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Are you feeling adventurous, Maryland? Today’s road trip includes the best waterfalls in Maryland. That’s right – eight waterfalls in seven locations. Most require a quick trail hike, so make sure to dress appropriately for the journey. Driving time is six hours, 10 minutes, and that doesn’t include exploring each location, so you may want to consider making this a weekend or multi-day trip. Start at either end of the route and find the Google Map for this road trip here!...

If you’ve lived in Nevada for any amount of time—short or long—you’re bound to have heard of the state’s most iconic burger: the Awful Awful. This famous cheeseburger is a treasured Nevada tradition, whether you love it or love to hate it. Known for being “awful big and awful good”, this giant burger isn’t for everybody. In fact, you’d have to have the appetite of a bear to eat this entire thing (plus the fries) in one sitting....

It’s almost impossible to have average cheese in the state of Vermont. Because when it comes to our cheddar cheese and basically every other cheese, we don’t mess around. This historic cheese factory has been around for many years and it’s certainly worth a trip. Plymouth Cheese Factory is located off the beaten road in Plymouth, Vermont. Plymouth Artisan Cheese/website In 2009, Jesse Werner — a native Vermonter, revitalized the old factory and equipment to create new artisan cheeses....

The next time you go out for a meal, why not visit a place owned by locals? This mom & pop restaurant offers delicious food prepared by the owners themselves, and you’ll want to plan a visit here ASAP. Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro opened in 2008, and it’s been serving the most mouthwatering breakfast and lunch for the last decade. Google You’ll find this charming little restaurant at 140 17th St....

The best and most unique eateries are always worth a road trip. As much of a destination as it is a restaurant, The Yellow Deli in Hiddenite, North Carolina is every bit as pleasing to the palate as it is to the soul. This new Yellow Deli location opened in 2016 and has charmed visitors and locals alike with its creative and eccentric atmosphere, friendly service, and consistently delightful food....

The countdown to Christmas has already begun! If you’re on the lookout for ways to get into the holiday mood and make your spirit bright, then you’ll want to check out one of these festive Christmas parades here in New Mexico. Light Up Artesia - December 5, 2019 (Artesia) Jim Lukach/Flickr Check out how this city turns into a glittering wonderland when you stop by for this parade on Main Street....

Glamping: Have you ever heard of it? If you haven’t, it is defined as “glamorous camping” (get it?) and consists of enjoying the great outdoors via luxurious accommodations. Is this your kind of camping (like it is mine)? If so, you are in luck, as Colorado is home to several “glampgrounds”, including: Dunton Hot Springs (Dunton) Dunton Hot Springs Dunton Hot Springs Beautifully restored log cabins. Glamorous decor and furnishings. Fine dining and spa treatments....

The second annual Mount Holly Lantern Parade is slated for October 26, 2019 (that’s this Saturday) in Mount Holly, a suburban city outside Charlotte, and it promises to light up the night once again with magical and even mystical lighted lanterns as they march through town under the stewardship of local residents and visitors alike. This new tradition began last year when Awaken Gallery and the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation came together to create one of the most magical nights of the season....

When you think of a huge herd of bison, you probably think of Yellowstone, which has the largest herd in America. More than 3,500 animals live in that park, and 1,600 or so make up the second-largest herd at Custer State Park in South Dakota. Utah is home to the third (and fourth) largest bison herds. If you’ve never seen the bison who called Utah home, it might be time you did....

There’s a local pizzeria in Romeoville, Illinois, that the residents would rather keep to themselves. This delicious restaurant has a little bit of everything when it comes to Italian food, and there’s something for everyone on the list. Scroll on for more details. Ats-A-Nice Pizza in northern Illinois is a little-known yet spectacular pizzeria that locals love for its variety, atmosphere, and friendly staff. Google/John Thomas This local pizzeria has been in business since 1988 and is situated in a strip mall....

You may already know I love Harry Potter. I love it even more when I can enjoy Harry Potter-themed events in New Jersey. I’ve featured several in the past but today I’m bringing you something new. It’s an immersive wizarding world experience at a wonderful buffalo farm in the Garden State! Readington River Buffalo Farm is a one-of-a-kind destination that’s home to over 100 bison on 240 acres. Readington River Buffalo Farm/Facebook...

While the history of Cleveland may feel long-reaching, the history of human activity in the region stretches back centuries. Thousands of years ago, sites that are well-traveled today were visited just as often by indigenous people. In fact, human artifacts have been found alongside fossils of Pleistocene megafauna (giant mammals that roamed the earth during the last ice age), which demonstrates that humans have been active in the region for thousands of years....

Autumn’s here and that means one thing: Sinking your teeth into fresh, juicy apples. Don’t you, after all, just love how the juice sprays all over your face when you’ve bitten into a fresh apple just picked straight off of the tree? Fall also means sipping freshly-pressed apple cider and digging into a slice of apple pie. Start the season off right with a visit to one of the five best apple orchards near Pittsburgh for a picture perfect fall day....

If you’re looking to experience true fear this Halloween season, look no further than the Haunted Blood Prison at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. The true history of this historic prison is what makes it so terrifying—and the scary props and theatrics only add to the bone-chilling atmosphere. If you think you have what it takes to escape, proceed with caution. This is one haunted experience you’re sure to remember....

Christmastime in the Pittsburgh area offers something for everyone, whether you like the excitement and bustle of the big city or you prefer the quaint charm of a small Western Pennsylvania town. Slow things down this holiday season when you visit this charming Christmas town near Pittsburgh that boasts one of the most enchanting Main Streets in the United States. Feel as though you’ve stepped straight into Bedford Falls, the fictional town in the Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life, when you visit Indiana, just over an hour’s drive from downtown Pittsburgh....

Wilmington’s Little Italy neighborhood is one of the most vibrant and welcoming in the state of Delaware! Visit to enjoy home-cooked meals, family-run bakeries, and even a Cheese Haven that’s sure to please even the pickiest foodies. For a great lunch or dinner that will remind you of your grandmother’s cooking, visit Mrs. Robin’s in the heart of the neighborhood. Mrs. Robino’s has been serving up homestyle Italian cooking for more than 75 years in this very same spot....

As New Yorkers, we can find plenty of restaurants here in the Empire State that are delicious enough to pull us up out of our seats at home and convince us to hit the road to try out what they have to eat. As if your dining bucket list wasn’t already long enough, check out how a former White House pastry chef just opened up his own fantastic eatery right here in New York!...

There are plenty of rock formations to visit here in Arizona, but it’s hard to find one that hasn’t been overrun by tourists. Peppersauce Cave is a diamond in the rough, as few people are aware it even exists. Hiding in the Santa Catalina Mountains is a limestone cavern with one mile of mapped passages. Only about 23,000 people visit this secret place annually, paling in comparison to the five million who frequent the Grand Canyon....

What was once a bustling school full of the sounds of children’s laughter now sits abandoned, left to be reclaimed by Mother Nature. There’s something about abandoned places that draw us in. Whether it’s the history or the hauntingly beautiful images, the Kisatchie School certainly has a place in our hearts, and these images are truly mesmerizing. Let’s take a look at the history of this abandoned school in Louisiana that was once the center of a small community....

In a place like Maine you don’t need Halloween to feel the haunting presence of a nearby spirit. Maine has been around a very long time. It officially became a state in 1820, but our history goes back long before that and includes people and places that still play a role in our lives. Or, in this case, in the lives of tourists. You see, there’s an inn located in Maine that’s said to be haunted....