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The Beginning of the National Ski Patrol

In the years just ahead of World War II, one man had an accident on a wintery mountain.  That mishap was one of the key…

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Posted in American Countryside Pennsylvania

The Columbus Chapel

In central Pennsylvania you’ll find a farmstead with quite a story. Some of the artifacts have a tie to a man who sailed the ocean…

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Best of 2025: Gypsum County Cemetery

If you happen to drive by the cemetery in Gypsum, Colorado on April 8th, you may find several people serving breakfast.  It’s an unusual sight…

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Best of 2025: Nathan Hale

His only regret was that he had but one life to give for his country.  They are famous words uttered by America’s first spy just…

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Best of 2025: Michigan Pancake Town

Occasionally a winter storm will leave motorists stranded and locals will come to their aid.  That was the case in one small town in 1937. …

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Best of 2025: Chugwater, Wyoming

It is noted to be the longest running image used on a license plate anywhere in the world.  The image immortalized a horse and rider…

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Best of 2025: The Little White House

If you go to a tropical location, some people might decide to don a floral print shirt.  But things got a bit out of hand…

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Best of 2025 – Border Line Library

There is a black tape line on the floor of the library in Derby Line, Vermont.  Walk inside and cross that line and you’re in…

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Where Letters to Santa Go

When I was in elementary school we wrote letters to Santa.  Maybe you did the same thing once upon a time.  Where did that letter…

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Santa Claus House

We all know that Santa lives at the North Pole.  But for awhile, Santa was living at the Davis Railroad Siding.  No it doesn’t quite…

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