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Lake Chelan Hotel

There are lake resorts all across the nation, but it’s not every day you encounter a family owned operation that has been in business for…

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The Unsinkable Molly Brown

April 15, 1912.  It was the night over 1500 people lost their lives aboard the Titanic.  Of the 710 survivors, perhaps no one was better…

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A Missouri Gal Named Maggie

Perhaps you’ve never heard of Maggie Brown who hailed from Hannibal, Missouri.  But in a moment you’ll likely realize you do know her and the…

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Atlanta, Illinois’ 19 Foot Giant

If someone offered to give you a 19 foot tall giant, you would probably want to get several details before accepting the gift.  This man…

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The Palms Grill Cafe

Route 66 draws nostalgia lovers to small towns and byways as travelers look to relive a little of the glory days of the mother road….

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Grotto of the Redemption

It took 80 years to build this structure in West Bend, I0wa and today it is valued in the millions of dollars.  However, it was…

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A Story Fitting for Good Friday

It is a story fitting for the message of Good Friday – the story of a priest who recovered from a grave illness and began…

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Wahoo History

It’s certainly one of the more unique names for a town in the country.   Interestingly, no one knows for sure how it got its…

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A Hometown Proud Hall of Famer

Lots of people have nicknames.  This baseball hall of famer was so proud of his hometown, they inserted it into his name on his plaque…

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Prepare To Be Amazed

It all began with Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles and John.  They might tell you to be prepared to be amazed….

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