In the early 1800s, the demand for beaver pelts for top hats was strong, but the world supply was short.  That had trappers looking for…

Today we look back to a story who’s music captures the spirit of the fourth of July…

There’s a good chance you’ve never been to this railroad depot.  However, if you’re over forty years old, there’s a high likelihood you’ve seen pictures…

When most people think of big time gambling they think of Las Vegas.  No doubt there was plenty of illegal gaming taking place in the…

The high desert regions of Nevada, Oregon and Idaho you will often find a people called the Basque who are sheep ranchers.  In fact, the…

Today this area is a mostly dry lake bed.  However, we have evidence this was once a much wetter place.  In fact, what was found…

Along interstate 80 in north central Nevada you’ll come to a town with a unique name – a name that may have you wondering exactly…

If you didn’t know what to expect when driving west from Bismarck, North Dakota on Interstate 94, you might be quite surprised to find this…

Many small towns celebrate their heritage with a special festival or maybe other important sites throughout the town.  New Salem, North Dakota is like those…

Lots of people love cheese and for those who can’t get enough of it, perhaps the Cheese Capital of the World is the place to…