Best of the West: Persimmon Hill

Located along historic Route 66, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum was founded in 1955 in Oklahoma City with a mission to preserve and interpret the evolving history and culture of the American West.... more »

Powered by Discovery: The Griffin Museum of Science & Industry

While the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry (GMSI) in Chicago has been around since 1933, it’s anything but old-fashioned. As the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, the 400,000 square feet of hands-on... more »

Clay Chronicles: JILZARAH’s bracelets mark memories

The inspiration behind JILZARAH began back in the late ’90s when Jill Manzara, creative director and co-founder of the company, first discovered clay beads. “While I didn't invent the concept, I created my own unique... more »

A World of Butterflies: Treasures Gift Shop brings rainforest to life

The rainforest comes to life at Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona, the largest butterfly conservatory in the U.S. Dee Mangulins, executive director of Butterfly Wonderland, said the immersive experience opened in 2013 and brings guests... more »

Adventure Awaits: Melissa Lew

Born and raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Melissa Lew is fueled by adventure and exploring the world around her. Lew founded her namesake studio in Virginia in 2005. She has always... more »