World Atlas recognizes four Washtenaw County communities for their distinctive character, from Ypsi's museums to Chelsea's ...

Mississippi hides its treasures in plain sight, and Corinth might be the crown jewel you’ve been driving past all these years. Nestled in the northeastern corner of the Magnolia State, this ...

Alex Burchard helped boost tourism near statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the past several days as enthusiastic birders flocked to see his rare find on Lake Bemidji. He spotted a juvenile male Pacific ...

That’s Elsah, Illinois for you – a tiny riverside hamlet tucked between limestone bluffs and the mighty Mississippi that somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets. Let’s get something ...

As I sat down to read Melody Golding’s 'Hometown Mississippi,' I immediately thought of all the small towns I have loved and ...

The tribute honors David Sears who in 1837 built the first dam on the Mississippi River. That addition helped to spur ...

Till was abducted from his great-uncle’s home on Aug. 28, 1955, after the Chicago teenager was accused of whistling at a ...

Mount Carroll is known as the “New England of the Midwest” because of its charming atmosphere. You get that historic village feel right here in Illinois. The brick streets downtown add to the ...

These 10 charming communities offer slower rhythms and lighter living for anyone needing a break from the fast lane! Monroe sits pretty in southern Wisconsin with its charming brick streets and ...

Well, friends, that simpler way has a name, and it’s Brookhaven, Mississippi. Nestled about an hour south of Jackson, this charming small town offers a refreshing escape from the chaos of modern life ...

Housing costs here run significantly lower than Illinois averages, leaving more money in your pocket for the fun stuff. And speaking of fun stuff, Alton’s rich history includes connections to Abraham ...

Corinth, Mississippi might just be the best-kept secret in the Magnolia State – a place where your dollar stretches further than a piece of taffy in the summer sun, but the experiences are richer than ...