Hendricks County wins the race for fun visit
Hendricks County, Indiana, is about a 45-minute western drive from downtown Indianapolis. The pace there is slower. People say hi to you on the streets. Yet, it has the advantage […]
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Cedar Rapids goes ‘Gothic’ with art project to honor artist Grant Wood
Grant Wood was 39 when he created his most-famous painting – American Gothic. The painting, which features a farmer and either his wife or daughter standing in front of a […]
Enjoy old-fashioned ice cream treats at Nebraska’s Springfield Drug soda fountain
You come for a milkshake, but a visit to Springfield Drug is like taking a step back in time. Not only do you get a hand-scooped ice cream treat at […]
St. Paul’s Fort Snelling history strikes personal chord
Visiting Minnesota’s Historic Fort Snelling was more than just a tourist stop for me. It was the military base used to imprison members of my tribe (Santee Sioux, Eastern Dakota, […]
Tour the dining world in Missouri’s Pulaski County
Something from Column A. An item from Column B. Next thing you know, you’ve traveled the world, tasting some of the best food there is to offer. All, within a […]
Pulaski County’s rail history is told through the Frisco Trail
Pulaski County cuts through the south central portion of Missouri. The county seems to be separated almost in half by Interstate 44, which eventually runs to St. Louis. The county’s […]
Pulaski County is home to US’ only Z Loft Hotel
Whether you’re spending a couple of nights or visiting long-term in the Waynesville/St. Robert area in Pulaski County, the Z Loft Hotel offers a comfortable, modern stay. The hotel is […]
Nebraska Passport 2016: Happy Jack Chalk Mine, Scotia
I’m not sure what my favorite part was during our visit at the Happy Jack Chalk Mine near Scotia. The mine itself offers an interesting tour and some good history. […]
Bryson’s air boat tours a must when visiting Fremont, Nebraska
The Platte River in Nebraska has long been described as “a mile wide and an inch deep.” It’s a little deeper than that, but not much. So, how do you […]
Star Trek ‘boldly’ celebrates 50th anniversary
From Captain Kirk’s future birth site to watching the last of the originals receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, We’ve enjoyed the adventures of the “Star Trek” […]