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Santa isn’t the only thing expected to fly through the skies over South Carolina this December. This week marks the peak of a meteor shower that lasts for many days. The Geminid Meteor Shower is the most prolific of the season and is expected to produce up to 120 meteors per hour this Friday night. It’s an event that happens every December as the skies in the vicinity of the constellation Gemini light up with ‘shooting stars’ galore....

Utah has a long, rich history, and in its early years not everything was centered on Salt Lake City. Ogden and the Ogden Valley were thriving, and Huntsville is the spot where Utah’s oldest bar opened back in 1879. Have you visited Shooting Star Saloon? Shooting Star opened in 1879, long before Utah gained statehood in 1896. It’s Utah’s oldest continuously operating bar, and it has tons of great stories....

While most everyone else in the country is being blanketed by snow this year, in Florida, we have a different experience entirely. What if we ditched the snow completely for the holidays and ended up burying our toes in the sand instead? At Captain Hiram’s Resort in Florida, you’ll be able to kick back and relax with waterside accommodations, leaving all the blistery winter weather to everyone up north. Just because you don’t have a snow-filled backdrop to your Christmas celebration, doesn’t mean it should be enjoyed....

There’s an authentic French bakery in Wheaton, Illinois that makes some of the best food around. You don’t have to go all the way across the pond to experience the flavors of Europe when this place is here to help you. Creme brulee, croissants, crepes, and so much more abound at this wonderful bakeshop and restaurant. Check it out: Suzette’s Creperie began as a cart at festivals and markets selling crepes and opened its storefront in northern Illinois in 2000....

There’s nothing more all-American than sitting down to a juicy burger topped with your favorite condiments. It gets even better when accompanied by crisp, perfectly salted fries. But sometimes, this classic meal needs a little something different to keep things interesting. The best solution? Keep the burger, but swap out the fries for any of the other scrumptious sides that are popular with burgers. Cheese curds are a crowd pleaser and a salad keeps things light....

Is your style too unique to shop at the big box stores? Or perhaps you love a great repurposing project? If so, an antique store is an ideal spot to start your search. In Connecticut, there are oodles of great places selling vintage merchandise but there’s one spot that has a selection that goes on and on. Visit the largest antique shop in the state for hours and hours of treasure hunting fun....

Life in Rhode Island is peaceful and quiet overall, which is just the way we like it. And while we aren’t immune to tragedy in the Ocean State, it’s rare that you hear about something as awful as a deadly plane crash. But during World War II, news broke of a young pilot who had met his fate after an Army P-47B fighter aircraft caught fire. A second pilot barely escaped death in the tragedy....

Kids today like to move faster than ever, so we found a mountain coaster in VT that can keep up with even the most active adventurers. The Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster at Okemo Mountain Resort is a four-season coaster that is fast, fun and, most importantly, safe. Check this out and you’ll see why people go on the ride over, and over, and over again. Get ready, get set, GO!...

Louisiana certainly is no stranger to the paranormal. We have countless cemeteries, restaurants, and bars peppered throughout the state that are believed to be paranormal hotspots. The Myrtles Plantation over in St. Francisville is known as one of the most haunted homes in the country and you can rent a room and spend a few days there if you’d like. Nestled underneath canopies of ancient oaks and brilliant green foliage, you’ll find the Myrtles Plantation....

Learning about Nevada’s incredible natural history in a textbook is one thing, but actually getting out there and seeing it is another. Include some of our state’s fascinating history in your next adventure for a memorable experience that will leave you with a better understanding of the Silver State’s past. For instance, a visit to Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area near Austin is bound to fill you with awe. After all, this area is home to ancient rock carvings that go back thousands of years....

Oregon’s lighthouses are fascinating places to visit and photograph. In fact, people come from all over the world to see some of them! There’s a lighthouse just off the coast that you can’t visit, but you’ll want to hear the stories of its tragic past. Tillamook Rock Lighthouse is actually 45 miles north of the town of Tillamook. It’s located just off the coast, almost directly west of Bird Point in Ecola State Park....

Pittsburgh’s the home of the cookie table, so we yinzers know what makes a good cookie and pastry, right? We can all probably agree that nothing tastes better than homemade. That’s why we’re so lucky to have so many charming bakeries in town. If you want to dig into some of the best lady locks in Pittsburgh, however, you’ll definitely want to visit this tiny bakery. Tucked in McKees Rocks, Theresa’s Italian Bakery has been serving some of the best homemade Italian pastries and cookies for a quarter of a century....

Summer weather is still upon us, but cooler days are right around the corner. In Michigan, that means that the world is about to change colors and get nice and cozy! Of course, nothing says “autumn in Michigan” like a visit to the apple orchard, complete with cozy sweaters, crisp leaves, and gorgeous fall colors as they make their first appearances among the rows of trees. If you’re looking for a fun family experience as summer fades towards autumn, then the 8 best apple orchards in Michigan are bound to provide the perfect outlet for all sorts of excitement....

Massive snow storms aren’t exactly that rare here in Wisconsin. We’re quite used to racking up a couple of feet of snow at least once a year somewhere in the state. Sure, sometimes those storms come with gusting winds or drifting snow, but honestly, a blizzard in Wisconsin is fairly commonplace at this point. But in March 1976, a devastating ice storm hit that affected nearly the entire state. It devastated counties, left many without power and is still remembered as one of the worst natural disasters in our state’s history....

You’re probably already aware of the toxic algae phenomenon that rocked Austin earlier this month, but we may not be out of the woods just yet. This summer was the first time it made an appearance, but it likely won’t be the last. Here’s everything you need to know: Earlier this month, four dogs mysteriously fell ill and later died after swimming in Austin’s Lady Bird Lake. It was eventually determined that the pets ingested toxic blue-green algae, which two samples taken from Red Bud Isle tested positive for....

Most often, a trip to a vineyard is inspired by the desire to try new wines. And while you’ll certainly be able to do that when you visit Bluemont Vineyard in Northern Virginia, there’s another reason you’ll want to travel there: the beautiful views. Since 2007, this local vineyard has been producing fabulous wines inspired by the beautiful surrounding landscape. Here’s more on what you can look forward to when you visit Bluemont Vineyard....

For a city that is known to partake in the occasional drink or two, there’s certainly no shortage of restaurants and bars to visit when you’re looking to quench your thirst. Happy hours are a dime a dozen in New Orleans, but there’s one particular bar that’s taking happy hour to the next level, and that’s Orleans Grapevine. Let’s check it out. You’ll find Orleans Grapevine over on historic Orleans Avenue....

Nevada is just full of weird and wonderful attractions, many of which are great places to visit with your kids. In fact, a new family-friendly dinosaur attraction just opened in Boulder City earlier this year, and it’s already proven itself as a favorite among both young and old. It’s impossible to be anything but totally enchanted by this attraction’s prehistoric atmosphere, complete with all-things-dinosaur. Treat yourself and the kiddos to a day of fun and plan to visit this unique attraction soon....

Six feet beneath an orange grove in Mount Dora, Florida hides the largest underground atomic bomb shelter in the nation. The bunker was once the area’s best hope for protecting the survivors of a nuclear war. Now, even locals don’t know about the subterranean hideout beneath their feet. YouTube channel Florida UrbanExploration has provided an incredible look into the decaying Mount Dora bomb shelter. Read on for more info and be sure to check out the footage at the end of the article....

Not all ice cream is created equal. And if you need proof, just pay a visit to Area 51. No, not that Area 51. The Area 51 we’re referring to is an ice cream shop in Hernando. But not just any ice cream shop. This creamery specializes in “farm-to-scoop” ice cream, which, as the name implies, is made of only the freshest ingredients. Take a look: Located in a Hernando shopping center, Area 51 is easy to find, and that’s a good thing because it serves up some of the state’s best ice cream....