Author: Tom
A Place Called El Cuartelejo
Near Kansas’ border with Colorado you can find a place called El Cuartelejo. It’s the ruins of an ancient home who’s occupants were on the…
A Dwelling That Doesn’t Belong in Kansas
In western Kansas you can find the foundations for an old Native American settlement. Perhaps that doesn’t seem too out of the ordinary, until you…
One of the Natural Wonders of Kansas
It’s one of the natural wonders of Kansas. A place of white spires rising from the prairie plains that have been a landmark for centuries……
Earthquake Lake
We may think of big earthquakes in the U.S. being an event that normally occurs on the west coast. In 1959, it was this area…
West Yellowstone
It’s one of the coldest and snowiest towns in U.S. In fact, it’s not uncommon for this community to have the lowest temperature in the…
Full Speed Ahead!
Perhaps you vaguely remember from your history books the words of a ship captain in war exclaiming, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” That phrase…
Battling Over This Vacation Spot
Today most people venture to this spot along the Gulf Coast for its scenic beauty. Turn back the clock a couple of centuries and people…
A Strange Log Cabin
We’ve all seen a log cabin. Such structures were the norm for many Americans early in the country’s history. But did you ever see a…
Missouri’s Oldest Town
When these French Catholics learned that the British Protestants had taken over, they weren’t pleased. It may be the reason this city still exists today……
The Perfector of the Plow
Although you may associate his name with tractors…he never saw one…yet his name is synonymous with the equipment used in agriculture. We go to the…
