Author: Tom
The Boneyard
It’s the fifth largest air force in the world, but few of the planes here will fly. Even if they could, it may be years…
Looking For Used Parts
If you were looking for some used parts to repair your car, you might go to a scrapyard to find what you need. So what…
The Nation’s First Banks
Today, you can find banks and ATM machines seemingly everywhere. But in the first few decades following the founding of the nation, banks were scarce–that…
Death Valley
Because Death Valley is such a difficult environment to support plant and animal life, most suppose that is how it earned its name. But the…
Crossing the Nation’s Hottest Valley
On the border of California and Nevada you will find a place that has daunted countless travelers for the past 150 years. Whether they attempted…
A Talking Dog
Today we make history on the American Countryside, for today we feature a talking dog. Don’t think dogs can talk? Just keep listening and you’ll…
Roger’s Theatre
There was a time when just about every town in America boasted a one or two screen, main street movie theatre, complete with neon lights…
Moose Tours
A town’s residents may pay taxes in order to support city services. In this town, the moose may be funding more programs that any family…
Clark’s Trading Post
Imagine a animal show where bears bolted from the stage to barrel past tourist and make a break for the ice cream stand. It’s just…
A Roadside Stopper
Along I-93 in northern New Hampshire you’ll find a spot that’s been attracting families for three and four generations now. In order to get those…