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Locust by Jeffrey Lockwood
A fascinating book that is for anyone who has ever read Little House on the Prairie and wondered why we don't see massive swarms of grasshoppers today.
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Camping 99 Destination Series: Banff National Park
Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada is one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Visitors are awe-struck with the park's glaciers, rivers, mountains, valleys, meadows and wildlife. It is the home of gorgeous Lake Louise and many other lakes. There are many excellent campgrounds in the park and lots to do and see!
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Camping 99 Destination Series: Waterton-Glacier National Parks
This is the fifth in a series of articles on camping destinations. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park captures a region of the Rocky Mountains that is America at her best. The article covers attractions and activities available in the park, camping facilities and points of interest near the parks.
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Discover America's Highest Road
Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, the highest continuous paved road in the United States, crosses the Continental Divide with beautiful scenery
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Sacagawea: Guide to the West
Who was Sacagawea and why do we know so much...yet so little about her? Was she simply along for the ride, or did she contribute more to the opening of the west
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Colorado: Estes Park Adventure
Estes Condos of Estes Park provides a delightful mountain hospitality experience with a modern wilderness appeal regardless of the type of consumer or personal taste.
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Fur Trading Business Changing
In the fur trade, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company is in competition with the American Fur Company, Hudson's Bay, and smaller new companies.
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Ghosts of Hotel Colorado
Hotel Colorado, in the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs, is a historic destination with fine amenities, legendary thermal spa treatments and ghosts of the past.
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Alpine Plant Identification Books
Plant identfication books are essential for any gardener or naturalist. This article describes 3 currently available identification books and then describes the ideal field guide for rock garden plants.
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Denver Airport Hotel, Other News
Denver International Airport is the 5th busiest in the USA. Plans for the first true airport hotel have been announced, alongside other improvements and traffic growth
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Ghosts of Stanley Hotel
Located in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, the spooky Stanley Hotel is considered one of the most haunted hotels in America.
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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
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Mountain Press -- Alpine Flowers and Birding Stories
Mountain Press publishes various field guides on assorted subjects. Those about alpine plants and a book about birding in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan are reviewed this week.
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Southwest Ski Resorts Open 2007-08
Thanksgiving weekend saw the start of the 2007-08 ski season with ski areas opening in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and California. Several ski resorts also got fresh snow.
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Low Water Use Plants
Plants that need less water are rapidly becoming available at nurseries across the world. Colorful, fragrant and beautiful, these plants have transformed desert gardening
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Haunted Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta
Nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains near Calgary, Alberta, the Banff Springs Hotel is alive with paranormal activity.
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HEART OF THE PLAINS
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
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In the Path of Autumn
Autumn is a time for long migrations, urgent preparations, and dramatic changes as it moves from the tundra to the plains. The signs are there in the colors and the activities of animals.
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Kansas Charley Admits Murder
Kansas Charlie's attorney attempts to get the jury's sympathy. Charley admits his guilt on the witness stand.
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Kansas Charley Admits to Murder
Kansas Charlie's attorney attempts to get the jury's sympathy. Charley admits his guilt on the witness stand.
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KIT CARSON: The Runaway Boy
In 1826, when Kit Carson was sixteen years old, he ran away from his home and job as a saddle maker in Franklin, Missouri. Kit was small for his age but he knew he wanted to be a Mountain Man. He had become acquainted with Charles Bent and Ceran St. Vrain who were fitting out an enormous wagon train filled with trade goods to take to Santa Fe. After Kit talked Bent into hiring him he was on his way to Santa Fe, and would later become one of the noted Mountain Men in the fur trade.
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Pike Place Market in Seattle
Pike Place Market in Seattle is a famous farmer market, on the national register of historic places. A tourist attraction, the Seattle farmer market is one-of-a-kind.
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ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the Museum of the American Cowboy
Rodeo's history and legends can be found in one convenient location: Colorado Springs, Colorado's Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy.
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The Majestic Beauty of the Canadian Rockies
Highlighting the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies.
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Top 12 Evergreen Trees
There are 5 species of evergreen trees that do well in high deserts up to 7,500 feet and 7 species that do well up to 10,500 feet.
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Visit Historic Pocatello Idaho
From skiing to taking a dip in hot spring pools to learning about Idaho potatoes and exploring the Craters of the Moon, Idaho's Pocatello Area provides year-round fun.
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Amtrak National Train Day May 10th
Amtrak celebrates National Train Day on May 10th, to commemorate rail travel in America. Explore the many Amtrak routes available for travel to popular U.S. destinations.
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Rocky Mts Ski Resorts Summer
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Rocky Mountains.
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Whyte Museum in Banff, Canada
In the mountain town of Banff, Canada, the wheelchair accessible Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies depicts the art, history and culture of the mountains.
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SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI: Where the American West Began
In 1763 Pierre Laclede, with the help of Auguste Chouteau the son of Laclede's mistress Marie Chouteau, established a fur trading post in the wilderness along the west bank of the Mississippi River. Today, that location is the site of Saint Louis, Missouri. This was the beginning of the fur trade in the west, as well as the settlement of the Great American Plains.
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Save me from myself
There are obviously many different examples I could name where Americans want the government to intervene and help them along, but one issue in particular that strikes my fancy is firearms.
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THANK YOU, MR. BONAPARTE
Depending on the state you were born in, as well as the year, you might not have been born where you thought you were. This article involves the Louisiana Purchase, as well as Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado Territories and the dates these occurrences happened.
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The Chinook is a Warm Wind
The Chinook wind is a warm, drying wind blowing down from off of the Rocky Mountains in western Canada and the inland northwest of the United States.
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Canada...Journey into Winter
"Journey into Winter" is a trip by train across Canada, in Winter. From Vancouver to Halifax.
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The Deer Family - Part II
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The Mystic Fall Migration of North American Monarchs
The mystical migration behavior of monarch butterflies has been the subject of research by entomolgists, biologists, and scientists for many years. Has the answer as to why these gossamer-winged monarchs migrate south every year ever been totally solved?
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All-Female Adventures in Montana
Trips for women are focus of outfitter celebrating 25 years; owner Susan Eckert says 7 out of 10 clients are repeat visitors who enjoy "Grand Dame of Adventure Travel"
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Broadwing Hawks
Broadwing hawks are an important predtor for North America. The fall begins their migration season; an important time for birdwatching and bird counting.
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Canada - Prehistory
Canada's history dates back to a long time before the arrival of the early explorers. Canada existed years before the Vikings arrived in 1000 AD.
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Climate Predictions Spring 2008
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening.
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Going Skiing in Alberta, Western Canada
Experience the breathtaking peaks of Lake Louise Mountain Resort, Sunshine Village in Banff and Marmot Basin in Jasper while going skiing in Alberta, Canada.
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How to Buy Comics - Part II: Mail Order

Scotts Bluff - Oregon Trail, NB
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
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Upcoming Summer Book Festivals
Is there a book fair coming to your town soon? Find out here!
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Weather Changes Can Trigger Migraines
A study conducted by the University of Calgary found that Chinook winds are possible migraine triggers. This confirms what migraine sufferers have long known and may help identify ways to prevent migraines.
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"It Isn't Easy Being Green," <em>Kermit the Frog</em>: Frogs - P

A Look at the Provinces, Part I: British Columbia
The First in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western province: British Columbia
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Artist Albert Bierstadt
German-born Albert Bierstadt's vast, romantic paintings captured the spirit and promise of the early American West.
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Battered Women
The article examines the causes of domestic violence, the symptoms of abuse, the effects from battering on women, and the personality profile of the male batterer.
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Beaver Creek, CO for Families
This upscale ski resort is a gem for families in winter or summer. The best place to stay if money is no object? The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek.
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