American Countryside » California

Harnessing Electricity from the Wind

Tom — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:01:08 +0000

For those who visit Palm Springs, California for the first time, they are often most surprised, not by the luxurious resorts and gold courses, but by want dominates the skyline…

The History of Wind Farming in California

Tom — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:01:37 +0000

If someone tells tall tales we might say they are full of wind. Mr. Oliver’s story was not only full of wind, it was about the wind itself. But thanks to him, Palm Springs, California was on the map for a new kind of energy…

An Island with A View

Tom — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:01:40 +0000

This island has some of the best views of San Francisco Bay and the city itself, yet most people didn’t want to live here. In fact, some couldn’t stand the thought of such a scene to be had…

An Island Called Alcatraz

Tom — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:01:19 +0000

At one time, it was one of the nation’s most important forts, but that’s not how the it’s known today. Now it’s a destination for thousands of tourists…

Palm Springs Oasis

Tom — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:01:27 +0000

If you visit Palm Springs, California, you may be tempted to believe this resort town was carved out of an endless desert. That is partly true, but this man will quickly show you how this valley has been home to peoples for thousands of years…

Raising Boys to Be Men

Tom — Fri, 14 May 2010 05:01:06 +0000

The Bible’s parable of the prodigal son shares the story of a wayward son that comes home to a father, who has every right to be livid with him, yet welcomes him with open arms. Ron Searle sees the parable play out many times each year. This is the story of cattle, horses and raising boys to be men…

A Daughter of Alcatraz’s Story

Tom — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:01:44 +0000

It was the most famous of escape attempts at Alcatraz. The fact that no one ever saw the inmates alive-or dead-keeps the story alive, as a daughter of Alcatraz tells the story today.

Palm Springs, California

Tom — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:01:30 +0000

Before Palm Springs was a resort town–before Palm Springs was really even a town, for that matter; movie stars began building their second homes here. So why did the rich and famous settle in the middle of a desert?

Jackie Cochran, Pilot

Tom — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:01:54 +0000

Most people have heard of Chuck Yeager, but most have not heard of his good friend Jackie, a pilot who set more aviation records that any other aviator…

A Train Depot in Palm Springs

Tom — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:01:14 +0000

When the rails came through this stretch of dry wilderness, the only people living here were the Cahuilla Indians. What became of the train depot and the city built in the middle of the desert?