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Hey everyone! I’m so excited to announce that my new book, “Lost in Wisconsin,” is finally here! I spent a lot of time exploring the Badger State, from its charming towns to its historic sites, and I can’t wait to share all the amazing places I discovered with you. If you’re looking for a captivating
I am happy to announce my latest book Lost In Illinois has been published on Amazon HERE. I traveled all over the “Land of Lincoln” exploring small towns, large cities, back roads and farmland. I did about 4000 miles this summer visiting strange and historic places including cemeteries, parks and historic sites. I like to
Beaufort, North Carolina, a historic town on the Atlantic coast, is home to the Old Burying Ground, one of the state’s oldest cemeteries. Established in 1724 near the town’s center, it is a fascinating resting place with approximately 200 gravestones dating back to the pre-Civil War era. The markers themselves tell a story of a
The small town of Clover, Virginia sits near the states southern boarder. Not far away is a small family cemetery and it is there you will find a grave for Henrietta Lacks. Born Loretta Pleasant, She was a Black woman whose cancer cells were taken without her consent in 1951 while she was undergoing
When most people think of ferries in Michigan, their minds go to the iconic boats that travel to Mackinac Island or the massive S.S. Badger that crosses Lake Michigan to Wisconsin. But one of the state’s oldest and most charming ferries is tucked away in the small town of Ironton. Here, a historic cable ferry
In Brunswick, Georgia’s Old Town Historic District, a testament to time and local folklore stands in the middle of Albany Street: the Lover’s Oak. This Southern live oak tree is estimated to be around 900 years old, placing its origin in the 12th century. Its immense size is striking, with a trunk diameter of approximately
Mill Creek flows north into the Mahoning River in Youngstown Ohio. The creek cascades down a rocky ledge to create a beautiful waterfall. Next to the falls is the historic Lanterman’s Mill. It is an impressive structure built in 1845 by German Lanterman and his brother-in-law Samuel Kimberly. The mill was originally powered by a
This clump of trees in a North Carolina farm field does not look like much but it covers the site of what could have been the worst desaster in America. on January 24, 1961, a B-52 Stratofortress carrying two Mark 39 thermonuclear bombs broke apart in mid-air over Faro, North Carolina. The aircraft experienced a
Located in downtown Noblesville, northeast of Indianapolis, Indiana, stands the historic Hamilton County Courthouse. Right beside it is a brick Queen Anne-style house built in 1877. This building once served as the sheriff’s residence, and a jail was attached to the back. It was common at the time for the sheriff and his family to
In the woods of northern Wisconsin near the Michigan boarder not far from the town of Hurley is the B-47 Memorial. It stands as a solemn tribute to the six airmen who perished in two separate B-47 Stratojet bomber crashes in 1961. Both incidents, occurring near Hurley, involved aircraft from the 40th Bomb Wing on
Have you ever stumbled upon something so unexpectedly joyful, so uniquely captivating, that it feels like stepping into another world? That’s precisely the experience awaiting you at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, North Carolina. It’s not just a park; it’s a testament to ingenuity, recycling, and the sheer delight of art in motion.
In the vast tapestry of American history, some threads are vibrant and bold, while others are faint, almost invisible. The story of Union Level, Virginia, falls into the latter category – a quiet whisper from the past, a ghost town not of dramatic abandonment, but of a gentle fading into the embrace of time and
