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Things To Do in Estes Park This Weekend (July 10-12, 2026).

Many people who visit Estes Park are familiar with F.O. Stanley, the original owner of the famous Stanley Hotel. However, not many know about his other contributions to the town such as the Fall River Hydroelectric Plant. The Estes Park Museum hosts tours of this facility on select Fridays in the summer. Tour the Historic… Continue reading Things To Do in Estes Park This Weekend (July 10-12, 2026).

by Jessie Foster July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Remembering Amache: Stories of Resilience Against a Backdrop of Injustice.

Imagine going to the post office or grocery store one day and seeing signs posted telling you and the local community to pack up and evacuate. You are given one week to close out your business dealings, pack up your family, and drive to an assembly center. From there, the United States government, under the… Continue reading Remembering Amache: Stories of Resilience Against a Backdrop of Injustice.

by Jessie Foster May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

Council Grove, Kansas: Where the West Was Opened.

I asked my spouse if we could swing through Council Grove on our way to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Council Grove, Kansas is located in the heart of the Midwest, along the Neosho River. I remembered reading about a certain oak tree where the leaders of both the Osage and the Kansa met and later… Continue reading Council Grove, Kansas: Where the West Was Opened.

by Jessie Foster February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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Things To Do in Estes Park This Weekend (July 10-12, 2026).

Many people who visit Estes Park are familiar with F.O. Stanley, the original owner of the famous Stanley Hotel. However, … Continue reading Things To Do in Estes Park This Weekend (July 10-12, 2026).

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