Places
Oregon Trail Stories: True & Inspiring Tales of Prairie Pioneers
Overland pioneer stories are everywhere. There are thousands pooled in the ruts of the Oregon Trail slicing through…
Places
Daily Life on the Oregon Trail: What it Was Really Like
When was the last time your daily routine included helping an ox with his snot-rag or filtering your…
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16 Iconic Landmarks on the Oregon Trail
The many forts, rocks, springs and other landmarks along the Oregon Trail kept settlers from losing not just…
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Hell on Wheels History: Rowdy Railroad Towns Across the Plains
Building the Transcontinental Railroad was one of America’s biggest triumphs. At its completion, Captain John Currier beamed: “Thus…
Ghost Towns
7 of Wyoming’s Best Ghost Towns to Explore Today
Wyoming’s ghost towns are relics of gold rushes – and even feature Calamity Jane. To feel the Old…
Ghost Towns
7 Ghost Towns in Nevada and the History Behind Their Rise and Fall
Nevada is littered with more than 600 ghost towns, a testament to the boom-and-bust cycle of the state’s…
Places
15 Native American Ruins in Arizona that Offer a Historic Glimpse into the Past
Arizona’s most well-known Native American ruins range from beloved National Monuments to fascinating dwellings located in the most…
Places
5 Spectacular Native American Ruins in Colorado You Can Visit Today
While Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876, its life did not begin that day and its…
Places
Skeleton Cave: Exploring the Salt River Cave Massacre Site
Hidden in the cliffs above the Salt River between Canyon Lake and Apache Lake, Skeleton Cave is the…