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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

Searching for the Crossroads of the Nation

He was a man in search of the crossroads of the nation.  For of course, that would be the best place to build a business…

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Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

A Book That Took 13 Years to Complete

It was a massive book, both in cost and sheer size…yet it’s pages are some of the most recognized yet today.  This is the story…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Kentucky

Drawing Birds

Frankly, he had the makings of a man who would squander his family’s money and accomplish little in life.  But his passion for walking the…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of South Dakota

The Homestead of Lawrence Welk

His music entertained millions of listeners both over the radio and later via TV.  Today we head to his homestead on the plains of North…

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Posted in American Countryside Arizona

A Cemetery With a Guidebook

Most cemeteries don’t offer a guidebook with brief stories of those you’ll find buried there, but this one does.  And while this is a respectful…

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Posted in American Countryside Arizona

A Cemetery Opposite Arlington National

This cemetery perhaps looks the exact opposite of Arlington National in D.C.  The dusty landscape is mostly barren of lush grass and tall trees.  The…

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Posted in American Countryside Arizona

A Place Named Tombstone

It’s a town named for what others thought would happen to its founder.  It may sound like a strange way to title a place, but…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Missouri

Man’s Best Friend

We’ve all heard of man’s best friend…but it was this dog that probably gave us the phrase so common today.  We’ll go to a county…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Missouri

A Famous Canine

In the courthouse square in Warrensburg, Missouri you will find a statue in tribute to a dog named Old Drum.  He’s one famous canine who…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Virginia

Defending the Fertile Farm Valley of Virginia

There was nothing left to do.  A group of 15-21 year old students would be forced  into battle if there was any hope of defending…

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