Category: American Countryside
Best of 2017: Ishmpeming Skiing
Depending on where you live in the nation, certain sports may be more popular than others. When you live in the upper peninsula of Michigan,…
Best of 2017: A Place Called Iran
This land in southwest Texas appeared to be barren ranch country. You could buy it for a relatively cheap price and the stock could roam…
Christmas Day 1776
It was Christmas Day 1776…the first Christmas for the young United States of America. If not for the bravery of General Washington and his men…it…
A Pivotol Point in the Revolution
On Christmas Eve 1776…a general and his men did not prepare for a meal or gift giving…but rather they prepared ammunition, supplies and boats for…
Crossing An Icy River on Christmas
It’s one of the most famous battles of the American Revolution…and it all began with the crossing of an icy river at Christmas…
The Only Noel
At Christmas we may sing, “The First Noel.” In the United States, this is the “Only Noel….”
Caroling in a Unique Venue
Around Christmas you’re sure to hear Christmas carolers. But we doubt you’ve ever heard caroling performed in this venue…
A Place To See at Christmastime
It’s one of those places you love to see at Christmas. The century old building with its magnificent architecture plays host to many holiday events…
Raising Corn In A Swamp
You might not think of a swamp as the best place to grow a corn crop. But here is was the perfect place for a…
The World Series That Wasn’t the World Series
It was a world series, that wasn’t the real world series. Then again, maybe it was, for the biggest names in baseball were a part…