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Law In the Indian Territory
In Ft. Smith, Arkansas you can find the courtroom where Judge Issac Parker used to preside. It was a place where fugitives who had escaped…
A Mine Under the Museum Floor
It’s a museum with its mine underneath the floor – an unusual, but effective idea on promoting the industry that once flourished here…and perhaps may…
A Different Mineral in a Mine
Many mining booms begin quite by chance. That was the case about 100 miles west of Albuquerque. However, the mineral discovered was quite different than…
Hidden Cove Petroglyph Park
I’ve always enjoyed the chance to view Native American petroglyphs. The ancient rock writing is fascinating, but it’s hard to find but a handful of…
Petroglyphs
They’re called petroglyphs. They are carvings or drawings made into the stone from hundreds of years ago. We know little about what they mean, yet…
The Zuck Family Corral
Just outside Holbrook, Arizona you can find the remains of an old corral that once housed the herd of the Zuck family. The ranch hands…
Down Under: The Challenges of Camels
American farmers and ranchers may have predators and feral animals that pose problems to their business. The same can be said her in central Australia,…
Down Under: Learning from the Old Guard
Sometimes you need someone to “show you the ropes.” The same can be said for this cattle ranch. Here the older animals may save hundreds…
Down Under: 200 Miles to the Nearest Vet
We continue our series outside our nation’s borders today with a visit to the Curtin Springs Station in central Australia. It’s about 200 miles to…
Down Under: Managing Drought
U.S. farmers and ranchers are no stranger to droughts. However, here in central Australia, these ranchers must manage their ground as if each rain, may…