Who doesn’t love a steaming slice of apple pie? This awesome early fall festival in Vermont is just the thing to put you in the mood for cooler days and apple treats. Here’s what you need to know about this fun seasonal event. When the leaves start to crunch underfoot and you smell wood smoke in the air, you’ll know it’s almost time for the Dummerston Apple Pie Festival. Photo Credit: jjneff / Getty Images...
There are many 2020 new laws that have gone into effect this year, and they’re worth knowing about. Illinois is making some changes for the better, and you’ll want to be aware of them. Scroll on for more details. All kennels for cats and dogs that are not staffed 24/7 must be equipped with an alarm or a sprinkler system in case of a fire. flickr/Robert van Rijn Minimum wage is rising for the first time since 2010 in the state of Illinois....
It’s easy to accumulate a bunch of fantastic Christmas traditions when you live in a place like Northern California. It’s here you’ll find all sorts of unique activities and things to do during the holiday season, many of which become instant favorites among you and your family. If you’re looking to add more traditions into your holiday season, then definitely be sure to check out the Theatre of Lights. This magnificent holiday attraction is a crowdpleaser for a reason and it’s bound to blow you away this season and the next!...
Most of us probably cruise right by those little roadside food shacks without giving much thought to what’s inside. However, this unassuming Mexican eatery tucked away in Western Massachusetts secretly has some of the best tacos you’ll find north of the border. Here’s why you need to make your way to c as soon as possible. Battista’s International House of Tacos is a little roadside spot in Pittsfield that doesn’t look like much from the outside....
New Jersey’s Brighton Asylum has been making waves for a while now. Time and time again, it’s been selected as one of the world’s scariest haunted houses, but it’s so much more than that. An interactive journey offering multiple bone-chilling experiences, it’s the stuff of nightmares. If you’ve been before, you’ll want to visit again because it gets better every year. The legend goes like this…Brighton’s industrial complex was used to house violent mental patients throughout the 1940s....
Autumn is in the air, Georgians, which means that one of the best fall festivals is right around the corner. Celebrated for nearly 50 years, the Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay is one of the best festivals you’ll find in the state. Filled with fun, games, vendors, parades, and of course, apples, get ready for the fall event of the year. If you didn’t already know, Ellijay, Georgia is the place to score some serious apples this autumn — in fact, it’s the Apple Capital of Georgia....
Now that the weather is warm, it’s time to get out and explore! Get the kids out of the house and into the fresh air when you visit Utah’s newest park. Creekside Park is Utah’s newest park, and it’s about to become your favorite. You’ll find it at 600 Mill St. in Bountiful. Kameron Kasparian/Google The playground here is simply amazing. The slides are huge, and there are tons of different ways to climb, bounce, swing, twirl and run here....
What does nostalgia taste like? Well, it probably depends upon to whom you’re talking. For some, it may be a hot bowl of chicken soup on a rainy day. Others might feel the nostalgia wash over them when having a PB&J for lunch. Nostalgia might also taste like a juicy hot dog, topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, and all of your favorites, made just the way you like it at this hot dog restaurant near Pittsburgh....
A trip to the zoo is often a magical experience for kids, especially having the opportunity to see their favorite wild animals up close. As much fun as it is to stroll through the zoo and to snap photos of the animals, do you ever wish you could get just a little bit closer? Well, now you can. Pennsylvania’s ZooAmerica offers behind the scenes tours where you can feed some of the animals and even pet a few....
The holiday season is all about spending quality time with loved ones. Whether you’re gathering with friends at a local restaurant or enjoying a festive stroll through a wonderland of holiday lights with family in tow, there’s nothing more magical than appreciating the spirit of the season. There’s one wonderful farm here in the Great Lakes State where you’ll have the ultimate wintertime adventure, so round up a few companions and head out for an unforgettably wholesome day....
Whatever the season, there’s never a bad time to start chowing down on plates of delicious barbecue. What better way to kick off any season than trying out some new, lesser-known joints in the Lone Star State? Most everyone has a favorite among their local restaurants in Texas, but for those times when your taste buds are up for a little travel, here are ten of the best BBQ restaurants in Texas that are sure to keep you coming back for more....
When it comes to travel destinations in Southern California, Los Angeles often steals the show. While the City of Angels offers plenty of incredible attractions and appeals, it’s not the only fantastic area worth visiting in SoCal. If you’re ready to experience some of the best of the West Coast, venture to San Diego for an unforgettable adventure. Here are six reasons why this unique city belongs at the top of your list....
Many states shut down once cold weather hits. But not Minnesota. People in the Land of 10,000 Lakes area accustomed to making the most of their time, whether it’s through rain, snow, or heat. And when you think about all that Minnesota has to offer, it’s no wonder. The state is full of places that are beautiful no matter the season. One of our favorites is the hidden falls at Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park....
Halloween haunts each offer up their very own signature creepy vibe during the spookiest time of the year. It’s what makes it so much fun to spend your weekends from mid-September through Halloween tripping through one haunted attraction after another. Each offers a little something different and they all somehow manage to make your hair stand on end – in the best way possible. Since they’re all so very different, it’s not really fair to compare one haunted attraction to another....
There’s nothing quite as dazzling as thousands of twinkling lights rolling through downtown Fargo. Many decorated and colorful floats will be going through the North Dakota city on November 26th, 2019 during their annual Holiday Lights Parade. This is perfect for anyone of any age and will be a great kick-off for the holidays. Here’s what you need to know: Visit downtown Fargo, North Dakota on the night of November 26th, 2019 to see these iconic streets filled with beautiful lights....
Who’s ready for another road trip? It seems like forever since we’ve put one together, but I think we’ve more than made up for it with this one. If you’re looking for a last-minute spring break vacation, look no further – this Hill Country trip can be done in just ONE day! The entire thing is less than five hours of travel time, so you can still spend an hour or so at each stop....
It can be hard to find seafood in a landlocked state, and we can’t always dig into trout when we’re craving fish! Luckily, one of the most underrated steakhouses in the West serves up the biggest, best crab legs in Wyoming. Head on out to Torrington to try them yourself. The town of Torrington isn’t exactly tiny by Wyoming standards, but with just 6,500 residents, it’s surely not a big city!...
Sundays were made for relaxing. Whether we curl up on the couch with a cup of coffee and the newspaper or we binge watch our favorite show, we deserve that one day to relax and recharge ahead of a new week. If you’re in the mood for a scrumptious meal but don’t feel like cooking, make a reservation for this scrumptious Sunday buffet in Pittsburgh. It might just become your new Sunday tradition....
October is almost here and that means Halloween is, too. What better way to experience the chills and thrills of the season than a haunted house? Take it up a notch and enter North Dakota’s terrifying Haunted Fort at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park and you’ll be in for a spooktastic experience. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is a beautiful, historically rich park near Mandan, North Dakota for most of the year…...
Cincinnati is a beautiful city and there are many places where you can experience its lovely scenery. The dozens of parks in our area are a good place to start, and one of the favorites – and most historic – is Eden Park. This urban oasis is really broken into many different sections, so there are a variety of things to do and see. However, we recently shared a photo of one particular area of Eden Park that surprised us, as it became clear that many Cincinnatians have yet to discover it!...
