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oregon trail stories
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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…

daily life on the oregon trail
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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…

oregon trail landmarks
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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…

hell on wheels railroad towns
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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…

wyoming ghost towns
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 in nevada
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…

native american ruins in arizona
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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…

Native American Ruins in Colorado
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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…

skeleton cave arizona
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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…