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Jim Thorpe

In 1912 he was proclaimed the world’s greatest athlete and some of his Olympic records from that year still stood two decades later. He was…

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A Star Athlete

When you think of historically great collegiate football programs, names like Notre Dame, Penn State and Alabama might come to mind. Most people don’t name…

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Posted in American Countryside California Podcast

Palm Springs, California

Before Palm Springs was a resort town–before Palm Springs was really even a town, for that matter; movie stars began building their second homes here….

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Date Farming

Some farmers need expensive, high tech equipment to harvest their crops. This crop requires a very low-tech method of harvest, but it does help if…

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Farming the Trees

David’s farm is just 2 ½ acres in size…but that does not mean he’s not busy. In fact, the crop he grows will require full…

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Posted in American Countryside Civil War Missouri Podcast Saint Joseph

A Pony Express Sesquicentennial

Horses are racing through the streets of St. Joseph, MO this weekend much like they did 150 years ago. It’s a venture that lasted just…

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Jackie Cochran, Pilot

Most people have heard of Chuck Yeager, but most have not heard of his good friend Jackie, a pilot who set more aviation records that…

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Annapolis, Maryland

It is known as the sailing capitol of the United States. It also happens to be a state capitol, a former national capitol and home…

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A Train Depot in Palm Springs

When the rails came through this stretch of dry wilderness, the only people living here were the Cahuilla Indians. What became of the train depot…

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Posted in American Countryside Podcast Presidents Vermont

President Chester Arthur

Most Americans can name several men who have served as president of the United States. It’s a fair bet, most won’t name Chester Arthur. So,…

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