Join me as I explore the quirky, offbeat, and iconic places that make America unique
Dead Man’s Curve
The following is an excerpt from my book Tales of Coles County, a collection of history, folklore, and true crime from one of the most interesting counties in Illinois. Order it in paperback or Kindle today. Many communities in Illinois have an intersection or stretch of road to avoid where it’s said car accidents frequently […]
The Kiss
Statue called “Embracing Peace” by artist J. Seward Johnson on American Way in National Harbor, Maryland. Embracing Peace is based on an iconic photo taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt in Times Square on August 14, 1945 as celebrations broke out upon news of Japan’s surrender and the end of World War 2.
Catoctin Iron Furnace in Frederick County, Maryland
For over a century, the Catoctin Iron Furnace smelted iron, its forges spewing smoke and burning red hot. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, it fueled the machines of war. Much of this backbreaking work was done by slaves. Catoctin Iron Furnace is a historic iron forge along U.S. Route 15 from Frederick to Thurmont […]
Flamingo Motel, Wisconsin Dells
Nothing says tourist trap quite like flamingos (especially when you’re in Wisconsin), and this oversized sign for the Flamingo Motel and Suites, 910 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S. (U.S. Route 12), Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, doesn’t disappoint. Wisconsin Dells has been a family vacation destination since the nineteenth century. Many motor inns adopted a “populuxe” style to […]
Crystal Grottoes Caverns in Boonsboro, Maryland
Tour Maryland’s only show cave in this delightful throwback to America’s roadside attractions. This small demonstration cave is Maryland’s largest cavern open to the public. It contains more formations per square foot than any other explored cave, and it’s among the most naturally preserved caverns in the world, with a constant temperature of 54 degrees. […]
Fisher’s Bar
This sign for Fisher’s Bar, 719 Superior Street in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, has all the sports. In business since 1933.
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