wildlife, some of which may surprise you. The land around Kentucky Lake is known for its diverse landscape and the animals that call it home, and in the winter time, one of those is the bald eagle....

The most enchanting Christmas meal this year can be found at Roosevelt’s in Tulsa. This locally owned and family operated gastropub is the most magical restaurant in the state during the holidays and you must see it for yourself. Not only is the food delicious, but the holiday decorations are over the top and it’s the best thing ever. Located in the heart of Cherry Street, Roosevelt’s Gastropub is a family-owned restaurant serving food from local farms throughout Oklahoma....

You know what they say! I would ATV 500-miles and I would ATV 500-more. Just to be the person who ATVed 1,000 miles on this family-friendly fall foliage tour! Kidding: they don’t really say that. But still. There might only be a few more weeks of fall foliage here in New Hampshire and we intend on soaking up every single leaf! From hikes to walks to car rides, there are tons of ways to see what the state has to offer this time of year....

Antiquing should be a sport. There’s something so satisfying about searching through endless amounts of items until you finally find that one specific piece to complete your collection. If you love antiquing, then you have to make your way over to C.J.’s Antiques & Collectibles in Ponchatoula, where you’ll be able to browse through 15,000 square feet of treasures. Let’s check it out. You’ll find C.J’s Antiques & Collectables in Ponchatoula, Louisiana....

Glacier National Park is, without a doubt, Montana’s crown jewel. Admittedly, it’s also very dangerous. And the park happens to be where you’ll find Going-to-the-Sun Road, the windiest road in the state (which is saying a lot). If you’re planning a trip to Glacier in the coming year and you’ve never taken this road, give it a try… but if you’re a nervous driver or scared of heights, you may want to sit in the passenger seat....

In addition to eight main islands, Hawaii is home to countless small islets and atolls extending approximately 1,500 miles across the Pacific Ocean. While the majority of these islands are uninhabited and unnamed, others have quite fascinating histories. And one of the most fascinating islands in all of Hawaii is the small — and uninterestingly named — Sand Island. Nestled off the coast of Oahu between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and downtown Honolulu and easily accessible via car, Sand Island might just be one of the most overlooked spots in all of Hawaii....

Are you always on the lookout for a tasty, tempting meal? It’s easy to find a great place to eat here in Iowa, but sometimes you want to mix it up and try something that stands out. Head to Iowa’s famous Drake Diner to see the original breakfast establishment here in the Hawkeye State. This vintage counter-serve diner is sure to make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. It doesn’t get any more retro than this, and you’ll want to bring your kids with you to show them out dining out used to be....