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Faraway Ranch: History in Chiricahua
This week I’d like to do another picture-based post: this time to Faraway Ranch. The ranch is in Chiricahua National…
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A New Grand Canyon View: Grandview Lookout Tower
Last spring, I was preparing to hike the Grandview Trail in Grand Canyon. During my internet searching, I ran across…
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Rare History at Aladdin Tipple
Sometimes trips don’t go as planned. Sometimes even the best plans don’t work out. That’s what happened on a recent…
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Jockey Hollow: Wick House and Soldiers’ Huts
As I’ve said many times before, history is something that I enjoy. I like going to places where I can…
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Walk through Train Tunnels: Manitou Railroad Grade
Do you like history? How about train tunnels? Or is a hike through the mountains more your thing? Along the…
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The Genesee Country Village & Museum
Last Saturday was Free Museum Day and guess where I went: Genesee Country Village & Museum! This living history village…
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Clay Butte Lookout
Think snowcapped peaks. Think wildflower filled meadows. Think views across valleys with buttes rising majestically throughout it. Think about a…
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East River Esplanade…Cool “Hike” in NYC!
After we’d taken the Staten Island Ferry to Manhattan, we visited Castle Clinton. However, we really wanted to do something…
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Castle Clinton: History in Manhatten
In my last post, I talked about taking the Staten Island Ferry from Staten Island to Manhattan. Once we got…
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Wheat Harvest at Howell Living History Farm
The Howell Living History farm is unique—there are many museums, villages, and farms that offer “living history” demonstrations. You can…
