Category: American Countryside
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…
Signing Up for Bull Riding
Most mothers would be worried about their teenage son riding a bull. This mother signed her son up to ride a bull even though he’d…
The Grant Kohrs Ranch
Ranchers know that winter weather can sometimes toss brutal conditions at us. It was one bitter winter in Montana in particular that changed ranching in…
Trading One Steer for Two
If you could trade one steer for two, and you did that over and over, you could build quite a herd. That’s what this man…
I’ve Got It!
If you are a miner and struck it rich, you might shout this one word, and that one word is the name of this town…
Settling West to East
Most Europeans who came to the United States made the trip overland, east to west, to reach the place they would call home. Lori Price’s…
The Battle of Battle Mountain
The name of this town sounds like there was some major trouble that took place here sometime in the past. Perhaps the name is a…
