Author: Tom
350 Miles of Tunnels Underground
Not many people set out to own a historic gold and silver mine. That was the case for Andre, but soon he found himself owner…
The Good Enough Mine
When the first miners hit veins of ore here, they knew it was “good enough” to open a profitable mine. And thus, the name “Good…
What Was Known as Goose Flats
Not many folks have heard of Goose Flats, Arizona. After all, the most exciting thing in Goose Flats was the fact that geese sometimes landed…
The Giant Title Holder
Scott Robb holds many world records. That fact makes him a well-recognized man among Alaskan farmers and among those who attend the state’s fair. We…
Breaking a Century-Old Record
Imagine a record that stood for over a century. That’s quite a mark to be broken, but today, Scott Robb is the world’s best in…
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…
