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The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (Part 2)
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
santa fe • atchison • topeka • santa fe • super chief • general motors
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
santa fe • atchison • topeka • santa fe • super chief • general motors
Santa Fe, New Mexico for Kids
Known for its sophisticated cuisine, marvelous art galleries and boutique shopping, Santa Fe is a playground for grownups. But there's plenty appealing for kids, too.
santa fe • santa fe mountain adventures • santa fe children's museum • bandelier national monument • mountain treasure hunt • inn and spa at loretto
Known for its sophisticated cuisine, marvelous art galleries and boutique shopping, Santa Fe is a playground for grownups. But there's plenty appealing for kids, too.
santa fe • santa fe mountain adventures • santa fe children's museum • bandelier national monument • mountain treasure hunt • inn and spa at loretto
"Family" Friendly Gay Summer Vacations
Gay Family Vacations Lends a whole new spin on where to vacation. Some gay spots could be to risque while others might be very closed and make you feel unwanted. THis article tries to cut through some of the fog and show some great late summer spots that will embrace you.
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Gay Family Vacations Lends a whole new spin on where to vacation. Some gay spots could be to risque while others might be very closed and make you feel unwanted. THis article tries to cut through some of the fog and show some great late summer spots that will embrace you.
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Bent's Old Fort on the Santa Fe
Bent's Old Fort, located along the Santa Fe Trail on the banks of Colorado's Arkansas River is now a National Historic site, reconstructed as it appeared in 1833.
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Bent's Old Fort, located along the Santa Fe Trail on the banks of Colorado's Arkansas River is now a National Historic site, reconstructed as it appeared in 1833.
santa fe • bent's old fort • santa fe trail • mountain men • indian traders • william and charles bent
BLAZING THE SANTA FE TRAIL
William Becknell, the man who opened the Santa Fe Trail and established the first American trade in Spanish New Mexico.
santa fe • santa fe trail • kansas • william becknell • osage indians • cimarron cut off
William Becknell, the man who opened the Santa Fe Trail and established the first American trade in Spanish New Mexico.
santa fe • santa fe trail • kansas • william becknell • osage indians • cimarron cut off
Four Great Santa Fe Restaurants
New Mexican cooking uses different ingredients than standard Tex-Mex fare. These popular Santa Fe restaurants are great places to try this style of Southwestern cuisine.
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New Mexican cooking uses different ingredients than standard Tex-Mex fare. These popular Santa Fe restaurants are great places to try this style of Southwestern cuisine.
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New Santa Fe Trail
The New Santa Fe trail runs from the very north end of Colorado Springs to south of downtown. It is a remarkable trail - wide and flat with lots of traffic. Last weekend, we helped plant more shade for this trail.
santa fe • arbor day • trees • stroll • trail • creek
The New Santa Fe trail runs from the very north end of Colorado Springs to south of downtown. It is a remarkable trail - wide and flat with lots of traffic. Last weekend, we helped plant more shade for this trail.
santa fe • arbor day • trees • stroll • trail • creek
O'Leno State Park, Florida
O'Leno State Park ranks among Florida's best places to hike, camp, and enjoy the often forgotten natural beauty of the Sunshine State.
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O'Leno State Park ranks among Florida's best places to hike, camp, and enjoy the often forgotten natural beauty of the Sunshine State.
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Own Share of A Santa Fe House
El Corazon Equity Residence Club offers deed, deluxe property, and at least 3 weeks a year to enjoy your New Mexico visit without a million-dollar investment
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El Corazon Equity Residence Club offers deed, deluxe property, and at least 3 weeks a year to enjoy your New Mexico visit without a million-dollar investment
santa fe • fractionals • quintess • santa fe • el corazon • home mortgages
Review - Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Part 1
This is a review of a peformance by the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company.
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This is a review of a peformance by the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company.
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Review - Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Part 2
The concluding part to my review of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company.
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The concluding part to my review of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company.
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Reviews from Santa Fe
The Culinary Vixen gives us her word on a few of Santa Fe's best restaurants.
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The Culinary Vixen gives us her word on a few of Santa Fe's best restaurants.
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Santa Fe and the Movie Stars
The Galisteo Inn near Santa Fe has hosted Hollywood stars making westerns in New Mexico. Steven Spielberg's TV series Into the West with Tom Berenger was recently here.
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The Galisteo Inn near Santa Fe has hosted Hollywood stars making westerns in New Mexico. Steven Spielberg's TV series Into the West with Tom Berenger was recently here.
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Santa Fe Chicken and Black Bean Stew
Here's a recipe for a wonderful black bean and chicken chili-like stew. Give it a try; you'll really love its unique taste.
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Here's a recipe for a wonderful black bean and chicken chili-like stew. Give it a try; you'll really love its unique taste.
santa fe • black beans • chicken and bean recipe • recipe • bean recipe • bean soup
Santa Fe Folk Art Museum
.Collections of Russian matryoshka, Polish wycynanki, carved African figures, East Indian textiles and American folk art are among this outstanding museum's acquisitions.
santa fe • santa fe museum of folk art • alexander girard • miniature mexican villages • miniature cathedrals • peruvian miniature religious procession
.Collections of Russian matryoshka, Polish wycynanki, carved African figures, East Indian textiles and American folk art are among this outstanding museum's acquisitions.
santa fe • santa fe museum of folk art • alexander girard • miniature mexican villages • miniature cathedrals • peruvian miniature religious procession
Santa Fe's Coyote Cafe
Santa Fe's Coyote Cafe is the posh dining choice in what many consider the best town in the Southwest.
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Santa Fe's Coyote Cafe is the posh dining choice in what many consider the best town in the Southwest.
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Santa Fe's Missions and Churches
Santa Fe is known for its beautiful art and architecture. Some fine examples can be found in its historic Spanish missions and churches, along with fascinating legends.
santa fe • santa fe missions and churches • san miguel mission • loretto chapel • st francis cathedral • santuario de guadalupe
Santa Fe is known for its beautiful art and architecture. Some fine examples can be found in its historic Spanish missions and churches, along with fascinating legends.
santa fe • santa fe missions and churches • san miguel mission • loretto chapel • st francis cathedral • santuario de guadalupe
Senior Cyclist Revs Up Training
As cross-country bicycle adventure approaches, New Mexican fuels "geezer's body," amazes himself and others. His Riding Log shows 259 miles a week -- can you match that?
santa fe • senior adventures • senior bicycles • coast to coast • bicycle rides • santa fe seniors
As cross-country bicycle adventure approaches, New Mexican fuels "geezer's body," amazes himself and others. His Riding Log shows 259 miles a week -- can you match that?
santa fe • senior adventures • senior bicycles • coast to coast • bicycle rides • santa fe seniors
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (Part 1)
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
santa fe • atchison • topeka • santa fe • railroad • cyrus holliday
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
santa fe • atchison • topeka • santa fe • railroad • cyrus holliday
The Santa Fe Trail (Part 1)
The Santa Fe Trail was a major road of commerce between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and "the rest of the world," which ended in Missouri. William Becknell is usually credited with giving birth to the Santa Fe Trail.
santa fe • santa fe trail • santa fe • new mexico • cimarron • mary dodson donoho
The Santa Fe Trail was a major road of commerce between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and "the rest of the world," which ended in Missouri. William Becknell is usually credited with giving birth to the Santa Fe Trail.
santa fe • santa fe trail • santa fe • new mexico • cimarron • mary dodson donoho
The Santa Fe Trail (Part 2)
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
santa fe • atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
santa fe • atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
Top Five Must-See Santa Fe Museums
Santa Fe museums feature Native American culture, Spanish colonial heritage, Georgia O'Keeffe paintings and traditional folk art amid beautiful Southwest architecture.
santa fe • santa fe museums • museum of indian arts and culture • native american • palace of the governors • spanish colonial history
Santa Fe museums feature Native American culture, Spanish colonial heritage, Georgia O'Keeffe paintings and traditional folk art amid beautiful Southwest architecture.
santa fe • santa fe museums • museum of indian arts and culture • native american • palace of the governors • spanish colonial history
ZEBULON PIKE TO SANTA FE
In 1806 Zebulon Pike, with 75 men, undertook a venture to Santa Fe to explore trade in that area. When he built a fort on Spanish soil the Mexican Army escorted Pike and his men on a 600-mile voyage to Chihuahua, Mexico to meet General Nemesio Salcedo, Commandant General of all Spanish forces in Northern Mexico. On Pike's return to the states he brought back a glowing report of the gold to be made by trading with the Spaniards.
santa fe • zebulon pike • santa fe • general nemesio salcedo • new mexico • rio grande
In 1806 Zebulon Pike, with 75 men, undertook a venture to Santa Fe to explore trade in that area. When he built a fort on Spanish soil the Mexican Army escorted Pike and his men on a 600-mile voyage to Chihuahua, Mexico to meet General Nemesio Salcedo, Commandant General of all Spanish forces in Northern Mexico. On Pike's return to the states he brought back a glowing report of the gold to be made by trading with the Spaniards.
santa fe • zebulon pike • santa fe • general nemesio salcedo • new mexico • rio grande
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
santa fe • turquoise trail • new mexico • albuquerque • santa fe • scenic
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
santa fe • turquoise trail • new mexico • albuquerque • santa fe • scenic
Charlie Siringo, Pinkerton Detective
Charlie Siringo was a Pinkerton detective who operated all over the western United States. He rode after thieves, murderers, and rustlers. He was a master of disguise and infiltrated many outlaw gangs. He once chased after the notorious Wild Bunch.
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Charlie Siringo was a Pinkerton detective who operated all over the western United States. He rode after thieves, murderers, and rustlers. He was a master of disguise and infiltrated many outlaw gangs. He once chased after the notorious Wild Bunch.
santa fe • charlie siringo • pinkerton • detective • wild bunch • tuscarora
FORT LEAVENWORTH: First U.S. Fort in Kansas
A narrative about the establishment of Cantonment Leavenworth, through the years it served as a bastion of defense in the west and great depot to posts west, to the birth of the Command and General Staff College.
santa fe • leavenworth • fort • jefferson barracks • cantonment • sherman
A narrative about the establishment of Cantonment Leavenworth, through the years it served as a bastion of defense in the west and great depot to posts west, to the birth of the Command and General Staff College.
santa fe • leavenworth • fort • jefferson barracks • cantonment • sherman
Grand Canyon Architect: Mary Jane Colter shapes the Southwest
Here I take a departure from wilderness wanderings to describe the unusual Grand Canyon architecture designed by a 1900s powerhouse of a woman. Meticulous to a fault, stubborn and intelligent, Colter used to sneak away from construction sites to chain-smoke and sketch the canyon. She visited Native American ruins to memorize the details of construction, and insisted her works be built the same way. Step back in time with me along the South Rim...
santa fe • architecture • landscape • frank lloyd wright • arizona • fred harvey
Here I take a departure from wilderness wanderings to describe the unusual Grand Canyon architecture designed by a 1900s powerhouse of a woman. Meticulous to a fault, stubborn and intelligent, Colter used to sneak away from construction sites to chain-smoke and sketch the canyon. She visited Native American ruins to memorize the details of construction, and insisted her works be built the same way. Step back in time with me along the South Rim...
santa fe • architecture • landscape • frank lloyd wright • arizona • fred harvey
Historic Route 66 in New Mexico
Albuquerque, Tucumcari, Santa Rosa, Grants, Gallup and even Santa Fe lie along the old Mother Road. Motor west for a nostalgic look at the landmarks of Historic Route 66.
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Albuquerque, Tucumcari, Santa Rosa, Grants, Gallup and even Santa Fe lie along the old Mother Road. Motor west for a nostalgic look at the landmarks of Historic Route 66.
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SOUTHWEST TASTES: A New Mexico Fish Menu
A wonderful warm weather fish menu with a taste of the Southwest, Santa Fe and Taos.
santa fe • fish • cooking • food • taco • tortilla
A wonderful warm weather fish menu with a taste of the Southwest, Santa Fe and Taos.
santa fe • fish • cooking • food • taco • tortilla
The Dominguez-Escalante Expedition
The Spanish padres Dominguez and Escalante were probably the first white men to view the spectacular Glen Canyon in southern Utah. All they knew at the time, however, was what a formidable obstacle it would be in crossing the Colorado River.
santa fe • dominguez • escalante • glen canyon • colorado river • pariah river
The Spanish padres Dominguez and Escalante were probably the first white men to view the spectacular Glen Canyon in southern Utah. All they knew at the time, however, was what a formidable obstacle it would be in crossing the Colorado River.
santa fe • dominguez • escalante • glen canyon • colorado river • pariah river
The Haunted City Different
Explore North America's most ancient city, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and discover why the entire community is considered "The Haunted City Different".
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Explore North America's most ancient city, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and discover why the entire community is considered "The Haunted City Different".
santa fe • ghost • stories • santa • fe • new
Top Crossover SUVs over $30,000
Crossover SUVs are the hottest models on the market today. So, which ones grab the top spots for all-out luxury, sporty handling, fuel efficiency and lots of seating?
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Crossover SUVs are the hottest models on the market today. So, which ones grab the top spots for all-out luxury, sporty handling, fuel efficiency and lots of seating?
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Top Crossover SUVs Under $30,000
Crossover SUVs just can't be beat for economy and flexibility. Here are our top picks for the best models in the under $30,000 category.
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Crossover SUVs just can't be beat for economy and flexibility. Here are our top picks for the best models in the under $30,000 category.
santa fe • crossover • suv • under • $30 • 000
Walkabout Art
An account of the American Walkabout Tour to the United States, by one of the poets who survived it.
santa fe • aboriginal • art • performance • poetry • billy
An account of the American Walkabout Tour to the United States, by one of the poets who survived it.
santa fe • aboriginal • art • performance • poetry • billy
Winslow: Exploring Arizona's wild west
Come spend a nostalgic weekend in the Old West. Winslow's history as the hub of northern Arizona stretches from the "drunken border town" stagecoach days, through the prosperous heyday of the Santa Fe rail line, to the kitchy, neon era of road tripping old Route 66. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to stand on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, read on!
santa fe • east clear creek • the eagles • glenn frey • jackson browne • harvey house
Come spend a nostalgic weekend in the Old West. Winslow's history as the hub of northern Arizona stretches from the "drunken border town" stagecoach days, through the prosperous heyday of the Santa Fe rail line, to the kitchy, neon era of road tripping old Route 66. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to stand on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, read on!
santa fe • east clear creek • the eagles • glenn frey • jackson browne • harvey house
6 Top Ski Resorts for Christmas
A half dozen ski resorts and towns that offer wonderful events and ambience for the Christmas holiday season.
santa fe • christmas ski vacations • skiresorts • skiers • snowboarders • bretton woods
A half dozen ski resorts and towns that offer wonderful events and ambience for the Christmas holiday season.
santa fe • christmas ski vacations • skiresorts • skiers • snowboarders • bretton woods
An Open Letter Dated December 31, 1821
In 1818 G. A. Plains (Great American Plains) received a letter from his friend B. E. Settlements (Back East Settlements). G. A. Plains replies with the latest new of the happenings on the Great American Plains in a letter dated 1821.
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In 1818 G. A. Plains (Great American Plains) received a letter from his friend B. E. Settlements (Back East Settlements). G. A. Plains replies with the latest new of the happenings on the Great American Plains in a letter dated 1821.
santa fe • great • american • plains • east • settlements
Beastly Thistles; Part 2
Thistles are attractive to wildlife; they are also attractive to some people for their fragrance, and sometimes their appearance. But somehow, I don’t think they’ll ever be able to completely overcome the beastly stigma of being, well, beastly.
santa fe • beastly thistles; part 2 • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Thistles are attractive to wildlife; they are also attractive to some people for their fragrance, and sometimes their appearance. But somehow, I don’t think they’ll ever be able to completely overcome the beastly stigma of being, well, beastly.
santa fe • beastly thistles; part 2 • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Bent’s Fort, Colorado, part 3
Bent had a partner in his fort and trading concern, Ceran St. Vrain. Ceran was also of a family well known in the history of St. Louis. The partnership of Bent and St. Vrain was the name of one of the most important of the fur trading firms. It ranked next to the American Fur Company in the amount of business that it transacted in the period about 1840.
santa fe • bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • ceran st. vrain
Bent had a partner in his fort and trading concern, Ceran St. Vrain. Ceran was also of a family well known in the history of St. Louis. The partnership of Bent and St. Vrain was the name of one of the most important of the fur trading firms. It ranked next to the American Fur Company in the amount of business that it transacted in the period about 1840.
santa fe • bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • ceran st. vrain
Bents Fort, Colorado, part 1
Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
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Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
santa fe • bent’s • fort • william • carson • charles
Chiles
Do you know your chile peppers? Did you know that there are over 200 varieties? What do you do when you get burned? I will tell you the answers to these questions, as well as offer you some recipes!
santa fe • history • geography • varieties • anaheim • ancho
Do you know your chile peppers? Did you know that there are over 200 varieties? What do you do when you get burned? I will tell you the answers to these questions, as well as offer you some recipes!
santa fe • history • geography • varieties • anaheim • ancho
Forts of the West, An Introduction
In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
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In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
santa fe • laramie • wyoming • leavenworth • kansas • fort kearny
GOOD-BYE BILL
James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok was murdered by Jack McCall while playing cards in a saloon on August 2, 1876. His death was mourned by many including Martha “Calamity Jane” Canary.
santa fe • hickok • wild • bill • james • butler
James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok was murdered by Jack McCall while playing cards in a saloon on August 2, 1876. His death was mourned by many including Martha “Calamity Jane” Canary.
santa fe • hickok • wild • bill • james • butler
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.
santa fe • kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
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.
santa fe • kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
JOE MEEK BECOMES A MOUNTAIN MAN
Joe Meek was a very young man when he left his Virginia home for the west. In St. Louis he saw many wonderful sites but what caught his eye most were the mountain men. After sighing on with Bill Sublette's fur company Joe learned just what kind of a man it took to become a mountain man.
santa fe • joe • meek • sublette • st. louis • cumberland
Joe Meek was a very young man when he left his Virginia home for the west. In St. Louis he saw many wonderful sites but what caught his eye most were the mountain men. After sighing on with Bill Sublette's fur company Joe learned just what kind of a man it took to become a mountain man.
santa fe • joe • meek • sublette • st. louis • cumberland
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.
santa fe • kit carson • franklin • missouri • santa fe • charles bent
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.
santa fe • kit carson • franklin • missouri • santa fe • charles bent
MANUEL LISA: A Scoundrel Among Scoundrels
Spaniard Manuel Lisa was known for his sly and underhanded business dealings in Saint Louis, Missouri. But Lisa was not the only scoundrel of the day. Some of his opposition, back in the early 1800's, included Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Chouteaus of the founding French family of Saint Louis. The contention between Lisa and the Chouteaus concerned the fur trade with the Osage Indians.
santa fe • manuel lisa • missouri fur company • lewis • clark • chouteaus
Spaniard Manuel Lisa was known for his sly and underhanded business dealings in Saint Louis, Missouri. But Lisa was not the only scoundrel of the day. Some of his opposition, back in the early 1800's, included Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Chouteaus of the founding French family of Saint Louis. The contention between Lisa and the Chouteaus concerned the fur trade with the Osage Indians.
santa fe • manuel lisa • missouri fur company • lewis • clark • chouteaus
Mrs. Dalton’s Boys, part 5
The Daltons now have a $5,000 wanted price—dead or alive, each, on their heads. They pull off more train robberies with the law hot on their heels.
santa fe • dalton • doolin • coffeyville • kansas • oklahoma
The Daltons now have a $5,000 wanted price—dead or alive, each, on their heads. They pull off more train robberies with the law hot on their heels.
santa fe • dalton • doolin • coffeyville • kansas • oklahoma
Old Fort Benton
The building of the original Fort Benton by the newly reconstructed Missouri Fur Company under the direction of Joshua Pilcher was due to Mexico’s 1821 independence from Spain as well as the continued interest in trapping in the Mexican mountains. The aim of the fort’s owners was to establish trade with the Blackfeet Indians.
santa fe • fort benton • montana • missouri fur company • joshua pilcher • manuel lisa
The building of the original Fort Benton by the newly reconstructed Missouri Fur Company under the direction of Joshua Pilcher was due to Mexico’s 1821 independence from Spain as well as the continued interest in trapping in the Mexican mountains. The aim of the fort’s owners was to establish trade with the Blackfeet Indians.
santa fe • fort benton • montana • missouri fur company • joshua pilcher • manuel lisa
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848): Part II
Once the first hostilities broke out north of the Texan-Mexican border, war became inevitable. Two years afterwards, the USA had gained more than 1.5 million kilometers of new territory...
santa fe • veracruz • mexico • usa • united states • mexican american war
Once the first hostilities broke out north of the Texan-Mexican border, war became inevitable. Two years afterwards, the USA had gained more than 1.5 million kilometers of new territory...
santa fe • veracruz • mexico • usa • united states • mexican american war