Category: American Countryside
Protecting A Critical Waterway
These forts were designed to protect a critical waterway in the U.S. While they never had to fire on an enemy, when they did fire,…
A Story of Boom and Bust
You could say it’s a story of boom and bust. But while the fortunes of this city did sour over a century ago, it was…
The Large City of the Pacific Northwest
We’ve all heard of Seattle, Washington, but in the mid 1800s, it was this town that was to be the large city in the Pacific…
Hotel Rooms for $11 A Night
Connie Echols admits she was crazy when she purchased the business just down the street. She had no idea what she’d gotten herself into. That’s…
The Long Route to Mt Katahdin
I have seen Maine’s Mt. Katahdin from afar and I’ve always wanted to venture the top. Today we meet a man who not only walked…
Taking On a Big Challenge
It’s a task that takes most people five or six months. A process guaranteed to increase your metabolism and hopefully make you stronger and healthier. …
A Place of Reckoning
No one likes to be labeled a “quitter.” However, just up the trail from Spring Mountain, Georgia you’ll find a place of reckoning. It’s a…
Retirement With a Big Idea
Bruce Sweet recently retired from his job, but he had a very big idea in mind. It was something that would challenge him mentally, physically…
Something Glittering After a Rain
There was something glittering on the ground after a big rain. It wasn’t gold, but it was certainly interesting. So interesting in fact, that men…
Digging An Ore Mine To Drum Up Business
Many a business has thought of unique ideas to drum up new customers. So what did one group of hotel owners decides to do to…