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The Most Overlooked Town on World-Famous Route 66: Oatman, AZ

July 28, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

Oatman, Arizona: Route 66, Dollar Bar, Donkey

Nestled into the northwest corner of Arizona just before you cross into California on Route 66, you find the rugged town of Oatman. It may be one of the most overlooked towns along the famous road trip, but it may have the most famous burros. While the burros’ pushy demeanor demands attention, you won’t want to miss all this historic town has to offer. The namesake story, gold mining strikes, and place in Americana history along Route 66 make this town so much more.

Cryptic Ciphers, Treasure, Duels: The Life of Thomas Jefferson Beale

February 23, 2024July 24, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

Thomas Jefferson Beale. It’s the name you likely have not heard, but the name behind a story you’ve seen a version of on the big screen. A 200-year-old mystery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia begins with TJ Beale. He is credited as the author of the Beale Papers (also known as Beale Ciphers). They are the “treasure map” to the Beale Treasure worth an estimated $65 million. Consisting of three ciphers explaining what the treasure is, where it is and who is entitled to it the ciphers have never been fully decoded. The cipher explaining what the treasure consists of was decoded using the Declaration of Independence n the late 1800s. Does that sound familiar? The movie National Treasure is said to be loosely based on the story. Now it is time to tell the real story of Thomas Jefferson Beale.

Mayberry to Mt. Airy: Step Back in Time to When Life was Simple and Carefree

September 26, 2023July 11, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

This fictional town had it all. But what if it wasn’t purely fictional? What if Mayberry did exist? At least, in some capacity. Well, it does. Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Hometown to Andy Griffith, the star of The Andy Griffith Show and the inspiration for Mayberry.

Visiting the Space Exploration History & Future of Kennedy Space Center in Florida

September 10, 2023June 27, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

Embrace or relive your childhood dreams at Kennedy Space Center. Home to space exploration’s history and future. Experience the missions and heroes of space exploration’s past, present, and future with various exhibits and a docent-led bus tour to launch pads.

Leading the Nation from Key West: Truman’s Little White House

February 23, 2024June 23, 2022 by Vince DiLoreto

Harry S Truman's Little White House in Key West Florida

The only thing new in the world is the history you don’t know Harry S Truman A mere two blocks from bar-lined Duval Street in Key West sits a nondescript house that served numerous Presidents and other world leaders. Facilitating working vacations for our nation’s leaders, this tropical paradise is a far cry from the … Read more

37 Historic Locations of the Florida Keys You Can Visit Today

November 15, 2023June 20, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

The Florida Keys consists of a string of tropical islands stretching 120 miles off the southern tip of Florida. Marking the southernmost continental point in the United States, Key West. Renowned for its outdoor activities.