Category: American Countryside
Heading to War
Over the next five days you’ll hear an amazing story about one American POW during World War II. We are not only grateful to him…
Ketchup or Catsup?
Today we call it “ketchup.” But there was once a segment of this nation that knew it as “catsup.” Today we visit with a man…
A 100,000 Gallon Ketchup Bottle
If you’re one of those folks who will put ketchup on just about anything, head to Collinsville, IL. If this bottle is full, you should…
Palm Springs Oasis
If you visit Palm Springs, California, you may be tempted to believe this resort town was carved out of an endless desert. That is partly…
The Freedom Rock
Why do people from all continents around the world send patriotic messages to a thirty-something artist living in Greenfield, IA. He sometimes wonders the same…
The Liberty Bell
July 4th, 1776…Indpendence Day in the United States. One of the symbols of our freedom is the Liberty Bell. But most folks don’t know the…
Painting a Rock with Purpose
This boulder was once the marker for a nearby rock quarry. It was also a great spot for graffiti artists to ply their trade. That…
John Burns at Gettysburg
Imagine hitting the age to retire and then deciding to go volunteer for the army. That is what John Burns did. The military rejected him…
Remembering Our Prisoners of War
Today marks the three year anniversary of U.S. army soldier Bowe Burgdahls capture in Afghanistan. It is a story that resonates with Tom Crosby, for…
Hundreds of Miles Underground
Stalagmites are cave formations that seemingly rise up from a cave floor. Conversely, stalactites appear to hang from the ceiling. Together they give a cave…