Author: Tom
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…
Singing on the Road
Sometimes people sing on a road trip. This was the biggest of road trips and no doubt there was plenty of singing…
The Mysterious Death of Meriweather Lewis
Only three years after his return to St. Louis, Meriwether Lewis, one of the leaders of the great expedition to the Pacific lay dead. The…
Mother’s Influence on the Lewis & Clark Expedition
A mother can influence the life of her son for his entire life. That was definitely the case for one of the leaders of the…
The West Wasn’t Won With Horses
The west was won with horses and cowboys, right? Well, that wasn’t the plan at one time. In fact, if the army had their way,…