75th Anniversary of Mt. Rushmore
One of America’s most instantly recognizable landmarks turns 75 this year.Mount Rushmore--which features faces of four presidents carved into a cliffside--embodies our grandiose ambitions and literally...
View ArticleRadio Language Ushered in Clear Talk
You ever hear someone spelling out an address and it’s unclear if they just said “M” or “N”?You’re not the only one.Sixty years ago this month the global community devised the NATO phonetic alphabet...
View ArticleAmerica's Dams: Adventure for All Ages
Dams do so much more than hold back some water. They power cities, create nature preserves, and recreational lakes. They’re peppered across the country and attract millions campers, photographers and...
View ArticlePGA Stays On A Roll One Century Later
A hundred years ago a New York City retailer and amateur golfers met for lunch to discuss the game’s surging popularity. That meeting ultimately spawned The Professional Golf Association, a worldwide...
View ArticleUSO: 75 Years of Help to America’s Veterans
President Franklin D. Roosevelt knew the grim realities of war can decimate troops' morale. With that in mind, he urged the American people to provide a service to bring the comforts of home to the...
View ArticlePacific Coast Drive: Ocean Meets 'Wow!'
Highways are corridors to vacation destinations. In one long stretch from California to Washington the route is the destination.No picture or poem truly captures the landscape’s majesty. It’s truly...
View ArticleA View From Your Seat: National Parks
Every park carries a unique appeal. It might be a monument--or literally Mammoth Caves. Sometimes your travel schedule may not permit an extended stay, however. But don't let deter you from seeing some...
View ArticleWould You Dare Enter These Spooky Spots?
For thrill seekers who enjoy a good scare, October is the time to hit the road and visit some of North America's spookiest spots.Below are some hair-raising destinations to consider if you're into the...
View ArticleAnnual Turkey Trots Build Local Charities
The Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving tradition that reminds us the importance of helping our community. Whether it’s raising money for a local food locker or national charity, Turkey Trots invite people...
View ArticleSnow Sculpture Event Draws Carving Artists To Annual Winterfest
The 28th Annual Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships, Jan. 22-26, attracts sculptors from various countries to turn 25-ton blocks of snow into masterpieces like swans, decorative...
View ArticleExplorer Kicked Off Six Decades of 'Wow!'
The Space Race carried heavy symbolism during the Cold War, and the United States found itself behind at the start.Russia jumped out to an early lead by launching Sputnik 1 and 2. America needed to...
View ArticleBlood Donation Drives Highlight February
Valentine’s Day gets people thinking about matters of the heart. What’s a better show of love than a selfless donation of blood or plasma?The start of 2018 has seen a wave of seasonal illnesses affect...
View ArticleJazz Museums: Taking In All That Cool Jazz
Few things say “Made in the U.S.A.” like jazz music.Musicians like Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis laid the roots of a sound native to the United States. A number of...
View Article75th Anniversary of Mt. Rushmore
One of America’s most instantly recognizable landmarks turns 75 this year.Mount Rushmore--which features faces of four presidents carved into a cliffside--embodies our grandiose ambitions and literally...
View ArticleRadio Language Ushered in Clear Talk
You ever hear someone spelling out an address and it’s unclear if they just said “M” or “N”?You’re not the only one.Sixty years ago this month the global community devised the NATO phonetic alphabet...
View ArticleAmerica's Dams: Adventure for All Ages
Dams do so much more than hold back some water. They power cities, create nature preserves, and recreational lakes. They’re peppered across the country and attract millions campers, photographers and...
View ArticlePGA Stays On A Roll One Century Later
A hundred years ago a New York City retailer and amateur golfers met for lunch to discuss the game’s surging popularity. That meeting ultimately spawned The Professional Golf Association, a worldwide...
View ArticleUSO: 75 Years of Help to America’s Veterans
President Franklin D. Roosevelt knew the grim realities of war can decimate troops' morale. With that in mind, he urged the American people to provide a service to bring the comforts of home to the...
View ArticlePacific Coast Drive: Ocean Meets 'Wow!'
Highways are corridors to vacation destinations. In one long stretch from California to Washington the route is the destination.No picture or poem truly captures the landscape’s majesty. It’s truly...
View ArticleA View From Your Seat: National Parks
Every park carries a unique appeal. It might be a monument--or literally Mammoth Caves. Sometimes your travel schedule may not permit an extended stay, however. But don't let deter you from seeing some...
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