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Don’t Pack This in Your Checked Bag—TSA’s New Rule Just Dropped

3 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Jasmine Vieau

If you’re like me and always pack a portable charger or spare battery for your devices, you’ll want to pay close attention to a new rule that could impact your next trip. The TSA has just banned lithium batteries—including those in power banks and charging cases—from checked luggage. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the airport.
Swim at This Iconic Natural Waterslide Swimming Hole in Pennsylvania for the Ultimate Outdoor Fun

4 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Melissa Mahoney

Are you ready to have some fun this summer? Nothing sounds quite like summer than spending time at a local swimming hole. Whether you splash around in a lake, a river, or underneath a waterfall, it's a great way to cool off while enjoying time surrounded by nature. If you're making a summer bucket list of epic and iconic swimming holes in Pennsylvania, you'll want to add Meadow Run Natural Waterslide.
5 Easy Day Trips You Can Take From Wichita

4 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Melissa Mahoney

With nearly 400,000 residents, Wichita is the most populous city in the state of Kansas. While there are so many wonderful things to do in and around the city, sometimes an escape is necessary. The best thing is, you don't have to travel far to enjoy a day trip from Wichita. I have chosen five wonderfully easy day trip destinations from Wichita, and included my favorite. Here they are:1.
This Hidden Gem Waterfall in Kansas Is the Perfect Dupe for Niagara Falls

4 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Melissa Mahoney

While no place can quite capture the beauty, majesty, and sheer power of Niagara Falls, there's a hidden gem waterfall in Kansas that's a great dupe if you can't make it to New York or Canada. Cowley Lake Waterfall may be man-made, but it's no less an impressive attraction in the Sunflower State. If you haven't yet been to Cowley County State Lake to see its remarkable waterfall, what are you waiting for?
I Experienced the Most Relaxing Beach Getaway While Glamping Along California's Central Coast

4 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Melissa Mahoney

I'll find any excuse for a beach vacation in California, so I jumped at the chance when I was invited to check out a glamping resort near San Luis Obispo. With ocean views, walkability to beaches, a pier, and dining, outdoor recreation, and amenities, staying at Flying Flags Avila Beach was not only relaxing but unforgettable. Whether you're here on a solo trip or with others, including children or dogs, this is a the place to stay and play at Avila Beach along Calfornia's Central Coast.
I Spent a Dreamy Night in a Danish-Inspired Hotel in the Danish Town of Solvang, California

4 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Melissa Mahoney

If you have ever watched the classic 2004 movie Sideways starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Hayden Church, Sandra Oh, and Virginia Madsen, then you may be familiar with the town of Solvang, even if you haven't visited before. After seeing this movie way back when I lived in Southern California, I was inspired to take a day trip here.
A Night Under the Stars: My First Drive-In Movie Theater Experience Was as Magical as Expected

4 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Melanie Johnson

One of my fondest memories while visiting my grandparents in South Florida was a trip to the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop on Sunrise Boulevard. Many, many moons ago, the iconic flea market hosted the Hanneford Family Circus, and I remember the elephants performing there. I recall seeing the massive drive-in screen at the Swap Shop, so that visual is also etched into my brain. Back then, the drive-in was the furthest thing from my mind, which remained true until recently.
This Fascinating South Dakota Road Trip Is a Paleontologist's Dream

4 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas

stops 4 distance driving time In This Guide Fossil Exhibit National Recreational Trail – Badlands National Park, South Dakota01 Museum of Geology – Rapid City, South Dakota02 Mammoth Site – Hot Springs, South Dakota03 Custer, South Dakota04 State Game Lodge – Custer State Park, South Dakota05 South Dakota is one of the states in the U.S. that was blessed with an incredible number of fossil sites, giving rise to everything from roadside attractions related to petrified wood and dinosaurs to...
I Explored Zion National Park in 3 Unforgettable Ways—and You Can Too

5 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Melissa Mahoney

When visiting a national park, what are your favorite ways to explore it? Is it hiking or, perhaps, camping? Scenic drives are another great way to see natural sites within a park, and, if there's water, canoeing or kayaking is also fun. Recently, at Zion National Park, one of Utah's "Mighty Five," I took three incredibly unique tours to explore it in the most wonderful ways. While at least two out of the three tours took me out of my comfort zone, they gave me memories to last a lifetime.
Experience Classic Route 66 Vibes and Modern Amenities at The Trailborn in Williams, Arizona

5 days ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Melissa Mahoney

Route 66 has long been a route taken by road trippers and adventurers from all walks of life. It once served as the main route between Chicago, IL, and Santa Monica, CA, but once the highway system was implemented, it became nearly obsolete. Eventually, businesses along the road closed, and some towns were nearly abandoned.