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The Wilderness Adventures of Everett Ruess
Everett Ruess was a vagabond at heart, in search of community, livelihood, and freedom within the Intermountain West. Born on March 28th, 1914, Everett spent the early parts of his life moving around…
Historic Homesteads
Congress passed the first Homestead Act in 1862. It opened millions of acres for Americans to settle outside of cities. The plots were generally 160 acres, and the opportunities west of the…
Environmental Controversies on the Colorado Plateau
An exploration of sites of environmental controversy across the Colorado Plateau.
The Topaz Japanese Internment Camp
A collection of stories about the history of the World War II Japanese Internment Camp at Topaz, Utah.