When it’s cold and gray outside, heading underground can make for a surprisingly comfortable day out. Kentuckians can count on caves that stay about the same temperature all year, and several keep giving tours through the colder months. Here are the caves worth saving for winter. 1. Lost River Cave Lost River Cave builds its…
The best road-trip snack is sometimes waiting at a stand you almost drove past. Many Floridians have a favorite farm market, and some of the stories behind them go back decades. Here are the Florida stands worth pulling over for on your next drive. 1. Robert Is Here Homestead’s Robert Is Here Fruit Stand traces…
Once the beach towels are put away, it’s easy to think Michigan’s lake towns go quiet. But Michiganders looking for a fall or winter getaway may find some of them busier than expected, with holiday events and races on the calendar. Here are the lake towns worth a visit after summer ends. 1. Traverse City…
If you skipped the festival to avoid the traffic, you haven’t missed your chance. Indiana’s covered bridges are still there once the crowds head home. These are the ones worth the drive, in Parke County and beyond. 1. Medora Covered Bridge Medora Covered Bridge dates to 1875, when J.J. Daniels built it to carry local…
A few Virginia towns don’t just hand out candy on Halloween. They throw a party for the whole community. Parades, costume contests and festivals can fill the streets, and some of the traditions go back decades. Here are the towns worth a trip if you love Halloween. 1. Leesburg Leesburg’s Halloween parade drew 80 groups…
If you drive Interstate 24 through Murfreesboro, it’s worth making a mental note of Monday, Nov. 16. Buc-ee’s is scheduled to open its Murfreesboro travel center at 6 a.m. that day. Here’s what you can expect from Tennessee’s next Buc-ee’s when its doors open. Size, Parking and Services Buc-ee’s is planning a travel center on…
After a long South Carolina summer, a cool morning outside can feel like a reward. Some state parks feel like different places once the heat lets up, with fall color, migrating birds and trails you’ll actually want to hike. Here are the parks worth a visit while the air is crisp. 1. Caesars Head State…
Some of Arizona’s best road trips end at a town with no one left in it. Locals still make the drive to walk dusty streets, peek into old buildings and picture who lived there. Here are the ghost towns worth the trip. 1. Vulture City Vulture City is the ghost town that grew up around…
Fall in the Colorado high country can bring sunshine, snow and hunting season all in the same week. Coloradans who head up often pack for every kind of day, not just the one in the forecast. Here’s what to have with you before you head into the mountains. Note: This is general information, not medical…
Fall color doesn’t last forever, so a weekend drive is one of the best ways to catch it. Some Missouri routes come with more than a view, like a spot to stretch your legs or grab a sweet treat. Here are the scenic drives where Missourians can count on a good place to stop. 1….
