This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through these links. Throughout history, humankind has chronicled gut-wrenching tales of heroic survival. We humans understandably have a fascination and obsession with ...
Sperry Ranch: A Story of a Modern American Cowboy Family
More than a century after Theodore Roosevelt’s experiences in the Wild West, the spirit of the cattlemen and cowboys remains strong as ever among the ranching families of the Upper Midwest — as it does on Sperry Ranch. The Sperrys are a great ...
Badlands of N. Dakota Made Roosevelt One of the Greatest US Presidents
On Sept. 7, 1883, Theodore Roosevelt, an up-and-coming politician with pronounced eyeglasses and a gregarious personality, stepped off a Northern Pacific Railway train headed westward to the Little Missouri settlement of the Dakota ...
American Railroad: Is There a Future for Trains in a Changing Nation?
It’s a dreary winter afternoon in Huron, South Dakota. Standing in his safety gear — hard hat, coveralls, harness — mechanic John Tapken is ready to get back to work on trains. It’s a few hours past lunchtime, but the day is far ...
10 of the Best Western Movies Ever Made
Few genres have captivated the public more than the Western. Originating during the silent film era of the late 19th century, it quickly became America’s most beloved and popular film genre early in the 20th century. Westerns weren’t just the ...
Wilderness Movies: 10 of the Best Ever Made
The wilderness can be one of man’s greatest allies or his biggest enemy. It can be a refuge for those seeking a greater purpose in life or a hellacious landscape that proves to be unconquerable for those unprepared for the rigors of the great beyond. ...
