Author: Tom
The Tip of the Mitt
Many have heard of Plymouth Rock, the famous landing spot of the Pilgrims. But at the northern tip of Michigan, you’ll find another rock, larger…
The Nevada Northern Railway
Steam locomotives are a thing of the past, but not everywhere. A trip to eastern Nevada will show you a place still using those old…
The Boom in Eastern Nevada
In the early 1900s, this area of eastern Nevada saw a boom that brought men and families from all points of the globe to work…
McDonald’s Non-Golden Arches in Sedona
Some businesses are known by their iconic logos. For instance, if I refer to the golden arches, you know it’s McDonald’s…unless you’re here, where the…
Where Sedona’s Name Comes From
Many would say Sedona, Arizona is a beautiful place with a beautiful and unique name. But where did that name come from? The is the…
The Origins of Sedona
Before Sedona became a draw for tourists, this type of farming drew homesteaders here. In fact, one important museum there is in the old buildings…
Merle Hay
For many years whenever I drive around the northern edge of Des Moines, on interstates 80 and 35, I have passed the exit for Merle…
The M&M Divide
We’ve all heard of the Continental Divide, but have you heard of the M and M Divide? That high point can be found here in…
The Lincoln Highway
Before today’s network of interstate highways was built, there were early routes constructed to cross the nation and help the traveling public get places faster. …
Heider Tractor
In the early 19th century, many companies began to build tractors. A wide variety of designs were used to try to help farmers accomplish their…
