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1 day ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Christy Articola
Photo Courtesy of Bricks CornerUtah isn't known for its deep-dish pizza. People who love this particular style of pizza understand that the very best deep dish pizza in the nation is made in the Midwest, and that region is well over 1,000 miles away from any point in the Beehive State. So, until not too long ago, deep-dish pizza lovers in Utah were kind of out of luck, unless they wanted to try to make their own at home—and we all know that's not quite the same.
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6 days ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Christy Articola
Austin, Texas, is arguably one of the coolest cities in the USA by anyone's standards. I love visiting it whenever I can, and I'm always amazed by how many different things there are to see and do. However, if you're visiting Austin, or even if you live there, don't sleep on the many great places to visit just beyond the city limits as well!You can experience much of this part of Texas by taking short day trips.
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6 days ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Christy Articola
Sanhwan Kim/iStock Getty Images PlusUtah is a beautiful state with many wonderful places to visit and enjoy. There are many great things to see and do in Salt Lake City, but if you want to get out of the city to see more of the fantastic things that the Beehive State offers, you might hop in the car for the day to explore further. Here, we've compiled a short list of easy day trips that depart from Salt Lake City, and we're sure you'll find them all memorable and worthwhile.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Christy Articola |Jackie Sutherlin
Capitol Reef National Park may be the least-visited of Utah's Mighty Five National Parks, but that's actually what makes it so charming. This park does not have the same crowds and overwhelm that many find in Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce, or Zion, but it has just as much beauty and allure. Located in south-central Utah, Capitol Reef National Park is full of red rock formations, cliffs, canyons, wildlife, geologic wonders, historical sites, hiking trails, and so much more.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Melanie Johnson |Jackie Sutherlin |Christy Articola
The Southern region of the country doesn’t get the credit it deserves. For instance, do you know the most visited national park in the South? Can you guess what it is? If you said the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you are absolutely correct! In 2024, over 12 million folks explored this natural gem, doubling the attendance of the Grand Canyon. Certainly, the Smokies deserve flowers.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jackie Sutherlin |Christy Articola
The days are getting longer, and before we know it, that summer sun will be beating down on us. The best way to stay cool during those South Carolina summers is to find a spot to splash around—and this iconic waterfall swimming hole in South Carolina is guaranteed to do the trick. Riley Moore Falls is a 100-foot-wide, 12-foot-tall waterfall on the Chauga River in Westminster, South Carolina. To reach this iconic waterfall, take the 2.2-mile Riley Moore Falls Trail.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Beth Copenhaver |Trent Jonas |Katie Lawrence |Christy Articola
Luray Caverns is one of Virginia's most treasured natural wonders. It's the largest cavern in the Eastern U.S., covering 64 acres and offering 1.5 miles of paved walkways. Some of the rooms are cathedral-sized, and the walkways are illuminated, guiding you through subterranean spaces with unearthly rock formations. It's estimated that some of the oldest of these bizarrely shaped rocks date back seven million years.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Christy Articola
Dean Fikar/Moment Collection via Getty ImagesAre you looking for somewhere where you can really get away from it all, do some hiking, and spend some time immersed in nature? If so, you should consider visiting Big Bend National Park in Texas. This remote and secluded national park is nestled in the state's southwestern corner. It's quite large, and there's so much to see—it covers 1,252 square miles and has over 150 miles of hiking trails to explore.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Christy Articola
Yin Yang/iStock Getty Images PlusMesa Verde National Park is incredible. It's one of four national parks in Colorado, but it sometimes doesn't get the attention the others do due to its location in the state's southwest corner. But, those who make the trek to Mesa Verde are always rewarded. Not only is Mesa Verde a national park, but it's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is home to some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ancestral sites in the nation.
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3 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Melanie Johnson |Melissa Mahoney |Christy Articola
Some of our favorite small towns in Indiana include Franklin, Madison, and Angola. These charming destinations have walkable Main Streets brimming with historic buildings and cute little boutiques. While they top our list as amazing locations for a getaway, another town has won our hearts, too. Mooresville is a community that has big-city vibes but with all the small-town charm we adore.
