SIGHTSEEING

Today, millions of Americans will enjoy a day off from work and school in honor of the civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   Though there are many that get credit…

After two years of renovations and more than $30 million dollars in upgrades, Soldiers Memorial in downtown Saint Louis has reopened – and it’s wonderful. The memorial and military museum was dedicated…

There was a time when it seemed like every living room in America had at least one of those Precious Moments figures on display.   Even if you never bought one, you’ve surely…

Say what you will about Walmart (and there’s a lot to be said) but, it’s hard to deny its massive success. In 1950 – Walton’s 5 and 10 opened in Bentonville. Arkansas. …

There are very few opportunities that I’ve declined while traveling across America.  I’ve been in helicopters and zip lines in a cave.  I’ve done hiking, rafting, spinning in a NASA simulator and…

I’ll be honest, the main reason for writing this article was to get that awful TLC song “Waterfalls” from 1994 stuck in your head for the next two weeks. Ok, just kidding.…

It’s certainly understandable if the political climate in Illinois’ capitol city might be keeping your car from stopping in Springfield.   The good news is – the politicians haven’t ruined everything just yet.…

A dinosaur theme park near Wichita, Kansas is bringing kids up-close to dozens of  prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Earth. “We have 45 animatronic dinosaurs – which is the most of…

Wichita is known for launching quite a few successful businesses – including the worldwide restaurant chain Pizza Hut.  The very first store is now a museum located on the campus of Wichita…

Bigfoot is known as the world’s first monster truck and travelers can see it up-close in Pacific, Missouri.  Their headquarters, located about 45 minutes from downtown St. Louis is about 15 miles…