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California may be full of influencers, palm trees, and beach vibes, but locals can sniff out a tourist faster than you can say “where’s In-N-Out?” Whether you’re overhyping Hollywood or calling it ...

Colorado loves its tourists—we rely on you to fund ski towns and keep the I-70 traffic spicy. But if you want to blend in, learn how to pronounce “Frisco,” stop asking about sea level, and bring ...

Eleven Alaska Native men and one Alaska Native woman formed the Alaska Native Brotherhood on November 5, 1912. They met in ...

In February 1864, Barboncito led his 300 followers down from Fortress Rock. They surrendered at Fort Canby, becoming the last ...

The H.L. Hunley was the deadliest submarine of the Civil War—to its own crews. Built in Mobile in 1863, this 40-foot iron ...

The Great Swamp holds a dark winter secret. On December 19, 1675, over 1,000 colonial troops marched across frozen swampland ...

You don’t need to blend in to enjoy Alabama, but if you’re trying to pass as a local, maybe leave the unsweet tea and pronunciation guides at home. Embrace the heat, the football, the fried everything ...

Arizona loves visitors, but let’s be honest—we can spot y’all the moment you ask if we ride horses to work or wonder why your phone keeps overheating. Don’t worry though. Grab some tacos, stay ...

This belief turned the entire Pictured Rocks area into a holy place where the Ojibwe walked carefully. Spirits called ...

Lake Mead National Recreation Area holds the ruins of a town that died twice. St. Thomas was founded by Mormon pioneers in ...

This timing meant Jessie became the first female custodian in National Park Service history without even planning it. Like ...