Celebrating the stories behind every place.
The Coin That Flips the Super Bowl
Every Super Bowl coin is born on Florida’s Space Coast, where The Highland Mint transforms craftsmanship into history, and fans can own a piece of the game’s first moment...
The Ice Cream That Wanted to Go to Space.
From a NASA experiment to a nostalgic treat, discover how freeze-dried ice cream transformed from a space-age idea into a sweet symbol of curiosity and creativity still selling at Kennedy Space Center, FL today....
The Windover People: From Ice Age to Space Age.
Discover the incredible story of the Windover People — a 7,000-year-old community preserved in a Brevard County, Florida pond. From ancient textiles and tools to modern rockets on the Space Coast, this region’s journey from Ice Age to Space Age reveals a place shaped by curiosity, innovation, and discovery...
One of Americas´ First Global Celebrities - General Tom Thumb, The Smallest Giant
Discover the inspiring story of General Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren—how a small-town couple captured global attention under the spotlight of P.T. Barnum. Explore their 19th-century fame, iconic wedding, and the enduring legacy rooted in Middleborough, Massachusetts...
Explore Our Stories by Location
Meet Bea - Sharing The Good Around Us.
Hi, I’m Bea — short for “Beacon”, because I love to shine a little light on the beauty that’s already around us.
With my green eyes and a magnifying lens, I explore towns, workshops, and creative spaces across America — discovering what makes each place special.
Sometimes it’s a handcrafted piece, sometimes a local invention, a collectible coin, or a small innovation that puts a community on the map. Each find tells a story of creativity, pride, and the spirit of its place.
Think of me as your travel buddy and storyteller — helping you uncover authentic creations that share the good around us, one discovery at a time.