Author: Tom
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…
The Joshua Tree
Although it is called a tree by name, it certainly doesn’t look anything like an oak, elm or maple. In fact, it really doesn’t look…
