Arch Rock—the main attraction in Mackinac National Park, America’s second (forgotten) National Park after Yellowstone. #OnThisDay in 2021
It doesn’t look like much, but this marker—located in a headwater swamp in Arkansas, of all places—preserves the initial point from which all surveys of property acquired from the Louisiana Purchase originated.
We visited it OTD in 2008 on a whim; I really need to write more about that experience.
One of my favorite roadtrip apps is Roadside America, which lists weird roadside attractions. An earlier version of the app included a fun feature: a fake “call” set by a timer to help give you an excuse to leave an awkward or excessively long conversation at an attraction, which I used OTD in 2012.
I don’t believe you. #OTD 2008
Adventure ahead #OTD 2015
A Sense of Belonging. A lovely little post by @alexskunz@mas.to on how he’s rooted himself to San Diego County.
I’ve “grown roots” here also through the connection with the landscape, the chaparral ecosystem, and its plants.
These are the people who think the best things that have happened over the last fifteen years have come out of Silicon Valley, even though virtually all of those things are not profitable and have come with major downsides.
Local mascot poses for tourist photos. OTD 2007
But…that’s a name.
Little Bighorn, OTD in 2007.
Wouldn’t mind being here right now. OTD 2006
Blackwell School National Historic Site became the 430th official National Park unit today—a worthy addition. I visited Blackwell School twice already, so yes, I’ve still been to all 430 National Park units. 🤓 That also brings my Treasured Places quest total to 490/490. #GoQuesting #GoQuesting1003
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Scott’s Bluff, Nebraska, an important landmark on the Oregon, California, and Pony Express Trails (in fact, the second-most referred to landmark in pioneer journals on the Emigrant Trails), as seen on this day 18 years ago.
Independence Pass, Colorado, one year ago today.
Reflections from the past
America the Beautiful
JCProbably has a useful tip on keeping a book past its due date for those using Libby.
The desert, illuminated.
Sunrise, two years ago today. 😍
