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Promoting Art on the Farm

by Vicki Cox

Each June, the Harrills transform their 260-acre farm into one of America's most unique arts festivals, known simply as Art at the Farm.

first appeared: 5/18/2008

Customizing Billiard Tables

by Margaret Schroeder

Today, the A.E. Schmidt Billiard Co. is the oldest family-owned billiard table manufacturer in the nation.

first appeared: 2/24/2008

A Wee Bit of Ireland

by Lori Erickson

For the postmaster of St. Patrick, Mo. (pop. 19), March brings spring rains, blooming flowers and mailbags overflowing with letters.

first appeared: 3/11/2007

A Sweet Legacy

by Diana Lambdin Meyer

Tom Ward respectfully disagrees with Forrest Gump’s mother, who offered up the famous advice: “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.”

first appeared: 2/4/2007

Having a Blast

by Vicki Cox

Dave “Cannonball” Smith, 63, kneels at the opening of his 33-foot-long, star-spangled cannon.

first appeared: 10/29/2006

Vintage Rockers Find a Home

by Alanna Nash

Where have the singing stars of the 1950s and ’60s gone? Many are headliners at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Entertainment Complex, the newest entertainment venue in Branson, Mo. (pop. 6,050).

first appeared: 9/3/2006

Father & Son Look-alikes

Just as we featured look-alike mothers and daughters in our Mother's Day edition, American Profile celebrates Father's Day with photos sent in from fathers and sons with uncanny resemblances.

first appeared: 6/18/2006

The Civilian Conservation Corps

by Marti Attoun

Honoring the boys of the Civilian Conservation Corps who rebuilt America and became men

first appeared: 5/28/2006

Unconventional Agriculture

by Marti Attoun

From heirloom apples to alligators, farmers and ranchers find their niche

first appeared: 10/2/2005

Labor & Learning

by Marti Attoun

Students trade work for tuition at size U.S. colleges.

first appeared: 8/7/2005

Homemade Ice Cream

by Amy Houts

For many dessert lovers, it's the ultimate summer treat!

first appeared: 7/31/2005

The Great American Hamburger

by Marti Attoun

The All-American Burger

first appeared: 6/27/2004

Smoke, Sizzle & Sauce!

by Marti Attoun

The scent of apple-wood smoke and spicy barbecued brisket mingle in the tent kitchen of Gary Bernhardt and Kyle Farley.

first appeared: 5/9/2004

Family Matters Most of All

by Beverly Keel

Singer Sara Evans will never forget where she was when she received a telephone call congratulating her on a Top Female Vocalist nomination for the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards.

first appeared: 5/2/2004

Unusual Lodging

by Michael Nolan

Looking for something more offbeat than standard lodging choices for your next trip? We’ve searched the treetops, ocean floor and coast-to-coast and found eight unforgettable, out-of-the-ordinary options.

first appeared: 4/25/2004

We Proceeded On

by Vicki Brown

ln May 1804, Capts. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off from winter camp near St. Louis with their party of men—dubbed the Corps of Discovery by President Thomas Jefferson—on an epic journey to the Pacific Ocean.

first appeared: 4/11/2004

Easter Eggs

by Amy Houts

Great ideas for a symbol of spring

first appeared: 4/4/2004

Restoring the Little Sisters of Lady Liberty

by Marti Attoun

All across America, towns are shining up a symbol of freedom—200 little sisters of liberty that were dedicated from 1949 to 1951.

first appeared: 9/7/2003

Willie Nelson

by Patsy Bruce

Once again, Nelson will take time out of his heavy touring schedule to perform at Farm Aid’s benefit concert to support America’s family farmers.

first appeared: 8/31/2003

Acts of Kindness

How compassion makes us complete

first appeared: 12/22/2002

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