American West History and Lore

On part 2 of the multi-part episode we discuss the excursions of Thomas Rhoades to Carre Shinob as well as other spanish mines in the Uinta's as well as his son, Caleb Rhoades, and his involvment in retrieving gold for the Mormon church.

On part 1 of the multi-part episode we discuss the origins and initial characters of one of the greatest lost mine stories ever told: The Legend of the Lost Rhoades Mines. Tune in to hear about the lore behind these sacred mines cached away in the Uinta Mountain in Northeastern Utah and how the Mormon church could have quite possibly benefited from them.

On this episode we take a moment to thank all the amazing firefighters who have been diligently battling the flames here in the dry, American West as well as talk about the ghost town of Frisco, Utah.

On this Monday Micro Episode we briefly explain what the Antiquities Act is.

On this episode we talk about one of the great Paleontologists of the American West, Earl Douglas, who, with the help of President Woodrow Wilson, discovered and preserved one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, the Wall of Bones at Dinosaur National Monument in Northeastern Utah.

On this Monday Micro Episode we ask and answer the question: What is a Sooner?

On this episode we talk a little bit about those mischievous, wee little beings known to warn miners of impending danger.

On this episode we talk a little bit about what a stamp mill is and how it works, as it was an invaluable piece of mining equipment in the old west.

Every wondered why folk back in the day used the word "STOP" after each sentence when sending a telegraph. Tune in to find out.

On this episode we talk about a couple different variations concerning the infamous Wild Bunch photograph known as the "Fort Worth Five"

Bodie is probably one of the most widely known ghost towns of the American west with its colorful towns folk and haunted history. Tune in to hear about it all!

When people think of Ghost Towns, well, they think of ghosts living in that town. Though many Ghost Towns aren't inhabited with otherworldly beings and they are in fact just and abandoned town, Garnet may be the exception.

Aurora was just a little ol' mining town in Mineral County, Nevada. But what you probably didn't know is that it was graced by one of Americas most well known authors, humorist, publisher, entrepreneur and lecturer.

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On this episode we talk about the life of John Jarvie and his homestead in browns hole.

Did you know Walt Disney had an awesome dedication to the Grand Canyon at Disneyland built in 1958? Did you also know that The Grand Canyon is no stranger to the paranormal? Tune in now to hear the stories.

Have you ever heard of Forrest Fenn's Treasure? Well, neither had I up until recently. It's a modern day Indiana Jones adventure. Also, do you remember John D. Lee and his lost treasure? I give to you 4 more brief tales of my top favorite lost treasures.

On this episode of American West History and Lore we discuss my adventure to Goblin Valley State Park, a little bit of history of the park and we talk about the history of the Castle Gate Mine Explosion.

On this episode we talk about the Wolfe Ranch, nestled in Arches National Park.

On this episode we delve into some of the history of a very often visited ghost town known as South Pass City in Wyoming!