Pennsylvania is the perfect place for a laid-back resort getaway. There’s a surprising amount of things to do in the wilderness outside the cities, with beautiful forests, rivers, and mountains at your fingertips, including the popular Poconos. And a few of these resorts are considered to be the best in the country… and even the …
Missouri is located at the crossroads of the South and the Midwest. The state’s location in the center of the country as well as its many important rivers such as the Missouri River and the mighty Mississippi have made it a hub for pioneers, explorers, and businessmen throughout the history of the country. Today the …
Tennessee is a popular destination for nature lovers who come to explore the untouched outdoors. Many of the best resorts in Tennessee are clustered in eastern Tennessee. With Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park bringing tourists in droves, it makes sense that some of the best resorts are in this highly-touristed area. …
Home of the Delta Blues, Mississippi is more than just the hardest question on a spelling test. Rich in culture, character and history, the Magnolia State has a unique place in American Folklore. The state is the birthplace of the river that bears its name and has carried the dreams of so many Americans along …
Kansas might conjure up images of fantastical yellow-brick roads, magical wizards and wicked witches, but the reality is a state which prides home and hospitality above all else. Its history – which is both complex and at times dark – is now well documented in its many museums, allowing visitors to understand the role Kansas …
Straddling the border between North Dakota and Canada is the International Peace Garden, a beautifully, and intricately designed botanic garden, and it is from this feature that the state has decided to name itself. The fact that the garden must have been constructed with a combined effort between the two countries is special, however I …
With 90% of their land used for agriculture, there was a chance Iowa would choose the Nickname the Corn State. Luckily for all the people of Iowa, the official nickname for Iowa is The Hawk Eye State. And not because of Colonel Hawk Eye Pearce, the surgeon from MASH, who it turns out never actually …
Mistakenly overlooked by many travelers to the U.S., Arkansas is a state that surprises and delights those who do venture there. Nicknamed “The Natural State”, and with good reason, Arkansas is an outdoor wonderland for those looking to explore. From hiking to white-water rafting, beautiful natural hot springs, and diamond mining fields. Where the stunning beauty …
While its neighboring states take up lots of the prime lakeside real estate in the area, Illinois holds on to a little room for its own resorts. From riverside cabins and hunting lodges in the woods, to beachside rooms and spa getaways on Lake Michigan, there are plenty of places to get your fill of …
The most southern of the New England states, Connecticut is another American State that is proud of its long heritage and place in the history of the United States. Called the Constitution State (probably Mark Twain’s State doesn’t quite roll off the tongue), Connecticut enjoys the sea breeze off the Atlantic coastline and sublime weather …