Washington state is a diverse area that offers wonderful Alpine meadows and mountains. The beauty of the state is unforgettable. Winter time hiking is very popular in the state and its a wonderful time of year to see the area from a different angle. Here is a guide to three top hiking destinations to enjoy ...
Since Google Inc. purchased “Earth Viewer” from Keyhole in 2004, Google has transformed a piece of professional cartography software into a program that everyone and their grandmother can use, and play with until it’s four hours later and you’re still looking at where your second-cousin twice-removed’s next-door neighbor lived three decades ago. With its new ...
The Sacagawea Dollar coin is one of those coins that consumers shy away from spending. There are a lot of reasons for that and the most valid reason is because they really are just too heavy and cumbersome to even think about having them in our pocket or purse. Afterall, what is more convenient at ...
Washington State is an incredible place to visit. There are many different places to have fun with the kids or just to go with a couple of friends. Washington offers something for everyone with its beautiful coastlines and its snow-capped mountains. Here are just a few suggestions on making Washington your vacation destination this year. ...
We all learned about the Lewis and Clark expedition in school. As you probably know, the expedition of 45 men, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, set out in 1804 to explore the newly-acquired Louisiana Territory, and to report back to Congress on their findings. But here are some of the more interesting things ...
John Colter was a pioneersman, frontiersman, mountainman, explorer and the one who made the momentous discovery of the Yellowstone area. John Colter was also a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. He is most remembered for his explorations after he was discharged from the army in 1806, even though he was part of the ...
In my opinion, southern Illinois has the best parks and hiking trails in the state. There is something for everyone from the beginner to the more experienced hikers. Hikers can experience the diversity that is Illinois by trying out one of the several trails detailed here. My family and I have hiked many of these ...
Standing in st. Louis, Missouri is a landmark that is known as the “Gateway to the West.” The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Memorial. In 1947, a group of civic investors wanted to hold a national contest for the design for part of the Jefferson National Memorial Expansion. Eero Saarinen won with his ...
The Gateway Arch located in St. Louis, Missouri is a symbol of the American West. It is a symbol of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the cowboys and Indians, the mountain men, the Gold Rush, and the Louisiana Purchase. Many things have come to shape the West, and this Gateway is our looking glass to ...
Lewis and Clark brought an airgun on the Voyage of Discovery. When this fact became widely known after World War II, while air rifle manufacturers were mass producing and marketing inexpensive models for boys throughout America, the revelation seemed profound. A pellet rifle? A BB gun on that famous expedition by Thomas Jefferson’s Corps of ...
