by Thomas Wilmer with on-location audio interviews Urban Émigrés find paradise in historic Las Vegas, New Mexico At one time Las Vegas, New Mexico was the largest town in the entire Southwest. The advent of the Santa Fe trail brought thousands of … Continued
By Thomas Wilmer American mayors and city council members serve on the front lines of our society—they interact on a daily basis with local constituents…and thus mayors and town council members have a close-up pulse on America’s heartbeat. Mayors deal … Continued
If you’re not familiar with Wisconsin, look at a map of the state and you’ll notice a jutting peninsula (locals fondly refer to the peninsula as Wisconsin’s thumb) on the eastern flank. That’s Door County; cradled on the western flank … Continued
Correspondent Tom Wilmer, reports from Wisconsin where he discovers a last hope option for unadoptable dogs and cats. There are two standard options for dogs and cats that arrive at shelters and pounds: adoption or euthanasia. Lisa LaVerdia decided to … Continued
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer as he embeds with Army Reserve troops during a training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett in Monterey County. Wilmer observes and visits with soldiers during training operations to clear a minefield, remove an anti-tank ditch and build a … Continued
The Annual Oyster Cook Off at the Hangout held every November in Gulf Shores, Alabama is just one of the many events that draw thousands of visitors to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Join Kay Morgan, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism’s Public Relations Manager … Continued
The little town of Benicia, California is a big time center for the arts and artists. In addition to an abundance of downtown galleries, there’s an entire neighborhood expressly for artists and artisans. How the town came to be a … Continued
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE WINEMAKERS on the Lowell Thomas Award winning travel show, NPR.ORG Podcast “Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer” Winemakers from around the Paso Robles AVA will be celebrating and showcasing their Cabernet Sauvignon & Red … Continued
Dr. Mel Borins started his path as a western trained physician within the bounds of accepted mainstream practice. But, not long after graduating from medical school, his life took a dramatic turn while traveling through India. He subsequently became a passionate … Continued
Yliana Stengou, owner of Domaine Porto Carras winery situated seven hours north of Athens, Greece, hosted a wine tasting and reception at the Dolphin Bay Resort in Shell Beach, California. Domaine Porto Carras is the largest organic vineyard in Greece, and … Continued