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RITZ H OSPITALITY

Fall/Winter Edition 2019

Contents Feature: John Day Fossil Beds–Painted Hills

Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site ........................... 9 Foree’s Turbulent Worlds ............................................ 11 Geology of John Day Fossil Beds ................................12

Accommodations

Ocean Terrace Condominiums ................................... 15 Best Western Rama Inn of Ephrata! ........................... 19 Nelson’s Cottages ....................................................... 31

Museums

Pima Air & Space Museum Touch 100 Years of Aviation History ............................21 Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame: The Home of “Hobbspitality” ................24 The Harrell House Bug Museum ................................. 27 Iowa’s National Motorcycle Museum ......................... 28

Community

Hood River, Oregon ..................................................... 14 Welcome To Ontario, Oregon ...................................... 16 Reedsport/Winchester Bay, Oregon ........................... 17 Saratoga/Platte Valley ................................................ 26 Welcome to Beulah, North Dakota ............................. 29

Recreation

Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours ................................... 23

Departments

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Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site O

nce a general store, a doctor’s office, a post office, a library and a center of Chinese social and religious life, it is now one of the most unusual

Lung On was a skilled merchant. He sold supplies to local miners, of both European and Asian descent, before expanding the enterprise into a successful dry goods store and import business. He also became respected as a labor contractor and immigration assistant for the regional Chinese community. He had businesses and property throughout Washington and Oregon, including the first car dealership in Eastern Oregon.

Truly a time capsule, thousands of objects and documents displayed within the building yields insight into a significant cultural legacy. Old tin containers and wooden boxes filled with Chinese teas, foodstuffs, tobacco and medicinal products still line the shelves. Our archive is the largest collection of  primary Chinese documents in the United States.

museums you will find anywhere. In John Day, Oregon, Kam Wah Chung (translates to “Golden Chinese Outpost”) & Co. is a one-of-a-kind property, a National Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1865, the building’s earliest customers were primarily Chinese residents of Canyon City and the John Day area who were attracted by work generated by eastern Oregon’s gold strikes of the period. Some chronicles suggest it served travelers as a trading post.

Its “golden” era began when young immigrants Ing “Doc” Hay and Lung On bought the building’s lease in 1887.

Then it became a successful place of business, frequently visited as an herbal medical office, a haven from social persecution for Chinese residents and even a Chinese temple. To Doc Hay and Lung On, the building was also a home they shared with relatives, friends and itinerants into the 1940s. Its seven rooms included two bedrooms, a bunkroom and a kitchen as well as its general store, stockroom, and apothecary.

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Photo courtesy: National Park Service

The colorful rock layers and textures of Foree indicate explosive geologic events that forever changed this landscape. This region is marked by ashfalls, floods of molten rock, and violently destructive clouds of superheated volcanic material.

As you hike the Flood of Fire and Story in Stone trails, peer into tempestuous worlds of ecological succession and devastation: life and death.

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Foree’s Turbulent Worlds Flood of Fire he trails at Foree offer some of the best views of the Picture Gorge Basalts, the dark layered rimrocks of ancient lava.

Gushing from long deep cracks in the earth, floods of molten rock flowed across an open canopy forest. Huge lakes of lava covered thousands of square miles. Over time, more fissures formed, and more molten rock poured out on top of the old lava. This was part of a cycle of immense lava floods which engulfed much of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho 16.5 to 14.5 million years ago.

After basalt flows cooled, life on the new lands slowly reestablished over thousands of years. The first arrivals to the barren terrain were likely insects and spiders, followed by windblown soils, then seedlings. Trees and grasses eventually took hold on the newly formed soils, and other animals followed, only to be flooded yet again in about 15,000 years.

This cycle repeated over and over. Sixty-one different lava flows have been counted here in the canyon walls. Some individual flows are as much as 52 ft (16 m) thick. Altogether, flows in this area are over 1,300 ft (400 m) deep.

Land-Building Debris Below the basalts, geologists have discovered evidence of two major catastrophic eruptions. The Picture Gorge Ignimbrite came from explosions of the Crooked River Caldera about 28.7 million years ago.

Originating over 80 miles to the west, superheated clouds of ash and gas swept across this area. As the powerful blast cloud settled, the hot material fused together to form the hard, welded volcanic rock called ignimbrite. The red and gold Picture Gorge Ignimbrite caps the cliffs of green siltstone and claystone at Foree. The magnitude of the catastrophic event is evidenced by the fact this layer is over 150 ft (45 m) thick in some places.

Additional clues to the power and destructive force of this flow have been found in the shattered remnants of a burned and petrified forest at the base of the ignimbrite on private land near the park. Very few fossils are found in this rock layer because almost everything was incinerated by the intense heat of the blast.

Ash to Soil to Stone As volcanoes to the west and east erupted every few decades, massive clouds of rhyolitic ash fell like snow, piling up several inches to many feet thick. As time passed, the particles weathered into clay and silt to form fertile volcanic soils.

These ancient soils (paleosols) were later buried by additional layers of new ash. Over time, the immense volume of buried paleosols compacted and hardened into claystone and siltstone. Although it may look like these blue-green rocks are oxidized copper, the color is from celadonite, a mineral

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formed as hot water chemically weathered the alkaline volcanic soil.

The blue-green sedimentary rock entombed evidence of past life such as animal burrows and trackways. Paleontologists have found a remarkable amount of unusual fossils within each of the colorful layers. The ancient ecosystem, rich in animal diversity, included mouse-deer, threetoed horses, tortoises, and tiny limbless lizards that hunted in the leaf litter of the forest floor. Analysis of paleosols and fossil plant communities indicates precipitation in Foree was about 40 inches per year (102 cm), compared to an average of 14 inches (36 cm) today.

Foree is just a few chapters in the story of the John Day Basin. Spanning almost 50 million years, the John Day Basin has one of the longest and most continuous fossil records exposed in the world!

The Right Tuff Many of the exposed badlands along the trails at Foree contain lightly colored rocky ledges called tuffs. Tuffs are consolidated volcanic ash from eruptions. Each of these ledges signifies a single volcanic event: generally the thicker the layer, the larger the event.

Scientists can date the age of the tuff layers with great accuracy, since they often contain radioactive isotopes. Small amounts of unstable elements change at a measurable rate over time as they decay into stable elements.

By comparing the ratio of unstable elements to stable elements contained within the tuff, scientists can determine how long the rock has been decaying and thereby determine its age.

Foree’s tuffs range in age from about 30 to 27.5 million years old. Knowing the age of compacted volcanic fragments allows the inference of the fossil ages. The John Day Basin is one of the few areas on the planet with numerous datable volcanic rock layers interspersed throughout fossil bearing sedimentary layers.

Story in Stone The John Day Basin is a land formed from floods of fiery molten rock and suffocating ashfalls. Fifty million years of volcanic eruptions buried the landscape, along with its plants and animals, under several thousand feet of ash, rock, and sediment deposits.

Today, scientists study the different rock layers and the corresponding contact zones to piece together the geologic story captured in stone. Their search for clues, preserved in the varied colors and textures of weathered rock layers, yields an extraordinary record of evolutionary and climate change from the Cenozoic: the Age of Mammals.  Article courtesy of: National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Ritz

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Geology of John Day Fossil Beds

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Window Into the Past Standing at almost any locality in the monument, views of distinctive rock layers abound. Each layer is a window into the past, preserving the fossilized remains of plants and animals, both familiar and strange. It is unlikely that a more complete and well-preserved record of Cenozoic terrestrial life exists anywhere in the world. For this reason, researchers from around the globe come here to share in the wonder of studying these amazing fossils. Examining the differences between each of the geologic strata helps researchers better understand how the region has changed through time. As 12 R i t z

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knowledge about each of the layers grows, fundamental questions pertaining to the environment, climate, and the ancient life in western North America can be answered, providing a more complete understanding of part of Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

Layered Rocks Sedimentary layers are deposited in a time sequence, with the oldest on the bottom and the youngest at the top. Think of layers of rock as being pages in a book. As you continue paging through the book, you work from the youngest layer in a time sequence to the oldest. Though the former is not always the case, sometimes older rock may overlie younger formawww.ritzhospitalitymag.com

tions. Faulting events or unconformities (missing sections of geologic time) can often pit old rock against young where there ought to be horizontal time continuity of rock layers.

Geological Processes and the Origin of the Earth The geology at the John Day Fossil Beds can be split into two broad categories: physical and historical. Physical geology describes the processes that form rocks, faulting events, and other geologic occurrences. Historical geology examines the origins of the Earth and lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adaptations to a dynamic planet.

Both of these categories are utilized to find fossils as well as research and describe the landscapes that dominate the area.

How old are the rocks?

John Day Fossil Beds are now dated through the study of zircons, which is a highly accurate method of determining the age of igneous rocks. Boise State University conducts the zircon dating for the monument. The university offers a detailed tutorial for the method of zircon dating.

Age Matters Knowing the age or relative time in which fossil bearing unit paleontologists prospect in can be the difference between finding a fossil or not. Having knowledge of how and where fossils occur, along with the regional lithology (physical characteristics of a rock unit) can help determine if fossil material may be present. A fossil taken from in-situ (its original position) without temporal data (how old the rock formation is) or stratigraphic reference (a point in a vertical column of rock) loses its ability to lend information to researchers.

What Makes Fossils Favorable?

To have fossil bearing rock there needs to be a set of favorable conditions. Physical geologic occurrences allow fossils to be preserved. Most fossilized organisms had a durable skeleton or structure, and lived in an environment where sedimentation (deposition of solid materials including ash fall) occurred frequently or rapidly. The historical geology at John Day Fossil Beds tells a story of plant progression and mammal evolution as climates changed from balmy swamps to arid steppe environments.

Volcanic Sources of Ancient Oregon Though the fossils of the John Day region are preserved in sedimentary rocks, these rocks are made up of materials from volcanic eruptions. Once deposited, the ash and tuff from these eruptions weather into soils, and solidify with burial and pressure into claystones and siltstones. The original sources

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for these volcanic materials can be found throughout eastern and central Oregon. The earliest of these is the Clarno Formation, whose primary source is an extinct range of volcanoes that now make up part of the Ochoco Mountains. Remnants of this volcanic chain can still be seen Geologic Terms in the cone-shaped hills near Mitchell.

The younger rocks of the John Day Formation were likely formed due to the activities of a large volcanic field. Calderas are all that remain of these volcanoes, which would have produced alternating basalt and ash eruptions throughout the late Eocene and early Oligocene. The three known calderas of this volcanic field include the Crooked River caldera, near present-day Prineville, the Wildcat Mountain caldera between Prineville and the Painted Hills, and the Tower Mountain caldera northeast of Sheep Rock.

The Picture Gorge Basalts were part of an extensive period of volcanism in the Pacific Northwest. The most likely source for these particular basalts was a series of fissures just east of the Sheep Rock area. The volcanic source for the Mascall formation has not yet been pinpointed, but possibilities include the modern Cascades and the McDermitt volcanic field near the Oregon-Nevada border. The ash in the most recent fossil formation, the Rattlesnake, originates from a source near the town of Burns. ď Ž Article courtesy of: National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

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ong renowned for its surrounding natural beauty, Hood River delights guests with an array of amenities and experiences to enjoy. Heralded as the windsurfing capital of the world, Hood River has more to offer than just a killer day on the waves: • Wine: More than 50 premium grape varietals are grown in the gorge. Experience our wineries on horseback, or electric bicycle! You’re sure to find new favorites to share among family and friends • Skiing: Mt Hood is a short yet scenic 40-minute drive from town to ski lift. huttles offered by Mt Hood Meadows run during peak season.

• Restaurants: Hood River is surrounded by rich agricultural lands, providing our local chefs with the freshest of ingredients to create a variety of flavors rarely found elsewhere. From family reunions to romantic getaways, Hood River restaurants will satisfy and astound your inner foodie.

• Meetings/Groups: instead of another meeting; have a retreat. An engaging location creates memorable experiences, cultivates professional growth, and inspires creativity. Many local services in Hood River can help you craft an unforgettable event, from corporate off-sites to private gatherings.

• Arts/Culture: Listed as a Top-10 Vibrant-Arts Community in 2018 by the National Center for Arts Research, don’t miss your chance to take in our local music scene, fine art galleries, or variety of performing arts. WAAAM is home to one of the largest antique airplane and car collections in the country.

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Located 65 feet above the sand, with one of the most spectacular views on the Oregon Coast, we are the perfect spot to relax while you are exploring the area.

Each 1 bedroom unit at Ocean Terrace is individually owned so no two rooms are alike, each has its’ own unique décor. We are sure you will find the perfect unit for you, whether it’s a romantic get-a-way or a family vacation. All ocean view units have fully equipped kitchens, living room, and full bath. Non-view units have either full equipped kitchens or efficiency kitchens. There are DVD players as well as internet access in all units. We also have an indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, pool table, table tennis and beach access from the property. We are a smoke-free establishment and we do not allow pets on the premises.

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Welcome To Ontario, Oregon

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ntario is nestled on the lush banks of the Snake River and is proud to be the first Oregon city you encounter when traveling west from the Idaho border. Once you enter the uniquely rugged landscape of the Treasure Valley, you will come to understand why many people never want to leave. Those who choose to live here understand the meaning and importance of a quality, family oriented lifestyle. Thus, the community reflects the energy, distinction, and diversity of the surrounding geography.

Ontario is the kind of laid-back town you dream about when you want to get away from the hectic schedule of a busy, big city lifestyle. It is a town where you will find the people are genuine, authentic, friendly, and down to earth. It is a town with a fascinating history, rich traditions, and a diverse population.

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kayaking, river rafting, horseback riding and much more.

Ontario is situated only two hours from four separate ski resorts including the world renowned Tamarack Ski Resort in Cascade Idaho. You can not only downhill ski to your heart’s content, but also snowmobile, cross country ski and ice skate as well. There are also 61 acres of lush parks within the city, so there are many opportunities to just enjoy the landscape.

Ontario is known for its wonderful annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade - the largest Christmas Parade in our region. It is held on the first Saturday of December, although the weather may be cold, the people of Ontario are warm and friendly. We invite you to join us to watch the wonderful Christmas Parade and enjoy the mix of local entries of floats, marching bands, dignitaries and of course the big guy himself Santa Clause!

Ontario is a city full of things to do, places to see, and four distinct and beautiful season’s, so anytime you choose to visit will be the perfect time. Visit us on our web site at www. ontariochamber.com  www.ritzhospitalitymag.com

Reedsport / Winchester Bay, Oregon

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eedsport / Winchester Bay is the heart of the Oregon Dunes. Nestled at the foot of the tallest dunes in America, our charming community also boasts world class fishing in ocean, rivers and lakes.

Forty miles of undisturbed oceanfront awaits each treasure hunter and admirer of sunsets. Adventure seekers can catch a wave on a board or a dune on an ATV. Don’t miss our unique shops, galleries and gourmet restaurants during your visit.

Salmon Harbor in Winchester Bay attracts thousands of recreational enthusiasts annually for fishing, crabbing, clamming, boating, camping and more. Restaurants, shopping, a cannery, antiques and art galleries too! Be sure and visit the historic Umpqua River Lighthouse where tours are offered.

We’re home to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, 40 miles of beaches and towering sand dunes for ATV riding or hiking.

Our annual “DuneFest” draws thousands of ATV enthusiasts and spectators for one of the largest off-highway events in the nation. Go golfing at the public country club, swimming at the community pool, play tennis, or look for whales that summer off our coastline.

Great shopping, gourmet restaurants, family rate motels

and superb RV or tent camping sites abound. See the sights, or just relax and unwind…we want to make your vacation unforgettable.

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To learn more, please contact the Reedsport / Winchester Bay Area Chamber of Commerce at (800) 247-2155 or visit our web site at www.reedsportcc.org or www.winchesterbay.org 

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Camas field in Washington State Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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BEST WESTERN Rama Inn of Ephrata!

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ust minutes away from our recently renovated and comfortable Ephrata hotel, guests come from around the world to explore the beauty of Grant County. Others come here for the fantastic concerts at The Gorge Amphitheatreone, one of America’s premier outdoor concert venues.

Whether you prefer recreation in the great outdoors or relaxing and listening to your favorite band, why not stay in luxury at the same time?

Rama Inn Located in the heart of the Columbia Basin

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1818 Basin St. S.W., Ephrata, Off I-90 On Hwy 28

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509.754.7111 | 800-WESTERN | 509-754-7171 FAX Enjoy clean, comfortable spacious rooms and luxury bedding at our property. Our heated, indoor pool is a haven after a long day of sunbathing or adventure. Come for the water recreation and incredible hiking trails along the Columbia River Gorge.

Fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation are a way of life near our hotel.

For the past fifteen years, Thonna Bodi–General Manager, has been working hard to insure that the staff is consistently curtious and accommodating. At Ephrata BEST WESTERN, we know that our guests deserve the best while traveling that’s why yearly renovations continue keep the hotel up to date. We have been in business and helping the community since February of 2000!!!

Special group rates and discounts are available throughout the year.

From Sunny Lakes to day long music festivals, visit to our little, big town-heart. There’s something for everyone near  Ephrata BEST WESTERN. www.ritzhospitalitymag.com

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Touch 100 Years of Aviation History

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here’s an adventure for everyone at Pima Air & Space Museum. Hundreds of thousands visit from all over the world to create lasting memories or relive them. The

this close to such a large, international variety of iconic and rare aircraft including military, commercial, civil, and experimental. There’s 250,000 square feet of indoor exhibits in six hangars,

museum offers endless opportunities for discovery with 360 aircraft on 80 acres and 100 years of flight at your fingertips from a Wright Flyer to a 747 Queen of the Skies.

Nowhere else in the world can you get

of which three are dedicated to WWII. You’ll come face to face with history’s finest planes like the SR-71 Blackbird, the first Boeing 777 ever built, the oldest B-52, and the last B-36 ever built. You’ll even get to explore under

the wings of rare and sole-surviving aircraft like the Budd Conestoga, Columbia XLJ-1, and the Martin Mariner.

The unprecedented collection of aircraft at Pima began in the 1960’s.

Air Force Commanders at what is now known as the “Boneyard,” the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), wanted to preserve aviation heritage from going up in flames at the smelter. What started as a line of airplanes on the base’s fence is now the largest privately funded air and space museum in the nation.

Pima Air & Space Museum has got something for everyone whether you’re a decorated pilot or have never taken to the skies. Visitors routinely rave that it’s much bigger with more to do than expected and fun for all ages.

The museum is in Tucson, Arizona just minutes off the highway at 6000 E. Valencia Rd. It’s open 363 days a year from 9am-5pm. Your adventure begins  at www.pimaair.org.

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Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours

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t Antelope Canyon, you see up close just how talented the hands of nature really are. Hundreds of years of water has washed and carved through these caves, giving them a mystical quality and inspiring the Navajo to name them a sacred site. Fortunately, for the lovers of geology and beautiful landscapes, they also make a great destination for you.

The Upper Antelope reaches a 4,000 feet elevation and walls stretch up 120 feet above the stream bed. This popular slot canyon is located in the heart of the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation and has become a popular destination for sightseers, geology and history lovers and for photographers, hoping to capture some of the area’s natural beauty.

It’s a Navajo Tribal Park, accessible by permit only since 1997, ensuring that the pristine beauty of this place remains intact.

No climbing is required to get to the canyon’s entrance and the entire length of the canyon is at ground level. Sunlight radiates down from the openings at the top of the canyon, giving photographers and sightseers alike beams or shafts of light to enhance the aura of the place. These are year-round occurrences, but the summer months bring more of them due to the position of the sun in sky during this season.

Come experience the canyon in one of our exclusive guided tours - It’s the only way you can and should see the canyon. Aside from gaining intimate insight into the canyon, our guides keep you safe and dry and help you avoid some of the seasonal pitfalls of the canyon tours. This canyon enjoys the distinction of being the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the Southwest. It lies on Navajo land, near Page, Arizona.

Come enjoy the two separate photogenic sections in the Upper Canyon — or the Crack and in the Lower Antelope Canyon — the Corkscrew. The adventure of a lifetime awaits you!

Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours, Dalvin Etsitty, P.O. Box 4586, Page, AZ, (928)  698-3384, www.navajotours.com www.ritzhospitalitymag.com

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Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame: The Home of “Hobbspitality”

Photo credit: Steve Hines/Sourcebook Publications LLC

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id you know that Lea County is home to more Rodeo Champions than any other county in the United States? Visit the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame, located on the campus of New Mexico Junior College, where permanent exhibits range from the history of Southeastern New Mexico (there’s more than you think!) to the

pioneers, ranchers, and rodeo champs who have put Lea County on the map in the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Check out the artifacts on display, or be one of the first to delve deeper into our collections with our new touchscreen technology. “There’s so much history here, and the population has such pride in their heritage, that it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement,” says Erin

Anderson, Interim Executive Director.

Not only can you learn about the history of the area with the permanent exhibits, but you can always find something new in the traveling exhibits gallery. “We pride ourselves on providing a unique, educational experience for all ages,” continues Anderson. “For example, a few years back we brought in Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, which

Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame “Where oil, water and cowboys DO mix!”

Adults $5, Children & Seniors $3, 3 & Under FREE Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm 1 Thunderbird Circle, Sunday 1pm-5pm Hobbs, NM 88240 All Veterans & Active Duty are FREE

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was HUGE for our area. Not only was that our most successful exhibit to-date, but it also made other museums in New Mexico look at us and say ‘If HOBBS can do it, then we can too!’ How cool is that?” More recently, the Museum has hosted exhibits about Rodin, Andy Warhol, dinosaurs, Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear, and so much more.

“You do not want to miss what we have coming up,” explains Anderson.

August 22 – November 3, 2019, the Museum has two stunning exhibits: National Geographic’s Greatest Photographs of the American West and E Pluribus Unum. National Geographic is known for their photographs, so when they put together a show and call it “the greatest of…”, you know it’s going to be good. The images shown in this exhibition offer a broad understanding of a region that has long captivated photographers. The American West was organized with the National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States and Museums West; presented by the Mays Family Foundation; traveled by National Geographic. E Pluribus Unum

brings the focus closer to home. Axle Contemporary created E Pluribus Unum as a project for New Mexico community members to participate in and become a part of an exhibit. The public from all over Southeastern New Mexico were invited to take a photo with an object that meant the most to them. Axle Contemporary then took those photos and made an exhibit representing this region. Their goal is to visit and capture images from all over New Mexico.

December 5, 2019 – January 5, 2020 is a very special (and sparkly) time at the Museum. When you visit, you’ll find over 40 beautifully decorated Christmas trees as well as Bonnie Moran’s North Pole Village with over 2,000 Department 56 pieces. Kicking off the opening of this exhibit is the Christmas Traditions from Around the World event, where community members volunteer, and the public is invited to sample foods and traditions from the country of their choice.

The evening also includes carolers, door prizes, and Santa! Tickets sell out, so be sure to make those plans early!

January 16 – May 10, 2020, discover all

of the gross, gooey, and gory things happening inside your body with Grossology: The Impolite Science of the Human Body and Zoo in You. Grossology, based on the book with the same name, is a science-indisguise exhibition where kids get the answers to many questions they absolutely love to ask about the human body: what is snot, why do we burp, how does our stomach work, and so much more!! Zoo in You explores the tiny microbes living inside all of us, and teaches kids how to take care of our “tiny tenants”.

What’s the best part about all this?

Admission is only $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Memberships are available, which gets you in for FREE, and helps us provide the numerous free Family Fun Days we offer with each exhibit, as well as Staked Plains Roundup, an event where families can learn about pioneering life and how it has evolved into activities and jobs today. For more information on the various exhibits and events, check out the website (www. nmjc.edu/museum), or come on out and visit the Museum! Hours are TuesdaySaturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm. 

Visit the City of Socorro Rodeo and Sports Complex, Historic San Miguel Mission, Hammel Museum, Fort Craig and the Historic Plaza.

Socorro Heritage and Visitors Center

217 Fisher Ave., Socorro, NM 87801 (575) 835-8927

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hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more peaceful than to stand in the middle of a forest full of pines after a fresh blanket of pure white snow falls. Do you hear the sound of silence: the crunching of snow beneath your feet? You can experience this in the Snowy Range and the Sierra Madres, located between Encampment and Saratoga.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more exhilarating than to race down a trail and blast through the fresh powder or to climb up a hill of snow just because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there. You can also experience this in the Snowy Range and Sierra Madres of southeastern Wyoming.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more spine-tingling than to skillfully call in a bull elk, line him up in your sights and slowly squeeze the trigger. And you can experience this in the solitude of the Medicine Bow National Forest, just a few miles from the busy interstate. Elk, pronghorn antelope and mule deer are plentiful, and so are the acres of public lands.

The Snowies are consistently highly rated for snowmobiling

by SnoWest Magazine â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top 15 Trails in the Westâ&#x20AC;?. Groomed trails for cross country skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers exceed 300 miles, and with an annual snowfall of over 200â&#x20AC;?, there is sure to be plenty of powder for everyone.

In the pristine Platte Valley, you will experience wilderness areas without crowds, hear the crackling snow under your feet, smell the clean, fresh air, and listen to the chickadees calling from a tree branch. Then let your senses rejuvenate with a tingling soak in the mineral hot springs in Saratoga.

Legend has it that these are medicinal waters and were enjoyed by Indian tribes in the area for many years. The municipal soaking pool has an average temperature of 117 degrees and is free and open everyday, all day and night, all year round! Did we mention it was free?

The Platte Valley is surrounded by the Sierra Madre and Snowy Range mountains with the Upper North Platte River winding through the town of Saratoga. The Encampment River flows through Riverside and feeds into the Platte River.

In the warmer months, these rivers boast some of the best fishing in the western United States for Blue Ribbon Trout.

Be sure to travel the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, which links the Platte Valley and Laramie via a 10, 847 foot seasonal mountain pass.

Here in the Upper North Platte River Valley, the Old West truly is alive and well. The low-key lives of ranchers and cowboys still ring true, and the people continue to hold dear their deep sense of Western history.For more information about the Platte Valley and our community events, visit ď Ž www.saratogachamber.info or call 307-326-8855. www.ritzhospitalitymag.com

The Harrell House Bug Museum

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he Harrell House Bug Museum is a unique attraction in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Founded in 2013 by Wade Harrell as a way for him to share his passion for insects and other life on earth, the museum houses more than 100 of his live insects, arachnids, reptiles, amphibians, fish and more. This number has grown over the years, as the Museum has taken in many former pet reptiles whose owners could no longer care for them. Some of the more popular live exhibits include an amazing collection of more than 20 different species of tarantulas, a scorpion exhibit where you can see them glow under ultraviolet light, the bizarre African lungfish, and many others. The animal that gets the most attention is Sam, a six-foot Asian water monitor lizard the museum adopted in 2017.

The Museum gift shop also has a huge selection of unusual gifts, souvenirs and toys. For information on hours of operation, admission prices, and animal feedings call (505) 6958569 or check the website www.HarrellHouse.com.

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The Museum is also home to Oliver Greer’s astounding Crawlywood Collection, featuring 5,000 pinned and preserved insects from around the world. This comprehensive collection features some of the largest and most colorful specimens of butterflies, moths, beetles, walkingsticks, spiders, scorpions, and much more. The collection also has many rare and unusual specimens that you can see nowhere else. In addition to the insects in the established collection, you can see many of Oliver’s more recent acquisitions, including a fourteeninch giant centipede from Peru, a two-foot walkingstick from Borneo and a 10-inch Goliath bird-eating tarantula from Suriname.

Perhaps the most popular activity at the museum is getting the chance to touch some of the friendly live bugs! The staff is always ready to get out gentle invertebrates that kids of all ages can touch and hold. There are also animal feedings every day at 4:00! www.ritzhospitalitymag.com

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EARLY AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION

Iowa’s National Motorcycle Museum

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ver 500 motorcycles, several thousand pieces of art and memorabilia, even a very early airplane are part of the National Motorcycle Museum presentation of American transportation history. Located about 50 miles west of the Mississippi in Anamosa, Iowa, artist Grant Wood’s territory, the Museum offers visitors a look at motorcycles from around the world, 1890’s through the 20th Century.

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If that huge motorcycle collection isn’t reason enough to visit, Museum staff recently installed the Early American Transportation Innovation exhibition focused on pre-1920 transportation ideas and inventions of all types. A timeline of innovations opens the exhibit and you’ll learn about the origins of steam power, internal combustion in motorcycles, even aviation innovation is touched on. Central to this new show is a one-off airplane the Museum received as donation recently. The 1911 STECO Aerohydroplane, a very innovative bi-plane on floats, created by Chicago inventor James Stephens is powered by a French Gnome-Omega seven cylinder rotary engine. Surprised to see an airplane in a motorcycle museum? It turns out that Glenn Curtiss, the Wright Bothers and other inventive types experimented with wheeled and winged transportation; there’s innovation cross-over.

“So many interesting approaches to transportation were tried, so many patents established in these early years. The motorcycles, bicycles and the airplane show so much interesting and creative American innovation,” says National Motorcycle Museum chairman, Jill Parham. “This was a challenging project in so many ways. We are grateful to the Minnesota Air & Space Museum for donating the STECO collection, the monetary donations of support and for all the volunteers who helped get it installed in our Museum.” Motorcycles on display include a replica 1869 Roper Steam Cycle, Flying Merkel, Iver Johnson, Reading Standard, Excelsior, Thor, Sears, Thomas, the very rare Blue Bird and Crouch plus fine Indians and Harley-Davidsons.

The National Motorcycle Museum rotates exhibits annually so don’t wait long to visit. Whether you’re a motorcycle enthusiast or just into American history, plan your visit at www. nationalmcmuseum.org, or call 319 462 3925.  www.ritzhospitalitymag.com

Welcome to Beulah, North Dakota

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ocated on the south shore of Lake Sakakawea, Beulah is a bustling community with a lot to offer visitors. You will find everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Beulah offers adventure for everyone, including golfing, the beautiful Lake Sakakawea, unique energy & mine tours, museums, recreational facilities, a new water park that provides fun for the whole family, dining to suit all tastes, and friendly service throughout our community.

You will find culture and history throughout the area that provides recreational opportunity and adventure for the entire family. Explore the unique wildlife museum which hosts trophyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from all over the world, the history of Mercer County can be discovered at the Historical Museum where the exhibits trace back time to

the early settlers and their lives.

Lake Sakakawea is located just minutes away from Beulah and offers a wide range of water-based recreational

activities and facilities. Beulah Bay and Dakota Waters Resort provide a full range of amenities and services for both ď Ž camping and fishing enthusiasts.

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Nelson’s Cottages

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ocated in the Adirondack Mountains of NY State, where the lakes are very pristine, Nelson’s is only 2 to 3 hours from major airports.

We are open from mid-May to midOctober........... where you can get away from it all.... in the cottages there are NO PHONES OR TV’s to distract you.

During the summer, when the rest of the nation is sweltering in the heat, we enjoy very comfortable temperatures.

There are numerous activities for the whole family to enjoy, as I said pristine lakes to swim in, fish from, or boat on.

For those without children, fall is a beautiful time to visit, as it is not as busy, but the weather is still great and the beauty of the fall colors (leaves changing) is just unbelievable.

There are many things to do up here, which don’t have to cost a dime, like sitting on the beach, reading a book and enjoying the beauty of the lakes and mountains beyond, lots of easy hiking trails, and mountain climbs,

sensational sunsets.

For those with some money to burn, we have sea plane rides, white water rafting trips, dinner cruises, golf

courses with reasonable rates.

Come join us at Nelson’s Cottages and enjoy the beauty of the lakes and mountains beyond.

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