Month: May 2024
A Wall of Water
It was a story of miraculous heroism among a story of deep tragedy. A a wall of water cut loose from a breached dam was…
One of the Worst Disasters in American History
It was one of the worst disasters in American history…the break of the south fork dam that created the great Johnstown Flood. In a moment…
The Treasure in the Back of the Museum
Over many years of travels I’ve found that the back of a museum can hold many unexpected treasures. You just never know what might be…
The Arlington Ladies
On Memorial Day we remember our loved ones, but these ladies recognize our fallen soldiers every day of the year. This is the story of…
A Point On the Globe
The state of Montana is a long way from Scotland. However a trip to this town will perhaps make you believe the two aren’t quite…
A Native American Teepee
Many people associate Native American tribes from the Plains with a teepee. That may be an accurate description but depends much on the tribe, location,…
Ismay, Montana and a Hall of Fame Quarterback
You’ll need to drive on six miles of gravel roads from the highway to get to the tiny town of Ismay, Montana. There would really…
Changing the Name of a Town
Would you ever consider changing your name? What if someone was offering you a prize to change it to a specific name of their choosing? …
The Thief at Thief River
If you visit Thief River Falls, you may ask, who or what is the “thief” behind this river and this town? There are several stories…