Highway 36 Innovation: Rock Port, Missouri
The city of Rock Port holds the distinction of being the first community in the United States to be totally powered by wind energy. As…
This area of the Show-Me State combines incredible history with beautiful outdoor settings and an ongoing spirit of innovation, a fitting conclusion to your trip across the Way of American Genius.
The city of Rock Port holds the distinction of being the first community in the United States to be totally powered by wind energy. As…
Highway 36 Innovator Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman to take the oath of office and serve as governor of a state, was born in…
Innovators in every industry have had a lasting impact on our lives, but perhaps none as important as the progress that is made in modern…
The Birthplace of the Pony Express In 1860, the United States was a country on the move – to the west – but it stood…
J.C. Penney trained a young Sam Walton (yes, that Sam Walton of Walmart fame) on the ins and outs of the world of retail. That’s…
Highway 36 Innovator Coleman Hawkins or “Hawk” is the Father of the Tenor Saxophone. Born in St. Joseph, on Nov. 21, 1904, his mother taught…
Few legendary characters have attracted world-wide fascination like the outlaw, Jesse James. Some call him America’s Robin Hood, while others see him as a cold-blooded…
Enjoy a scenic drive along HWY 36 during Spring or Fall While every season has its own beauty, fall and spring off an array…