Month: March 2025
The Impact on One Colorado Town
A brick layer from Norway came to this country in the early 1900s. The impact he had in one Colorado town is still seen today…
Mineral Springs Unique from the Rest
When the first farmers and ranchers began to settle this part of north central Colorado, they found a mineral spring that was unique from the…
Breakfast in the Cemetery
If you happen to drive by the cemetery in Gypsum, Colorado on April 8th, you may find several people serving breakfast. It’s an unusual sight…
A Man Named Charley Peterson
Near Gypsum, Colorado you can still find a small cabin that was the home of a farmer named Charley Peterson. He also ran a ferry…
Eagle County, Colorado’s Agriculture History
When mining didn’t pan out, many here turned to ranching and then to farming. And when it came to growing crops, one vegetable in particular…
The Only State with a Circular Border
What is the only U.S. state with a circle, or arc, as part of its boundary? There’s only one and we’ll go to the center…
On Trial on the Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was not only a dangerous journey for blacks escaping slavery, but there were also consequences for those who helped them. This old…
Delaware Declares Its Independence
When is Independence Day? Most of us would say July 4th, but for residents of this state, it’s a few days prior. In fact, they…
The Battle for Delaware
When you think of the early Europeans settlement of what became the Unites States, you probably don’t think of a battle between he Dutch and…
Learning Through Rodeo
What can saddle bronc riding teach you about leadership, business and life? It turns out, quite a lot. This former champion spends much of his…