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American Life
American Life. It is broad, it is beautiful, it is inspiring, it is chaotic, it is funny. You just can't find very much of it on television, the Internet, in newspapers or magazines. We've become a culture of 'niche' communicators. We're smug (MSNBC, Comedy Channel), we're bombastic (Fox News, Fox Business, Fox anything, CNBC), we're all over the place (CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, AJAM) and boring. We fill time, but we fill it with the nonsensical, the 'inside' info that only a few of us 'get' and fewer of us care about. What about the rest of us? (Okay, Duck Dynasty) Welcome to 'American Life' a new section and service of Hegedusworld. This is the place you can find stories about everyday folks doing interesting things, or having interesting things happen to them. These are the people that make this country great. Time to celebrate.
Hazelnuts
Oregon boasts an ideal climate for growing the world’s highest quality hazelnuts. It is in this special corner of the world where temperate ocean, mountain and river climates meet with rich volcanic soils to create prime hazelnut-growing country. Oregon produces 99 percent of the U.S. hazelnut crop. While representing just five percent of the world crop, Oregon hazelnuts have become the global benchmark for inshell excellence, recognized for their large size and distinctive flavor.
Delta Water Fowl
The decline of duck habitat and the continued loss of duck hunters are arguably the two greatest challenges facing our waterfowling heritage. Delta Waterfowl is working for you on both of these critical issues.
Rapelje
24 Hours of Rapelje is Montana’s original 24-hour mountain bike race, held in the small farming community of Rapelje ( räp-eĺ-jay ), approximately 75 miles northwest of Billings, Montana. This event is presented by the Stockman Cafe, which all proceeds from the race go towards keeping the volunteer-run cafe open.
For more than 10 years, mountain bike racers and enthusiasts gather together for an epic ride across 15± miles of rugged terrain, known for its washboards, rolling hills, and occasional interference from cattle that wander too close to the course.
Rock City
Rock City will amaze you…it’s in our nature! Located atop Lookout Mountain, just 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking “See 7 States” panoramic views. Take an unforgettable journey along the Enchanted Trail where each step reveals natural beauty and wonders along the woodland path. Experience the magic of Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village, visit one of our regional gift shops and dine at the Big Rock Grill. Rock City is splendid year-round – “Each season there’s a new reason to visit!”
Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise
Did you know that the Woodward Dream Cruise actually started as a small fundraiser to raise money for a soccer field in Ferndale, Michigan? In August 1995, Nelson House and a group of volunteers looked to relive and recreate the nostalgic heydays of the 50s and 60s, when youth, music and Motor City steel roamed Woodward Avenue, America’s first highway. That year, 250,000 people participated—nearly ten times the number expected. The rest, as they say, is history.
Swedish Pimple
Ice fishing and saltwater fishing may not have much in common, but the fishing lures found here at the Swedish Pimple website can be used for both ice fishing and saltwater fishing. Ideal lures for saltwater fishing include the Swedish Pimple, Swedish Pimple Ice, Do-Jigger, Laker Taker and the Flutter Laker Taker. On your next excursion, include some of our fishing lures in your saltwater fishing tackle. You’ll be surprised at how many limit catches they produce.
Pet Caskets
Hoegh Industries has been making pet caskets in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan since 1966. There are over 30 varieties and even more stories about the pets and people that buy them.
Moondance Diner
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Five years after a doomed New York City landmark was rescued and hauled from the Big Apple to Wyoming, the diner made famous in movies and television appears kaput.
On King! On You Huskies!
Jeff King is one of the best known and most successful dog sled racers in the world. He has won the ultimate test in dog sled racing, the Iditarod, five times. He’s a northern California native that left the small Marin County town of Terra Linda in his teens to chase his dream in Alaska. Not only has he been a successful racer but he and his artist wife have turned into a successful business couple as well. During the 2016 Iditarod King and another racer were attacked during the race by an apparently intoxicated snow machine driver. King’s lead dog was killed, two of his other dogs were injured. The other racer’s dogs also suffered injuries in the incident. This story about King highlights his love of his dogs, his life and his surroundings.