Historic Reconstruction

Shea's Videos and Travel Journal Entries Tagged with Historic Reconstruction

A man with short curly hair and a beard smiles outdoors near trees. Inset photos highlight a cemetery, the OK Corral entrance, and wooden gallows—capturing his journey through time and adversity in "Shea's Rapid Recap #49 Surviving Tombstone.
Join my adventure to Tombstone, exploring its history at the O.K. Corral and beyond, despite multiple attempts and the weather’s challenges. A tourist trap worth the journey!
A man is outdoors in a park with trees in the background, wearing glasses and a green shirt. Overlay text reads "Shea's Rapid Recap #32." Inset images show a museum interior and a Gordon Parks black-and-white photo display, plus someone holding a Reuben sandwich. The Hiking CEO logo is visible.
I made it to my Dad's house in Wichita after having a blast in Fort Scott, visiting the fort, discovering one of the coolest museums, and eating a spectacular Reuben at a local deli.
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On my way to find a quiet, secluded spot to ride out the holiday weekend, I bagged another National Monument and found a cool old church, but then found disappointment in Rome.
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Talk about a couple of crazy, packed-full days of hitting destinations of national importance and learning more about the one National Park Service unit dedicated to Conservation.
A historic cannon with large wooden wheels is displayed on a wooden platform, set on a grassy field with historical buildings in the background.
An unexpected hidden gem of a national historic site! Like all sites in the national Park system this one is unbelievably well done and even has a full-time blacksmith.
A row of old Western-style storefronts and businesses with a wooden sidewalk at Boot Hill Museum, under a partly cloudy sky, with a grassy area and a concrete pathway in the foreground.
Enroute to Wichita, I had to make a stop in Dodge City. While I've been to the Boot Hill Museum a few times, it's still fun to take a step back in time and see what's new.
A paved path leads to Bent's Old Fort, a large, rectangular adobe structure with high tan walls and small windows. A flag flies over the entrance, while open grass fields and trees surround the fort under a clear blue sky.
I spent a few hours wandering this amazing national Park service. Reconstruction was very educational and fascinating. Absolutely worth the visit.