Columbus, OH

Jackson, WY

Wyoming's Jackson Hole will welcome a new adults-only hotel on Aug. 1. Situated atop the East Gros Ventre Butte, the Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole promises easy access to the region's outdoor attractions, including Grand Teton National Park (5 miles) and Yellowstone National Park (60 miles). The property claims to...

The new Hotel Yellowstone Jackson Hole will be for adults only

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Pennsylvania State

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Blue Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania's largest ski resort by vertical drop, recently announced millions of dollars in snowmaking and grooming upgrades. Notably, Blue has added 132 stick guns and six fan guns to increase their snowmaking capabilities by 17.5%. The new equipment will keep Blue's trails ...

Pennsylvania's Largest Ski Resort Announces Millions in Snowmaking Upgrades

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Colorado State

Steamboat Springs, CO

Colorado is a paradise for outdoor recreation enthusiasts and nature lovers. During the winter, the snow-covered Rocky Mountains provide ideal winter sports destinations. Throughout the state you'll find multiple ski-resort towns, each with its own unique vibe. Steamboat Springs, located in the beautiful Yampa Valley of northwestern Colorado, is the second-largest ski resort in the state and one of the most popular ski resorts in the West.

One Of Colorado's Best Ski Towns Is An Overlooked Gem For A Scenic Summer Getaway

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

South Carolina State

Bluffton, SC

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In a recent study recently released by popular website safewise.com ranking the safest cities in South Carolina, Bluffton, in Beaufort County, came in at a very impressive #1 on the list this year.

These are the top safest towns in South Carolina

Jacksonville, FL

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Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

Duluth, MN

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DULUTH, Minn. — When people think of Spirit Mountain in Duluth, they think of downhill skiing. But that's not the only downhill thrill you'll find there."We love looking at the different seasons and how we excel in it," said Jon Regenold, Spirit Mountain Recreation Area. "The full name is the Timber Twister, Alpine Coaster."           The twister has been on the mountain for nearly 15 years. It's more than a half mile long and it takes about seven minutes to reach the end."In order to go forward you push forward. In order to slow down you pull back, and...

Spirit Mountain's alpine coaster offers thrills and beautiful views of Lake Superior

Laguna Lang Co has burnished its status as one of Vietnam’s most alluring integrated destinations courtesy of its recently launched three-bedroom Banyan Tree Seaview Pool Villas. The property, which encompasses the Sir Nick Faldo Signature Design at Laguna Golf Lang Co and award-winning resorts Banyan Tree Lang Co and...

Banyan Tree Seaview Villas Elevate Laguna Lang Co

Yosemite National Park, CA

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Yosemite National Park is home to stunning vistas of granite cliffs, beautiful waterfalls, massive sequoias, and biological diversity that you don't see in many other places around the U.S. As such, it's a must-see vacation spot for hardcore campers and sightseers alike. But when it comes time to plan that trip to the California park, you may want to pay extra close attention to the dates you're picking on the calendar.That's because your Yosemite experience can be different depending on what time of year you decide to travel. Continue reading to find out what you need to know before you...

Visiting Yosemite National Park? This Is the Best Time to Enjoy the Scenery

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A trip to Glacier National Park will give you a front seat to some of the most gorgeous landscapes on Earth. © Shutterstock / Stefan Wille. Lesser known than Yellowstone and Yosemite but no less spectacular, Montana’s Glacier National Park is a high-country nirvana of untamed forests and huckleberry-scattered slopes bisected by hulking granite peaks, glassy lakes and rushing waterfalls.

A first-time guide to Glacier National Park

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

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Imagine stopping for lunch while on a guided tour of Yellowstone, only to find some surprise guests nearby...a family of grizzly bears passing through! That happened recently when Wildlife Guide Bo Welden was leading hikers on a tour of the park, and he shared a video of the bears on Instagram on ...Continue reading

Hikers on Guided Tour in Yellowstone Get Surprised by Grizzly Bear Guests Passing Through

When imagining a canyon, many national park visitors would likely picture a wide expanse of land stretching out below them, like the famous view from the top of the Grand Canyon. That's not what you can expect when you visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado. This surreal canyon is deep and narrow, like a thin, jagged slice carved out of the cliff by the Gunnison River, roaring almost 3,000 feet below. It gets its name, Black Canyon, not from the color of the ancient rock that makes up its walls, but from the deep, dark shadows that often fill the canyon.

Dramatic Cliff Views At This Underrated Colorado National Park Will Leave You Breathless

Labor Day weekend is right around the corner and while this long weekend unofficially marks the end of summer that doesn’t mean you have to start pulling out the sweaters. In fact, you can grab your swimsuits and hit the road for one last summer getaway to bid adieu to the season in style at one of these luxurious destinations.

Picture-Perfect Getaways to Savor the Last Days of Summer

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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High-Altitude Splendor Peaks at Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa this Summer

When creating their list of “10 of the Most Luxurious, All-Inclusive Mountain Resorts High Above Sea Level,” Smart Luxury chose Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa as...

High-Altitude Splendor Peaks at Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa this Summer

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