Posted in American Countryside Delaware

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Delaware

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Delaware

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Nevada

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Nevada

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Nevada

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…

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