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Jeremiah McCarty

Jeremiah McCarty: A Visionary Saloon Owner from Wichita, Kansas

Introduction: Jeremiah McCarty, a prominent figure in the history of Wichita, Kansas, was a man of ambition, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit. Born on July 15, 1852, in a small town in Illinois, McCarty's journey would take him from humble beginnings to become a...

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Pecos River Brantley Lake State Park

Pecos River Brantley Lake State Park Brantley Lake is a reservoir on the Pecos River located within Brantley Lake State Park approximately 12 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico off US 285. It is impounded by Brantley Dam, completed in the 1980s as part of the...

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Rio Grande River Lake Amistad Hwy 90 Bridge

Rio Grande River Lake Amistad Hwy 90 Bridge Del Rio, Texas Amistad is a reservoir on the Rio Grande at its confluence with the Devils River 12 miles northwest of Del Rio, Texas. The lake is bounded by Val Verde County on the United States side of the international...

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Valley of the Gods Monoliths

The beautiful Cedar Mesa sandstone monoliths, pinnacles and other geological features of this enchanting area are known as a Miniature Monument Valley. These sandstone sentinels were eroded by wind and water over eons of time. The 17 mile loop through the Valley of...

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Santa Fe Sunrise September 2021

Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital, sits in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It’s renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a creative arts hotbed. Founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, it has at its heart the traditional Plaza. The surrounding historic district’s...

McCarty's Circa 1950s

Michael Kevin

I Remember When Your Dad and I Lived on a farm in the old Wilson House outside of Manhattan, Kansas where we learned to ride ponies bareback. Our dad would put us on the pony in a small corral and swat it’s rump. We’d grab a handful of mane and hang on for dear life....