Further to the last toot:
The Bass Reeves series led me to the related #Yellowstone, 1923 and 1883 shows. They're also interesting as they demonstrate the continued cultural divide, and deconstruct many myths of American identity and #history.
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most geologically active areas of the United States, known for hot springs and geysers as well as a history of volcanic activity. Researchers using lidar technology, which can map the ground underneath the park’s foliage, are now shedding light on the visible scars made by prehistoric landslides and earthquakes as well as gauging future risks to the area. Read more from CBS News.
"A conservation group acquired more than 1,500 acres just north of Yellowstone National Park to stop a gold mine that they say would have upset the habitat of bears and other wildlife."
This is what I like to see. Let's take more land from polluters and return it to the wild. $6.25 million is cheap for what this accomplishes.