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Punxsutawney Phil

He’s by the far the oldest and wisest ground hog in the nation and every February 2nd, you can be assured that the eyes of the nation will turn to a place named Punxatawnery…

Best of 2009: Okefenokee Swamp

okefenokeeswampYou might think a swamp is the best place to plant a corn crop, but deep in the heart of the Okefenokee, large tracts of land were once farmed…

Best of 2009: Irish Cattle

irishcattleHere’s a farmer who has some of the greenest pastures on Earth, so why not raise cattle here? There are difference between how cattle are raised in Ireland versus the United States…

Best of 2009: Vermont Cow Power

cowpowerIt’s called Cow Power, a program that produces renewable energy from dairy cattle. It’s such a good idea that Vermont utility customers are volunteering to pay more to support it…

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

constablehallWe know the words of “’twas the night before Christmas;” words that helped solidify the image of Santa over 200 years ago. Here’s the the place that marks the beginning of their story…

Christmas Wonderland

christmaswonderlandIf Santa Clause needed a place to buy all of his ornaments and decorations, this would be it. It’s big business in small town Michigan and it brings Christmas cheer everyday of the year…