Month: August 2013
The Old Log Cabin Inn
When you operate a restaurant that features a talking crow and airplane rides, you will certainly stand out compared to most eateries. Add in the…
A Unique Hall of Fame
There are many Halls of Fame across this nation. Most will display items related to those enshrined. This one is a bit unique, because when…
Taking Care of Unordinary Pets
Rob Patrick has to help feed his pets. It takes about 100,000 pounds of raw meat a year. Of course these are no ordinary animals…and…
A Home for Big Cats
Animal shelters may care for unwanted cats. But when it comes to these kind of cats, it takes a special place to hold them and…
The Pontiac Wagon
Today we take a look at a very old Pontiac wagon. No, we’re not talking about a station wagon, but rather an 1800s wagon…the type…
A Car Named for Oakland County, Michigan
If I were to tell you that there is a car named for Oakland County, Michigan you’d probably not recognize any of the models. However,…
The Walldog Museum
What is a “walldog” and why is there a museum devoted to it? Well, the answer can be found in Pontiac, Illinois. It’s a place…
Little House on the Prairie
It’s hard to imagine it happened by chance–8 books and a 10 year television series–all based on one young pioneer girl’s memories of growing up…..
Where Horses Wouldn’t Drink
George Keeler noticed his horses wouldn’t drink from this spot on the Caney River. The location is today an important spot that draws visitors from…
The Battle of the Hemp Bales
The bullet holes still scar the inside and outside of this home, a place that was a hospital during a skirmish known as ‘The Battle…