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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro
I don’t know about you, but after a long day at the beach, nothing hits the spot quite like a sweet treat—especially if it’s frozen. If you find yourself in the Myrtle Beach area with a craving for something cool and satisfying, head to The Pineapple Hut. Known for their smooth, tropical-flavored soft serve, often served in a halved pineapple, this refreshing dessert is a healthier indulgence that tastes just as good as it looks.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro
Camping can look different depending on the vessel you choose to rest your head in at night. For some, it's an RV, filled with all your favorite amenities. For others, it's a camper van parked right along a brook, where you can fall asleep to the gentle sounds of water lapping river rocks. For most, though, camping looks like pitching a tent right in the woods, surrounded by nature in every facet.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro
Craving a journey off the beaten path? Backroad Bites uncovers the unsung heroes of local cuisine—mom-and-pop diners, hidden food trucks, and beloved neighborhood spots where flavor tells the story of a place. We celebrate the dishes, traditions, and passionate people that make each community unique. So buckle up and join us on a delicious detour—because the best meals aren’t always found on the main drag.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Megan Todaro
9 hours agoYields: 1 Prep Time: 3 mins Total Time: 5 mins Place 4 to 5 ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour in pineapple juice, banana liqueur, blackberry liqueur, dark rum, light rum, lime juice, and grenadine. Cover and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds. Strain into a …
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro
Camping for the first time stirs up a whirlwind of emotions. I remember my own first trip vividly—it was a mix of overpacking, second-guessing every item on my checklist, and obsessing over whether I’d picked the right spot to pitch my tent for the weekend. But through all the planning and nerves, one thing became crystal clear: location is everything. Once you’ve locked in that perfect campsite, the rest tends to fall into place.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro
RV travel is huge in Florida. People come from all over the country to enjoy our beautiful weather year-round. In fact, many visitors opt to drive their rigs down seasonally and stay throughout fall and winter to escape the cooler temps and frigid snowstorms. If you're like me and your preference isn't to stay at one of the bigger, more saturated RV campgrounds, I have the perfect option for you.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro
One of my favorite ways to plan a vacation is by determining what food and drink places are nearby. Usually, the area of travel is already chosen, and then I get to pick restaurants and bars to fill my time there. But what if there was a different approach altogether? What if I planned an actual trip AROUND the food and drinks? [Insert slack-jawed emoji].
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro
Camping for the first time in Florida is like stepping into a whole new world. There’s something incredibly thrilling about trading your daily routine for nights under the stars, the comforting crackle of a campfire, and the thrill of waking up to nature instead of your alarm clock. For first-time campers, Florida offers an experience that will take you away from the hustle and bustle of life and introduce you to sun-drenched days under canopied old oak trees.
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3 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro
When most people think of summer vacations in the U.S., popular places like Cape Cod, Myrtle Beach, or Lake Tahoe might immediately come to mind. Summer might look a bit different depending on who you are and where you grew up. I spent summers with family near Florida springs, tubing, camping, and enjoying nature. But for others who didn’t grow up in a tropical climate, summer vacations could mean digging your toes in the sand and doing nothing but sunbathing for an entire week.
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3 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Todaro
It's not hard to ask anybody what their favorite park is, and a national gem is the answer. Don't get me wrong, we LOVE our National Parks here at Only In Your State, but sometimes it's fun to have smaller alternatives when you can't make it to the bigger showstoppers. If you happen to be in the Huntsville, Alabama area, then I have a park that deserves to be on your radar. And if you aren't in the area? Here's why you should make Monte Sano State Park your next weekend getaway.
