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Oregon Trail #5 Windlass Hill and Ash Hollow

Posted on August 1, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Windlass Hill The windlass is an apparatus for moving heavy weights. Typically, a windlass consists of a horizontal cylinder, which is rotated by the turn of a crank or belt. A winch is affixed to one or both ends, and … Continue reading →

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Oregon Trail #3 Alcove Springs

Posted on July 30, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Alcove Springs Pioneers stopping at this lovely site found the name “Alcove Springs” carved into the nearby rocks. The carving had been done by members of the ill-fated Donner Party when they had stopped to rest at this location.  This picturesque … Continue reading →

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Oregon Trail #2 Independence MO.

Posted on July 29, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Explorers, fur trappers, and traders found and began to use the wildlife trails that Indians followed across the continent’s interior. Those same trails provided a link to the West, opening the route for Oregon-bound emigrants. Eager to expand the growing … Continue reading →

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The Oregon Trail #1

Posted on July 28, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Today starts a series that will explain why I made a Coonskin Cap. Alright this doesn’t have much to do with frugality. Unless I could classify it as frugal fun. It WAS very fun and didn’t have to cost me … Continue reading →

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