With lots of time for reading and research on my hands, here’s my take on Trump’s wet dream for acquiring Greenland. Trump’s Points - Some Counter Points Greenland has vast, rare earth mineral deposits that will make Greenlanders and the USA rich. While Greenland likely contains significant resources, 80% of the landmass remains geologically unassessed due to ice coverage. Review the data on the Greenland Mineral Resources webpage . Current quantitative data comes only from a

We spent several wonderful days exploring Arizona's high country around Cottonwood, Sedona, and Jerome. The weather was perfect for fishing, hiking, and rockhounding, and we even managed to enjoy a picnic-style Thanksgiving celebration surrounded by the stunning red rocks. Our time in Arizona wasn't without its challenges—Lola had a brief health scare that required a quick detour for veterinary care (she's doing fine now!), and we faced some surprisingly harsh weather as we h

Oldest Settlement in North America - Taos Pubelo Taos Pueblo near Taos, New Mexico—a living community that's been continuously inhabited for over a thousand years. These adobe structures stand as the oldest continuously inhabited communities in all of North America. Walking these ancient pathways and stepping inside the pueblo dwellings was a humbling experience. We were surrounded by the same sights and smells that people experienced here centuries before Columbus ever saile

Asiatic Clams As we walked along the banks of the Verde River near Cottonwood, AZ we were astonished to find clam shells! Not something one would expect to see in the Verde Valley and the Black Hills of north - central Arizona. Apparently these are the Asiatic clam (Corbicula fluminea), an invasive species, first noted in the 1950s. Clam-digging is a favorite tasty pastime of the local Cambodian and Vietnamese population, particularly on weekend family picnic outings. They ar

We were standing on the corner of Winslow Az along Rt66, then diggin' fer petrified wood on Do Bells ranch. Standin' On The Corner of Winslow Arizona...

November 18, 2025 The legislation to release the Epstein files is political theater—a carefully orchestrated distraction by the current administration designed to divert public attention from pressing economic failures and escalating foreign policy crises, including U.S. warships deployed in the Caribbean and armed confrontations with drug cartels. Major news outlets like CNN, Reuters, CBS, and NBC have predictably taken the bait, focusing obsessively on the Epstein spectacle

5 million barrles of cement, 45 million pounds of rebar, 6.6 million tones of concrete. We visit Hoover Dam Early October

Risky Venture heads to Hoover Dam, but we decide to "camp" in Las Vegas and tour the Fremont St. Experience. The main attraction of Fremont Street is the barrel vault canopy, 90 ft (27 m) high at the peak and four blocks, or about 1,375 ft (419 m), in length. The canopy, comprising 130,000 square feet of display space is the world's largest video screen. More than 12 million LED lamps illuminate the overhead canopy. It's a fun, awesome jaw-dropping experience. Fremont St. Ex

Our 10 year old rescued Chiweenie dog ( a cross between the Miniature Dachshund and the Chihuahua), gives us a piece of her mind. Lola comments on our journey

We entered the East portal, South Rim, October 2nd, 2025. First stop was the 70 foot tall Desert View Watch Tower, constructed in 1932. The rest is history captured here in our video - Enjoy. Grant Canyon South Rim October 2025

The XYL and I had lots of fun making contacts from the beautiful Kaibab National Forest on the edge of the Grand Canyon. Below is the...

Utah has some extremely interesting geology. Watch our Bryce Canyon video. See why its not actually a "canyon" at all. Bryce Canyon, Utah

Lorraine returns 50 years later to this stunning National Park. Embracing life's adventure returning with Henry, retracing a timeless...

POTA OPS IN ARCHES NP Our year-long journey through America's national parks brought us to the red rock wonderland of Arches National...

Long House at Mesa Verde Mesa Verde: A National Park Preserved to Honor People On September 15, my husband and I ventured into Mesa Verde...

PoLo Map display showing location and distant stations contacted I completed my first independent POTA activation at Ridgway State Park...

L to R Jim N0IPA, Hal WA2AKV Rig Yeasu FT-817 ND, 5 watts. Antenna, triband End Fed. We had the great fortune of connecting with Jim...

Pikes Peak on the Cog Railway For two weeks at the end of August / begining of September we spent some time in Coloardo. First with...

Some video clips, some out of sequence and a bit corny. Nonethe less, the scenery is beautiful and the geysers hot. Click the video below: