This picture shows the ruts of what is left of the Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail. Years before there was a Fort, huge freight wagons rumbled past this place enroute to Santa Fe. This trail was used from 1821 to the onset of the Railroads. I am amazed of just how tough people were back then, this was not a very enjoyable trek having to weather both extreme hot and cold temperatures during the long journey. This makes me appreciate the old Cruze more than ever.
Shows you how determined they were to start a new life.
ReplyDeleteThey definitely had more stamina than us softies!!! Maybe that's why we need exercise today and they didn't....but they didn't live too long either....
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