Category: American Countryside
Henry Ford in the Upper Peninsula
We know Henry Ford as an early Detroit auto maker. So what was he doing buying a huge tract of land in the state’s Upper…
Building A Museum Around an Exhibit
In Iron Mountain, Michigan you’ll find a museum with a very large exhibit – so large in fact, that the museum had to be built…
The Largest Steam Powered Engine
It is quite possibly the largest steam powered engine on the continent and its job was the only think that allowed work to continue here.It…
More Than Two Blocks of Murals
Michelangelo had a very large canvass when he began work on the Sistine chapel. Make a trip to this river town and you’ll find a…
Where Civil War Engineers Ran Out of Names
Civil War engineers were simply running out of names…but that doesn’t mean the forts here were not important. It’s a place where the Union troops…
Rememberance of the Trail of Tears
Many of us have heard of the Trail of Tears. This community chose to honor those who were forced to make that journey. It turn…
A Long Stretch of Original Route 66
Old Route 66 is a major tourist attraction in many communities along the highway. But here you’ll find some of the longest stretches of original…
Wildlife That Draws People Here
Deer, turkey, black bear and mountain lion – they are just a few of the creatures roaming these woods and that has made this place…
A Unique Look at the Outdoors
When you grow up with something all of your life, you may not realize exactly how special it is. That was a bit the case…
Making An Investment in the Future
Shickley, Nebraska is a small town that’s made a big investment in its future. It’s been an important journey in sharing a story now that’s…