Posted in American Countryside Montana

Preserving History in Montana

Some people like to preserve a piece of the past.  What this family did here was preserve an entire town from the past.  It’s quite…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

A Montana Gold Mining Town

Just northwest of Yellowstone National Park you’ll find some old mining towns with quite a story.  When gold was found there in 1863, the stories…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

The Pancake Days in Glenn, Michigan

Occasionally a winter storm will leave motorists stranded and locals will come to their aid.  That was the case in one small town in 1937. …

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Posted in American Countryside Wyoming

Chugwater, Wyoming

It is noted to be the longest running image used on a license plate anywhere in the world.  The image immortalized a horse and rider…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

The Sleeping Bear Dunes

When the first European settlers came to this area, they may not have given much thought to the natural landmark that brings people here today…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

Empire, Michigan

Many people come to this area of Michigan each year for the beauty of the woods and the Lake Michigan shoreline.  The first industry here…

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Posted in American Countryside Massachusetts

The Springfield Armory

Along the Connecticut River in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts  you’ll find a series of buildings that for nearly two centuries were important in this…

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Posted in American Countryside Massachusetts

Not Quite a Pipe Organ

In Springfield, Massachusetts you’ll find a site that resembles a large pipe organ.  In fact, that is part of it’s name.  But what resembles pipes…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas Massachusetts

Making Our Own Weapons

When the colonies declared there independence from England, they had to fight a war using guns mostly made in other countries.  George Washington set about…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Imagine a seven story hotel in which each floor is a ground floor.  We’ll take you to the town where that unusual site and much…

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