Trade pavement for mountain trails and join us on a journey through Placer Mountain — where forgotten memories meet rugged switchbacks, spirit rocks, hidden mining camps, and breathtaking views. Adventure, history, and nostalgia collide on this unforgettable backroads route through Copper and Ashnola’s wild beauty. Continue reading Hidden Treasures of Copper and Placer Mountains Adventure
In the winter of 1871, the quiet communities along the Caney Fork River in DeKalb County, Tennessee, were shaken by one of the most brutal crimes in the county’s history. Rachel H. Billings, wife of James Billings and stepmother to young Inez Certain, was murdered in her home while her husband was away on a rafting trip. Continue reading Murder on the Caney Fork: John Preswood
Within about 3 days of crossing through this small valley, a 700 meter landslide came down where I was driving. Had I waited until the long weekend, or even another day or so I would have either been in that landslide, or have missed my opportunity to take this route. Continue reading Solo Journey to the Chilcotin
In that freedom, I grew up as many of our early ancestors did, but with one luxury, the greatest indulgence of them all: a magical object you could carry anywhere. It held the imagination of millions of others, and you could hear their thoughts as you turned the pages and watched their words unwind before you as if watching a play. Continue reading The Reading Room.. status complete
I wrote this years ago, and it was in the 4WDABC Back Roader – when looking at which story to … Continue reading Tails and Trails The Furry Co-pilot – Part I
It’s time for Alice to jump down a rabbit hole that she’s dreamed about for over 40 years… Continue reading Fulfilling a dream
Researching our family histories can take many resources, and not all researchers have the resources to order essential records. So … Continue reading Matlock and Zilpha Roberts Genealogy Military Pension File Grant Program.
Precursor – Published in 2021. Please keep the context in mind for that time frame. Back in mind as we … Continue reading Doing it for the kids
When visiting the Carthage library, I ran across detailed transcriptions of the diaries of two Wauford brothers that Daphene Willoughby completed; it turns out she’s related to me at least by marriage. The first are the diaries of Reverend Charles Wauford from 1909 to 1924. Continue reading DeKalb Tales – The Waufords
One shot entered the lower portion of Harve’s heart; another grazed Harve’s abdomen between the naval and pelvis bone. The gunshot through the heart would cause the instantaneous death of Harve. Continue reading William Henry Bess – the Harve Robinson murder
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