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Eisleben--Where Luther Entered and Exited This World
A brief look at the mining town where Luther was born and where he died. In total, he spent only a few months of his life in this town--yet it was where Luther was born to temporal life, born in new life through baptism, and borne to eternal life.
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Kaslo, British Columbia
A description of the Village of Kaslo, located on the western shore of Kootenay Lake.
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Awesome Views in Jerome, Arizona
Perched on the side of a mountain, Jerome, Arizona offers visitors awesome views, unique shops and boutiques, and a taste of history.
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Frank Slide Myths
Is there gold under the rubble of the Frank Slide? Who was the miracle baby who was the sole survivor of the slide? Was the town completely destroyed? Find out the truth
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Garnet, Montana, part 1
The more profitable years in the gold-boom town of Garnet, Montana began in 1895, by gold miners who were more concerned with the riches that lay below ground than constructing an aboveground metropolis. However, like other mining towns, it did flourish, at least for a time.
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Beautiful America: Turquoise Trail
Get off the highway and take the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway to see unspoilt New Mexico. It is one of southwest America's most scenic drives
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Denver's Best Fall Foliage Drives
With over one billion aspen trees, Colorado's fall color rivals any in the country. Take an easy autumn foliage drive from Denver to see the spectacular mountain scenery.
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Garnet, Montana, part 5
Garnet, Montana’s blacksmith sometime between 1896 and 1900. Billy Liberty was the blacksmith and made just about everything from horseshoes to ore wagons.
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Montana Family Vacations at Fairmont Hot Springs
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers some of the best nightlife in Montana: warm, luxurious midnight soaks under brighter stars than ever seen in Hollywood or Vegas.
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Onward to Independence Part 1
There is more to the wilderness than just wildlife, wildflowers and snow capped mountain peaks. The wilderness holds many hidden splendors. The trail you walk on, the river you fish, the road you travel, all possess history.
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Visit Historic Butte Montana
With the majestic Rocky Mountains at its doorstep, Butte Montana celebrates its history as an old mining town, with historic tours, monuments and festivals.
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Wickenburg, Arizona
The delightful town of Wickenburg, Arizona, is much more than your typical small town in America
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Aspen Colorado Fall Foliage Drives
During fall foliage season, Aspen's very name is synonymous with Colorado gold. Take a drive or a hike to enjoy the spectacular fall color surrounding this mountain town.
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Frank Slide
In the early hours of April 29, 1903, a giant rockslide tumbled down Turtle Mountain and struck the town of Frank, burying a mine and killing more than 70 people.
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Kingman, Arizona Hotels and Motels
It's a fair drive to visit Grand Canyon West from Flagstaff or Las Vegas. Kingman, AZ and nearby towns have a range of hotels and motels with easy access to the Skywalk.
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Park City Ski Resorts
Park City, Utah has three major ski resorts: Deer Valley, Park City, and The Canyons. Each of Park City's resorts is unique, with something for every skier or snowboarder
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Ghosts of Mars
A review of the movie "Ghosts of Mars".
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 4
The generally "British" identity which followed the Industrial Revolution slowly gave way to Welsh nationalism on the political, social, and linguistic levels.
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John Ford's How Green Was My Valley
The film that will always be remembered (by some people) as the film that took the Oscar away from Citizen Kane -- but this film is still pretty good.
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Brassed Off
Review of Brassed Off
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Calico Ghost Town
Ever wonder what it would be like to visit an old mining town? Wonder what really goes on in those Ghost towns? Then you will want to visit Calico, CA
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Murder in Montana 1
Joe Scott hailed from somewhere around the Black Hills region of South Dakota where he had already gained a considerably bad reputation.
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Murder in Montana 2
On that fateful Tuesday Scott pulled his gun and fired at his wife, blowing away the side of her face and the back of her head.
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Nordic Ski-Dine at Crested Butte
A four-star, four-course, four-bonfire cross-country ski/snowshoe-and-dine meal event on March 17, 2007, will support the Gunnison/Crested Butte Junior Nordic Ski Team.
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Back From Whence It Came: The Adventure Begins (Part II)
This is Part II of the III part adventure "Back From Whence It Came"
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A Comfortable Motel Near Melbourne
The Rose Garden Motel in Geelong, west of Melbourne, Australia, is an excellent base for exploring the beaches, Great Ocean Road and, inland, Ballarat and the Grampians.
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Alpine Helen...Georgia?
A Bavarian village in the Northeast Georgia mountains? Enjoy a visit to a little town full of surprises!
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Book Review: Misconceptions
Sophie Townsend's debut novel is a moving reflection on love, grief and friendship.
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British Columbia Roadtrips, Canada
Get outside of cities like Vancouver and Victoria to experience the gorgeous countryside of British Columbia.
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Country Villages Near Canberra
Feel like a day out to go back into the past into another golden era? If visiting Canberra and the Australian Capitol Territory, discover the outlying regions and areas!
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Deadwood: Calamity Jane
Deadwood breaks out with same-sex storylines in season three
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Environmental Crisis
Just like Love Canal, Centralia, PA became an environmental nightmare. The air around the town is filled with carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfate.
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Hiking the Taquesi Trail, Bolivia
Prepare well, come with a guide, know the routes and above all, enjoy yourself while trekking a few short hours from the Bolivia de facto capital of La Paz.
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Jerome: Ghost Town Revived
A visit to Jerome, Arizona, is a mile-high adventure filled with mining history, contemporary artwork, and other sensory delights.
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Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey flies to South Africa and proactively deals with allegations of abuse by a dorm matron
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Pet Friendly Lodging Breckenridge
Breckenridge in the Colorado Rockies is a quaint town famous as a ski resort. Pet friendly lodging allows travelers to bring their dogs and cat along on vacation.
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The Disobedience of Water
Water often inspires the muse and great narrative is the result. Sena Jeter Naslund's book is one of the best.
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Academy Awards from The 1940s
Many of these 1940s Oscar movies are strong examples of powerful film making and are highly regarded today. Even the weaker ones are still enjoyable and worth a look.
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Alf Crossley: The Kootenays En Plein Air
Alf Crossley's paintings & drawings traverse 4 decades in the Kootenays of British Columbia. His style transmutes landscapes into iconic archetypes (a 3-Part Series.)
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An Intro to Southeastern Arizona
A visitor's guide to Southeastern Arizona, celebrating the region's fascinating folklore, Native American history, geological wonders and desert life.
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Australia - Outback
The Oscar-winning movie, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, brought fame to the Australian outback town of Broken Hill. Today it is a popular, unusual, tourist destination.
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British Columbian Ports of Call
These are three very different places in Canada. Vancouver is a big city, Victoria has an olde-worlde charm and Nanaimo has a pretty and bustling waterfront.
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California History on Highway 395
A ghost town, a native plant garden, a World War II internment camp and museums with everything from rail cars to movie memorabilia relate Eastern California history.
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Chloride: An Almost Ghost Town
Looking for a different kind of day trip or a unique attraction as part of a longer tour? Try ghost town, Chloride, Arizona.
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Denver's Brown Palace Hotel
The Democratic National Convention is held in Denver in 2008, and city hotels will be busy. Denver's historic Brown Palace Hotel has hosted almost every US President
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Disappearance--Nightmare Vacation
Want a vacation horror story that ISN'T about lost luggage or bad airline food? Disappearance is what you need.
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Durango, Colorado for the Family
With upbeat restaurants, museums, parks and railroads, there are plenty of attractions to keep the kids entertained in this historic mountain town
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Esperance: Adventure Travel Guide
The coastline around Esperance, on the south coast of Western Australia, features Australia's whitest sand and is a great watersports and wildlife spotting destination.
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Garnet, Montana, part 3
Robert Moore builds the ‘Bob Moore Saloon,’ in Garnet, Montana, then sells it to L. P. Kelly who sells a part-interest to Thomas Fraser. The saloon changes hands two more times but Kelly continues to run it.
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Garnet, Montana, part 6
Stringham’s General Grocery Store in Garnet, Montana, was a keen rival of the general store owned by Frank Davey. Stringham also delivered goods to miners at their claims.
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