Cross into New Hampshire from a neighboring state, and a few things start to feel different. Granite Staters take their local habits and rules for granted, but people next door can find them hard to explain. Here’s what tends to raise eyebrows in the rest of New England. Note: This is general information, not legal…
After the leaves come down, a lot of people put away their hiking boots until spring. Tennesseans who keep going will find state parks with quiet trails, lake views, and even Thanksgiving traditions. Here are the parks worth saving for late fall. 1. Fall Creek Falls Fall Creek Falls State Park, in Spencer, offered a…
Once the summer crowds head home, Delaware’s beaches feel like a different place. Tourists who stick around for the off-season may find that some summer rules no longer apply, though each beach town sets its own dates. Here’s what you can do on the sand in October that you couldn’t in July. Note: This is…
Ask an Arkansan who grew up a few decades ago about weekends, and you might hear about a ballgame or a Sunday when store shelves were covered. Much of that world is gone now. Here’s a look back at what growing up in Arkansas used to mean. 1. Dogpatch USA Day Trips Dogpatch USA operated…
The road looks the same on both sides of the Georgia-Florida line. But some of the rules for driving, working, and even buckling in the kids can change the moment you cross. Here’s what’s different once you’re on the Florida side. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Tax rates, wage rates,…
Louisianans who mention their parish to an out-of-state friend may get a puzzled look. It’s a fair question, and the answer goes back further than many people realize. Here’s how Louisiana ended up with parishes instead of counties. How Church Districts Became Parishes Parishes began as church districts long before they became units of government….
The first truly cold morning of the season can send Georgians into action before their coffee’s even ready. Neighbors who moved down from colder states often think it all looks like a bit much. Here’s what’s on that cold-morning to-do list, and why it isn’t as excessive as it looks. 1. Potted Plants Indoors The…
Grandparents mean well when they pass along weather advice, but some of it can leave you at risk when a storm rolls in. Here’s what weather experts say about old Alabama weather advice, so you’re ready for the next storm. 1. Opening the Windows Many people grew up hearing that you should open a window…
Twenty below isn’t just a number. North Dakotans know wind can make a cold day feel far colder than that, and you plan around it. Here’s what that kind of cold teaches North Dakotans that many out-of-staters can’t imagine. Note: This is general information, not medical advice. Wind chill thresholds and advisories are subject to…
Your gas light just came on. The closest pump is right there. Many Wisconsinites drive past a few stations anyway to reach a Kwik Trip. Here are the reasons that go well beyond the fuel. 1. Milk From Farms Within 100 Miles Kwik Trip’s milk, which it bottles at over 80,000 gallons a day, is…
