If you visit the western mountain and plains state of Montana you will know why it is known as Big Sky Country.

VOA: special.2009.08.16

After all,it is not every day you can look out of your bedroom window and see a monkey or elephant standing outside.

VOA: special.2009.08.19

Lincoln told southerners: "You think slavery is right and should be extended, while we think it is wrong and should be limited.

VOA: special.2009.07.16

And the old man answered, It is well. There is wood next to you and the fire burns bright, the son said.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

I said, "Your old flag pole is leaned a little bit, And that's a ragged old flag you got hanging on it".

VOA: special.2010.07.02

"And,it is strange that if you hate my brother so much, why would you marry his sister!"

VOA: special.2009.06.27

You may think it is just a normal chocolate until you begin to taste the deep and rich heat of these special spices.

VOA: special.2010.02.17

Others hate that name. Whatever you call it, one artist often used as an example is the singer,songwriter and harp player Joanna Newsom.

VOA: special.2009.07.27

"It's like a detective story. It really is. And you just keep adding on the clues."

VOA: special.2010.06.28

Olive laughed and answered: "Nate,I think it is you who is going to be sick.

VOA: special.2010.01.09

It is really more famous for the unusual people and animals you can see here.

VOA: special.2010.03.22

It is well worth a visit. So,close your eyes and imagine you are going there.

VOA: special.2009.11.16

And you know,it's exhilarating." This year's national champion is () from New York City.

VOA: special.2009.08.14

Listen to these lines from "Song of Myself": And as to you Death, and you bitter hug of mortality, it is idle to try to alarm me.

VOA: special.2009.04.12