Category: American Countryside
The Unusual National Park Cave
It’s a cave in the national park system…yet it is far different that well known sites such as Mammoth Cave or Carlsbad Caverns…
The Salt King’s Home
You probably know this gentleman’s son for the salt company he founded that bears his name. but the father was equally important, for it was…
A Place With No Trees Was No Place For Him
You may enjoy a tree for its beauty, it’s shade, or perhaps the fruit that comes from it. But when it comes right down to…
Where is the Applegate Trail?
Most people have heard of the Oregon Trail…but few have come across the Applegate Trail…yet it was the latter that offered a different and some…
The French Arrive in Illinois
Take a drive south of St. Louis on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River and you’ll find some very unique buildings. In fact, it’s…
Illinois’ Largest City – A Long Time Ago
Illinois’ Largest City – A Long Time Ago Chicago is by far the largest city in the state of Illinois. But when settlement of that…
The Guy Who Liked Spinach
A lot of people don’t like spinach, but this guy did. In fact he really liked spinach. And when he ate spinach he could accomplish…
Drawing Caricatures of Locals
There was no doubt this young man had talent. He was operating motion picture as the local opera house in the early 1900s and drawing…
Elzie Segar’s Story
The name Elzie Segar doesn’t resonate with most folks, unless you happen to live in Chester, Illinois. Folks there know the man who created characters…
Secret Routes to Freedom
Imagine unearthing history from nearly two centuries ago to find the secret routes people used to gain their freedom. That’s what this man does and…