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  • This Haunted Tennessee Backroad Locals Claim Vanishes In The Fog
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    This Haunted Tennessee Backroad Locals Claim Vanishes In The Fog

    ByAndy Yemma October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

    Somewhere in the misty hills near Kingsport, Tennessee, there’s a backroad that has earned itself a bone-chilling reputation. Locals whisper about a tunnel where fog…

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  • 10 Tennessee Donut Shops That Make Breakfast Feel Like A Holiday
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    10 Tennessee Donut Shops That Make Breakfast Feel Like A Holiday

    ByAndy Yemma October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

    There’s something magical about biting into a freshly made donut that instantly lifts your mood and makes any morning feel special. Tennessee is home to…

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  • Pennsylvania’s Hidden Classic Car Museum That Amazes Visitors
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    Pennsylvania’s Hidden Classic Car Museum That Amazes Visitors

    ByAndy Yemma October 30, 2025November 3, 2025

    In Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum offers a rare glimpse into America’s automotive past. Shining chrome, iconic tailfins, and carefully preserved vehicles…

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  • 10 Texas All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffets Locals Swear Are Worth the Drive
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    10 Texas All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffets Locals Swear Are Worth the Drive

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    Texas does seafood bigger, bolder, and with a pile-it-high buffet swagger locals swear by. From sizzling hibachi stations to snow crab nights and bottomless sushi,…

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  • The Best Times And Spots To See Kansas’s Fall Foliage In 2025
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    The Best Times And Spots To See Kansas’s Fall Foliage In 2025

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    Kansas transforms into a breathtaking canvas of crimson, gold, and amber when autumn arrives. The Sunflower State might be known for its prairies, but its…

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  • 10 Fun Things To Do In Los Angeles, California
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    10 Fun Things To Do In Los Angeles, California

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    Los Angeles shines as a playground for adventure seekers, offering everything from Hollywood’s star-studded landmarks to sweeping views of the Pacific coast. The city sprawls…

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  • Visit Monte Sano State Park In Alabama For A Fairytale Escape In Autumn
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    Visit Monte Sano State Park In Alabama For A Fairytale Escape In Autumn

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    High above Huntsville, Monte Sano State Park turns into a storybook kingdom when autumn arrives. Its 2,140 acres burst with fiery reds and golden yellows…

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  • 10 Legendary BBQ Festivals In North Carolina You Can’t Miss
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    10 Legendary BBQ Festivals In North Carolina You Can’t Miss

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    North Carolina’s barbecue scene isn’t just food, it’s folklore written in smoke. From whole-hog roasts to shoulder-chopped pork, every festival becomes a living museum of…

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  • 15 Family-Owned Fried Chicken Spots In North Carolina Worth The Drive
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    15 Family-Owned Fried Chicken Spots In North Carolina Worth The Drive

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    What’s a fox to do when the whole state smells like sizzling heaven? North Carolina knows fried chicken – oh, does it ever. From misty…

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  • Drift Off In A Sleeper Train Airbnb Minutes From Birmingham, Alabama
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    Drift Off In A Sleeper Train Airbnb Minutes From Birmingham, Alabama

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    Ever dreamed of spending the night in a converted train car? Just a short drive from Birmingham, Alabama sits a magical sleeper train Airbnb that…

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  • 12 Spine-Chilling Haunted Spots in Kentucky That Only Locals Dare to Explore
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    12 Spine-Chilling Haunted Spots in Kentucky That Only Locals Dare to Explore

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    Kentucky’s rich history has left behind more than just bourbon trails and horse farms – it’s also home to some of America’s most haunted locations….

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  • 12 Unforgettable Brunch Spots In New Jersey Every Food Lover Must Try
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    12 Unforgettable Brunch Spots In New Jersey Every Food Lover Must Try

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    Brunch in New Jersey is more than just a meal: it’s an experience worth getting out of bed for! From waterfront views to innovative menus…

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  • The Lesser-Known California State Park That’s Picture-Perfect
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    The Lesser-Known California State Park That’s Picture-Perfect

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    Up in the Sierra Nevada, where pine air smells sweet and crisp, Plumas-Eureka State Park waits like a love letter from the earth itself. Wild…

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  • 16 Charming Small-Town Florida Eateries That Are Almost Too Cute To Be Real
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    16 Charming Small-Town Florida Eateries That Are Almost Too Cute To Be Real

    ByAndy Yemma October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

    Cruisin’ Florida’s back roads ain’t just gators and gas stations – it’s where the real chow hides, y’all. Forget the overpriced Mickey-shaped pretzels in Orlando,…

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  • Scottsdale AZ in fall for all ages
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    Scottsdale AZ in fall for all ages

    ByEileen Ogintz October 24, 2025December 5, 2025

    Scottsdale is a great bet for a fall getaway with or without the kids. Many come for golf, spa, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding

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  • Women's Katabatic LT from Oboz Footwear
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    Oboz Footwear for day hiking

    ByEileen Ogintz October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

    We’re not giving up our more rugged hiking boots for steep, rocky trails, and longer duration treks. But for everyday hiking on smooth trails and sidewalks, these shoes are great.

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  • Why Utah Is the Ultimate Winter Vacation Destination
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    Why Utah Is the Ultimate Winter Vacation Destination

    ByAndy Yemma October 18, 2025October 18, 2025

    Do you want to have an unforgettable winter vacation with the family? Consider Utah! Here, we explain why Utah is the ultimate winter vacation destination.

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  • What was the best part of your family vacation?
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    What was the best part of your family vacation?

    ByEileen Ogintz October 16, 2025December 5, 2025

    Ask three people who have shared a vacation – even in the same family – and they will each likely have a different answer.

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  • Celebrating Halloween throughout October
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    Celebrating Halloween throughout October

    ByEileen Ogintz October 9, 2025December 5, 2025

    Halloween events and celebrations these days have already begun in many places from theme parks to themed festivals to haunted houses and hotels.

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  • Ultimate Multigenerational Adventure: African Safari Cruise
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    Ultimate Multigenerational Adventure: African Safari Cruise

    ByEileen Ogintz October 8, 2025October 9, 2025

    For the ultimate multigenerational adventure, set your sights on an African safari cruise. View animals in the wild from small tenders and dusty 4WD vehicles. Listen to their call from luxurious waterfront safari lodges and stylish river cruisers.

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  • What the government shutdown is doing to travel and tourism
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    What the government shutdown is doing to travel and tourism

    ByEileen Ogintz October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

    It is already resulting in some flight delays that experts say will grow worse the longer the shutdown.

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    Hawaii Tourism provides information on government shutdown

    ByEileen Ogintz October 5, 2025October 3, 2025

    Most tourist sites in Hawaii, including Pearl Harbor, remain open during the government shutdown.

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    Destination DC says tourism in nation’s capital is open

    ByEileen Ogintz October 4, 2025October 3, 2025

    The purpose is to amplify the message that despite the federal government shutdown, the city is open and continues to welcome business and leisure travelers.

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  • Women's Goat Long Sleeve Crew merino wool shirt by Ibex
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    Merino Wool clothing for all seasons

    ByEileen Ogintz October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

    Merino wool is not only soft but it can wick moisture, regulate temperature, and resist odors. In fact, a reviewer for the New York Times Wirecutter noted that he wore one shirt for three+ days straight.

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  • Why Rainy Days Can Make the Best Travel Memories
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    Why Rainy Days Can Make the Best Travel Memories

    ByEileen Ogintz October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

    Create magical family memories on rainy vacations. Our simple tips help you embrace unexpected indoor adventures and bond together, no matter the weather.

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    Sweden’s ICEHOTEL 36 – Opening December 12

    ByEileen Ogintz October 3, 2025September 23, 2025

    Imagine sleeping in the eye of the storm in the art suite Sweep Me Off My Feet, floating inside a bubble-filled world in Soap Bubbles, or feeling the cosmic power of a black hole in Spaghettification.

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  • It’s time for the Balloon Fiesta again in Albuquerque NM
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    It’s time for the Balloon Fiesta again in Albuquerque NM

    ByEileen Ogintz October 2, 2025December 5, 2025

    Balloon Fiesta (the 53rd) has become the world’s largest and premier international ballooning event. This year, it includes 543 registered Primary Pilots

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    Experience Cowboy Core in Cartersville GA

    ByEileen Ogintz October 2, 2025September 24, 2025

    Cartersville, GA, which comes alive in October with an authentic Western experience at Booth Western Art Museum’s highly anticipated annual event, West Fest on Oct. 25

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  • 10th Mountain Division and how it founded the US ski industry
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    10th Mountain Division and how it founded the US ski industry

    ByAndy Yemma October 1, 2025September 30, 2025

    In 1944, they fought in some of the toughest terrain in World War II – northern Italy.  Then they came home and created ski mountains.

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    54th Kentuck Festival of the Arts in Tuscaloosa AL

    ByEileen Ogintz October 1, 2025September 24, 2025

    As fall colors sweep across Alabama, Tuscaloosa will once again transform into a hub of creativity and culture as the 54th Kentuck Festival of the…

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