In this special 10th birthday episode of our podcast, Sara and Marisa take a nostalgic look back at a decade of Only In Your State. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the largest travel brands dedicated to uncovering America’s hidden gems, we’re reflecting on where we started, what we’ve learned, and where we’re going next.
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or just discovered your state’s page last week, this is an episode made to celebrate YOU—our readers, travelers, and local lovers.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- The origin story of Only In Your State
- Behind the scenes of how we write and curate articles
- The most unforgettable moments from the past 10 years
- What’s coming next for OIYS (spoiler: we’re just getting started!)
Shoutouts:
- A huge thank-you to our incredible writers and editors across all 50 states
- Special mention to readers who’ve shared feedback and travel tips with us over the years
- Our OIYS community for helping us build a local travel brand like no other
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