While the United States doesn't have an official national beverage, the country is home to a few iconic beverages, such as coffee in opposition to English tea, or Coca-Cola. More than this, each U.S.

Reader's Digest and Taste of Home named Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale the most iconic beverage in Alabama. Created in 1901, the ginger ale originated in Birmingham, Alabama. While Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale is ...

Reader's Digest named maple apple pie as Vermont's most iconic comfort food. Vermont law requires apple pie be served with milk, cheddar cheese, or vanilla ice cream. The tradition of eating cheese ...

An Iowa lake has been named one of the 26 best lakes for swimming in the U.S. this summer, according to the Reader's Digest. But is it actually safe for swimming? The Iowa Department of Natural ...

For a lot of people on the Seacoast, the comfort food just can't be beat. New Hampshire and Maine just have a lot of local eats that hit the spot. An order of fried clams with tartar sauce and a beer ...

You've heard of state birds and state flowers, but what about state foods? Reader's Digest rounded up the most iconic foods officially tied to each state. In Alabama, that honor goes to a boozy, ...

It's National Dog Month, and across Alabama, tails are wagging in celebration. Whether it's a loyal pup riding shotgun down a country road or one patiently waiting by the porch swing, dogs are woven ...

If you're looking for the best fall foliage, Vermont is one of the top destinations in New England – or really anywhere. The real trouble is figuring out which town to go to. Reader's Digest picked ...

Georgia is all about its comfort foods from fried chicken and dumplings to BBQ and buttered biscuits. But what holds the crown? Reader's Digest recently released a list called "America the Tasty 2025: ...