Month: December 2017
Raising Corn In A Swamp
You might not think of a swamp as the best place to grow a corn crop. But here is was the perfect place for a…
The World Series That Wasn’t the World Series
It was a world series, that wasn’t the real world series. Then again, maybe it was, for the biggest names in baseball were a part…
A Well-Known Craft in the US Navy
It was one American president and his connection to one particular ship that made this a well known craft in the U.S. navy. It’s still…
Living In a Chicken Coop
Sometimes cities grow so quickly, it’s hard for people to find a place to live. Here the rush was so great, some began living in…
A Tour of Naval Vessels New and Old
If you drive to this town, you’re likely to see many vessels, both new and old, from the U.S. Navy. The reason for that goes…
The Denver Sleigh Works
Santa needs a sleigh to make deliveries around the world. This man makes sure he will never run out of transportation…
The Edmund Fitzgerald
If not for a song, this tragedy could have been forgotten by many. However, when you hear the lyrics you’ll immediately know the tale of…
Shelter In A Storm
A harbor is not only a place to load and unload cargo, but it can provide shelter in the face of a storm. But that’s…
A Museum Devoted to Wrecks
If you don’t slow down, you might have a wreck. Here, if you don’t slow down, heed the weather, the fog, the gale force winds…
Exploring the Ships Around the Soo Locks
If you venture to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, you may go to see the Soo Locks. Some folks also want the experience of climbing on…