Rub elbows with royalty at Willy Nilly on-the-Wash
Here I am being pushed along the gravel streets of this 16th century English village of Willy Nilly-on-the-Wash in my wheelchair.
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A New England islands cruise without leaving the country
Been considering a cruise but aren’t sure you want to go on one of those mega-ships with 6,000 other people? Or perhaps you don’t want the hassle of overseas travel to cruise the Greek islands or the far east.
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Round barns — an endangered species
If they haven’t already been included in the list of endangered species, round barns should be.
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Instead of campaigning across country, Harding brought voters to him
Back in the summer of 1920, when Sen. Warren G. Harding was running for president, it was considered degrading for a candidate to traipse across the country like a door-to-door salesman stumping for votes.
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Chickens Rule The Roost In Key West
Roosters can be heard crowing throughout the length and breadth of Key West, Fla., at all times of the day and night.
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Rock ‘N’ Roll Is At Home In Downtown Cleveland
Rock ‘n’ roll burst on the music scene in the early 1950s with a style that was brash and loud with rhythms that made listeners want to dance.
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Niagara Falls — Still A Great Wonder Of The World
Niagara Falls is literally being eaten away by the forces of erosion.
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Cruising The Great Lakes — Enlightening And Relaxing
Text and Photos By Rod King Guest Columnist Editor’s Note: This piece on Cruising the Great Lakes will serve as an introduction to the places the ship stopped and for the next six months those destinations will be highlighted. Cruising the Great Lakes is just as enjoyable as … Read More
Springfield, Ill. — Abraham Lincoln’s Hometown
He may have been born in Kentucky and grew up in Indiana, but there’s no doubt Abe Lincoln is Springfield’s best-known resident and revered icon.
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South Beach art deco — A national treasure
The demise of art deco has been greatly exaggerated. It’s alive and well and headquartered in Miami on South Beach.
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Vice President’s Columbia City Home Highlights His Political Life
The 27th governor of Indiana, Thomas Marshall of Columbia City, who was well known for his humorous asides, once quipped, “There were once two brothers. One went to sea and one became the 28th vice president of the United States. Neither of them were ever heard of again.”
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Step Back In Time At Adams Mill Near Cutler
Visiting Adams Mill near Cutler, is like taking a step back in time.
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Riley Boyhood Home Worth Drive To Greenfield
When driving along the 200 block of Main Street (U.S. 40) in Greenfield, you’ll come upon a man sitting on a bench in front of a white house.
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Fern Cliff Nature Preserve perfect for nature lovers
Fern Cliff Nature Preserve is for the birds!
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Mixing Horticulture And Culture
One of the leading cultural destinations in the Midwest is just a few hours away in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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