MHL to TXA

MHL to TXA

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MHL to TXA episodes

  • Marshall Civil War History & Today
    The town of Marshall, Texas is dedicated to preserving its past; given its eventful history, it has good reason to do so. If you enjoy heritage tourism, this town is your ideal destination. The Civil War was one of the most significant periods in early American history and this East Texas town played a pivotal role throughout the era.
    4 min
  • Marshall Civil War History & Today Transcript
    The town of Marshall, Texas is dedicated to preserving its past; given its eventful history, it has good reason to do so. If you enjoy heritage tourism, this town is your ideal destination. The Civil War was one of the most significant periods in early American history and this East Texas town played a pivotal role throughout the era.
    0 min
  • Big Cypress Bayou History
    The city of Jefferson is home to a natural wonder of Texas, the Big Cypress Bayou. To the untrained eye this bayou appears to be just an average swamp, but it is much more than that and has a special place in this town's history.
    3 min
  • Big Cypress Bayou History Transcript
    The city of Jefferson is home to a natural wonder of Texas, the Big Cypress Bayou. To the untrained eye this bayou appears to be just an average swamp, but it is much more than that and has a special place in this town's history.
    0 min
  • Feral Hogs
    Today, feral hogs are among the most destructive invasive species in the U.S. As they dig for food with their tusks, the hogs uproot crops, create giant holes and destroy habitat for both ranch animals and wildlife. About $400 million dollars are annually attributed to the damages these wild animals create.
    4 min
  • Feral Hogs Transcript
    Today, feral hogs are among the most destructive invasive species in the U.S. As they dig for food with their tusks, the hogs uproot crops, create giant holes and destroy habitat for both ranch animals and wildlife. About $400 million dollars are annually attributed to the damages these wild animals create.
    0 min
  • Texas Peanut Farming
    As we approach Kildare, TX, you may be able to spot vast farm fields from your windows. It is likely that much of the acreage in view is dedicated to growing peanuts. This little nut has become very important to the state.
    3 min
  • Texas Peanut Farming Transcript
    As we approach Kildare, TX, you may be able to spot vast farm fields from your windows. It is likely that much of the acreage in view is dedicated to growing peanuts. This little nut has become very important to the state.
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  • Caddo Indian Culture
    Formed by many Southeastern Indian Tribes, the Caddo Indian Nation was made up of advanced agriculturalists with a rich heritage and culture. Today, the Caddo people maintain many of their traditional ways and continue to actively work to preserve this matchless tribal culture.
    3 min
  • Caddo Indian Culture Transcript
    Formed by many Southeastern Indian Tribes, the Caddo Indian Nation was made up of advanced agriculturalists with a rich heritage and culture. Today, the Caddo people maintain many of their traditional ways and continue to actively work to preserve this matchless tribal culture.
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Amtrak, the National Park Service's Trails and Rails Program, and the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University have created podcasts to enhance your travel on…