This Forgotten Alaska Mining Camp Still Stands Like Everyone Just Left Yesterday
Ever get that eerie feeling that a place is paused, not abandoned? Kennecott in Alaska looks like someone called “back in five” a century ago and never came back.
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The Serene New Jersey Bayside Spot Locals Call Paradise
They say paradise is a state of mind, but in New Jersey it’s apparently a bayside park with better views than your screensaver.
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10 Indiana Grocery Stores Known for Premium Meats You Can’t Miss
I've spent years exploring Indiana's food scene, and I can tell you that finding truly exceptional meat doesn't mean driving to some distant farm or settling for whatever the big...
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Pennsylvania Has Laws So Random They Sound Like A Dare
So… who looked at a normal day in Pennsylvania and thought: “Let’s make that illegal”? Pennsylvania has a bunch of...
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This Massive Book Fair In Virginia Is A 500,000-Book Paradise For Your Next Literary Road Trip
Think all bookstores are the same? Think again. Tucked away in Mount Crawford, Virginia, sits a literary wonderland that puts...
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10 Oklahoma Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
Most people hear “Oklahoma” and picture flat prairie and oil pumps nodding against the sky. I used to think that was the whole story too.
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The Lakeside Escape In Michigan That Locals Wait All Winter For
Winter ends and Michigan suddenly becomes everyone’s favorite personality. Traverse City is the moment the state wakes up again, and locals talk about it all winter like it is...
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10 New Jersey Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
New Jersey has more hidden gems than a jewelry store with a blackout. Sure, everyone knows the diners and the boardwalks,...
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10 Virginia Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
Virginia has a reputation for colonial towns, Civil War battlefields, and postcard-perfect mountain views. But beyond the well-trodden tourist trails lies a side of the state that...
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10 Oregon Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
You think you’ve seen the best of Oregon? This list is here to prove you wrong. Oregon is packed with famous stops, but the...
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The Massive Antique Mall In Texas That Feels Like A Shopper’s Paradise
I told myself I would just “take a quick lap” through Benbrook Antique Mall. Three hours later, I was still wandering.
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10 Indiana Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
I have spent a lot of time driving through Indiana, and I keep finding places that stop me in my tracks. Most people think they know this state pretty well, but I promise you,...
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10 Texas Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
Texas is one of those places where the more you explore, the more you realize how much you have been missing. I have spent countless road trips chasing down rumors of hidden swimming...
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These Georgia River Walks Get Tourist-Ruined By Speakers And Group Crowds
Ready to take a peaceful river walk… and immediately hear someone else’s playlist? Georgia’s riverwalks can be pure magic, with shady paths, slow water, and that calming...
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This Untamed Oklahoma Grassland Is Bigger, Quieter, And Wilder Than You’d Expect
The first time I drove through western Oklahoma, I remember thinking the horizon looked endless. The plains just kept going, sky melting into grass, and I almost missed Black Kettle...
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The Massive Flea Market In New Jersey Where $40 Goes A Long Way
If you think forty bucks won’t get you far, you’ve clearly never strolled through the Avenel Flea Market. Here, $40 isn’t...
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This Roadside Indiana Catfish Stop Serves Family-Sized Platters That Take Over The Table
I've eaten at plenty of places across Indiana, but nothing quite prepared me for my first visit to The Log Inn in Haubstadt. When I pulled into that massive parking lot, I honestly...
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A Bin-Store Treasure Hunt In Pennsylvania Where You Pay A Fraction Of Retail If You Time It Right
Ready to turn bargain hunting into a full-contact sport? A Pennsylvania bin store is where that happens, because the whole game is timing, patience, and spotting something good...
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10 Off-The-Radar Virginia Restaurants Every Foodie Must Visit
Virginia’s dining scene is bigger, bolder, and far more surprising than most people realize. While visitors line up at the...
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The Flower-Filled Small Town In Georgia That Feels Like A Spring Secret
Want a spring town that looks like it got styled overnight? Thomasville, Georgia, pulls off that “secret garden” feeling without trying too hard.
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These Indiana Tortillas Are So Irresistible People Smuggle Them Home Secretly
I've driven past countless restaurants in South Bend, but none have captured my heart quite like Tortilleria El Sol. The moment I walked through those doors, I knew I'd stumbled...
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This Texas Deli Serves a Reuben So Good Regulars Can’t Stop Talking About It
There are sandwiches you eat, and then there are sandwiches you think about days later. I found one of those at Otherside Deli. From...
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The Soul Food At This No-Frills Restaurant In Oklahoma Is the Definition of Down-Home Comfort
You know that first bite that instantly takes you back to your grandmother’s kitchen? The kind that makes you pause for a second because it tastes exactly how you remember it.
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This General Store In New Jersey Keeps Winning Best Pie Honors At The State Fair Year After Year
Step aside, pumpkin spice, New Jersey’s Hainesville General Store Bakery has been winning blue ribbons for its pies so often, the judges probably have them on speed dial.
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Hoosiers Can’t Stop Shopping at This Incredible Discount Thrift Store in Indiana
I remember the first time I walked through the doors at Indiana Discount Mall. The sensory overload hit me immediately in the best way possible.
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This 52-Mile Long Path Is Perfect For Running, Biking, And Spotting Forgotten Virginia Ruins
Picture a ribbon of smooth pavement winding through centuries of American history, connecting two of Virginia's most storied cities while passing forgotten plantations and hidden...
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The Texas Rodeo That Still Feels Authentic And Unpolished
You can feel the energy building before you even find your seat at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo in Mesquite. Trucks fill the lot, boots hit the pavement, and the low hum of...
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An Unexpected Oklahoma Hangout That Spins Laundry Day Into After-Dark Fun
I used to treat laundry day like a chore I had to power through. Toss the clothes in, stare at the machines, scroll on my phone, count down the minutes.
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The Legendary New Jersey Pizza Spot That’s Still Serving After 110 Years
I pulled up to a modest building, half expecting something grand or flashy to announce a 110-year legacy. Instead, what greeted...
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9 Oregon Breakfast Spots That Rise and Grind the Right Way
I've wandered through Oregon countless times, chasing sunrises over the Pacific and mountain views that make you forget you're even hungry. Then breakfast hits different here.
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The Fascinating Car Museum In Indiana Features Over 120 Stunning Classic Cars
I've always loved classic cars, and discovering the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum felt like finding a hidden treasure in my own backyard.
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Top 10 Destinations Serving The Best Lasagna In Virginia
Virginia might be famous for peanuts and country ham, but there’s another comfort food quietly stealing the spotlight. Across...
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This Tiny Texas Burger Joint Serves Old School Burgers People Still Talk About Years Later
Some burgers do not need a big introduction, and that is exactly how it felt walking into Kincaid's in Fort Worth. The place has looked more or less the same since 1946, and that...
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9 Lesser Known Oregon Places That Are Still Under the Radar
Oregon has so many incredible places that tourists flock to every year, but I've discovered some spots that most people drive right past without even knowing they exist. I've spent...
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This Small Oklahoma Town Is Proof You Don’t Need Big Crowds For Big Character
There's something magnetic about a place that refuses to apologize for being small. Alva sits in the northwest corner of Oklahoma, population just over 5,000, and it carries itself...
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From This Towering New Jersey Monument The Skyline Expands Across Three States
I wasn't expecting much when I first heard about High Point Lookout, honestly. A monument in northern New Jersey that supposedly...
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The Myrtles In Louisiana Is A Haunted Historic Home That Still Welcomes Visitors
Picture a gorgeous old Southern home… and then realize it is the kind of gorgeous that comes with goosebumps. The Myrtles in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is a historic house...
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10 Laid-Back Indiana Towns Where $1,200 a Month Is Enough to Retire in Comfort
I've spent years exploring Indiana's small towns, and I can tell you that retiring on a tight budget doesn't mean sacrificing quality of life.
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7 Oregon Buffets That Prove Bigger Really Is Better
I love eating, and I really love eating a lot. Oregon turned that love into a full-on hobby. Somewhere between crab legs piled...
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The Massive Antique Mall In Virginia That Feels Like Shopping Paradise
Think you can walk through an antique mall in an hour? Think again. Williamsburg Antique Mall in Virginia will challenge that...
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The Picturesque State Park In Texas That’s Ideal For A Laid-Back Family Escape
Some places just make you breathe a little deeper, and Inks Lake State Park does that right away. The water has that blue green color that almost looks edited in real life, and...
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8 Gigantic Flea Markets In Oklahoma Overflowing With Vintage Finds and Bargain Steals
Some people book a spa day to unwind. I head straight for a cavernous warehouse packed with old metal signs, stacks of chipped Pyrex, and furniture that’s clearly lived a few...
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This Secret Oregon Hike Rewards You With Mountain Views
I never expected a quiet trail tucked deep in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest to completely knock me off my feet, but Triangulation Peak and Boca Cave did exactly that. Near...
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New Jersey’s Sweet Shop Turning Desserts Into Jaw-Dropping Spectacles
I wasn’t expecting much when I strolled past Coney Waffle, just another scoop shop, right? Wrong. The line was longer than...
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This Indiana Diner’s Milkshake Menu Peaks With the Wildly Delicious “Marilyn Monroe”
I've driven past 4 Speed on 50's Diner on West Eads Parkway more times than I can count, always promising myself I'd stop in. When I finally did, I discovered something magical...
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This Legendary Virginia Buffet Is Worth The Drive Even If You’re Not In Richmond
What makes a restaurant worth driving an extra half hour? Some say it's the view, others claim it's the ambiance. But when it...
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The Chicken Fried Steak At This No-Frills Diner In Texas Is So Good, You’ll Crave It Every Day
Blink and you might miss Mingus, but you will not forget a meal at Mels Diner. The second I stepped inside, the smell of fresh cut fries and something sizzling on the grill made...
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9 Oregon All You Can Eat Spots That Roll Out Endless Surprises
I love a lot of things about Oregon, but its food scene continues to surprise me in the best way. All you can eat spots might sound basic, but Oregon turns endless dining into...
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This Long, Scenic Path In Oklahoma Is Perfect For Running, Biking, And Spotting Forgotten History Along The Way
You think you know Oklahoma until you follow an old railroad line straight into its past. The Katy Trail in Oklahoma City is not flashy.
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