This windmill is the first one to power a brewpub: the Outer Banks Brewing Station in Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina.

Wright Brothers monument on Kill Devils Hill near Kitty Hawk, NC. #BattlefieldsandBeginnings

A single seashell with a smooth, purple and white striped pattern lies on a sandy surface.
A large crash test dummy statue stands next to a SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES sign and an American flag.

National Park #240 #BattlefieldsandBeginnings #fb

πŸ“ Fort Washington Park

National Park #241…though I’m skeptical this one should classify as one. #fb

πŸ“ Piscataway National Park

Giant crash dummy wishing me a safe drive as I begin #BattlefieldsandBeginnings road trip. #fb

A man wearing sunglasses poses for a selfie with a large yellow crash test dummy in the background.

#BattlefieldsandBeginnings road trip has officially begun. #fb

From Sarah Newell on my #fb wall:

For anyone trying to get in touch with Scott Jones…Scott currently has no power, heat, running water or internet. Cell coverage is limited and so are batteries. He should be reachable tomorrow evening!

Posted later by me:

I’ve evacuated myself safely to Baltimore. Power! Running water! Internet! Yay! < snooze >

Trash Free Park - eg, no trash cans. #BattlefieldsandBeginnings

A sign reads Trash Free Park with a recycling triangle symbol and the words Reduce, Reuse, Recycle at the bottom.

Arm of Stonewall Jackson

A stone marker commemorates the arm of Stonewall Jackson with an inscription dated May 3, 1863.
A black sticker with the words POWER TO THE PEOPLE OF PIEDMONT in white and red lettering is affixed to a light-colored surface.

Orange Blossom

First time to hike here. (Shadow Mountain) #fb

A dog stands on a rocky trail surrounded by sparse vegetation, with a clear blue sky overhead.

Reflection

Gateway Loop, McDowell Sonoran Preserve

I guess I’ll give this a shot.

Looking south from above Hackberry Spring, Superstition Wilderness

I don’t think my headlight is supposed to double as a rain gauge. #fb

A car headlight is fogged up with moisture and condensation on its surface.