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All Roads Lead to Chaco Canyon
This is the best place on the planet.
The Show Must Go On
"He just won't let the dream die. All of us are just so devoted to this man and his dream. It's a dying art. We come from everywhere just to be in his shows. I hope he can carry it on for another 10 years."
10 Ways to Get Your Kids Hooked on History
The video about Anne Frank was over - part of a special exhibit at Bosque Redondo Memorial in Fort Sumner, New Mexico - when my son told me, "Those Nazis were really mean." I agreed.
Extreme Western History Adventures
Imagine it's June 25, 1876-the fateful day of George Custer's ill-fated Battle at the Little Bighorn in Montana.
Top 10 Western Museums of 2009
We opted for a little brass, a lot of sass and a ton of vision with our history when we selected this year's top museums based on their grand showcases of the American West last year.
Wagon Train Rediscovers America
The discovery of gold in 1874 by Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer's expedition ignited a stampede.
The Lazy Person's Guide to Oregon
"A lazy person should never think about going to Oregon," wrote Elizabeth Wood, in her diary entry for August 3, 1851.
Staycations & Vacations
This past winter, when I finally made my way to Mystery Castle at 800 E. Mineral Road in Phoenix, Arizona, I was glad to hear I was not the only slacker among my friends in the tour group.
What's In A Name
If not for his job as a telegrapher at the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway, Gene Autry may not have become famous as the Singing Cowboy.
Top 10 True Western Towns of 2009
Given to towns that have made an important contribution to preserving their pasts.
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Date 01/01/2009