Epoch Americana

The election vitriol seen in U.S. politics today is not the worst the United States has seen. Listen in as we explain and describe the social and political divisions experienced during the U.S. election of 1800.

I'm one of those folks who saw the legendary Bigfoot (aka, Sasquatch).

The current political climate in the United States confirms that the paradigm of truth versus reality is taking place. Truth and reality are two different things, especially on the backdrop of politics and other social activities. Listen in and decide whether you are driven by truth or reality or a combination of those two ideals.

Mike talks about a forgotten time living in an Idaho mining camp. The Blackbird Mine townsite and Cobalt, the town that supported the mine, were home to hard rock miners and their families. Listen in for some talk about the way things used to be in what some considered the "Good Ol' Days" in the Northwestern United States.

Perhaps some of you had a chance to meet the legendary Buckskin Bill. He was one of the last and probably most famous of Idaho's hermits. Buckskin lived along the Salmon River and was famous for his unique living, Conquistador helmet, homemade guns, and a big cannon aimed at the sand bar next to the river. Listen in and hear about Jeff's experience visiting Buckskin in the mid-1970's. #BuckskinBill #RiverofNoReturn #SalmonRiver #HermitLife #hermit #SylvanHart

Lewis and Clark entered Idaho during their historic journey of discovery when they crossed what is now called Lemhi Pass. Their hope was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. When they found that there was no way they could tackle the treacherous waters of the River of No Return, they headed over what is now Lost Trail Pass.

U.S. history can be a great teacher if we will listen to the lessons and not repeat them. The U.S. Civil War was one of the periods of greatest division in American history. What are some takeaways from those dark days? Jeff describes activities of his Great Great Grandfather who fought for the Confederacy.

Harry Hicks is one of the few men who rode the Breakneck Trail along Idaho's Salmon River - the River of No Return - and lived to tell about it.

Richard Zimmerman, also known as Dugout Dick, was one of the last real Idaho hermits of the modern era. This episode details Dugout Dick's arrival in Salmon, Idaho and discusses a glimpse into the window of his life living in caves along the great Salmon River.