April 19, 1995. This is the date that American-born terrorism struck in the heartland of America. This is the date that Timothy McVeigh parked a rental truck loaded with explosives […]
Presidents Day is a little more special to me after visiting Springfield, Illinois. While spending a week in St. Louis, Lisa and I took a day trip to Springfield, Illinois. […]
Alcatraz Island was home to one of America’s toughest prisons. It was also here that my brother stepped into the world’s spotlight during the Native American occupation. My brother Johnny […]
“I believe in a place called Hope.” Those words ended the acceptance speech of then Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton at the 1992 Democratic Party convention. Clinton eventually went on to […]
Imagine getting the opportunity to own 160 acres of land for free. All you had to do was a build a house and improve the land for five years. After […]
For a place called the Badlands, visitors can find this national park a beautiful place to visit. As you look at the jagged edges and rock formations, you’d swear you’re […]
Imagine seeing a tree that is about 225 million years old. You will if you visit the Petrified Forest National Park near Holbrook, AZ. My daughter Mallory and I took […]
During our visit to Albuquerque for the International Balloon Fiesta in 2010, we thought it’d be interesting to check out some new attractions. We’ve been to Albuquerque a few […]
Teddy Roosevelt hunted for bison during his first visit to North Dakota in 1883. He moved to the state following the death of both his wife and mother on the […]
As the summer season winds down, lots of people are planning that final summer getaway. Labor Day allows most people a three-day weekend of fun in the sun. Maybe, they’ll […]
