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A Visit to Durham Museum and Some Nostalgia
Hi again all. This will be a shorter post since I just finished up a week of scout camp with my son and need to catch up on grown up things like mowing the lawn. And to be honest, it took quite a bit out of these 43-year old bones. I got blister on my…
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Andrew Jackson Higgins: The Forgotten Hero of World War II
Throughout history, many inventors that go underappreciated. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. Philo Farnsworth invented television. Louis Braille developed…Braille. I am sure in their day, these individuals were the cat’s meow. But how many of you could name any one of these inventors? And no. Just saying Braille doesn’t count. Though their names go unremembered (except…
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Homestead National Historical Park: It’s Worth Your Time
As a foggy dawn gave way to a brilliant March morning, I found myself bound for Beatrice, Nebraska and Homestead National Historical Park. In this post, I share my experience visiting this underknown yet significant historical site and why I think you should visit too. But first, let’s talk about a little about the history…
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SAC Aerospace Museum: A Great Stop for Aircraft Fans
You find yourself traveling on I-80 near Omaha, Nebraska. You’ve been driving for hours. A nice walk would do you good and you have some time. What will you do? Stop by a crowded truck stop with “the cleanest bathrooms in the country”? Go to a rest stop with a few trees and a maybe…
History with Legs: History Through Travel
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