The Civil War Diaries of John Newton Prentice: A Union Soldier’s Daily Record from Fort Donelson to Sherman’s March to the Sea

Personal Introduction from Scott Prentice (Great-Grandson of John Newton Prentice)My name is Scott L. Prentice, and I am the great-grandson of John Newton Prentice, a Union soldier who served in Company A of the 57th Illinois Volunteer Infantry from 1861 to 1865.Like so many in our family, military service runs deep in our blood. My great-grandfather answered President Lincoln’s call … Read More

I’m A Cowboy: Songs Along the 6,000-Mile Great American Heartland Tour

I’m A Cowboy: Songs Along the 6,000-Mile Great American Heartland Tour By Scott L. PrenticeThere’s nothing quite like the open road to remind you how big this country is — and how small we are in the grand scheme of it all. Over the past few months, I’ve put more than 6,000 miles under the wheels of my Entegra Ethos … Read More

Great American Heartland Tour – Update July 2026

Our current Mileage Log and Stops: April 2026 Start Odo: 4168 1-6       Mike and Annie’s 7-11     Oscar Scherer State Park 12       John and Theresa girls 13-17   Myakka State Park 18        Inlets (John Young) Surgery 19-21  Tommy’s (Eustis – Mt. Dora) 22-23   Alexander Springs Ocala State Park 24-25 … Read More

Tina Peters and Lara Logan: Unbowed Warriors for Truth and Freedom

Tina Peters and Lara Logan: Unbowed Warriors for Truth and Freedom In an era where standing for integrity can cost everything, Tina Peters embodies extraordinary bravery and unwavering loyalty to the truth. As the former Mesa County Clerk in Colorado and a Gold Star mother who lost her Navy SEAL son, Tina faced relentless persecution for simply doing her duty: … Read More

Bad News Isn’t Always Bad, If Your Irish – The Luck Of The Irish

A good ol’lad sent me this while I’m enjoying a break from driving on The Great American Heartland Tour. I’m currently in Thermopolis, Wyoming enjoying the hot springs and steam rooms at the Hellie Teepee. It’s so fun to hear from my readers and followers. Enjoy this and share with your love! Lol 🤣🤣🤣 Tragedy In Ireland The day after … Read More

Keepsake from the Prairie: The Little Book That Found Me

A Keepsake from the Prairie: The Little Book That Found Me and I Produced It Into A Song Many years ago, as a young boy roaming the prairies with my mother, I learned to love the stories hidden in forgotten places. She’d take me antique hunting across the windswept landscapes of Wyoming and later South Dakota—places where time seemed to … Read More

Flash News: Farmer and Heartland Tour Traveler Scott Prentice Diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome After Tick Bite at Alexander Springs State Park, Florida – “It’s Spreading Faster Than the News Reports”

Flash News: Farmer and Heartland Tour Traveler Scott Prentice Diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome After Tick Bite at Alexander Springs State Park, Florida – “It’s Spreading Faster Than the News Reports” By Scott PrenticeScottPrentice.com – May 14, 2026 Alexander Springs, FL – Just days ago, a routine tick bite at the popular Alexander Springs State Park in Florida turned Scott Prentice’s … Read More