Articles related to "Northern Pacific"
Building the Northern Pacific Railroad
After construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad came to a standstill in 1873, James B. Power devised a plan for the railroad that involved large-scale wheat farms.
northern pacific railroad • northern pacific railway • railroad history • bonanza plan • bonanza farm
After construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad came to a standstill in 1873, James B. Power devised a plan for the railroad that involved large-scale wheat farms.
northern pacific railroad • northern pacific railway • railroad history • bonanza plan • bonanza farm
The Monte Cristo Mining District
Washington State saw its share of mining activity. Monte Cristo was one of the more interesting areas because for all of its development, nothing much ever came of it. However, the potential was always there, and still is to this day.
monte cristo • washington • silverton • avalanche • northern pacific
Washington State saw its share of mining activity. Monte Cristo was one of the more interesting areas because for all of its development, nothing much ever came of it. However, the potential was always there, and still is to this day.
monte cristo • washington • silverton • avalanche • northern pacific
What Time is it?
Prior to 1883 there were no time zones. It created an extreme problem after the railroad had crossed the United States because people had a habit of setting clocks by the sun. To correct this situation the American and Canadian railroads instilled the institution of time zones
time zones • northern pacific • railroad • little bighorn • native americans
Prior to 1883 there were no time zones. It created an extreme problem after the railroad had crossed the United States because people had a habit of setting clocks by the sun. To correct this situation the American and Canadian railroads instilled the institution of time zones
time zones • northern pacific • railroad • little bighorn • native americans
167 Discharged without Honor
The veteran troops of the 25th Infantry found themselves in a battle they could not win in 1906.
brownsville raid • brownsville • tx • brownsville affair • 1906 riot
The veteran troops of the 25th Infantry found themselves in a battle they could not win in 1906.
brownsville raid • brownsville • tx • brownsville affair • 1906 riot
American Indian Legends of Washington State
American Indians played a large part in the historical culture of Washington State.
american indians • chief seattle • doc maynard • isaac stevens • dr. harry smith
American Indians played a large part in the historical culture of Washington State.
american indians • chief seattle • doc maynard • isaac stevens • dr. harry smith
Bellingham History Precedes a City of Rich Cultural Heritage
Bellingham is a beautiful Northwest Washington State city. Its colorful history set the scene for a prominent cultural environment that still exists today.
bellingham • washington • francisco eliza • captain george vancouver • george whidbey
Bellingham is a beautiful Northwest Washington State city. Its colorful history set the scene for a prominent cultural environment that still exists today.
bellingham • washington • francisco eliza • captain george vancouver • george whidbey
Roslyn, Washington - aka Cicely, Alaska
"Nothern Exposure" - the television program some folks are crazy about is set in Cicely, Alaska - aka, Roslyn, Washington. Join me for a view of this tiny town with the oldest operating saloon in Washington State.
roslyn • washington • cicely • alaska • northern exposure
"Nothern Exposure" - the television program some folks are crazy about is set in Cicely, Alaska - aka, Roslyn, Washington. Join me for a view of this tiny town with the oldest operating saloon in Washington State.
roslyn • washington • cicely • alaska • northern exposure
Sarychev Peak Volcano, June 12, 2009
Northern Pacific flights bound for Japan, Shanghai and Korea are being cancelled or rerouted due to volcanic ash spewing from the Russian volcano, Sarychev Peak.
sarychev peak volcano june 12 2009 • eruption russian kuril island interrupts air traff • northern pacific flights bound japan shanghai kore • volcanic ash spewing from russian volcano sarychev • svert monitoring activity sarychev peak volcano
Northern Pacific flights bound for Japan, Shanghai and Korea are being cancelled or rerouted due to volcanic ash spewing from the Russian volcano, Sarychev Peak.
sarychev peak volcano june 12 2009 • eruption russian kuril island interrupts air traff • northern pacific flights bound japan shanghai kore • volcanic ash spewing from russian volcano sarychev • svert monitoring activity sarychev peak volcano
Snoqualmie Pass Becomes a Highway
It took decades before the value of Snoqualmie Pass was recognized. The Department of Transportation improved it several times, turning it into a major thoroughfare.
snoqualmie pass • cascade mountains • washington state • northern pacific railroad • stampede pass
It took decades before the value of Snoqualmie Pass was recognized. The Department of Transportation improved it several times, turning it into a major thoroughfare.
snoqualmie pass • cascade mountains • washington state • northern pacific railroad • stampede pass
The 25th Infantry Regiment US Army
These volunteer foot soldiers, drawn from across the country, fought as a segregated unit from 1868 until 1949 from Cuba to the Philippines and back with honor.
after the american civil war the us (union) army d • usct • segregated troops • segreation us army • black troops
These volunteer foot soldiers, drawn from across the country, fought as a segregated unit from 1868 until 1949 from Cuba to the Philippines and back with honor.
after the american civil war the us (union) army d • usct • segregated troops • segreation us army • black troops
The Colonial Economy of the Pacific Northwest
A colonial economy is one in which the natural resources of the colonized area is used to support the industialized economy of the colonizer.
pacific northwest colonial economy • natural resource economy • pacific northwest fur trade • pacific northwest fish economy • weyerhaeuser washington lumber economy
A colonial economy is one in which the natural resources of the colonized area is used to support the industialized economy of the colonizer.
pacific northwest colonial economy • natural resource economy • pacific northwest fur trade • pacific northwest fish economy • weyerhaeuser washington lumber economy
Sea Creatures 101: The Octopus: One Smart Sucker
A short article with interesting tidbits of information on the octopus. Be sure to make use of the links if you are serious about this topic!
octopus • cephalopods
A short article with interesting tidbits of information on the octopus. Be sure to make use of the links if you are serious about this topic!
octopus • cephalopods
Subduction Zone Volcanoes of the United States
Subduction zones are one of the tectonic zones of the U.S. that produce volcanic activity. The Cascades Volcano Range and the Aleutian Island Volcano Arc are examples.
volcanoes of the united states • how subduction zones work • convergent plates • cascades volcano range • aleutian island arc
Subduction zones are one of the tectonic zones of the U.S. that produce volcanic activity. The Cascades Volcano Range and the Aleutian Island Volcano Arc are examples.
volcanoes of the united states • how subduction zones work • convergent plates • cascades volcano range • aleutian island arc
Alaska Under Attack
Most of you know about the World War II attack of Pearl Harbor. But did you know that Japanese forces also attacked another part of America, occupying it for over a year?
aleutian islands • kiska • attu • world war ii • pacific fleet
Most of you know about the World War II attack of Pearl Harbor. But did you know that Japanese forces also attacked another part of America, occupying it for over a year?
aleutian islands • kiska • attu • world war ii • pacific fleet
Sooty Shearwater
Charles Darwin in The Voyage of the Beagle said, "The Sooty Shearwater generally frequents the inland sounds of southern Chile in very large flocks: I do not think I ever saw so many birds of any other sort together, as I once saw of these behind the island of Chiloe. Hundreds of thousands flew in an irregular line for several hours in one direction. When part of the flock settled on the water the surface was blackened, and a noise proceeded from them as of human beings talking in the distance."
sea bird • brown • wingspan- 3 1/2 • stooped
Charles Darwin in The Voyage of the Beagle said, "The Sooty Shearwater generally frequents the inland sounds of southern Chile in very large flocks: I do not think I ever saw so many birds of any other sort together, as I once saw of these behind the island of Chiloe. Hundreds of thousands flew in an irregular line for several hours in one direction. When part of the flock settled on the water the surface was blackened, and a noise proceeded from them as of human beings talking in the distance."
sea bird • brown • wingspan- 3 1/2 • stooped
Sprague - Small Eastern WA Town
Sprague, a whisper of a town in Eastern WA.
sprague • wa • suite101.com • washington state • washington
Sprague, a whisper of a town in Eastern WA.
sprague • wa • suite101.com • washington state • washington
The TriCities - Kennewick, Pasco and Richland
The Tri-Cities is another name for eastern Washington cities Kennewick, Richland and Pasco.
tri-cities • kennewick • pasco • richland • wa
The Tri-Cities is another name for eastern Washington cities Kennewick, Richland and Pasco.
tri-cities • kennewick • pasco • richland • wa
Washington State 100 Years Ago
I travel back in time 100 years to see what Washington State was like then.
1899 • pacific northwest • industrialization • cities • labor
I travel back in time 100 years to see what Washington State was like then.
1899 • pacific northwest • industrialization • cities • labor
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Engine 3759
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe steam engine #3759 was presented to the town of Kingman, Arizona in 1957 by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is on display in Locomotive Park.
atchison • topeka & santa fe engine 3759 • at&sf steam engine • locomotive park • kingman arizona
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe steam engine #3759 was presented to the town of Kingman, Arizona in 1957 by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is on display in Locomotive Park.
atchison • topeka & santa fe engine 3759 • at&sf steam engine • locomotive park • kingman arizona
Friendlier Seas for Turtles
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
Great Northern Railway
Built by James J. Hill in the 19th century, the Great Northern Railway is one of the largest transcontinental railroads in the United States.
great northern railway • james j. hill • empire builder • st. paul and pacific railroad • bnsf
Built by James J. Hill in the 19th century, the Great Northern Railway is one of the largest transcontinental railroads in the United States.
great northern railway • james j. hill • empire builder • st. paul and pacific railroad • bnsf
A Visit to New Zealand
Travel to New Zealand, Land of the Long White Cloud, to tour a panorama of crystal clear lakes, snow-capped mountains, magnificent ski slopes and unspoiled wilderness
travel new zealand • maori people • first nation to give women vote • land of long white cloud • tour new zealand
Travel to New Zealand, Land of the Long White Cloud, to tour a panorama of crystal clear lakes, snow-capped mountains, magnificent ski slopes and unspoiled wilderness
travel new zealand • maori people • first nation to give women vote • land of long white cloud • tour new zealand
Classic Pacific Northwest Beaches
Throughout the Pacific Northwest, many towns have tried to remake themselves to reflect the original attitude of the coast. These towns have done it successfully.
beach getaways • beach vacations • relaxing beaches • great beach towns • pacific city
Throughout the Pacific Northwest, many towns have tried to remake themselves to reflect the original attitude of the coast. These towns have done it successfully.
beach getaways • beach vacations • relaxing beaches • great beach towns • pacific city
Haena Beach Park, Kauai
Haena Beach Park serves as a hub for many Kauai north shore attractions, including Tunnels, Kee Beach the Maniniholo dry cave and Limahuli Garden.
haena beach park • garden island • tunnels • kauai snorkeling • kauai sunset
Haena Beach Park serves as a hub for many Kauai north shore attractions, including Tunnels, Kee Beach the Maniniholo dry cave and Limahuli Garden.
haena beach park • garden island • tunnels • kauai snorkeling • kauai sunset
Historic Hotels in Three U.S. National Parks
Considered by many to be the big three of the National Parks in the United States, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon hotels were built to leave a lasting impression.
historic hotels in national parks • yellowstone • yosemite • grand canyon • wawona
Considered by many to be the big three of the National Parks in the United States, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon hotels were built to leave a lasting impression.
historic hotels in national parks • yellowstone • yosemite • grand canyon • wawona
James J. Hill
James J. Hill built a railroad empire from the ground up and in the process helped define the limits of the nation.
james j. hill • james j. hill house • the empire builder • great northern railway • st. paul and pacific railroad
James J. Hill built a railroad empire from the ground up and in the process helped define the limits of the nation.
james j. hill • james j. hill house • the empire builder • great northern railway • st. paul and pacific railroad
North Pole Penguin
Penguins live in the south and have never colonized the North Pole for several reasons. A North Pole penguin is a rare and puzzing phenomenon.
north pole penguin • why don’t penguins live in the northern hemisphere • penguins in the north • penguin • north pole
Penguins live in the south and have never colonized the North Pole for several reasons. A North Pole penguin is a rare and puzzing phenomenon.
north pole penguin • why don’t penguins live in the northern hemisphere • penguins in the north • penguin • north pole
Pacific Northwest Coast Intertidal Zones
As the tide moves toward the minus point, barnacles and starfish appear first, followed by extreme low tide sightings of sea palms and purple urchins.
intertidal zones • minus tides • pacific northwest tidepools • feather boa kelp • sea anemone
As the tide moves toward the minus point, barnacles and starfish appear first, followed by extreme low tide sightings of sea palms and purple urchins.
intertidal zones • minus tides • pacific northwest tidepools • feather boa kelp • sea anemone
Pasco, WA, Park Honors Indian Guide Sacajawea
Sacajawea State Park, near Pasco, Washington, honors Sacajawea, Lewis & Clark's guide on their Corps of Discovery journey from St. Louis, Missouri, to the Pacific Ocean.
sacajawea state park • washington state parks • sacajawea • sacagawea • lewis & clark expeidition
Sacajawea State Park, near Pasco, Washington, honors Sacajawea, Lewis & Clark's guide on their Corps of Discovery journey from St. Louis, Missouri, to the Pacific Ocean.
sacajawea state park • washington state parks • sacajawea • sacagawea • lewis & clark expeidition
Regal Salmon Steaks with Salsa Verde
Salmon steaks hot from the barbecue or grill, with a tasty green sauce.
regal salmon • salmon • anchovies • new zealand • the new zealand king salmon company
Salmon steaks hot from the barbecue or grill, with a tasty green sauce.
regal salmon • salmon • anchovies • new zealand • the new zealand king salmon company
Tufted Puffin
Tufted Puffin is a middle sized bird about the size of a pigeon weighing about one to two pounds and standing about 12.5 inches tall. They generally have black plumage with white stomachs with a white area on their face, a large thick beak and yellow tufts sticking out on the sides of their heads.
pigeon size • one to two pounds • black plumage • white stomach • yellow tufts
Tufted Puffin is a middle sized bird about the size of a pigeon weighing about one to two pounds and standing about 12.5 inches tall. They generally have black plumage with white stomachs with a white area on their face, a large thick beak and yellow tufts sticking out on the sides of their heads.
pigeon size • one to two pounds • black plumage • white stomach • yellow tufts
Tuna Shortage in Japan
The appetite for sushi has soared to unimaginable heights and now, there are reports of a tuna shortage, which makes me wonder about the story of tuna.
sushi shortage • tuna shortage • overfishing tuna fish • best sushi • tuna
The appetite for sushi has soared to unimaginable heights and now, there are reports of a tuna shortage, which makes me wonder about the story of tuna.
sushi shortage • tuna shortage • overfishing tuna fish • best sushi • tuna
Volcano Fields of the United States
Where the crust is stretched thin by tectonic activity, magma is able to rise through the surface. In the Western interior of the U.S., this has led to volcanoes.
volcanoes of western u.s. • cinder cone volcanic fields • extension • transtension • long valley caldera
Where the crust is stretched thin by tectonic activity, magma is able to rise through the surface. In the Western interior of the U.S., this has led to volcanoes.
volcanoes of western u.s. • cinder cone volcanic fields • extension • transtension • long valley caldera
Where Does Much of Our Garbage Go? In the Sea!
What happens to plastic that is thrown into the sea? Some of it will sink, but some may be ingested by the food chain and may end up on your plate. Read more here:
floating garbage dumps • oceans of rubbish • pacific ocean becomes rubbish dump • safe disposal of garbage • biodegradable plastics safe for the ecology of the
What happens to plastic that is thrown into the sea? Some of it will sink, but some may be ingested by the food chain and may end up on your plate. Read more here:
floating garbage dumps • oceans of rubbish • pacific ocean becomes rubbish dump • safe disposal of garbage • biodegradable plastics safe for the ecology of the
Why California's Beaches are Cold
California's beaches are cold and with reason! California's cold waters can be explained with a little knowledge of how ocean waters move through currents and upwelling.
cold california water • cold california beaches • cold la beaches • why are california's beaches cold • why are california beaches chilly
California's beaches are cold and with reason! California's cold waters can be explained with a little knowledge of how ocean waters move through currents and upwelling.
cold california water • cold california beaches • cold la beaches • why are california's beaches cold • why are california beaches chilly
Fargo is Not the Place the Movie Portrayed
The film, Fargo, intimated that this city of 100,000 is full of country bumpkins. In fact, it's a vibrant metropolitan area with more culture than most cities its size
bonanzaville usa • children's museum at yunker farm • fargo air museum • fargodome • fargo-moorhead symphony orchestra
The film, Fargo, intimated that this city of 100,000 is full of country bumpkins. In fact, it's a vibrant metropolitan area with more culture than most cities its size
bonanzaville usa • children's museum at yunker farm • fargo air museum • fargodome • fargo-moorhead symphony orchestra
Harrington Opera House
Harrington, Washington, is a small dry farming wheat town between Sprague and Ritzville, as the crow flies.
harrington • washington • wa • state • suite101.com
Harrington, Washington, is a small dry farming wheat town between Sprague and Ritzville, as the crow flies.
harrington • washington • wa • state • suite101.com
How Did It Get That Name?
How did Washington State places get their names? Here's a sampling.
washington • state • places • history • names
How did Washington State places get their names? Here's a sampling.
washington • state • places • history • names
Marine Mammals II: The Pinnipeds
Another group of mammals that has adapted well to ocean life are the pinnipeds, the seals.
pinniped • seal • walrus • elephant seal
Another group of mammals that has adapted well to ocean life are the pinnipeds, the seals.
pinniped • seal • walrus • elephant seal
Pacific Coast Tide Pool Animals
Low tide reveals animals seen only for a brief time. Sea anemones, purple sea urchins, starfish, colorful sea slugs and tiny crabs live in this hidden world.
sea anemones • sea urchins • pacific coast tide pools • starfish • sea slug
Low tide reveals animals seen only for a brief time. Sea anemones, purple sea urchins, starfish, colorful sea slugs and tiny crabs live in this hidden world.
sea anemones • sea urchins • pacific coast tide pools • starfish • sea slug
Pacific Tide Pool Seaweed & Algae
Forests of sea plants crowd around the edges of pools left behind on rocky Pacific shores when the tide is at its lowest.
pacific coast tidepools • kelp • sea lettuce • sea palms • coralline algae
Forests of sea plants crowd around the edges of pools left behind on rocky Pacific shores when the tide is at its lowest.
pacific coast tidepools • kelp • sea lettuce • sea palms • coralline algae
Paha and Packard
A Sunday morning newspaper and an old picture set me to wondering about Paha, Washington.
washington • state • paha • packard • tacoma
A Sunday morning newspaper and an old picture set me to wondering about Paha, Washington.
washington • state • paha • packard • tacoma
Sir Francis Drake –The Dragon
During the Age of Exploration there was no more fearless man than Sir Francis Drake. He was a patriot to the English crown and a dreaded pirate to her majesty's enemies.
sir francis drake • european explorers • age of exploration • famous explorers • golden hind
During the Age of Exploration there was no more fearless man than Sir Francis Drake. He was a patriot to the English crown and a dreaded pirate to her majesty's enemies.
sir francis drake • european explorers • age of exploration • famous explorers • golden hind
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was the last of the great War Chiefs to defy the U.S. Government and try to preserve his people's ancestral home and heritage.
chief sitting bull • the black hills gold rush • general george armstrong custer • the battle of little bighorn • buffalo bill cody’s wild west
Sitting Bull was the last of the great War Chiefs to defy the U.S. Government and try to preserve his people's ancestral home and heritage.
chief sitting bull • the black hills gold rush • general george armstrong custer • the battle of little bighorn • buffalo bill cody’s wild west
Spokane's Fight for the County Seat
In 1879, Spokane and Cheney, Washington, neighboring cummunities contended for the location of the county seat, using elections and the business end of a gun.
spokane county seat location • spokane early elections • frontier justice spokane cheney • 19th century spokane history • spokane cheney history
In 1879, Spokane and Cheney, Washington, neighboring cummunities contended for the location of the county seat, using elections and the business end of a gun.
spokane county seat location • spokane early elections • frontier justice spokane cheney • 19th century spokane history • spokane cheney history
The Walker Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Built by CP Walker, the Walker Theatre was one of Canada's premier venues, staging magnificent symphony concerts, musical productions, operas and the newest live plays
walker theatre • corliss powers walker • harriet walker • walker theatre built 1907 • live theatre productions
Built by CP Walker, the Walker Theatre was one of Canada's premier venues, staging magnificent symphony concerts, musical productions, operas and the newest live plays
walker theatre • corliss powers walker • harriet walker • walker theatre built 1907 • live theatre productions
Toppenish - "Where the West Still Lives"
Toppenish is in the Yakima Indian Reservation. It's strong American Indian history still lives on, along with a "western" theme that defines the town.
toopenish • toppenish mural society • pow wow • rodeo • indian village
Toppenish is in the Yakima Indian Reservation. It's strong American Indian history still lives on, along with a "western" theme that defines the town.
toopenish • toppenish mural society • pow wow • rodeo • indian village
A Bus Trip Into The Soul Of Mind
Ken Kesey takes a bus trip with LSD 25, and turns on a generation.
neal cassidy • ken kesey • burroughs • interzone • literary subconscious
Ken Kesey takes a bus trip with LSD 25, and turns on a generation.
neal cassidy • ken kesey • burroughs • interzone • literary subconscious
Air Masses - From The Source
Last month, we defined what air masses were and looked at some of their basic properties. Those distinguishing properties derive from the birthplace of the individual air mass, the geographical region where they form.
weather • meteorology • air masses • air mass breeding grounds • climate
Last month, we defined what air masses were and looked at some of their basic properties. Those distinguishing properties derive from the birthplace of the individual air mass, the geographical region where they form.
weather • meteorology • air masses • air mass breeding grounds • climate
Custer's Last Stand (Part 1)
There were many reasons for Custer's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Some are outlined in this article. One thing is clear: his forces were far outnumbered by the Sioux by a factor of about ten to one.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • far west • terry
There were many reasons for Custer's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Some are outlined in this article. One thing is clear: his forces were far outnumbered by the Sioux by a factor of about ten to one.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • far west • terry
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