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Empire of the Summer Moon
Just finished reading an excellent book called Empire of the Summer Moon – Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most
Sand Creek at 150
Although I’m about three weeks late, I would be remiss if I did not take the time to mark an important anniversary in Great Plains
Grasses Gone Wild
Grasses Ok. It’s time to turn away from state grasses. Let me guess. No one was riveted. Admittedly, even I, who is the biggest fan
State Grasses – Colorado and New Mexico
The official state grass of both Colorado and New Mexico is Blue Grama Grass. It is very drought tolerant, and is native to much of
State Grasses – Nebraska and Kansas
The official state grass of both Nebraska and Kansas is Little Bluestem. Also known as “bunch grass” (because it grows in bunches) and “beard grass”
State Grasses – The Dakotas and Wyoming
The official state grass of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming is western wheatgrass. It’s a prairie native, and I particularly like the statement from
State Grasses – Montana
All 50 states have a whole grocery list of official state somethings – state flowers, state trees, state birds, etc. Not all of the states,
Restoring Ancestral Lands
From the Good News Department: A recent article in the New York Times by Nate Schweber points to a small, but possibly growing movement on
Books – A Pronghorn Year
The pronghorn is the fastest land animal in North America, and the second fastest in the world. Only the African cheetah can run faster, but
Photo of the Week – October 10, 2014
Excellent photos of a fantastic part of Nebraska, which will one day be an integral part of the Great Plains Trail!
Buffalo buffalo buffalo?
Ran across a gem the other day (even though it’s a head-scratcher) that I’d like to share with all you buffalo (not bison in this
