Author: Tom
A Famous Ridge of Land
You’ll find the town of Kennett, Missouri in the state’s bootheel, about 15 miles west of the Mississippi River. It’s hard to believe that mighty…
Crowley’s Ridge
Lots of rivers, towns and mountains are named after people who settled in a specific area. This man never imagined an important piece of land…
A Different Cemetery
In Britt, Iowa you’ll find a section of the town’s cemetery that looks different than the rest. The stones are unique and mark the place…
Luring a Convention
Lots of cities work to lure conventions to town. They may offer several amenities to take advantage of the economic impact from the attendees. This…
Catching a Train Ride on a No Budget Trip
It was quite an adventure. Shorty and Frog caught and westbound train and were headed over the Rocky Mountains and they did it with no…
A Visit with Hobos
When I told my son on a recent trip that we were going to stop and visit with a couple of hobos, I think he…
Riding the Rails with Hobos
Why is there a National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa? I called the museum and they asked if I wanted to interview two hobos. Of…
A Peaceful Tale of Gangsters
There aren’t too many peaceful stories about gangsters…but in a moment you’ll hear one. A story of how one American city, in a sense, offered…
Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too
Perhaps you’ve heard the presidential slogan Tippecanoe and Tyler too. Today’s feature is at Tippecanoe. What is it and why is it important?
Fort Abercrombie
When you think of settlers traveling west, you might think of them crossing states like Kansas and Nebraska. Perhaps we don’t think of crossing North…
