On July 4, 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition celebrated Independence Day near what is now Great Falls, Montana, during their westward journey. They had just finished the difficult portage around the Great Falls of the Missouri River — a grueling task that took them nearly a month due to the massive waterfalls and […]
Great new park in Lakeland. “John Rodda Sports Park” I like the new boat ramp and all my new friends.
I spent the night in the Villages for the first time. I was a little younger than most residents, but I was impressed with the Town Square, the nightly concert, and all the energy. Spanish Springs Town Square has been hosting free nightly concerts since its opening in 1994. This tradition has become a hallmark […]
The gun battle at the Ma Barker House lasted approximately six hours. It began early in the morning on January 16, 1935, and ended around 11:30 a.m. The intense shootout involved Ma Barker and her son Fred, who were barricaded inside the house, refusing to surrender to the FBI. The house still bears the scars […]
Gator Joe’s Gator Joe’s Beach Bar & Grill is on the shores of Little Lake Weir in Ocklawaha, Florida. The restaurant is named after “Old Joe,” a famous alligator that lived in Lake Weir from around 1930 to 1952. Legend has it that Old Joe’s foot has been preserved and has had various homes before […]
I got Lake Weir off my list; it stands out among Florida’s lakes for its size and recreational appeal. While it isn’t part of the Harris Chain of Lakes, Lake Weir is sometimes associated with them due to its proximity. Its connection to Little Lake Weir via a vegetation-filled canal adds to its charm. Historically, […]
I took a train from Chicago to Springfield, Illinois, which traveled the same tracks as President Abraham did when his body was returned to Springfield to be buried after his assassination. I’m going to Springfield for the 160th anniversary of the death of President Abraham Lincoln. My first stop was the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, […]
Abraham Lincoln’s long journey home after his assassination in 1865: His funeral train traveled for two weeks, stopping in major cities where thousands of mourners paid their respects. Abraham Lincoln’s funeral included an open casket during several public viewings. and at various stops along his funeral train route to Springfield, Illinois. When Abraham Lincoln’s body […]
I went Inside the Lincoln Tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. they did a Great job of the grand memorial dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, and three of their four sons: Edward, William, and Thomas. Inside the tomb itself, a burial chamber is adorned with marble walls, bronze statues, […]
The Lincoln Tomb I visited President Abraham Lincoln’s Tomb on the day, the 160th anniversary of his death. The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, and three of their four sons. It is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The tomb was constructed between […]
