Posted in American Countryside Michigan

Empire, Michigan

Many people come to this area of Michigan each year for the beauty of the woods and the Lake Michigan shoreline.  The first industry here…

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Posted in American Countryside Massachusetts

The Springfield Armory

Along the Connecticut River in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts  you’ll find a series of buildings that for nearly two centuries were important in this…

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Posted in American Countryside Massachusetts

Not Quite a Pipe Organ

In Springfield, Massachusetts you’ll find a site that resembles a large pipe organ.  In fact, that is part of it’s name.  But what resembles pipes…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas Massachusetts

Making Our Own Weapons

When the colonies declared there independence from England, they had to fight a war using guns mostly made in other countries.  George Washington set about…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Imagine a seven story hotel in which each floor is a ground floor.  We’ll take you to the town where that unusual site and much…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas

A Place Where Water is More Than Water

If you think water is just water, then don’t tell the folks in this small town, because it’s the water they owe for their livelihood……

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Posted in American Countryside Florida

70 Miles From Land

Alcatraz was known as one of the most difficult prisons from which to make an escape.  It’s location in San Francisco Bay was a huge…

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Posted in American Countryside Florida

Dry Tortugas

The name of a place can sometimes tell you a lot about what the surrounding area may be like.  That is the case for this…

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Posted in American Countryside Florida

Too Many Floral Print Shirts

If you go to a tropical location, some people might decide to don a floral print shirt.  But things got a bit out of hand…

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Posted in American Countryside Florida

The Little White House

This Naval Base would not have drawn much attention if not for a doctor who ordered a president he needed a change in scenery for…

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