I recently visited Seattle on my continued quest to explore our industrial heritage and I found that industrial roots run deep in the...

The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland Texas showcases the deep heritage of our petroleum industry. From fossil formation to end...

Situated on the north shore of Lake Superior at the westernmost point of the Great Lakes, Duluth MN is the largest U.S. city on the...

Unless you are from the Great Lakes region, you may not be aware of how lake freighter shipments across the Great Lakes support...

My wife Kelly and I travelled to Nevada this summer to take a tour of the Hoover Dam and we are so glad that we made this journey. We...

Tools for the Trenches is setting out on a journey to explore our industrial heritage. Manufacturing has been my career home for over 40...

Starved Rock Lock and Dam

As I hiked the trails of Starved Rock State Park, along the Illinois River, I noticed the beauty of the park...