Traffic through New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch ran 30% higher last September and October than the year before, according to the White Mountains Attractions Association. Towns across the state don’t wait for that kind of surge to start preparing. These are the things New Hampshire towns do before the foliage crowds arrive. 1. Sandwich’s Early Build-Out…
Ever compare what Arizona takes out of a paycheck with what Nevada takes? The Arizona Department of Revenue charges a flat 2.5% on every worker’s wages, no matter the bracket. Nevada charges zero. That’s just the start. These are the things Nevada does better that Arizonans won’t always admit. Note: This is general information, not…
A single mature red imported fire ant colony can hold more than 200,000 ants, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Without ever meaning to, some Texas households invite thousands of them inside, along with spiders, roaches, and mice. These are the household habits Texas pest control technicians say invite bugs inside. 1. Stacking Firewood Against…
A Connecticut driver rolls up to a toll plaza on I-287 in New York and starts patting down their console for cash. Nobody behind them is patient. There’s a reason for the scramble: Connecticuthistory.org, a Connecticut Humanities project, records the state’s last highway toll coming down off the Charter Oak Bridge back in 1989. Toll…
Some of the food Idaho serves makes out-of-state visitors set their fork down mid-bite, while locals ask for seconds without a moment’s hesitation. These are the Idaho foods that horrify everyone from out of state. 1. Rocky Mountain Oysters Idaho’s Rocky Mountain oysters aren’t seafood. They’re deep-fried bull testicles, breaded and served as a starter…
Texas built as many as 1,000 dance halls between the mid-1800s and mid-1900s. A 2017 National Trust for Historic Preservation count found fewer than 400 still standing. Locals treat the survivors as common knowledge. But that’s not always the case. These are the Texas dance halls Texans assume everyone knows about. 1. Twin Sisters Dance…
Ichetucknee Springs State Park packs in so many summer tubers that Florida’s park service closes the gate to everyone once the crowd maxes out, reservation or not. Not every Florida state park fills up like that. These are the Florida state parks Floridians guard from tourists. 1. Cayo Costa State Park Cayo Costa State Park…
Nearly every other Indiana county fair is done by Labor Day. Luckily for DeKalb County residents, there’s still fun to be had. DeKalb County’s fair board opens its Free Fall Fair in Auburn today, September 28, running through October 3. These are the summer county fair traditions Hoosiers would never give up. 1. 4-H Livestock…
Delaware’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program began accepting claims on January 1, 2026, letting new parents take up to 12 weeks of paid time home with a newborn. But that’s not necessarily an invitation for you to drop by as a guest. These are the things Delawareans should never do when meeting a new…
Your dog may be the first one to greet your pet sitter at the door. But Fido isn’t the only thing getting their attention. While you’re explaining your routine, the sitter is already picking up on details you may never have noticed. These are the things professional Louisiana pet sitters spot as soon as they…
