By Over Labor Day weekend, my family and I decided to visit a small town on the outskirts of North Texas – Granbury. The idea came up to head out there as I continued on my journey to see all 254 counties that make up the Lone Star State. However, after
Watching Over North Texas’ Tollways: The NTTA Safety Operations Center
If you live in or visit the DFW area, chances are high that you have either gone on or at least seen the signs for the many toll roads spanning the Metroplex. It’s a complex infrastructure network, spanning 980 miles in the region. From Frisco to Grand Prairie, the North
A Visit to Abilene Christian University
A few weeks ago, my friend Tom and I flew out to see a city in West Texas that I have only driven by but never explored – Abilene. Located off Highway 20 and home to 122,225 people, Abilene is one of the larger cities dotting the bland landscape of
Seeing a Few Sights of Omaha
After a good night’s sleep from seeing Iowa towns like Des Moines and Ames, I made my way back into Nebraska to see the last place on my Midwest tour – Omaha. Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha is home to close to 447,000 people and sits on the banks of the
Ames: Home of Iowa State University
After finishing up seeing places like John Deere’s plant and the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines, I headed off for the college town of Ames, located about 38 miles to the north. Ames, with a population of over 60,000, is home to the largest university in the
