Author: Tom
Inside The World’s Largest Railyard
It’s so large it’s a city within a city, with cars and rails headed to all points in the nation. I’ll take you inside the…
The Civil War Medicine Museum
There are many museums dedicated to the Civil War, but this one covers a unique aspect that fascinates many visitors. It’s the story of survival…
Biting a Bullet to East the Pain
Some people think Civil War medicine involved a saw and a patient biting a bullet to ease the pain. The real story is found here……
The Discovery With a Kite
His first invention involved a kite, and perhaps his most famous discovery involved one too. We look at the life of the inventor Benjamin Franklin……
A Founding Father in a Sports Hall of Fame
He’s the only founding father in a sports hall of fame. The amazing story of the eldest signer of the declaration of Independence… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2020/08/28Aug20-Benjamin-Franklin1.mp3Podcast: Play…
A Place Called Carhenge
In all of my travels I have found several themes that seem to hold true across many small towns. One of those things I’ve observed…
A Unique Site at Alliance, Nebraska
Today we say hello to our listeners on KCOW in Alliance, Nebraska. Look up that town in an atlas and there’s a good chance you’ll…
A Favorite Attraction in Rural Nebraska
My son is in the 7th grade. Ask him what one of his favorite attractions was on any family vacation and your likely to get…
A Special Place for Rock Climbers
To some people a rock is just a rock, but to those who climb them, this place is special. It doesn’t really matter though if…
Joshua Tree National Park
Summer heat and a lack of water have always made this a difficult place to make a living…yet evidence shows people inhabiting this area for…
