Category: American Countryside
The Parkin Archeological Park
At the Parkin Archeological Park in Arkansas you can see a piece of wood that is believed to be a part of a cross erected…
A Preserved Community Near Memphis
Long before European explorers first arrived in North America, Native American villages dotted the landscape of present day Arkansas. One of the largest and finest…
The Calavaras County Frog Jumpin’ Contest
Each May in Angels Camp, California, thousands of people will come to witness a contest that could pay a winner $20,000. It’s a fun event…
A Trip to Angels Camp That Launched a Career
In 1865 Mark Twain came to Angels Camp, California. A tale he heard, or perhaps one he made up, became one he shared with others…
The Old Stone Fort
It’s known as the Old Stone Fort, but using the tern “fort” is perhaps a bit liberal. While the structure was strong, it served other…
The Yo-Yo Museum
When a small store in Chico, California decided to have some fun and create a local yo yo contest, they never imagined what it might…
A Crane for a Yo-Yo
Imagine a yo you so large you needed a crane to lift it. That’s exactly what this man created and the stunt helped his innovations…
A Museum for a Toy
We’ve all seen them. Many of us played with them as a toy. Perhaps you didn’t know it’s origin and that there is a museum…
The Smell Coming From the Place
There’s a smell coming from the place Pete works. It’s an odor that actually attracts rather than repels people, for those smells are from some…
When Cattle Ranchers and Sheep Herders Clashed
There was a time when cattle ranchers and sheep herders clashed, sometimes violently, in the western U.S. This town saw it’s share of unfriendly encounters…
