The Driftless Region of Northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin, is an intriguing area to explore amidst the plains of the upper Midwest. Rolling hills, tall bluffs overlooking the Mississippi river and pockets of thick forests characterize this area, known for its 'old blood' American heritage. Many small towns with names such as New Vienna, Luxembourg …
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Mountaineering may seem like a useless and excruciating endeavor. Why would anyone put themselves through the pain and toil of trudging up a mountain for little reward? Though hikers and climbers know, the reward is in the doing. The reward is in the challenge and witnessing the grandeur of Mother Nature. Its about changing your …
On Saturday, October 14th, 1066, the armies of King Harold Godwinson and William, Duke of Normandy collided on the field near the town of Hastings, England. What transpired that day, would prove to be the most monumental event in all of British history. However the ripple effects of this battle's outcome, would affect the entire …
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'Clar' Population:127,940 (2022 Est.)Largest City/Town:Ennis (27,923)Gaeltacht Region:NoHighest Mountain:Moylussa (1,745ft)Oldest Historic Site:Mooghaun Hill Fort (950 BCE)Unique to Clare:Burren NP and Cliffs of Moher (UNESCO Geopark) From 'The Explorer's Guide To Ireland' The following is an excert from my new book, "The Explorer's Guide to Ireland." County Clare is the dreamland of Ireland, perhaps no other county …
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Way back in 2009, right on the cusp of the Social Media and Smartphone revolution, a widely disregarded Science fiction film debuted in theaters across the United States and Europe. Surrogates, starring Bruce Willis, James Cromwell and Rosamund Pike, was not given raving reviews by critics and despite a stellar cast, didn't earn much of …
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I am pleased to announce my first book, "The Explorer's Guide to Ireland" a historical and cultural analysis of The Emerald Isle that also doubles as a travel guide. Through multiple trips to Ireland since the early 2000's, I became obsessed with Irish history, culture and the dramatic landscapes which have inspired writers and explorers …
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When people here the word “Celt” or “Celtic” too many probably think of the Basketball team in Boston or the Football club in Scotland. Though those two sporting organizations do have some connection to the actual truth of what the word actually is and refers too, 'Celtic' largely has nothing to with modern sports or …
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Jesus said: When you understand yourselves you will be understood. And you will realize that you are Sons of the living Father. If you do not know yourselves, then you exist in poverty and you are that poverty. -Thomas, verse: 3 The Gnostic Teachings of Jesus I remember the day I first learned about the …
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Public Lands Ablaze On Sunday July 13, 2025, a wildfire, dubbed "The Dragon Bravo Fire," consumed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The fire began a couple days prior, and was the result of lighting strikes from a few passing thunderstorms which mixed well with the dry vegetation and …
'Tectonic' Quakes In the early morning hours of July 8th of 2025, earthquakes were detected underneath Mount Rainier in rapid succession and continued at an overall, declining rate, the days following. Called a 'swarm,' by geologists, the quakes occurred in a cluster within a relative area of 1.5-4 miles underneath Rainier. The largest magnitude was …