Dear Historians,

I had a great trip to Santa Fe over Spring Break. While driving there, I had my wife read me the Wikipedia page of every little town and landmark we drove past–volcanic plugs, wagon mounds, and a really weird looking gym in Trinidad. There is so much to learn all around us. Everything has a history if we take the time to learn it.

The route to Santa Fe still follows the old Santa Fe trail route that has been used for hundreds of years. I felt like an oxen-pulled pioneer, a cattle-driving cowboy, or a howitzer-dragging soldier. And even though I was only a minivan driving dad, I felt like I was part of history. 

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck