Posted in American Countryside Connecticut

A Name You Still Know Today

He was the sixth of twelve children born on a 300 acre farm in central Connecticut.  While all of the kids in the family were…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

A 150 Year Old Donut

There’s a donut in Montana, that while very interesting, is not a donut anyone probably wants to consume.  That’s because this donut is over 150…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

Fort Kehough

Miles City, Montana is a hub for the ranch lands of the southeastern part of the state.  Part of its history can be traced to…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

Range Riders Museum

In the 1930s a group of cowboys in southeastern Montana wanted to preserve the ranch history they saw slowly vanishing.  What resulted is a unique…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

Nevada City, Montana

What would a jukebox from the 1800s look like?  A trip to this old Montana town will give you a glimpse as something that is…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

Preserving History in Montana

Some people like to preserve a piece of the past.  What this family did here was preserve an entire town from the past.  It’s quite…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

A Montana Gold Mining Town

Just northwest of Yellowstone National Park you’ll find some old mining towns with quite a story.  When gold was found there in 1863, the stories…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

The Pancake Days in Glenn, Michigan

Occasionally a winter storm will leave motorists stranded and locals will come to their aid.  That was the case in one small town in 1937. …

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Posted in American Countryside Wyoming

Chugwater, Wyoming

It is noted to be the longest running image used on a license plate anywhere in the world.  The image immortalized a horse and rider…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

The Sleeping Bear Dunes

When the first European settlers came to this area, they may not have given much thought to the natural landmark that brings people here today……

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