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From Distant Idaho A travel letter from May 18 1902 describes a Kansan journey to Idaho with mountain scenery and weather observations
M G Provin of this city shares a vivid travel letter from Menan Idaho dated May 18 1902 recounting a Chanute to Idaho trip. The writer details Kansas to Colorado landscapes, snow atop Pike's Peak, Glen Park lake and fountain, Wyoming coal country, rock houses on cliffs, Bear and Snake rivers, green valleys, blooming fruit trees, and cold winds as he stops at Market Lake and near his son in law's farm before continuing six miles more.
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Kansas
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Pike's Peak
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Sterman
Glen Park
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Rock Springs
Green River
Bear River
Sam
Market Lake
Snake River