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8 Amazing Springs in Missouri You Have To See!

Did you know that there are more than 4,000 natural springs in Missouri? Or that ten of the state's biggest pump out an astounding...

Holland America’s Koningsdam: A Fun Way To Discover Amazing Alaska

After an incredible week in Alaska on board Holland America's Koningsdam cruise ship, I wound up locked inside of a massive parking lot at...

The Best Places Where You Can Find Mr. Rogers

Fred Rogers became a household name for his popular children's television program which celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2023. And while Mister Rogers' Neighborhood left...

What You Need To See In Dayton, Ohio

December 17th marked the anniversary of the Wright Brother's first successful flight in 1903.  (114 years ago.) Their flight lasted just under a minute...

A Rare Look Below The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Everybody loves a glimpse behind the scenes.  Especially when it involves one of the most popular museums in the world.   Recently, I had the...

Visiting Popeye’s Home Town

Debbie Brooks has been a Popeye fan for decades.  Along with her husband, Mike they've collected thousands of Popeye trinkets, statues, figures, dolls, and...

No Wonder Lafayette Is So Happy

After a week in Lafayette, it's no wonder this vibrant Louisiana town is often called the "happiest city in America".   The constant sound of...

See Little Rock: 7 Things, 1 Day.

Little Rock is one of my favorite cities in the south.  People are often surprised when I talk about how many fun things there...

Missouri Highway 36 Is A Genius Road Trip

Some say it's part of flyover country, others honestly don't even know where it is.  (Not joking - when I lived in California, some...

Blowin Through Breese, Illinois

Sitting on my desk is a bottle of Darkest Hour Black Cherry soda that I've been sipping on all morning.  It's the latest creation...

A Missouri Road Trip: St. Joseph

Having lived in Missouri most of my life, I'm always tickled when I explore a new town in my home state.  Of course, I'm...

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