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Lava Flows Of The Interior Plateau
Nature is a powerful force which has the ability to shape and mold the planet at will. It does this through many violent processes which instigate huge environmental change. Lava is a powerful force within the toolbox of nature. It shapes and forms many geological...
Miners of Virginia City
The old west is a fascinating period in history, it is full of many adventures and events that shaped the modern world we live in and the towns and cities throughout the west. Wooden board walks, false fronts and saloons are just a few characteristics of the old west...
Fraser River Gold Rush In British Columbia
The Fraser River is synonymous with British Columbia and is named after the Scottish fur trader Simon Fraser. The river winds its way through the Fraser canyon and the cascade mountains. The cascade mountains end by the Fraser River, it crosses through many...
Shasta Dam – California’s Largest Reservoir
Dams are incredible pieces of engineering. They are a key part of how society functions and are integral to power generation and water supplies. Their appearances become iconic fixtures of the landscape and are beautiful examples of engineering in action. In this blog...
Great Basin Desert & California Gold Rush Trail
Dry, barren and inhospitable, these are all qualities typically associated with deserts all over the globe. Since the silk road times, deserts have presented many challenges for the humans trying to traverse them. Lack of water and resources are just a few of...
Mount St Helens Eruption And The North Fork Survivors
Volcanoes are powerful, they shape and form the landscape. Many thousands of years pass in the life cycle of volcanoes and they contribute in many ways to the eco systems in which they exist. Along the west coast of North America is the Cascade Mountains, this...