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Episode 44: Yellowstone National Park Bison and Wolves “Reach into your pocket… pull out a quarter… and let it take you somewhere unexpected.” Today… that quarter takes us to a place where the earth still breathes. Where steam rises from the ground…as if the land...
Episode 43: Florida State Quarter Three Woman Change Space Exploration Florida State Quarter US Mint release in 2004 features stories and history. Let's start with- “Space… the last frontier." A place that has always called to us—quietly, persistently—asking us to...
Episode 42: Cumberland Island Salt Marshes and African American History Cumberland Island, located about 15 miles southeast of Kingsland, is the largest public barrier island off the coast of Georgia. And, Cumberland Island Salt Marshes and African American History is...
Jovita Idar U.S. Mint Women's Quarter Series Jovita Idar U.S. Mint Women's Quarter Series is unique and representative of her life's work. Some women don’t just speak up… they stand firm when it matters most. Jovita Idar was one of those women. A journalist, teacher,...
Travel Guide: Lady Liberty and Her Little Sisters Across America A Quarter Miles Travel Companion Guide For travelers inspired by Lady Liberty’s story, there’s more to explore than just New York Harbor. From the towering original to the smaller replicas placed across...
Destination: History of American Coinage The History of American coinage will start as the United States begins preparing for a major milestone: the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding in 2026. One of the first federal institutions to mark that moment is the...
Destination: Year in Review 2023 Farewell to 2023. This year in review highlights a phenomenal travel year of travel.I’ve had a chance to visit countries I had not visited in over twenty years. Some places since my Pan Am days. It’s always enlightening to revisit a...
Veteran's Day 2023 is time to stop and honor, celebrate and say thank you to the men and women who have fought to keep our country free. Although Nov. 11th is Veteran's Day it is also a good time to say thank you to our active service men and women. Have you ever...
Episode 35: Bessie Coleman March 30, 2023 Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman to earn her international pilot's license. Her story is one of determination and the tenacity to say, "yes, I can do it!" From an early age Bessie Coleman's...
Destination: U.S. Mint Quarters Programs and Commemorative Coins Quarters That Inspire: How U.S. Mint Coins Spark Our Travel Adventures The U.S. Mint Quarters Programs and Commemorative Coins can inspire far more than coin collecting—they can spark curiosity,...
Nina Otero-Warren American Women Quarters Program Nina Otero Warren - Women Nina was a leader in New Mexico's suffrage movement, the first woman to be superintendent of Santa Fe public schools, Chairman of New Mexico’s Board of Health, an executive board member of...
Episode 32: Anna May Wong Quarter American Women Series Anna May Wong is on the U.S. Mint Women Series quarter. In the early 1920’s acting roles for Asian Americans were limited. Hollywood was yet to have roles with leading ladies who looked like Anna May Wong. ...
Cumberland Island - Snowy Egrets are featured on the U.S. Mint Commemorative Quarter for Georgia. The island is a gem of an island, located on the coast of Georgia. It is home to many birds, however one has the elegance and beauty to capture a spot on a U.S. Mint...
Iowa State Quarter Two Bits of Trivia Iowa State Quarter with Two Bits of information. Did you know that the quarter is also called two bits? Well, that’s based on the division of the Spanish peso. Quarters are still sometimes called two bits. You will find that...
Maryland - The Old Line State Maryland - The Old Line State, just that name makes you sit up, take notice and wonder what does that mean. Why would Maryland have that name. Some will connect it to the Mason Dixon Line, which does have a relevance to the state, but...
South Dakota State Quarter - Quarter Miles Travel This week we highlight the South Dakota state quarter on Quarter Miles Travel. The quarter features a memorial we’re all familiar with - the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It is one of the major tourist attractions...
