Category: American Countryside
Colonists from the Canaries
Where did the bulk of the early settlers east of New Orleans originally call home? The answer will probably surprise you, but their story is…
Keeping Out the British
When Spain acquired New Orleans and the Louisiana Territory, they had several challenges. One of the biggest was finding folks to settle there who could…
More Than a Winner on the Field
The goal of just about every coach is to win a game. That certainly true of this coach, but he’ll tell you the definition of…
Turning a Team Into a Winner
When this coach took over his new team, they hadn’t won a game the season prior. In his first season at the helm, they won…
Coaching At Boys Town
Kevin Kush grew up with the game of football, and today football remains a big part of his life. However, he could have never imagined…
Home Away From Home
It’s a home away from home…a place to come when homelife has a formidable set of challenges that keeps a young person from finding hope…
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
You may have heard the phrase, “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.” It became the motto of this place based on a real-life event that…
Beginnings of Boys Town
When this man saw a need about a century ago, he began his own town to help young men succeed. Today the name of the…
Inside the Ice Museum
There are many natural hot springs around the world, but it’s safe to say the man behind this one is one of the most unique…
Super Slurper & Much More!
It’s called “Super Slurper.” If you’ve had very young kids, you’ve probably used it and never realized it. Even more folks don’t realize it was…