Preserving History: The Story of the Jackson County Bicentennial Barn
On an early autumn morning, the Jackson County Bicentennial Barn on the Pleasant View Farm stood bright against a clear blue sky, its red linseed-oil siding still carrying traces of the sun-faded Ohio Bicentennial logo. The bold blue script and white banner painted across its broad gable face recalled a time when these barns, one for each of Ohio’s eighty-eight counties, were symbols of statewide pride. Created in 2003 to commemorate two hundred years of statehood, the Bicentennial Barn project transformed ordinary farm structures into landmarks of shared heritage. Artist Scott Hagan spent five years traveling to every corner of the
The Equine Sculptures at the Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington showcases a distinguished collection of equine sculptures that honor the profound bond between horses and humans. These artworks, placed throughout the park, celebrate the legacy of legendary racehorses and commemorate historical figures of the equine world.
Oklahoma’s Route 66 “Sidewalk Road”
Near Miami, Oklahoma, a nine-foot stretch of pavement survives as the only remaining section of old U.S. Route 66. Known locally as the “Sidewalk Road,” it dates to the early years of federal road building.
The Prairie Dogs of Yukon, Oklahoma
Driving east through the Oklahoma City area along old U.S. Route 66, we had set our sights on Yukon, mostly to pass by Garth Brooks’ childhood home. But scanning the map to see what else was in Yukon, another pin caught our attention: “Prairie Dog Field.” It seemed out of place among the usual chain fast-food restaurants and gas stations, so we decided to take a short detour.
El Morro: Petroglyphs, Inscriptions, and a Pueblo in the Sky
Discover El Morro National Monument in western New Mexico, where a desert pool, ancient petroglyphs, Spanish inscriptions, and the ruins of Atsinna Pueblo tell the story of travelers who passed this sandstone bluff for centuries.
On the Road to El Morro: Discovering Los Gigantes
On the slow road to El Morro, New Mexico, somewhere between the dusty roads and the clear blue sky, we found Los Gigantes.
Among the Joshua Trees of Grapevine Mesa
Sometimes the best nights on the road begin without a firm plan: just a stretch of open highway and a vague idea about a stand of Joshua trees in northern Arizona. That’s how we found ourselves heading into the Mojave, chasing the last light south of Boulder City.
Slot Canyons and Sandstone Waves: A Day Beneath Nevada’s Desert Sky
Early one May morning, my partner and I left Las Vegas and followed the interstates and the Valley of Fire Highway into the desert, headed toward Nevada’s oldest and most visually striking state park.
Restoring the Sunken Garden Fountains at Garfield Park
Concrete pouring is underway on the Sunken Garden fountains at Garfield Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A Hike through White Owl Canyon
Just outside Boulder City, in a quiet corner of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a 3.6-mile loop through the White Owl Canyon offers a compact but rewarding journey through the stark beauty of the Nevada desert.