Category: Arizona
The Zuck Family Corral
Just outside Holbrook, Arizona you can find the remains of an old corral that once housed the herd of the Zuck family. The ranch hands…
Of Golden Eggs, Geese, and Backyard Farms
We’ve all heard of the goose that laid the golden eggs. While it would be hard to find such a bird, a goose that raises…
Wrenched From a Mother’s Arms
Imagine a scene in which a boy is wrenched from a mother’s arms…and is headed for certain death. No doubt the scene played out many…
A Diet of Chocolate and Potatoes
A diet of chocolate and potatoes is probably not the most balanced ration one can eat…but during World War II…it meant survival for this family….
A Story of Survival
As World War II began, Search Kreisberger and his family struggled just to survive. His miraculous story of holocaust survival….. https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2013/04/23Apr13-Holocaust-Survivor-Search-Kreisberger-2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window…
Surviving the Holocaust of World War II
His city bounced from one country’s control to another during World War II. No matter who was in control…this young Jewish man feared for his…
“Too Tough for Women and Churches”
Holbrook, Arizona Holbrook, Arizona, is just what you’d expect from a town in the Old West. It had a reputation as a place that was…
The Boneyard
It’s the fifth largest air force in the world, but few of the planes here will fly. Even if they could, it may be years…
Looking For Used Parts
If you were looking for some used parts to repair your car, you might go to a scrapyard to find what you need. So what…
The San Marcos Hotel and Resort
Phoenix, Arizona has plenty of golf resorts that attract thousands of visitors, but ask someone who established the first course in the state and they’ll…
