Category: American Countryside
Crossing the Nation’s Hottest Valley
On the border of California and Nevada you will find a place that has daunted countless travelers for the past 150 years. Whether they attempted…
A Talking Dog
Today we make history on the American Countryside, for today we feature a talking dog. Don’t think dogs can talk? Just keep listening and you’ll…
Roger’s Theatre
There was a time when just about every town in America boasted a one or two screen, main street movie theatre, complete with neon lights…
Moose Tours
A town’s residents may pay taxes in order to support city services. In this town, the moose may be funding more programs that any family…
Clark’s Trading Post
Imagine a animal show where bears bolted from the stage to barrel past tourist and make a break for the ice cream stand. It’s just…
A Roadside Stopper
Along I-93 in northern New Hampshire you’ll find a spot that’s been attracting families for three and four generations now. In order to get those…
A Place Called Hildene
Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky and lived most of his adult years in Illinois. But where did future generations of the Lincolns reside? Most…
The Son of a US President
Being the son of a U.S. president has its perks. However, it does provide a very high bar of achievement for that second generation. Which…
British or Revolutionary?
Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran–there are many labels that may be placed on churches. However, during the early years of this church, the label was either…
St. Paul’s Church
Just outside of New York City proper, yet well within the urban corridor, sits a church in the suburb of Mt. Vernon, New York. It…