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Key Largo has Nothing on Lamar, Colorado
When you think of a vacation hot spot, you might not think of anything in the heartland of the United States, and yet… you should. There’s an awesome community at the crossroads of America that makes a statement about life here in the USA. Inside the homeland, you find real people who care about their country, stand shoulder to shoulder with our soldiers to support freedom and liberty, and ache for an opportunity to be recognized by passersby who hesitate to stop -even for gasoline along the Santa Fe Trail. Yet, there’s a purposeful reason to visit the Big Timbers read more…
Introduction to Lamar, Colorado
Well, maybe not to Lamar, it’s a big place with a little heart… But, I’d like to help you find the source of the heartbeat in Lamar, Colorado. Located on the Santa Fe Trail at the Arkansas River crossing, Lamar became a town due to the theft of the railroad station, moved in the middle of the night. When you have a start up like that, you have to either become a demon of a town, or find your heart and stand up for right. In those long ago days, folks fought to keep the peace and certainly fought to read more…
