Spending a weekend in Santee, Nebraska, at our tribe’s annual powwow, I was reminded of the patriotism Native Americans share with their fellow non-Native citizens. Statistically, Native Americans serve in […]
Imagine getting ready for the Independence Day celebration by putting on your best T-shirt and ball cap displaying the national bird – a turkey. After signing the Declaration of Independence […]
The small white chapel can be seen by people traveling north and south along Interstate 35 in northern Iowa. It welcomes weary travelers who may need a break from […]
It amazes me that as you go through life, how connected we all seem to be. For me, a personal connection involves a boat. The Lady of the Lake will […]
Editor’s Note: As Nebraska celebrates its 150th birthday in 2017, we’re taking a look at some of the state’s attractions and events. Today, we’re looking back at a visit to […]
It’s known as the “Bloodiest 47 acres in America.” It’s been home to some of the worst criminals in American history. Visit the Missouri State Prison in Jefferson City and […]
You know you’re in for a treat when you see the giant figure working a hammer as you approach the entrance to the Seattle Art Museum. “Hammering Man” represents working […]
Editor’s Note: As Nebraska celebrates its 150th birthday in 2017, we’re taking a look back at some of the attractions and events we’ve attended. Today, as we head north for […]
More than a century of automobile history awaits visitors to the LeMay-American Car Museum in Tacoma. The museum features more than 300 cars displayed by era or theme. Most of […]
Hugging the banks of the Missouri River, Jefferson City embraces history and nature as Missouri’s capital city. The home of the “Bloodiest 47 acres in America” is also home to […]
