Tourism is alive an well in every part of the world. We all set out to explore the world around ourselves. Seeing natural wonders, visiting man-made attractions, and of course-exploring everything that is related to our world’s history. It is partially curiosity and possibly a desire to keep learning all the mysteries of the world. At least, as much as we can learn anyway. Perhaps this is the reason for our unending fascination with the old west. It is also what has spawned a new era. The one involving tiny house villages of the western world, which combines old history with new tiny house living.

The Western World

When we think of the old west, we think of cowboys, Indians, gun fights at the OK Corral, etc. We picture in our mind saloons and swinging doors.

Many of those old sights are shut down. Gone forever. Or hidden in ghost towns. The “cowboy era” was basically started after the Civil War in 1865 and it ended around 1895. Some say that the invention of barbed wire was what triggered the end, and others say it was because of just the overall expansion that brought it to an end. More and more people moving in and “settling” the country.

No matter what triggered or ended the “Wild West”, it is a vital part of history for the U.S. It is a time that will be talked about until the end of the world as we know it. A time that we will continue to want to see in action-at least as much as we can.

Exposing Tourists to Tiny Living

The glory of the west has faded some, but that doesn’t mean we cannot still experience the rustic ways of that time. The old ways can mix with newer technology. To see it in action, you can visit areas like the Leavenworth Tiny House Village. It is a place of tiny homes that allow you to experience the rustic west in your very own quaint little frontier home. The exception is that you will have power (if you want it) and more.

Another bonus is that these villages don’t require you to capture your own food. You will not have to shoot anyone, but they are popping up in areas all around the West from Utah to Texas and all areas in between.

Today’s technology will allow you to explore nearby “western” sights while you live as off-the-grid as you want.  You can even use your smart devices to take pictures if you want. No one will mind.

Where Will Your Travels Take You?

There are “Ghost Towns” from the old west everywhere. You could travel to Bodie, California or visit Colorado’s Dunton Hot Springs or St. Elmo. You could visit Glenrio, Texas and others. You get to choose where your adventures will take you. We think you will enjoy every minute of your trip.