The exodus from the East, after the tragedy and destruction of America's Civil War, was a major event in our country's history. The "point of the spear," in many cases? Men coming West to "seek their fortune," particularly linked to the discovery of deposits of gold and silver ...
Dear @roleerob !
The historical fact is interesting that many Americans were wounded by the Civil War, left the devastated East, and went West in search of new hope!
I remember your writing about how your ancestors who settled in America settled in the West because of that!
Colorado's dense forests and mountains are beautiful, but when it snows, it really becomes a terrible place for humans to live!
I assumed Wyoming and Colorado would have similar natural environments!😃
Although Colorado's natural environment is very beautiful, I had a sad feeling that it would be difficult for me to live there!
I am not strong enough to work on ranches and farms as you claim!😂
Thank you for your good article!
In the modern era, @goldgrifin007, in which we both live (on opposite sides of the world) ...
... this is much less an issue than you apparently believe. Man has a great deal of ingenuity when it comes to solving problems. You also have winter there, right?
It can be more challenging in the rural locations which are highlighted in these posts, to be sure. Even then, men in powerful 4-WD trucks are far better equipped to deal with these challenges, than their predecessors mounted on horseback.