Did you grow up in the Cold War? I did, and getting a tour of the Delta 01 Launch Facility at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site made my blood run cold. Park ranger and former missile operator Jim Boensch gives a sobering first-hand account of the unthinkable and a profound reminder of how fragile peace is. Meet Jim and more of the people who make the Black Hills of South Dakota a Place to Love in our latest episode. (Check here to watch: http://samb.tv/watch). #samanthabrown #placesto

You want to know something crazy? For the first 5 years I was on the Travel Channel, I didn’t even have it on my TV! Cable TV was just rolling out as I was getting my start, so it didn’t register that I was on as many peoples’ screens as I was until years later. Check out more behind-the-scenes fun as I celebrate 25 years of travel in our latest “Places to Love” episode. (Check here to watch: http://samb.tv/watch). #samanthabrown #placestolove | Samantha Brown