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Settlers faced many dangers and hardships along the Oregon trail such as attacks, accidents, supply shortages, terrain, disease and weather. The Oregon Trail was a 2,170 mile route from Missouri to Oregon Territory. It enabled migration for the early pioneers to move West. The trail was laid down from 1811-1840 by fur trappers. It could only be traveled by horseback, wagons, or by foot. Over 500,00 people used the trail until the transcontinental railroad was established. One reason travelers…

Northern California is a vacationing couple's dream, so long as nobody objects to scenic views, off-the-grid hideaways, and of course world-class wine. In this article, we will discuss several activities and destinations that can be fit into a weekend itinerary, including the wine-making valleys of Napa and Sonoma, the rugged, coastal beauty of Bodega Bay, and the historic and peaceful surroundings of Fort Bragg. The Wine Country For any couple looking to make a trip to Northern California for…

Who are the Chaldeans? History The Chaldean people of today are descendants of the ancient Assyrian and Babylonian civilizations and the Aramean legacy of Mesopotamia. Historically, Chaldeans are Iraq’s indigenous people, and mainly resided in Northern Iraq as mountain dwellers and farmers in villages dating back to before Christ (BC). They have a 5,500-year history dating back to Mesopotamia the cradle of civilization which is present day Iraq. According to the Old Testament (Gen. 11:31),…

Foxes What are a group of foxes called? What are some fox habitats? Foxes are enthralling creatures, Loved by many, and have a lot of fascinating facts about them. They are most commonly found throughout the Northern Hemisphere (United States), and are a part of the dog family. Foxes are generally friendly towards humans, and therefore, are not always a threat. Foxes are often shy, and can even be found in other religions and culture, such as Japanese culture, in which foxes are spirits…

Picture a family from Germany flying in to LAX, and they would want to see the Golden Gate Bridge in Northern California. Now consider the fact that it is possible doing that approximately in just two hours and thirty minutes. California has a great opportunity to develop this highly eco-friendly transportation system to connect the two halves of the state, Northern California and Southern California. Many are opposed to the development strictly because of the cost of this project; however,…

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Experts say there is an effective way to help California deal with its long-running drought. However, there is one big problem with their solution — the “yuck factor.” For a fourth straight year, California's drought has been shrinking the state's water supply. In response, water managers are pushing for something known as direct potable reuse. Direct potable reuse is a system that makes use of wastewater, much of it from toilets. The idea is to purify the sewage so it…

A Desert Paradise With temperatures soaring to 95° and above on any given summer day in beautiful Southern California, it’s easy to conclude that it’s residents are quite thirsty. Take a trip two hours south of Los Angeles and you’ll find yourself in a self-proclaimed desert oasis seen by many as an old era Hollywood playground. Palm Springs, California lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley, within the Colorado Desert, and is home to a seemingly inordinate number of highly exclusive…

Seventeen years after fleeing his earthquake-ravaged village, Carlos Moya must make a choice: return to the violence and poverty of El Salvador, or remain in the United States illegally. Since 2001, Moya has resided in the country under Temporary Protected Status, a designation that gives legal status to immigrants from certain countries hit by natural disasters and other tragedies. On Jan. 8, the Trump administration announced it would end the program for over 195,000 Salvadorans, the largest…

The great state of Colorado is fantastic. From the pointy mountain tops to the clear blue rivers, Colorado is great. The cloudy white snow is so fun to enjoy. Colorado supplies many relaxing hotels to adore while visiting their great state. There are also breathtaking sights to see and daring adventures to go on in Colorado. This state would be a magnificent vacation for anybody. Colorado is one amazing state. Colorado is very cool when it comes to talking about climate. The annual low…

California has a reputation to boast on how throughout the civil war the state remained a free state. This claim however is challenged in Stacey L. Smith’s Freedom's Frontier California and the Struggle Over Unfree Labor, Emancipation, and Reconstruction. Using legal, newspaper and family records of those in California during the gold rush she breaks down the California’s claim as she brings to public view the many forced labor systems in California. Smith opens chapter one by giving a…