There’s something special about small-town events—the kind where everyone shows up, laughter carries down the streets, and for a few hours, nothing else really matters. That’s exactly what we experienced in Cross Plains this year at the very first Great Inflatable Race of 2026. When we first heard about it, we honestly didn’t know what to expect. A one-mile race…through downtown…in inflatable costumes? It sounded equal parts ridiculous and amazing—and it absolutely delivered on both. The...

I didn’t set out to become a “patch person”—it just kind of happened. Somewhere along the way, between roadside stops, small-town gift shops, and random detours I hadn’t planned, I realized I wanted a simple way to hold onto those moments. Not the big, expensive souvenirs… just something small, meaningful, and easy to carry. That’s when I started collecting patches. At first, it was just one or two. A quirky design from a roadside attraction, a state park logo, a little embroidered memory...

Tucked away on a quiet street in Greenville, the story of Majors Stadium feels like something straight out of a baseball dream—equal parts small-town pride and big-league history. Originally opened in 1929 as Phillips Field, the venue began its life hosting high school football games, including early contests featuring local teams and even a state championship run in the 1930s. But after World War II, the field was transformed into a baseball park and reborn as Majors Stadium, named in honor...