A feedlot looks calm on a clear October morning. But Nebraska cattle feeders know how fast a blizzard can turn simple chores into hard ones. Here’s the prep feeders often handle before the snow flies. 1. Storm Rations Nebraska Extension’s feedlot guidance says storm rations become critical once a winter storm is forecast to last…
Friday nights for many Americans can start to feel the same after a while. But Kansans have some ways of spending them that you won’t find just anywhere, and a few are tied to fall events. Here’s what they get up to. 1. Cottonwood Falls Jam Session The Kansas Sampler Foundation says the first and…
When the leaves turn, Virginia gives you plenty of reasons to leave the house on a weekend. Some fall traditions only happen in one spot, and even lifelong residents may not have heard of all of them. These fall events are worth planning a Virginia road trip around. 1. Governor’s Deer Tribute The tribute the…
Tailgating doesn’t take much: a parking lot, a game and something on the grill. Ohioans often take it further, and fans from other states don’t always know what to make of it. Here’s what Ohio tailgaters do that leaves visitors scratching their heads. 1. Matching the Menu to the Opponent At the Pit, a Browns…
You’re on vacation halfway across the Ohio River, and nothing outside your window has changed. The water looks the same, and so does the sky. For Hoosiers and Kentuckians, though, the rules on each bank can be different. Here’s what changes the moment you reach the other side. Note: This is general information, not legal…
Some everyday moments can start to take more effort as the years go by. Researchers who study aging have looked into why. Here’s what that research says, and what it may mean for older Floridians. Note: This is general information, not medical advice. Guidelines are subject to change, so talk to a doctor about your…
Not everything you learned as a kid came from a textbook. People who grew up in Georgia may find that some of what they took for granted looked different in other states. Here’s a look back at how a Georgia childhood differs from Americans growing up elsewhere. Note: This is general information, not legal or…
Two people can take the same Washington State Ferries trip and pay very different amounts. The difference often comes down to a few choices made before boarding. Some of them can save you time as well. Here are the habits that can save Washingtonians time and money on the ferry. 1. Dodging the 3% Card…
New Jersey isn’t big, but you would hardly know it from the arguments. People in the north and the south often answer the same everyday questions differently. Neither side backs down easily. Here’s where the two ends of the state tend to split. 1. Pork Roll or Taylor Ham Pork roll and Taylor Ham are…
Anyone who grew up back East has a picture of what fall is supposed to look like. Arizonans know it can look and feel totally different. Here’s what can throw off a transplant once the season turns in the Grand Canyon State. 1. First-Freeze Dates Arizona’s first freeze of fall depends on where you’re standing,…
