Month: August 2025
More Hours to Get Things Grown
Sometimes you might wish you just had more hours of the day to get things done. For a portion of the year, the people who…
Along the Niabrara River
It is a unique and somewhat remote stretch of river one can float or canoe. For years ranchers knew of the beauty of this place,…
Setting Up a New High School
Over a century ago, it was common to have one room school houses to educate rural children through the 8th grade. However, one community in…
The Millie Lacs Trading Post
The western frontier was noted to have many trading posts, but the one you’ll find here has over a century worth of history and it’s…
Following a Premonition to Move West
It’s one of the largest lakes in the state of Minnesota, and it became the place of settlement for a Native American tribe who followed…
Scissors the Hog
He was probably the most valuable hog of his day. His worth was measured in extraordinary sums of money, yet his owner would not sell…
A Champion in the Showring
He was a champion in the show ring and his fame grew far beyond farm country. In fact, he was so well known, he had…
The Royal Gorge
For over seven decades, this bridge was a record setter, the highest suspension bridge in the world. It continues to draw visitors from around the…
Amazed by the Natural Beauty
Thousands of people still drive to this location to be amazed by the natural beauty of this place. It makes you wonder what the first…
Quincy’s Coca-Cola Millionaires
In the Great Depression era, Quincy, Florida was a town of nearly 4000 residents. Although times were tough, the advice of one local banker helped…