Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.
Located in northern Wisconsin, USA, Hayward is a well-known Wisconsin outdoor destination with its vast forests and crystal clear lakes. Located in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, the area attracts visitors with a wealth of natural resources and four distinct seasons of activities: boating, fishing, and hiking in the summer, and skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. Famous for its blueberries, the Blueberry Festival is an annual summertime event that combines music, food and local culture and has become the town's signature event. With the Hayward River running through the town, adding a dynamic flavor, and numerous lakes and wildlife habitats in the surrounding area, it is an ideal place to get close to nature and relax, and is known as the "Outdoor Paradise of Wisconsin".