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Poetry of the Great Plains – Letter to an Imaginary Friend
Thomas McGrath (1916-1990) wrote his epic long poem Letter to an Imaginary Friend between 1957 and 1985. Simply put, it is brilliant. It has
Poetry of the Great Plains – Buffalo Dusk
At one point in my life, I fancied myself a poet, but never mind that. Today’s post is hopefully the first in a series of
What Makes a Place “Western?”
In the last decade or two, the American West has been a hot commodity. Boomtown after boomtown has risen from the ashes of a former
Colorado’s Paint Mines
I just got back from a short foray on the plains of Colorado. It was my first time visiting Paint Mines Interpretive Park, but I
The Road is How
Trevor Herriot, a prairie conservationist based out of Saskatchewan, has just come out with a new book called The Road is How. He is the
Hidden Gems
An article has appeared in 5280, The Denver Magazine about some hidden gems in Colorado, and although it did not receive a large write-up, Pawnee
The Mickelson Trail in South Dakota
While we’re on the subject of rail trails, one of the best in the country is the Mickelson Trail through the Black Hills of South
Hold the Doom and Gloom – A Rail Trail Update
Here’s an update on the situation regarding rail trails, and the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. It appears the news is not all
Rail Trails Take a Hit
From the Bad News Desk, we have this: The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a blow to rail trails. The implications are not yet clear,
Burrowing Owls
Burrowing owls are one of the coolest species of wildlife that can be found on the Great Plains. I realize that statement is an opinion,
The Bakken Oil Patch – North Dakota
When it comes to the Great Plains, it’s almost impossible to avoid a discussion about the Bakken Oil Patch in western North Dakota. It seems
