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April 19, 2012 · 6 Comments

Cuba: “It’s complicated.”

In October, 1960, the U.S. imposed a partial trade embargo on Cuba after Fidel Castro, new head of state, announced Cuba would turn socialist. At the height of the Cold War, the liberator turned dictator, whom the U.S. had enthusiastically …

UP eastbound on Sherman Hill

October 7, 2010 · No comments

For any railfan, Sherman Hill between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming is a thrill and prime for great shots. I did not catch all of the 1.55 percent

Grizzly Bear Encounters – Really!

October 5, 2010 · No comments

One thing missing from our four-day Yellowstone/Grand Teton visit has been a bear sighting...missing that is until we were a half mile from the exit of Grand Teton

Gatchell Museum, Badlands, Tensleep, Black Hills -They’re all good

October 1, 2010 · No comments

It's the end of day three of our Yellowstone trip, which started in the Badlands outside of Rapid City, S.D. The trip has been awesome so far and saying