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  • Extraterrestrial Highway: Is It A Joke or Is It Real?
    Nevada | Things

    Extraterrestrial Highway: Is It A Joke or Is It Real?

    ByFrans Lambrechtsen July 9, 2024August 14, 2026
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    There are 98 miles along Nevada Route 375 desert that hold a secret. This is officially called the Extraterrestrial Highway. It stretches between Crystal Springs and Warm Springs in one of America’s loneliest regions. The highway earned its unusual name on April 18, 1996. That is when the Nevada State Legislature wanted to boost tourism…

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  • Cliff Palace ancient stone cliff dwelling ruins built into sandstone canyon overhang at Mesa Verde National Park
    Colorado | Places

    Mesa Verde: Why Is It A Must-see Gem of the West?

    ByFrans Lambrechtsen December 19, 2023August 13, 2026
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    I’d heard about Mesa Verde for years. I finally decided to go. My only regret? Not visiting Mesa Verde sooner.

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  • Close-up historical portrait of Chief Joseph, leader of the Nez Perce Wallowa band.
    Montana | People

    Chief Joseph: Why Did He Become Famous for Standing up to America?

    ByFrans Lambrechtsen July 2, 2022August 6, 2026
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    Chief Joseph lived a long time ago. He was Native American, a leader of the Wallowa band of the Nez Perce tribe. He had one Anglo name, but a long native name: “Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt.” His Nez Perce name meant: “Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain.” Joseph wanted to live in peace. He became a chief and ended…

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