Two forgotten Native American legends - The Legend of the Manitou Springs - The Legend of the Maiden (Georgetown, Colorado) - Comanche - Ute (Utah)

Legends are fun and were an excellent way to pass on knowledge, particularly when the circumstances are other-worldly; unexplainable.

The first tale explains the reason why the Shoshone and Comanche became separated and waged war on one another. The second legend gives an explanation for a figure, a female figure, who seems to stand watch over Georgetown, Colorado. The statue was observed daily in the frontier days, now, it's very rare to find a person who can locate it on Republican Mountain - but you will be able to after this show!

There is also a brief history of the Ute Nation and directions to find the mysterious maiden.

George Andrew Jackson - Gold in Colorado - Idaho Springs - Hot Springs - Wolverine attack - Clear Creek - Chicago Creek

The story of Colorado takes a turn, the first big discovery of gold in the mountains is made in current Idaho Springs, Colorado, near the confluence of Chicago and Clear Creeks. A hot spring, several mountain lions, mountain sheep and a wolverine greet our hero. A terrible fight and a treasure map!

Places to know: Floyd Hill, Evergreen, Bergen Park, Ute Trail, Jackson's Hill, Mother Cabrini Shrine, US40, I-70, Denver, Arapahoe City and Golden.

The people to know: George Andrew Jackson, Black Hawk (Jim Sanders), Tom Golden

The co-stars: Glutton (Carcajou)

Mountain Lions - Mountain Lions

Elk - Elk

Tools of note (belt axe, belt knife and skinning knife)

Note: Where's the mule in the story? Every time I see this story exhibited, there is a mule. There was no mule...sorry.

Crossing the Plains - 58ers - Augustus Voorhees - Jason Voorhees - Buffalo of the Plains - Rattlesnakes - Sioux - Comanche - Apache - Arapahoe - Bent's Fort - Pueblo - Cherry Creek

Today we hear about the journey across the plains from a member of the Lawrence Party, Augustus Voorhees, by way of his journal entries beginning May 31, 1858. These entries describe the scenery, interactions with the native inhabitants (many tribes) and the conditions of life on the Santa Fe Trail in 1858.

Back in Denver, a murder is committed, and the 58ers prepare for winter.

This is a good chance to hear and learn of the pioneer traveler, for ion the coming episodes the country will be inundated with those who make this trek.