John Divinagracia

Mississippi , deriving its name from the Ojibwa (Chippewa) word “misi-ziibi,” meaning “great river,” as a nod to the Mississippi River, provides a

With the arrival of the new year comes the need to plan for a relaxing long weekend from your busy days of work.

When the Otoe Native Americans reached a river in what is now the state of Nebraska , they called it nebrathka , meaning “flat water.” Today, that river is known as the Platte River.

After decades of hard work and saving up money, many elderly people should feel a sense of solidarity and solace when they can finally spend their senior living in a safe and friendly abode.

The history of the state of Iowa stretches back to the last Ice Age, from the early effigy mound builders to the most significant conflicts and transformative events in American history.

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get,” said Forest Gump in his titular film set in one of the storybook towns in

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I / I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference.” These are the last and most popular stanzas in Robert Frost's poem, The Road Not Taken.

This year, you should absolutely diversify your vacation plans by visiting these lesser-known, eclectic destinations and small towns in California.

Tourists from far and wide flock to these Hawaiian islands for the beaches, surf, and culture; however, these are some of the more eccentric towns to visit!

Long weekends in Wisconsin are worth savoring, especially since there are at least 12 perfect destinations here that allow time for many things we care about.