Listen on Stitcher Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts 18 Feb 2020: The Traveling Fool Episode 2 / Pilsen, Czech Republic The town of Pilsen in the Czech Republic is about 100 km from the tourist mecca of Prague. Only about one and a half hours by train from Prague, you can escape the crowds and explore a great town with quite a history. 00:05 Show Intro … [Read more...]
Coffeyville Kansas, Small Town, Big History
In the late 1800’s the town of Coffeyville Kansas had a population of around 5,000 and was one of the most important towns in Southeastern Kansas with four railroads converging and supporting manufacturing establishments, saw mills and professional offices. By the time I arrived in May of 2016 the town population was a little over 10,000. The modern highway system has by passed … [Read more...]
Things To See And Do Around Great Falls Montana
In Sep 2019 I was invited, along with 3 other travel writers, on a press trip to Central Montana. The following article was written as a result of one of the places I visited on that trip. Whether you are looking for outdoor, sporting, family activities or just want to explore the rich history, Great Falls Montana has a lot to offer. For hundreds of years, the area around … [Read more...]
Fort Benton Montana A Small Town With A Big History
In Sep 2019 I was invited, along with 3 other travel writers, on a press trip to Central Montana. The following article was written as a result of one of the places I visited on that trip. Fort Benton may not be on the radar for a lot of tourists but the small town in North Central Montana is full of history. Known as the Birthplace of Montana, Fort Benton dates to 1846 … [Read more...]
Charles M. Russel, The Cowboy Artist
In Sep 2019 I was invited, along with 3 other travel writers, on a press trip to Central Montana. The following article was written as a result of one of the places I visited on that trip. I recently visited the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls Montana and had an opportunity to learn about and appreciate the works of Charles Russell, The Cowboy Artist. Charles Russell … [Read more...]