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Summer Road Trip, Stop #3: St. Louis, Missouri

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Janette

St. Louis was definitely on the must-see list for a while. Driving into the city, visitors can glimpse the impressive Gateway Arch from quite a distance, beckoning for guests to come closer and check it out. Standing at 630 feet … Continue reading →

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Summer Road Trip, Stop #2: Springfield, Illinois

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Janette

I arrived in Springfield to visit my 26th state capitol on a gorgeous summer day. Completed in 1888, this is the first state capitol building I’ve visited with a silver dome, made from raw zinc for its durability and corrosion … Continue reading →

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Summer Road Trip, Stop #1: Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Janette

My quest to visit more state capitols brought me to the Midwest this summer. Indiana, known as “The Crossroads of America,” became my 25th state capitol visit. Completed in 1888, the Indiana State Capitol features a magnificent stained-glass inner dome … Continue reading →

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