4465 - Bigfork, Montana, United States

Bigfork, Montana is a small town of about 4,300 people located just south of Kalispell, Montana, near the northeastern shore of Flathead Lake. Despite its size, Bigfork attracts visitors year-round thanks to its mix of outdoor recreation and vibrant arts scene.

Tourists can enjoy golfing, boating, hiking, browsing local art galleries, and attending live theatre performances—especially at the well-known Bigfork Summer Playhouse. In the autumn, the town hosts the Bigfork Independent Film Festival (BIFF), which celebrates independent cinema with a focus on Montana-made films and filmmakers, recognizing and awarding local talent.

The postcard itself comes from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This scenic valley lies between the Gros Ventre Range and the Teton Range. The name “Hole” comes from early trappers, who used it to describe a valley surrounded by mountains. Rich in wildlife, the area was an ideal habitat for beavers and other fur-bearing animals, attracting fur trappers in the early 19th century (rather than the late 1800s).

The town of Jackson, Wyoming sits within the valley and has grown into a popular resort destination. It draws visitors year-round, particularly for its proximity to major ski areas such as Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain, and Grand Targhee Resort.

Jackson also serves as a gateway to two of the United States’ most iconic national parks: Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, making it an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the region.

3566 - Bakhmach, Chernihiv, Ukraine

Bakhmach is locarted in northern Ukraine. I'm taking this next paragraph straight out of Wikipedia: During the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 26, 2022, at least 65 units of Russian military equipment moved through Bakhmach, with about a hundred more on the outskirts. Local residents tried to stop the convoy on their own by blocking tank tracks with makeshift objects and convincing Russian soldiers not to move towards Kyiv . One man attempted to climb onto a tank and block the road with his body (he was not hurt). However, the military equipment continued to move, and Russian forces fired several shots into the air. Слава Україні!

3564 - Kassel, Hesse, Germany

A wonderful message on this card that translates to to those wh o can wait, everything comes with time.

3584 - Blaine, Minnesota, United States of America

The sender was in Las Vegas recently and bought this card from The Mob Museum. The Mob Museum, officially known as the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is located in downtown Las Vegas. It open in 2012. It features artifacts, stories, and the history of organized crime in the United States, but also the actions and initiatives by law enforcement to prevent such crimes. The museum is found at the former Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse, which was built in 1933. The quote on this card was from John Gotti. John Gotti (1940-2002) was the mafioso and boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. After ordering the killing of Gambino boss Paul Catellano in 1985, he took over the family and led what was the United States' most powerful crime syndicate. He was known as The Teflon Don after three high profile trials in the 1980s resulted in acquittals. Later it was revealed that the trials had been tainted by jury tampering, juror misconduct, and...

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