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Mexican food lovers in Oklahoma enjoy tons of authentic south-of-the-border cuisine. It’s easy to overlook the smaller restaurants, but here’s a little restaurant in Tulsa that you’ll want to try. Check out El Rancho Grande for the tastiest tacos and most delicious enchiladas ever. El Rancho Grande has been serving up delicious, authentic Mexican food since 1953. You’ll find it along Historic Route 66 at 1629 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74120....

With another holiday season on the horizon, it’s time to plan a few special events to celebrate. Every year, Pierce County Parks and Recreation sponsors the largest holiday drive-thru display in the Northwest… and if you’ve never checked out Fantasy Lights, you really should. Gather up the family and get ready to enter a world of twinkling spectacle. There’s so much to discover at the largest drive-thru light show in Washington....

If you’re looking for a fantastic hike outside of Seward, Alaska, Ptarmigan Lake Trail is a beautiful hike that follows a glacial fed stream to a hidden lake in the Chugach Mountains. This hike will impress the whole family, and everyone will enjoy the views! If you’re looking for a moderately easy hike that has great views and is perfect for the whole family, Ptarmigan Lake Trail is a great trail to take....

It’s January in Alaska, and that means the cold is at its most brutal. Cars are frozen blocks that have to be sweet talked in order to start. The roads are covered in ice fog from the frozen exhaust and the snow is frozen stiff. The sting sets in as soon as you walk outside, and quickly realize that you don’t have long to be in these temperatures without the warmest gear....

Kentucky’s many lakes are favorite destinations in our state for a wide array of activities. There’s swimming and boating in the summer, fishing all year long, and of course, they are perfectly picturesque any time of year. If you’re a fan of dipping your toes in crystal clear waters, start planning a visit to Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky. This stunning lake is very likely the clearest in the state, so much so that it is almost too beautiful to be real....

For many, Sundays are reserved for church, time with family, and…good food. If you need a little help with the latter, we found the perfect place – Aunt Jenny’s Country Buffet. The name is very fitting because you’ll feel like you’re at a relative’s house thanks to a buffet brimming with home-cooked classics. Take a look: For a good country buffet, you’ve got to head to the country. In this case, the country is the small town of Lucedale....

With more than 1,500-miles of shoreline making up Long Island, you’ll find plenty of reasons to head out to this region of New York. While you may think to head towards the mountains during the month of October to get a good look at all of our fall colors, if you keep scrolling you’ll quickly see that there’s one downright delicious reason to head out to the town of Oyster Bay this month....

Delawareans take breakfast seriously. After all, we’re the Scrapple Capital of the World, and that’s not a title to take lightly! While there are dozens of small town delis that serve delicious scrapple sandwiches, like The Store in Gumboro and Wilson’s in Georgetown, most of these spots are take-out only, and you’ll have to eat your sandwich on the go. When you’re looking for a place to sit down and enjoy a meal, head to Snappy’s Bar and Grille in Bridgeville and you’ll fall in love with the best breakfast sandwich in Delaware....

When it comes to food, we do things a little differently (and better!) here in West Virginia. Case in point: the hot dog pastry. In most places in America, if you ask for a ‘hot dog pastry,’ you’ll likely get home to find some tiny hot dog baked inside some froofroo, lightweight, puffy pastry. But not in the Mountain State, especially at this small historic bakery in South Charleston that invented this delight....

A restaurant’s atmosphere is just as important as its food. Luckily, Alabama is home to several restaurants that offer an atmosphere as amazing as its food. One restaurant in particular that does this is Sunliner Diner. To learn all about Sunliner Diner, read on. Sunliner Diner is located in the heart of Gulf Shores. It’s one of Alabama’s newest themed restaurants. google/Patrick Hardin The moment you step inside this restaurant, you’ll be whisked away to the 1950s....

For a delicious home cooked meal, head to Dutch Pantry in Chouteau and enjoy their all-you-can-eat Amish buffet. It’s a no-frill, laid-back buffet joint that’s perfect for big appetites and hungry travelers. They’ve been serving their Amish specialties since 1986 and it’s everything you’ve dreamed of. Take a look: Dutch Pantry is open six days a week (closed on Sundays) and is located at 10 West Main Street in Chouteau....

Experience a taste of Mexican and Tex-Mex food at this wonderful restaurant in North Dakota. For many people, it has quickly become not only their favorite Mexican restaurant in North Dakota but their favorite Mexican restaurant, period. With authentic meals in ginormous portions, you’ll have no shortage of deliciousness that you’ll want to come back for the next time those taco cravings hit. Take a look: Mango’s Mexican and American Grill is a well-loved restaurant in Fargo, North Dakota....

When it comes to train museums in the South, McComb Railroad Museum can’t be beat. But it’s not just us who think so. According to train enthusiasts, it’s the best railroad museum south of Chicago. And with over 1,500 artifacts, including a few trains, it’s easy to see why the museum is so highly regarded. Take a look: When visiting McComb Railroad Museum, the train-themed fun begins right from the start – and that’s because the museum is located inside the Illinois Central Depot, which dates back to 1901....

Lake Willoughby in Westmore is known for its excellent fishing as well as boating, kayaking and canoeing. This quiet town in the Northeast Kingdom has some of the best fishing you’ll find in Vermont. Located in Northeastern Vermont, Westmore has a population of just over 300. Wikipedia.org The town is first in Orleans county with the highest percentage of second home ownership. Flickr/Walter Parenteau The first vacation house in Westmore was built on the lake in 1860....

Can you think of anything better than a leisurely drive, watching the picturesque landscape rolling by, as you make your way to a charming diner near Pittsburgh? Once there, sink your teeth into some of the area’s best, juiciest burgers paired with crisp, golden fries that will leave you full but not so full that you can’t top your meal off with a huge sundae. Next time you’re yearning for a quaint dining experience, set your GPS for Hometown Diner in Connellsville....

A new year, a new meteor shower in Georgia. In case you’re a budding astronomer, or perhaps just someone who enjoys watching one of the greatest shows of the sky, we have an experience not to be missed. Right now, the Quadrantids are lighting up the sky in Georgia and we have everything you need to know about the great show. In case you haven’t heard, Quadrantids meteor shower is happening as we speak, and will continue on until Friday, January 10th, 2020....

If you have ever taken a Colorado history class or traveled to any historical landmarks, you probably know that the Centennial State has a colorful Old West history, thanks in part to the once-vital mining industry. Sadly, most of those who experienced this era first-hand are long gone (but if you did live through it and are still around, we would love to chat!), which makes the Old West seem like an even more distant memory....

As cold, snowy, and downright weird as this winter has been, it has not been the worst or even strangest in Colorado history. While we cannot wait for the warm summer months, Coloradans living a century ago had it even worse, as they had to dig their way out of a blizzard that is still considered to be one of the worst in state history. The Great Snowstorm of 1913 dumped a record-shattering 45....

Every now and then, you just need to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When the urge for relaxing weekend getaway strikes, you need to head on over to Cajun Palms RV Resort in Henderson, Louisiana. This beautiful resort feels like a tropical paradise that you may never want to leave. Grab a fruity drink and a pair of sunglasses, because this resort is pure perfection year-round. Nestled in the heart of Cajun Country, Cajun Palms RV Resort is a little slice of paradise hiding right in plain sight....

If pumpkin carving is your favorite part of fall, then there is an event in Springfield, Illinois that will be right up your alley. Don’t miss a chance to help carve one of the largest Jack-O-Lantern displays in the state. Check it out: Taking place Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13, 2019, the 15th annual Carve for the Carillon event will take place at Washington Park in southern Illinois beneath tents surrounding the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon tower....