Category: American Countryside
The Biggest Steer on Record
He is the biggest steer on record – a beef that was over 16 feet in length and weighed well over two tons. In fact,…
No Beef Better than Ben
Beef producers are usually looking for an efficient, high quality steer to feed. Perhaps there was none better than Ben, for Ben grew faster than…
Belmont State Park
In the short stretch of the Mississppi River where Missouri borders Kentucky is a spot where Civil War strategy was so important, one side stretched…
The Boys Who Manned the Civil War Navy
Imagine boys 11 to 15 years of age going to war. It was reality for these young men and the conditions in which they served…
Battle of the Iron Clads
Perhaps you’ve heard of the story of the Monitor and Merramack…the first two ironclad ships to do battle in the Civil War…but in a moment…
Copper Queen Mine
You’ll find plenty of wild mining stories in southern Arizona. One of the biggest tales includes a mine where you can still ride the ore…
Creating the New Capitol
This state’s government was ready to move out of its temporary home in a downtown hotel. However, the route to building a grand and permanent…
The Capitol Is Where the Sign Says It Is
It’s said, “home is where the heart is.” And in this state it can be said, “The capitol is where the governor decides to put…
Multiple Choice State Capital
Voters often face multiple choices when electing candidates for office. But the residents of this state had a most unique multiple choice question to decide. …
Luxury Painted with Turkey Feathers
Some people will go to great lengths to create something luxurious. But have you ever heard of someone spending an entire year doing the interior…
