Thursday, September 29, 2022

Cumberland Gap Tennessee Iron Furnace July 2022

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 We did the very brief hike out to see the Iron Furnace at Cumberland Gap!  AND, we couldn't be in Cumberland Gap Tennessee and not stop...
Monday, September 26, 2022

Middlesboro Kentucky July 2022

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 And here is a brief video I posted on youtube about Middlesboro Kentucky!
Friday, September 23, 2022

Old State Capitol Springfield Illinois May 2022

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Here is a video from our visit to the Old State Capitol in Springfield Illinois!
Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Illinois State Military Museum Springfield May 2022

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  While in Springfield, we visited the Illinois State Military Museum. The Museum is possession of an artificial leg that once belonged to S...
Saturday, September 17, 2022

Illinois State Capitol Springfield 2020 and 2022

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  Back in March 2020, we stopped by the State Capitol in Springfield Illinois.  We literally went inside as they were ending tours, because ...
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Pease's at BUNN Gourmet Springfield Illinois May 2022

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  We visited the very unique chocolate shop/coffee shop/bar/cafe Pease's at Bunn Gourmet in Springfield.
Sunday, September 11, 2022

New Salem Visitor Center Illinois May 2022

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  There is a very nice museum in the visitor center at Lincoln's New Salem.
Thursday, September 8, 2022

New Salem Illinois May 2022

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We love Lincoln's New Salem, just a half hour or so drive from Springfield. If you are looking for uncrowded Lincoln sites...  well, thi...
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Raymond H. Montgomery's "Living in the Shadows of Greatness"

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 While exploring the streets of Petersburg Illinois....  not too far from Springfield (less than a half an hour) and only a couple of miles ...
Monday, September 5, 2022

Petersburg Illinois May 2022

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 Here is a brief look at Petersburg Illinois.....  Not skip over this town when you are near Springfield!
Friday, September 2, 2022

Broadgauge Petersburg Illinois May 2022

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  We were very lucky to have a meal at the very nice Broadgauge Restaurant in Petersburg Illinois!  This is now one of my favorite places to...
Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Lincoln's Neighborhood Springfield Illinois May 2022

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  Surrounding Abraham Lincoln's Home in Springfield Illinois, is Abe's old neighborhood.  It is also preserved and managed by the Na...
Saturday, August 27, 2022

Scheels Sporting Goods Springfield Illinois May 2022

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  Scheel's in Springfield is easily one of the most fun places I have shopped at recently!  There is a Ferris wheel AND animatronic Pres...
Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Oak Ridge Cemetery and Lincoln's Tomb Illinois May 2022

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AND....  here is a video I posted to youtube covering our visit to Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield Illinois!  We visited a couple of other...
Sunday, August 21, 2022

Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site Springfield Illinois May 2022

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  Here is a complete tour video of the Abraham Lincoln Home in Springfield Illinois!  Thank you National Park Service! 
Thursday, August 18, 2022

"Young Lincoln" by Jan Jacobi

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On our recent trip to Springfield, we noticed author Jan Jacobi signing copies of his book, "Young Lincoln". I THINK Jan described...
Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Springfield Illinois May 2022

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We saw the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile while we were in Springfield Illinois!
Saturday, August 13, 2022

Lincoln Herndon Law Offices Springfield Illinois May 2022

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 Here is a brief look at the Lincoln Herndon Law Office in Springfield Illinois!  Abe practiced here, and its now a visitor center!
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Di Pieros Italian Restaurant Springfield Illinois May 2022

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   Di Piero's Restaurant in Springfield is easily my favorite Italian Restaurant, and it has a great connection to Abraham Lincoln! Its ...
Sunday, August 7, 2022

"The Expedition of the Donner Party and Its Tragic Fate" by Eliza P Donner Houghton

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So, a buddy of mine got back from a road trip and picked up "The Expedition of the Donner Party and Its Tragic Fate" by Eliza P. D...
Friday, August 5, 2022

Springhill Suites by Marriott Springfield Illinois May 2022

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Don't be tricked into staying at downtown hotels in Springfield just because they are named after President Lincoln (seriously, that pla...
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Springfield Illinois May 2022

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  We visited Springfield Illinois for a fourth time recently  I really enjoy this town and all of its history. There is, of course, all of t...
Saturday, July 30, 2022

Pigeon Forge Tennessee June 2022

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  And there are a ton of Pigeon Forge Tennessee videos out there too, but I love the place and I am sure I will continue putting more up.......
Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Pittman Center Road Sevierville, TN June 2022

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 This is just a simple video driving through Pittman Center Rd in the Sevierville Tennessee/Great Smoky Mountains area!
Sunday, July 24, 2022

Tennessee Cider Company Gatlinburg June 2022

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Hey, check out the Tennessee Cider Company in Gatlinburg! They do a GREAT and fun tasting for $5, and they have some great deals.  We hat th...