Mr. Saum began laying stone for Paradise Bridge in the spring of 1901. As was typical in Kansas for such structures, the stone was quarried not far from the bridge — a couple of miles away, in this instance. Construction Already in April, a petition was being circulated asking for another stone arch bridge to […]
History
10 Animal Breeds Important to American History
America’s history has long been linked with domestic animals. It is hard to imagine what our nation would have looked like in its early years without the hard-working horse and ox, let alone the backyard flocks of chickens. While many, many breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out […]
Paradise Bridge: The Story of Russell County’s First Stone Arch Bridge
Paradise Bridge was something of an experiment to determine if stone arch bridges were suitable for Russell County or not.
Something Old, Something New
Just a few hours out and a few hours back, Winding down backroads and seeing the view,Rolling through towns, fields, and pastures, Rediscovering the old as though something new. We call it a day trip, an excursion or outing, But it’s much like our lives every day, too—Learning, growing, seeking, and working, Rediscovering the old […]
Top 10 Strangest Sights to See in Kansas
There are many beautiful and interesting sights to see in Kansas. But there are also quite a few sights that are best classified as strange.
Top 10 Kansas Resources
There’s so much to learn about Kansas, including history, nature, architecture, and more. Where to start?
What is a Barn Quilt?
A barn quilt is a large square design based on a quilt block but painted onto wood and hung up outdoors.
Rain Follows the Plow
Around 1880, a wet spell descended on most of the Great Plains. Wild speculations were indulged in as to what caused it.
Thank You, God, for Kansas
Thank You, God, for making wind,
For the mighty storms that You send;
Thank You for the rainbow’s bend.
Thank You, God, for Kansas.
Did Old-Time Cowboys Really Yodel?
There seems to be an idea that yodeling had little history in cowboy tradition. However, this sentiment does not line up with the observations of John Lomax.