Mesa Verde: Why Is It A Must-see Gem of the West?
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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How Did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Shape the American West?
Well, there was this war. The loser of the war had to agree to give up something. The loser agreed to give up a huge amount of land. That land was Colorado and a large area that included what is now Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, and Utah. The winner? You guessed it: the…
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What Forgotten Struggles Shaped the Oregon Trail Through Idaho?
The historic Oregon Trail through Idaho was a long and difficult route for early American pioneers. Thousands of families traveled west in covered wagons during the nineteenth century. They left their homes to find fertile land and gold. This specific part of the journey across the modern state of Idaho brought many new challenges. Travelers…
