Washington Island, Wisconsin’s, adjacent waterway is known as “Death’s Door” because its strong currents, submerged rocks, and treacherous waters have caused numerous shipwrecks and claimed many lives over the centuries. The name is a translation of the French term “Porte des Morts,” meaning “door of the dead,” reflecting the waterway’s deadly reputation for sailors. A Native American legendContinue reading “Death’s Door”
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Ha Ha Tonka Ruins
Wealthy Kansas City businessman Robert Snyder had a dream to construct a European-styled castle right in his beloved Missouri. To this end Snyder purchased 5,000 acres of land, including his very own lake, and began work on the evocative mansion in 1905. The businessman even imported stone masons from Europe to achieve the correct style,Continue reading “Ha Ha Tonka Ruins”
Ha Ha Tonka State Park: Caves, Sinkholes, and Scenic Views
Walkway in Ha Ha Tonka State Park in central Missouri. Ha Ha Tonka is a large park in a valley overlooking Lake of the Ozarks. The park also features caves, sinkholes, and bluffs overlooking the lake. It is a prominent example of karst topography, which is geological formation shaped by the dissolution of a layer or layers of soluble bedrock.Continue reading “Ha Ha Tonka State Park: Caves, Sinkholes, and Scenic Views”
The Elegance of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet
The 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet is a highly sought-after classic car known for its elegance and engineering. It features a supercharged 3.3-liter inline-8 engine, 160 horsepower, and a top speed of around 100 mph. The bodywork was designed by Vanvooren, a Parisian coachbuilder known for their Art Deco style. This particular model was a gift to theContinue reading “The Elegance of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet”
EAA’s Tri-Motor Ford
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Tri-Motor Ford at Spirit of St. Louis Airport gets ready for passengers. The plane had been there all weekend but, on this day, due to high winds, it did not fly. This looked like a fun experience, and I decided to sign up for the event. My interest was more thanContinue reading “EAA’s Tri-Motor Ford”
Heaven Hill
Bourbon must be aged in new, charred oak barrels. It’s a critical step in developing bourbon’s distinct flavor.Freshly distilled bourbon doesn’t look anything like what you use to make an Old Fashioned. When it comes out of the still, it’s crystal clear, and smells and tastes like funky raw grain. Most of a bourbon’s character,Continue reading “Heaven Hill”
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