American Roads and Global Highways

Jun 20, 2024 | americanroads.net | Kathleen Walls

Story and photos by Kathleen Walls I remember back in school during the Cold War years we were told, "Get under your desk when a nuclear air raid sounds." Yeah, that really would have protected us from a nuclear bomb! There were science fiction books and rumors of underground nuclear missile silos built to retaliate if Russia fired a missile at the US. Later years proved the rumors were true. Missile silos were built mostly in western states like Kansas. When the Atlas missiles became...

Jun 6, 2024 | americanroads.net | Kathleen Walls

It was on June 6, 1944, on the beaches of Normandy that the event occurred that foreshadowed the end of WW ll and of Hitler's reign of terror. Operation Overlord, the Allies code name for the invasion of France. It began on the storm torn beaches of Normandy and ended at the Arch de Triumph with the liberation of Paris.

Jun 2, 2024 | americanroads.net | Kathleen Walls

Discover Jonathan Dickinson State Park Story and photosby Kathleen Walls Jonathan Dickinson State Park on the Loxahatchee River is the largest state park in Southeast Florida. It's the perfect place to visit any time of the year. It's in Martin County, Florida, which offers you wonderful places to explore while camping at Jonathan Dickinson Park. One of my visits here was on a comped press trip, but my opinions are my own.

May 25, 2024 | americanroads.net | Kathleen Walls

It's been awhile since I first visited Kansas City but my latest visit shows it still offers a visitor a hot time in a cool city, Kansas City has it all: hot jazz, spicy barbecue and tons of sparkling fountains. It's a blend of Kansas and Missouri's best and a city (make that cities) everyone will enjoy. Jazz I grew up in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, so it's in my blood naturally.

May 3, 2024 | americanroads.net | Kathleen Walls

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