Articles related to "Pioneer Life"

Children can experience life of the early settlers in the Northwest Territory at the Trail of History, the third weekend in October at Glacial Park in McHenry, Illinois.

Laura Ingalls Wilder book series "Little House on the Prairie" is a glimpse into pioneer life. Pepin Wisconsin, her birthplace, holds a festival September 13-14. 2008.

Abraham Lincoln was a tall, rugged man who made a huge impact on our country, even today. Teach your children about him with these lesson plan ideas and activities.

Susan Allison (nee Moir) was author of considerable importance through her recollections of 19th century life in the Similkameen and Okanagan Valley settlements.

Carving out the wilderness and establishing a community meant that early settlers had to be self-sufficient in many ways.

Interested in the human experience, author Willa Cather is perhaps best known for her stories centering around pioneer life in her beloved state of Nebraska.

The small fishing and farming town of Coupeville is known as the home of Ebey's Landing, a symbol of Northwest homesteading history and West Coast ecological beauty.

The High Desert Museum in central Oregon offers fun learning experiences for visitors of all ages. It is an opportunity to learn about life in a different environment.

Integrate your pioneer unit with the novel Sarah, Plain and Tall (Patricia MacLachlan, HarperCollins, 1985) to teach letter writing to kids.

Brief biography of American composer and music teacher Aaron Copland, his film scores and works. Famous for ballet Appalachian Spring.

Dotted with over 200 lakes, Alexandria has a rich pioneer history and beautiful resorts. It's also home to the controversial Kensington Runestone.

Victoria in British Colombia (Canada) is small city and it is also a child-friendly place where you will find a lot of things to enjoy with your young children.

"Old Man River," flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, bordering ten states as it rolls along. The Mississippi River connects the north to south.

Indian Summer Festival on the Summerfest Grounds on the Milwaukee Lakefront. Native American Tribes gather to celebrate their heritage the first weekend in September.

Brief biography of American novelist James Fenimore Cooper, best-known for Leatherstocking Tales and American frontier stories.

Nevada's first settlement, historical attractions, Basque dinners, movies and concerts in city parks, small-town celebrations provide elements for relaxing vacations.

By the Shores of Silver Lake is the fictionalized account of Laura Ingalls experiences in South Dakota during the expansion of the railroad.

Little House on the Prairie is the fictionalized real-life experiences of a pioneer girl named Laura Ingalls, which takes place in Indian Territory.

People severing limbs to free themselves after getting the limb stuck have been happening for while. An incident occurred in 1912 in central Queensland, Australia.

ASPCA and BAD RAP wlll help a federal judge decide if these victims of the dog fighting world have been doomed from birth or if they can be safely rehomed. October update

Throughout Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota, as winter slips away and maple trees reach peak sap production, Maple Syrup festivals lure gluttons outdoors.

Waterfalls, wildflowers, geological wonders, Native American history, blooming fruit trees and windsurfing await in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

The lessons that Laura Ingalls Wilder presents to her readers in her series Little House on the Prairie are the same ones found in fairy tales.

Because Pacific Northwest Native Americans enjoyed abundant resources, they were able to develop a rich culture, including a diverse body of art.

Visiting historic Nauvoo, IL can be an amazing experience for Latter-day Saints or those interested in Mormonism. Get the most out of the trip with this planning guide.

Pioneering homesteaders on the United States and Canadian prairies usually spent their first years in sod homes. Later, they graduated to wood framed farm houses.

Seemingly inhospitable at first glance, the Badlands National Park reveals its primitive past as well as unveiling a landscape of astonishing beauty and vast expanse.

Looking for a baby girl name that's rich with history and that won't go out of style? Here are some beautiful classic names to consider.