Month: May 2020
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in Europe
On the eve of Word War I, the European portion of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show quickly found their operation shuddered. Animals were confiscated for…
Was Buffalo Bill a Good Guy or a Bad Guy?
Was Buffalo Bill a good guy or a bad guy? Well, that all depends on who you talk to around here and even that depends…
The First Modern Day Rodeohttp://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2020/05/27May20-Buffalo-Bill-2.mp3
Where was the first rodeo held? Many may try to lay claim to that title, but we do know who popularized the sport and created…
Famous for Food for Railroad Workers
This man became famous because he supplied food for railroad workers. Perhaps that doesn’t sound that extraordinary, but you certainly know his name…
Transforming a Dream Into Inspiration
The Westfalls had dreams of a ranch resort where they could retire. Then tragedy struck and the plans for the ranch became a dream that…
Buffalo Bill – “Good” Guy or “Bad” Guy?
He’s a man who’s story would take volumes to tell, and we hit some of the most intriguing points in the life of the amazing…
The Youngest Member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
He was the youngest member of the Lewis and Clark expedition to begin the trip in St. Louis. At 18 years of age, he possessed…
How the Lewis and Clark Expedition Began Change
The Lewis and Clark expedition opened the way for many who would follow their trail to settle the west. But for those already living there,…
Unexpected Consequences of a Changed Diet
Sometimes a change in your diet produces unexpected consequences. That was the case for the Lewis and Clark expedition, as their starving men gorged themselves…
The First Farmers in America
They were the first farmers in America, growing the crops, fruits and vegetables to sustain their tribe as well as some famous visitors in the…