A celebration of Maine’s wild blueberry heritage, the fifth annual Wild Blueberry Weekend will be held on August 2-3, 2025. More than a harvest, it’s a celebration of land, heritage, and community, supporting Maine growers and local food. The lowbush wild blueberry is one of only a few fruits native to North America and thrives in the thin glacial soils and harsh northern climate of Maine.   more...

Wildlife Viewing & Birding in Bonners Ferry

Located beside the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho, this 2,774-acre refuge provides diverse habitats for a large variety of wildlife including elk, bears, otters and migratory waterfowl such as swans, mallards and teal. Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is located in Idaho’s panhandle five miles west of Bonners Ferry and approximately 20 miles south of the Canadian border.

In the winter, when snow closes the road into the refuge, the scenic 4.5-mile route is open for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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This is the unassuming state often confused with Iowa. Or Ohio. Or, perhaps worse, the state simply known for potatoes. But in Idaho, you’ll find some of the Northwest’s best travel experiences all draped with an unassuming and unpretentious culture.

These are a few of our favorite elevated experiences in the state.

Go Winetasting on a Chopper

Silverhawk Aviation will take guests on a VIP wine tasting experience via helicopter to Idaho’s award-winning—but still under-the-radar—Snake River Valley AVA located a short distance from Boise. Show up in jeans and pre-order your desired charcuterie.

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Maine’s county fairs offer a deep connection to the state’s agricultural traditions and lifestyles. The Skowhegan State Fair is not only Maine’s oldest agricultural fair, with roots dating back to 1818, but also the oldest continuing agricultural fair in the United States. This year, it runs from August 7 to 16, 2025.   more...

ATLANTA, GA - With cooler temperatures on the horizon and the promise of changing leaves in the air, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites is inviting travelers to experience one of the most colorful times of year. Whether visitors are looking for a quiet paddle, scenic hike, or cozy getaway, Georgia’s diverse state park system offers picture-perfect fall foliage experiences with options for every kind of adventurer.

See the Colors from the Water

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by Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The 121st Kentucky State Fair is just around the corner and I want you to join me Aug. 14-24 and experience the sights, the sounds, and the smells that make the Kentucky State Fair one of the best times of the year. It’s the perfect showcase of Kentucky’s agricultural spirit and everything Kentucky has to offer.

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