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Monument Shows That America Is More Centered

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Ten years is a long time. But is it long enough to merit a monument? The village of Plato, Missouri, says “Yes!”

Roy Rogers: Happy Sales to You

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

When the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum (last located in Branson, Missouri) closed in December of 2009, fans of the cowcouple were concerned…where would the museum’s extensive collection of Western Memorabilia end up? In particular, what would become of the institution’s most iconic (and, frankly, somewhat disturbing) prized possession: the taxidermied hide of Roy’s horse, Trigger?

Missouri’s Dogged Love Of A Dog

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Lewis and Clark, continental explorers, were big news during their extended 2003-2006 bicentennial (we stumbled across tributes to them in dozens of city parks and museums). It got so crazy, we thought, that North Dakota even erected a twice-life-size statue of “Seaman,” their dog. Lewis and Clark have since faded from public view — they’ll [...]

Waltzing Waters Back In Branson

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Technicolor rainbow spritzy liquid spectacular good news out of Branson, Missouri, where Waltzing Waters Theatre has reopened after years in mothballs.

Roadside News: Feb. 9, 2010

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Boneyard Makeover – NV | Epic Eagle – MO | Jet Wreck Bonanza – NC | Rebel Yell or Big Girlyman? – SC

2010: A Year To Remember

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

With the new year comes the promise of new wonders, yet unborn, that will dazzle our eyeballs into the distracted-driver danger zone. Here’s a brief look at some of the anticipated highlights for 2010 — and remember that every year also brings dozens of unexpected new attractions.

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