For decades, Louisville’s culinary identity has been anchored by bourbon, barbecue, and hot browns. But beneath the banner of fine dining and regional staples lies a humbler, often […]
The Mystery and Legacy of Indiana Sugar Cream Pie
Indiana’s sugar cream pie—sometimes called Hoosier pie—is an unassuming dessert with a storied past. Simple ingredients, humble origins, and devoted fans have turned this custard-style pie into one […]
Corn Dogs vs. Pronto Pups: State Fair Rivalries Explained
At nearly every state fair across America, two golden, deep-fried snacks reign supreme: the corn dog and the Pronto Pup. They look nearly identical—each a hot dog impaled […]
From Miami to Copper Harbor: The Two Ends of U.S. Highway 41
Stretching over 2,000 miles from the subtropical streets of Miami to the cold, rocky shores of Lake Superior, U.S. Highway 41 is one of America’s most fascinating north–south […]
Wesley Chapel Gulf and the Lost River in Indiana
In southern Indiana, an ordinary-looking landscape of fields and forests hides an extraordinary underground world. The Lost River, one of the state’s most mysterious waterways, vanishes into limestone […]
Fort Detrick: From Biological Warfare to Biomedical Research
Fort Detrick, located in Frederick, Maryland, is one of the most historically significant research sites in the United States. Established during World War II, it became the nation’s […]
Fallingwater: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Masterpiece Over the Waterfall
In the rolling woodlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a house that seemed to grow out of the very landscape. Completed in 1937 for the Kaufmann […]
Barton, North Dakota: A Small Town with a Big History
Barton, North Dakota, is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, nestled among the vast prairie landscapes that define the state. Like many rural towns across North Dakota, […]
The Mad Gasser of Mattoon: Panic in a Midwest Town
In the late summer of 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois, became the center of one of the strangest mysteries in American folklore. Residents reported a shadowy […]