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A Reminder of the Cost of Freedom

Every independence day we celebrate our freedom.  This soldier is reminded of the cost of that freedom…as he protects the resting place of America’s heroes…

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Wearing The Uniform

Some jobs require you to wear a uniform.  Imagine a job where that uniform had to be worn with perfection…where a deviation of 1/64 of…

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The World’s Greatest Athlete

In 1912, he was proclaimed “The World’s Greatest Athlete” and some of his Olympic records stood two decades later.  He was a well-rounded athlete that…

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Living in Death Valley

Very few people have attempted to live inside Death Valley National Park, but one that did built one of the grandest castles in the world…

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The 20 Mule Team

Some of you might remember 20 mule team borax and the old episodes of the Death Valley TV show.  Today we head to the place…

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How Death Valley Earned Its Name

Because Death Valley is such a difficult environment to support plant and animal life…most suppose that is how it earned its name.  In reality, the…

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A Place of Beauty and Danger

On the border of California and Nevada you will find a place that has daunted countless travelers for the past 150 years.  Whether they attempted…

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Demonstrating a New Rifle at the White House

Imagine that you had developed a new type of rifle that could helpful to the US Military.  How would you go about selling your device?…

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Bartering Is What Built the Place

When people can’t pay cash for items they want, they may try to barter. That’s what this saloon did, and what they received became a…

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West of the Mississippi to Illinois

Today we head west of the Mississippi to the State of Illinois.  Yes, west of the Mississippi to the State of Illinois…

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