Author: Tom
The Fort Morgan, Colorado Museum
The initial route of the Oregon Trail followed the North Platte River, but over time, some decided to follow the southern fork of that river,…
The Julesburg, Colorado Dragstrip
In Julesburg, Colorado you’ll find a small airstrip that has been in use for many decades. But this is much more than a place for…
Julesburg, Colorado
Many of our towns have a namesake and that is the case for Julesburg, Colorado. But, the “Jules” in Julesburg is a man with quite…
An Important Point on Many Westward Trails
The town of Julesburg, Colorado has been an important point on many trails leading west. But it’s history is one that has been a bit…
Acquiring the Best of the Best
In the woods of northern Wisconsin there is a lodge that housed some of the leading businessman of the world. They came to one tiny…
George Washington and a Cherry Tree
Sometimes a person gains so much fame…they become bigger than life…so is that the case with George Washington and a cherry tree he chopped to…
The Hawaiian World Champion Cowboy
The accomplishment was so spectacular it is still remembered over a century later. A cowboy journeyed thousands of miles to Cheyenne, Wyoming for a chance…
Riding 8 Seconds
World class sprinters can complete the 100 meters in under 10 seconds. In this sport, you are world class at just 8 seconds – and…
The Daddy of Them All
It’s billed as the “Daddy of Them All” and that it is – a rodeo so big and so grand that others have worked to…
Enticing People to Take a Ride
The railroad was looking for ways to entice people to ride the rails for one day excursions to see unique events. But what was there…