Category: American Countryside
Lava Beds National Monument
In this barren stretch of the West, you can find the landscape scarred by the lava from thousands of years ago. Under the surface are…
The Battle of Boonville
As you may know, we do all of our stories from the actual location where they occur. While we did travel to this town, our…
Own Your Own Railroad
Ever dream of owing your own railroad? Well, now you have the next best thing–you can rent a railroad for you and your friends and…
The Home of the Buffalo Bill Show
In 1883 Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show debuted in Omaha. Much of the practice and many of the performers were from Columbus, Nebraska. Today we…
A Wild West Traveling Show
It was a national and international hit…a traveling show that captivated audiences with scenes from the wild west. Most people don’t know it all began…
The Streetcars of New Orleans
In many cities taxies, busses and subways may be the best ways to get around town if you don’t have a car and have a…
A Visit to a Cemetery
A couple of centuries ago this city had problems with caskets rising with the water and floating down the streets. Such scenes are no longer…
Wrenched From a Mother’s Arms
Imagine a scene in which a boy is wrenched from a mother’s arms…and is headed for certain death. No doubt the scene played out many…
A Diet of Chocolate and Potatoes
A diet of chocolate and potatoes is probably not the most balanced ration one can eat…but during World War II…it meant survival for this family….
A Story of Survival
As World War II began, Search Kreisberger and his family struggled just to survive. His miraculous story of holocaust survival…..