Author: Tom
Early Oklahoma Visitors
You can find ancient carvings of Native Americans in many parts of the country. So when early settlers happened upon these writings in Oklahoma, they…
Evidence of Vikings in Oklahoma
If you want to learn the story of ancient Vikings you would of course travel to Scandinavia…or Oklahoma of course. Why Oklahoma? There’s plenty of…
A Visit to Jerome, Arizona
Many a mining boom town has experienced boom and bust. When this town was just about gone it began to be promoted as a ghost…
President Grant’s Mobile Home
Presidential birthplaces are visited by many tourists each year. But no home may have quite the story as this small place. You could call it…
One of the Largest Cities in the Arizona Territory
It was once one of the largest cities in the Arizona Territory. Miners made there way to town to get rich, while others came to…
The Best Thing to Happen to Seattle
This June 6th fire might have been the best thing that ever happened to Seattle, but it sure made shopping a hassle. This is the…
Toilets and Chuckholes
Today’s topic is toilets and chuckholes. You may have never thought those items to be worthy of a feature until you head to Seattle… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2024/02/14Feb24-Seattle-Washington-2.mp3Podcast:…
Duwamps, Washington Today
I recently had a chance to visit the city of Duwamps, Washington. You may have never heard that name, but I’m sure you’ve heard of…
The Story of the Heath Bar
Many of us have a favorite candy bar…or maybe we can’t narrow it to just one, but have a few. You’ve most likely heard of…
Antarctic Scientists and Fort Smith, Arkansas
Who makes sure that the scientists of Antarctica are accountable to the law? It may sound like a strange question, but the answer will be…
