Colorado Plateau

Chapter 26: The Great West and the Agricultural Revolution (Pg. 511) How can the land known as the “Great West” be characterized following the Civil War? The “Great West” was a rough square that measured about a thousand miles on each side, containing mountains, plateaus, deserts, and plains where the Indians, buffalo, horse, prairie dog and coyote lived. The Clash of Cultures on the Plains (Pg. 513) In what ways had Native-American tribes competed with each other for control of land and…

what would later be known as the Colorado territory. As word of the precious metals discovery spread, tens of thousands of hopeful gold hunters flooded into the once sparsely populated region, intent of making the fortune in the endless hills and plains of Colorado. Particularly overnight leading to the foundation of dozens of small towns to house them and hundreds of business to provide to their needs both for recreation and supply. All over the Colorado Saloons spring up to meet the…

Beautiful trees, rolling hills and urban wilderness areas are not images that normally come to mind when thinking of Tulsa, Oklahoma. However, Tulsa is full of unique places to relax and go sight-seeing. Minus the hustle and bustle of noise and traffic, families are easily drawn in by the many opportunities for experiencing the great outdoors. One of the most intriguing places to go sight-seeing is Woodward Park. The beautifully landscaped park is near the heart of Tulsa and has become a prime…

One of the main reasons why Josiah Gregg took the Santa Fe Trail was for the benefit of his health. People believed travelling across the Plains could cure all sorts of ailments, most of which related to the lungs because the clearer air and fresher environment improved respiratory function. Gregg explains the other complaints that could be eased: “Most chronic diseases, particularly live complains, dyspepsia, and similar affections, are often radically cured; owing no doubt, to the…

Did you know that western diamondback rattlesnake can be found in multiple ranges. for an example they can be found in Arizona,California,New Mexico,Oklahoma,and Texas. What they eat for diet can be Mice, rats, rabbits, gophers, ground dwelling birds, lizards and other small animals. Some of the Diamondbacks predators are Eagles, hawks, roadrunners, kingsnakes, coyote, bobcats, and foxes. the diamondbacks can live up to approximately 15-20 years in captivity. The Diamondbacks live…

One vacation place to consider is Tanque Verde Ranch. It is a great place to spend some quality family time and have an amazing stay! According to Tanque Verde Ranch website, it is the largest guest ranch. ‘The present day ranch has 640 acres and leases from the U.S. Forest Service approximately 60,000 acres for its cattle operation.” It is a great place to spend some family time and be outdoors. This shows that there is so much that one can do. You can do yoga if people are feeling like doing…

Arizona. The Grand Canyon State. It's the perfect place for spontaneous road trips to beautiful destinations. I can already see myself hiking up a mountain with my friends to capture the perfect sunset and star gaze long into the night. Spending the summer splashing each other at Havasu Falls will be just another day in paradise. In the winter, we'll drive up to Flagstaff, build some snowmen, and take numerous pictures during an impromptu photo shoot. Then, we'll venture up to the Grand Canyon…

Steve Turner. Amber Waves and Undertow: Peril, Hope, Sweat, and Downright Nonchalance in Dry Wheat Country. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2009. Adams County, Washington is the topic of journalist Steve Turner’s book Amber Waves and Undertow. Partly inspired by his own experiences within the region, and acting as a county history, Turner’s work examines the various modern cultures that have inhabited this portion of Washington State. From dry wheat farmers and cattle ranchers to…

Pete Evans has started a new paleo diet, which he claims can reverse or help manage medical conditions like diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis and can also prevent autism in children. The editorial ‘Pete Evans can test paleo diet claims when he gets sick’ written by Sam de Brito, was published in The Age on august 30th 2015. In this article De Brito uses critical and mocking tone to get across to the readers his main contention, which is that Pete Evans shouldn’t promote his…

Trout Fishing on the White River Arkansas White River is a cold-water river that is a wonderful fishery for both rainbow and brown trout. It starts as tailwaters from Bull Shoals Dam amidst the towns of Lakeview and Bull Shoals, Arkansas. The river is heavily stocked with 9” rainbows that will take any bait on a hook; that is why the task for a fly fisherman is to get through these stocked fish and find the perfect fish for White River trout fishing. The larger fish usually hide just off the…