Archaeological theory is the structure of beliefs that archaeologists use to interpret the data and artifacts that they unearth. There is no single unified theory of archaeology, with different archaeologists believing that data should be interpreted in different ways. This theory is used to help build a reconstruction of the past based on the evidence presented. Archaeological theories are often used as a basis for historic trail development projects.
Trails mean many things to many people. Only a bit more than a century ago, pedestrian-equestrian trails were the dominant and primary mode of terrestrial travel and transport across the planet. Until the rise of the automobile, the vast majority Read More …
The southwest corner of Wyoming is filled with beautiful and remarkable terrain. There are long north-south running mountain ranges, mountain passes, several large rivers and streams, and rolling hills. It is rugged terrain with elevations ranging from 6,037 feet to Read More …
This article is about the six emigrant trail categories designed to assess the condition of trail segments at the time of mapping, and to establish a basis for protecting and preserving those trails.
Trails, paths, and roads are essential structures of the human landscape. They weave together the disparate elements of daily lives, bridging distance and obstacles to connect us to each other. James Weiner’s description of the paths made by the Foi Read More …
Interpretive trails provide a point of intersection where archaeology, public anthropology, critical heritage studies, cultural preservation, and management all intersect and inform each other in important ways. As connective landscapes, interpretive trails share similarities with distinct archaeological sites and places, Read More …