Jul 9, 2020 – Let the Chips Fall Where they May

The American Alligator is synonymous with The Everglades. I can remember clearly the first time I saw one in the wild. At least six feet in length, the reptile’s presence commanded its watery environment. It appeared to not have any interest in me or anything for that matter- it was just there biding its time. … Continue reading Jul 9, 2020 – Let the Chips Fall Where they May →

Jul 7, 2020 – There’s Gold in Them Hills

Custer's campground base in the Black Hills. On July 2, 1874, a United States Army expedition led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer set out for the uncharted Black Hills of South Dakota. Among their many missions was to investigate the possibility of gold mining. On July 31, the wagon train arrived at Black Elk … Continue reading Jul 7, 2020 – There’s Gold in Them Hills →