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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
The town of Crown Point, Indiana is about ten miles south of Gary. A block south of the historic courthouse at the center of town is the old jail and sheriff’s house. It was built in 1882, and at the time of its construction it was considered to be one of the Hoosier State’s best
These tanks stand proudly on display at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. My friend is a retired Marine Officer and his wife is an active Naval Officer. He was able to get me admitted onto the camp since civilians are not allowed without a military escort. I always enjoy touring military bases. It’s fascinating to
In Woodruff, Wisconsin, near the intersection of US-51 and WIS-47, stands a unique tribute: a sculpture of a massive penny. This monument commemorates the incredible life and achievements of Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb. Born in New York in 1885, Kate became an accomplished doctor of obstetrics, delivering over 800 babies at what is now Lower
The Villisca Ax Murder House, located in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, is infamous as the site of one of America’s most chilling and enduring unsolved mysteries. On the night of June 9-10, 1912, the six members of the Moore family—parents Josiah and Sarah, and their four children—along with two visiting Stillinger girls, were
In Marceline, Missouri, the boyhood home of Walt Disney, you can find a unique slice of theme park history. Tucked away here is the Midget Autopia, the only original Disney ride installed outside of a park. After being removed from Disneyland in 1966 to make space for the iconic “it’s a small world,” Walt donated
The Beaver House is a unique and instantly recognizable building located in downtown Grand Marais, Minnesota. For many, myself included, it embodies a classic Minnesota feel, especially with the giant fish mounted on its corner. This distinctive structure was once a beloved bait store, established in 1964 by Tyson Cronberg. Cronberg, who was something of
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
