Who Are We?

The Frontier Traveler is owned and operated by Vicki Fite and Nancy Hendrickson, sisters who have always been captivated by America’s history.

Nancy here. I think being born in St. Joseph, Missouri – home of the Pony Express – probably accounts for my early fascination with history. That, and my grandmothers’ tales of their Civil War and pioneer ancestors. For me, genealogy and history always went hand-in-hand; you can’t really understand your ancestors until you understand the history that made up their everyday lives.

(Photo taken back in my skinny days. The “doctor” at Bent’s Old Fort offered to cure my ills by cutting off my fingers).

When my sister, Vicki, and I decided to create the Frontier Traveler site, we had already visited more of the historic sites of the West than most people will ever see in a lifetime.  And, the more we saw the more we wanted to share.

I hope you enjoy browsing through our articles and photos – and maybe even meet up with us along the trail.