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Tag Archives: The West

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Our readers love exploring topics related to the West, ranging from railroads to mustangs to windmills. Read on to discover our most popular Western heritage resources.

Posted byhsotrApril 1, 2022March 28, 2022Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Cattle, History, Horses, Livestock, Music, Native Americans, Nature, Pastures, Railroads, The West, Travel, Water, Weather

Wagon Wheels

Wagon Wheels

Wagon Wheels is a child-friendly account of pioneer life in Nicodemus based on a true story.

Posted byhsotrDecember 10, 2021December 10, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Books, Family, History, Native Americans, The West

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?

The end of the cattle drive era was brought about by cattle that better met the needs of the market, plus a rail network that connected ranches with population centers.

Posted byhsotrAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Animal Health, Breeding, Cattle, Fencing, History, Livestock, Railroads, The West

The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert: Part 2

The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert: Part 2

To the emigrants of 1845, there was a very simple reason to avoid Kansas, despite its charms, and press on through the perils and difficulties of the trail to Oregon.

Posted byhsotrAugust 3, 2021August 4, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:History, The West, Water, Weather

The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert: Part 1

The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert

The year was 1845. More wagons were clustered around jumping-off points such as St. Joseph and Independence, Missouri, than ever before.

Posted byhsotrJuly 27, 2021August 3, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:History, Native Americans, The West

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

While many animals breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out as iconic.

Posted byhsotrDecember 2, 2020April 28, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Cattle, Dogs, Goats, History, Horses, Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, The West

Did Old-Time Cowboys Really Yodel?

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.

Posted byhsotrAugust 24, 2020July 20, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Cattle, History, Music, The West

Top 10 Sights to See in the Flint Hills

Top 10 Sights to See in the Flint Hills

Choosing only 10 places that represent the Flint Hills at their finest is not simple. Take any road and you will see something breathtaking.

Posted byhsotrAugust 17, 2020March 11, 2022Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Birdwatching, History, Nature, Outdoors, The West, Top 10, Travel

How Plains Tribes Predicted the Weather

How the Plains Tribes Predicted the Weather

Native Americans were in a prime position to observe the weather and learn the sequences that precede and follow each system.

Posted byhsotrJuly 29, 2020March 11, 2022Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:History, Native Americans, Nature, The West, Weather

Kansas Forts and Bases

Kansas Forts & Bases

Kansas Forts and Bases by Debra Goodrich Bisel and Michelle M. Martin provides an era-by-era overview of Kansas forts as reflective of the broader picture of Kansas history.

Posted byhsotrJune 24, 2020July 20, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Architecture, Books, History, Native Americans, The West, Travel

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