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Liberty State Park: Nature Reclaimed

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Ken Dowell

A park crafted from an industrial wasteland. Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged CRRNJ, Ellis Island, ferries, Jersey City, Liberty State Park, Manhattan, New Jersey, railroads, state parks, Statue of Liberty | 7 Comments

Riding the Rails, A Multimedia Review

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Ken Dowell

How a generation of American teens became hoboes. Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, History, History of Teenagers, Uncategorized | Tagged books, Depression, documentaries, history, railroads, teenagers | 21 Comments

The 1890 Travel Blogger: Grand Tour of America

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Ken Dowell

America’s answer to the European Grand Tour Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged Grand Tour, history, railroads, Raymont and Whitcomb, travel, Yellowstone | 21 Comments

The 1890 Travel Blogger: Wonderland

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Ken Dowell

America’s first national park existed on the edge of wilderness and civilization. Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged 19th century, geysers, history, national parks, Old Faithful, railroads, travel, Yellowstone | 28 Comments
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