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Opusztaszer National Historical Memorial Park
The Opusztaszer National Historical Memorial Park has been functioning as a museum since 1970. It displays the History of the Hungarian people as well as the culture and life-style of people living on the Great Hungarian Plain.
europe • hungary • hungarian • arpad • árpád
The Opusztaszer National Historical Memorial Park has been functioning as a museum since 1970. It displays the History of the Hungarian people as well as the culture and life-style of people living on the Great Hungarian Plain.
europe • hungary • hungarian • arpad • árpád
Black Sunday Dust Storm on April 14, 1935
As the large wall of dust clouds roared through the Dust Bowl, the light of day instantly turned into the darkness of night.
black sunday dust storm april 14 1935 • worst black blizzard strike the dust bowl • 1930s dirty thirties drought great plains united s • black blizzard april 14 1935 • dust bowl soil erosion crop failure
As the large wall of dust clouds roared through the Dust Bowl, the light of day instantly turned into the darkness of night.
black sunday dust storm april 14 1935 • worst black blizzard strike the dust bowl • 1930s dirty thirties drought great plains united s • black blizzard april 14 1935 • dust bowl soil erosion crop failure
Autism Biennial Congress 2009
Registration is open for the Autism Biennial Congress 2009 featuring Peter Bell of Autism Speaks, Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. and Dr. Jeff Bradstreet.
autism conference • dr. jeff bradstreet • dr. doreen granpeesheh • dr. william shaw • great plains laboratory
Registration is open for the Autism Biennial Congress 2009 featuring Peter Bell of Autism Speaks, Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. and Dr. Jeff Bradstreet.
autism conference • dr. jeff bradstreet • dr. doreen granpeesheh • dr. william shaw • great plains laboratory
Autumn on the Plains, part 2
Homesteaders on the Great Plains had ample reasons for praying, such as for good crops, good harvest, and the health of their families and domestic animals.
homesteading • chickens • livestock • grasshoppers • hail
Homesteaders on the Great Plains had ample reasons for praying, such as for good crops, good harvest, and the health of their families and domestic animals.
homesteading • chickens • livestock • grasshoppers • hail
Discover Hungary
Those who have been to Hungary have seen what a special, exciting country this is. It covers only 93032 sq. km and it is unbelievably varied. The flat plains are broken by hilly regions and there are even some modest mountains looking down to us.
europe • hungary • river • lake • danube
Those who have been to Hungary have seen what a special, exciting country this is. It covers only 93032 sq. km and it is unbelievably varied. The flat plains are broken by hilly regions and there are even some modest mountains looking down to us.
europe • hungary • river • lake • danube
Frontier Christmas Celebrations
Isolated and often with limited resources, homesteaders and small town residents enjoyed the spirit of the season in ways similar and yet different to today.
frontier christmas celebrations • great plains settlers • pioneer christmas • frontier christmas gifts • frontier celebrations
Isolated and often with limited resources, homesteaders and small town residents enjoyed the spirit of the season in ways similar and yet different to today.
frontier christmas celebrations • great plains settlers • pioneer christmas • frontier christmas gifts • frontier celebrations
Grasshopper Glacier in Custer National Forest
Grasshopper Glacier in the Rocky Mountains is known for its deposits of this insect species, which has a unique history in the high elevations and prairies of the West.
grasshopper glacier • rocky mountain insect • custer national forest • glacier in montana • melanoplus spretus
Grasshopper Glacier in the Rocky Mountains is known for its deposits of this insect species, which has a unique history in the high elevations and prairies of the West.
grasshopper glacier • rocky mountain insect • custer national forest • glacier in montana • melanoplus spretus
How Women Came to be on the Prairie
The Great Creator of All Things rolls out the Prairie. Upon it and above it Creator places a variety of creatures. When this is completed, Creator places Red Men and Women upon the prairie, then White Men and Women. At the last, Creator places upon the Prairie Black Men and Women. Because Creator has no mate to urge him on the more success, Creator rests.
prairie • women • great plains • creation • creator
The Great Creator of All Things rolls out the Prairie. Upon it and above it Creator places a variety of creatures. When this is completed, Creator places Red Men and Women upon the prairie, then White Men and Women. At the last, Creator places upon the Prairie Black Men and Women. Because Creator has no mate to urge him on the more success, Creator rests.
prairie • women • great plains • creation • creator
John Smith Sails for America
John Smith, in Jamestown, is nearly hung until it is discovered that he is one of the counselors that had been appointed by the Virginia Company back in England to govern
john smith • jamestown • virginia • england • america
John Smith, in Jamestown, is nearly hung until it is discovered that he is one of the counselors that had been appointed by the Virginia Company back in England to govern
john smith • jamestown • virginia • england • america
Saving the Shortgrass Prairie
The American prairie once teemed with wildlife. Human settlement took over most of it, but the American Prairie Foundation is bringing back this natural treasure.
prairies • grasslands • great plains • bison • buffalo
The American prairie once teemed with wildlife. Human settlement took over most of it, but the American Prairie Foundation is bringing back this natural treasure.
prairies • grasslands • great plains • bison • buffalo
Singing Wires Defeat Pony Express
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
Wise Black Prairie Woman, part 1
Wise Black Prairie Woman was born a slave, though she married a free Black. The Civil War comes and her husband marches off to war northward. Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation and Black Prairie Woman, with her children, head north to find her husband.
blacks • africans • slaves • emancipation proclamation • indentured servant
Wise Black Prairie Woman was born a slave, though she married a free Black. The Civil War comes and her husband marches off to war northward. Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation and Black Prairie Woman, with her children, head north to find her husband.
blacks • africans • slaves • emancipation proclamation • indentured servant
Ogallala Aquifer a Finite Environmental Asset
The Ogallala Aquifer irrigates most of the high plains of America. Intensive farming is depleting this finite environmental asset quicker than nature can replenish it.
ogallala aquifer • finite environmental asset • environmental cost • depletion of the high plains aquifer • high plains of america
The Ogallala Aquifer irrigates most of the high plains of America. Intensive farming is depleting this finite environmental asset quicker than nature can replenish it.
ogallala aquifer • finite environmental asset • environmental cost • depletion of the high plains aquifer • high plains of america
The Dust Bowl
The decade of the 1930s saw not only economic depression, but also a an ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl.
dust bowl • soil • wind • rain • drought
The decade of the 1930s saw not only economic depression, but also a an ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl.
dust bowl • soil • wind • rain • drought
The Railroad, part 1
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
ATV Trails: Nebraska Sandhills
Primitive two-track trails, worn into the sands of the Great Plains, and mixed with numbered trails, offer ATV and Dirt Bike enthusiasts a unique trail riding experience.
atv • atv trails • nebraska sandhills • nebraska national forest • off road vehicles
Primitive two-track trails, worn into the sands of the Great Plains, and mixed with numbered trails, offer ATV and Dirt Bike enthusiasts a unique trail riding experience.
atv • atv trails • nebraska sandhills • nebraska national forest • off road vehicles
Five More of the Best Travel Books Ever
Of the many sensational, soul-gripping travel stories that exist, there are only so many that time and again make the popular "Best Ever Travel Books" lists.
best travel books • best travel writing • adventure book publishing • national geographic travel • budget vagabonding
Of the many sensational, soul-gripping travel stories that exist, there are only so many that time and again make the popular "Best Ever Travel Books" lists.
best travel books • best travel writing • adventure book publishing • national geographic travel • budget vagabonding
Fort Raymond
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
IN MEMORY OF A SINGING OUTLAW: Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings was a country music legend. His career included not only award-winning albums and singles, but also movies for television. Jennings died February 13, 2002.
waylon • jennings • country • folk • music
Waylon Jennings was a country music legend. His career included not only award-winning albums and singles, but also movies for television. Jennings died February 13, 2002.
waylon • jennings • country • folk • music
Sitting Bull and Catherine Weldon
Much is known about Sitting Bull, but little is known about the white woman, Catherine Weldon, who wanted to help him and the Lakotas keep their land from the U.S.
native american religion • missouri river • indian reservation • great plains • kansas city
Much is known about Sitting Bull, but little is known about the white woman, Catherine Weldon, who wanted to help him and the Lakotas keep their land from the U.S.
native american religion • missouri river • indian reservation • great plains • kansas city
The Railroad, part 2
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
The Railroad, part 3
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
The Railroad, part 4
The Mississippi and Missouri Railroad is established to cross the Iowa plains between Davenport, Iowa and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Winning a fifty thousand dollar prize, it reaches Iowa City moments before church bells ring in New Year’s Day, 1856.
railroad • rock island • farnam • council bluffs • missouri
The Mississippi and Missouri Railroad is established to cross the Iowa plains between Davenport, Iowa and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Winning a fifty thousand dollar prize, it reaches Iowa City moments before church bells ring in New Year’s Day, 1856.
railroad • rock island • farnam • council bluffs • missouri
The Railroad, part 5
The Kansas-Nebraska Act heats up the slave question. The Mississippi and Missouri Railroad nearly goes bankrupt while the Chicago and Northerwestern Railroad takes prominence. The American Civil War starts, halting much of the railroad construction across the plains.
railroad • farnam • kansas • nebraska • missouri
The Kansas-Nebraska Act heats up the slave question. The Mississippi and Missouri Railroad nearly goes bankrupt while the Chicago and Northerwestern Railroad takes prominence. The American Civil War starts, halting much of the railroad construction across the plains.
railroad • farnam • kansas • nebraska • missouri
Wise White Prairie Woman, part 1
The plains were sparsely populated until the Homestead Act was passed in the early 1860s. Free land was a strong westward draw for men. Their women, wives, daughter, mothers and grandmothers were compelled to leave comfortable civilization behind and occupy their men to the plains.
plains • prairie • women • homestead • grasshoppers
The plains were sparsely populated until the Homestead Act was passed in the early 1860s. Free land was a strong westward draw for men. Their women, wives, daughter, mothers and grandmothers were compelled to leave comfortable civilization behind and occupy their men to the plains.
plains • prairie • women • homestead • grasshoppers
Wise White Prairie Woman, part 2
The plains were sparsely populated until the Homestead Act was passed in the early 1860s. Free land was a strong westward draw for men. Their women, wives, daughter, mothers and grandmothers were compelled to leave comfortable civilization behind and occupy their men to the plains.
plains • prairie • women • homestead • grasshoppers
The plains were sparsely populated until the Homestead Act was passed in the early 1860s. Free land was a strong westward draw for men. Their women, wives, daughter, mothers and grandmothers were compelled to leave comfortable civilization behind and occupy their men to the plains.
plains • prairie • women • homestead • grasshoppers
Wise White Prairie Woman, part 3
The plains were sparsely populated until the Homestead Act was passed in the early 1860s. Free land was a strong westward draw for men. Their women, wives, daughter, mothers and grandmothers were compelled to leave comfortable civilization behind and occupy their men to the plains.
plains • prairie • women • homestead • grasshoppers
The plains were sparsely populated until the Homestead Act was passed in the early 1860s. Free land was a strong westward draw for men. Their women, wives, daughter, mothers and grandmothers were compelled to leave comfortable civilization behind and occupy their men to the plains.
plains • prairie • women • homestead • grasshoppers
Blizzards are Winter's Strongest Storms
The blizzard is nature's strongest winter storm. It's effects can paralyze a town or city for days. But how and why do these storms occur, and where are they most common?
blizzard • what is a blizzard • blizzard of 1888 • blizzard of 1996 • blizzard of 1993
The blizzard is nature's strongest winter storm. It's effects can paralyze a town or city for days. But how and why do these storms occur, and where are they most common?
blizzard • what is a blizzard • blizzard of 1888 • blizzard of 1996 • blizzard of 1993
Historical July, part 1
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Holiday resorts in Hungary
Most Hungarian people take their holiday between June and August. On the base of the Hungarian Labour Code every employee have at least three weeks paid holiday every year. Since the 1990s years more and more people spend their holiday abroad. According to statistics most favourite destinations are Greece, Italy, Spain and Austria. In spite of this trend many Hungarian spend their free time in Hungarian holiday resorts. Now, in this article I would like to show you the most popular places.
hungary • balaton • europe • mountains • holiday
Most Hungarian people take their holiday between June and August. On the base of the Hungarian Labour Code every employee have at least three weeks paid holiday every year. Since the 1990s years more and more people spend their holiday abroad. According to statistics most favourite destinations are Greece, Italy, Spain and Austria. In spite of this trend many Hungarian spend their free time in Hungarian holiday resorts. Now, in this article I would like to show you the most popular places.
hungary • balaton • europe • mountains • holiday
The Equine Trade
Within a century, the horse became a dominant aspect of the inter-tribal trade system.
equine trade • inter-tribal trade routes and • spanish and • pueblo tribes and • appaloosa horse
Within a century, the horse became a dominant aspect of the inter-tribal trade system.
equine trade • inter-tribal trade routes and • spanish and • pueblo tribes and • appaloosa horse
Winter Storm Common Nicknames
From the Alberta Clipper to the Chattanooga Choo-Choo and the Pineapple Express, learn how damaging winter storms form across the United States and Canada.
winter storm nicknames • winter weather producers • nor'easter • quick moving storms • heavy snowfall
From the Alberta Clipper to the Chattanooga Choo-Choo and the Pineapple Express, learn how damaging winter storms form across the United States and Canada.
winter storm nicknames • winter weather producers • nor'easter • quick moving storms • heavy snowfall
Historical July, part 2
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
july • independents • fireworks • america • united states
MOTHER, WHERE DID I COME FROM?
Native Americans have many stories explaining their beliefs of creation. Each individual tribe has a different, though sometimes similar, variation of where they and everything in their world came from.
creation • story • native • american • indian
Native Americans have many stories explaining their beliefs of creation. Each individual tribe has a different, though sometimes similar, variation of where they and everything in their world came from.
creation • story • native • american • indian
Water-wise Lawns
Whether or not global warming is the culprit, many cities are facing water shortages, and conservation measures are resulting in the browning of lawns.
native grass lawns • xeric lawns • xeric grass • drought tolerant lawns • drought tolerant grass
Whether or not global warming is the culprit, many cities are facing water shortages, and conservation measures are resulting in the browning of lawns.
native grass lawns • xeric lawns • xeric grass • drought tolerant lawns • drought tolerant grass
Autumn on the Plains, part 1
Autumn, for the homesteader on the plains is a time of putting food by for human consumption as well as for their livestock. A well constructed cellar is the means of storage for both home-canned produce as well as fresh-kept roots such as potatoes and squash.
autumn • homesteader • plains • soddy • cellar
Autumn, for the homesteader on the plains is a time of putting food by for human consumption as well as for their livestock. A well constructed cellar is the means of storage for both home-canned produce as well as fresh-kept roots such as potatoes and squash.
autumn • homesteader • plains • soddy • cellar
In Memory of Two Men
This article presents the parallel lives of two men who had a strong influence on the author, her father Wesley Trotter and country singer Johnny Cash.
cash • johnny • trotter • nashville • st. louis
This article presents the parallel lives of two men who had a strong influence on the author, her father Wesley Trotter and country singer Johnny Cash.
cash • johnny • trotter • nashville • st. louis
Bannock- Campfire bread
Now that it's almost summer, here's a bread you can make at the campfire or on the barbecue.
bannock • campfire cooking • campfire • barbecue bread • summer cooking
Now that it's almost summer, here's a bread you can make at the campfire or on the barbecue.
bannock • campfire cooking • campfire • barbecue bread • summer cooking
Best Central & West Canada Biking Destinations
From the flat prairie of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the mountainous country of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada's West offers cycling routes for everyone.
best central and west canada biking destinations • cycling tours • athletic and relaxed bikers • cycling routes • sporty bikers
From the flat prairie of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the mountainous country of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada's West offers cycling routes for everyone.
best central and west canada biking destinations • cycling tours • athletic and relaxed bikers • cycling routes • sporty bikers
Crime Writers of Canada and the Arthur Ellis Awards
Crime Writers of Canada and the Arthur Ellis Awards
mystery • crime stories • arthur ellis awards
Crime Writers of Canada and the Arthur Ellis Awards
mystery • crime stories • arthur ellis awards
Death Map a Picture of Natural Hazards in U.S.
Earthquakes and hurricanes make more headlines, but heat causes more fatalities across United States according to Death Map research released by BioMed.
death map • biomed central • scientific research • natural hazards • hazardous weather
Earthquakes and hurricanes make more headlines, but heat causes more fatalities across United States according to Death Map research released by BioMed.
death map • biomed central • scientific research • natural hazards • hazardous weather
More Books About Horses
Great horse stories with beautiful illustrations that will keep kids 4 to 8 enthralled. Both of these books make a great gift for all young horse lovers.
horses • horse books • great books for kids • kids korner • mary alward
Great horse stories with beautiful illustrations that will keep kids 4 to 8 enthralled. Both of these books make a great gift for all young horse lovers.
horses • horse books • great books for kids • kids korner • mary alward
Moving West in Ancient Times
This article explores the possibility that the Mandan Indians of ancient times intermingled with white visitors to America.
ancient america • mandan • indians • native american • king woden-lithi
This article explores the possibility that the Mandan Indians of ancient times intermingled with white visitors to America.
ancient america • mandan • indians • native american • king woden-lithi
Review of Reservation Blues
Through lots of humor and even more pop-culture references, Alexie tells the tragic story of band Coyote Springs. Winner of the American Book Award.
sherman alexie • reservation blues • robert johnson • spokane indians • spokane indian reservation
Through lots of humor and even more pop-culture references, Alexie tells the tragic story of band Coyote Springs. Winner of the American Book Award.
sherman alexie • reservation blues • robert johnson • spokane indians • spokane indian reservation
What does it mean to be a buffalo in Vietnam or in the USA?
The Buffalo is very respected for its help to the Vietnamese Farmers Its presence is appreciated and its existence protected. In contrast, the Buffalo is hazed, hunted and slaughtered in the United States (in Montana)
buffalo • vietnamese • sacred • revered • rice fields
The Buffalo is very respected for its help to the Vietnamese Farmers Its presence is appreciated and its existence protected. In contrast, the Buffalo is hazed, hunted and slaughtered in the United States (in Montana)
buffalo • vietnamese • sacred • revered • rice fields
Wildflowers and Daisies in South Africa
Once a year, the desert in the arid region in South Africa bursts into a natural spectacle of daisies and rare plants and flowers. This occurs after the winter rains
wildlife and wildflowers in south africa • south african national parks • south african safaris and tours • natural wildflower displays • best time to visit south africa
Once a year, the desert in the arid region in South Africa bursts into a natural spectacle of daisies and rare plants and flowers. This occurs after the winter rains
wildlife and wildflowers in south africa • south african national parks • south african safaris and tours • natural wildflower displays • best time to visit south africa
World Ecosystems in Danger
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
Artist Profiles: Dorothea Lange (1895-1965)
Artisit Profile on Dorothea Lange, one of the 20th Centuries Masters of Photography. Dorothea Lange captured the plight of the American people as they dealt with change across the nation.
lange • dorothea lange • masters of photography • great photographers • master photographer
Artisit Profile on Dorothea Lange, one of the 20th Centuries Masters of Photography. Dorothea Lange captured the plight of the American people as they dealt with change across the nation.
lange • dorothea lange • masters of photography • great photographers • master photographer
Better Bighorn Browns and Backcasts
Fishing for trout on Wyoming's Bighorn River
fishing • trout • wyoming • big horn river
Fishing for trout on Wyoming's Bighorn River
fishing • trout • wyoming • big horn river
Climate & Weather Review Year 2007
Assessing the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season, with 15 named storms, while extreme drought plagued the SW and SE United States, heat waves led to wildfires in the West.
drought conditions southeast • 2007 hurricane season • heat wave western us • wildfires california • e-f5 tornado
Assessing the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season, with 15 named storms, while extreme drought plagued the SW and SE United States, heat waves led to wildfires in the West.
drought conditions southeast • 2007 hurricane season • heat wave western us • wildfires california • e-f5 tornado
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