#wisconsin gorge

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Hiking pics!

Butt rock

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Planning an Epic Eastern National Parks Road Trip

Follow along as I show you how to plan an incredible national parks road trip in the Eastern United States. I outline some of the incredible parks, spectacular hikes, and can't miss adventures to have on a road trip of a lifetime.

If you follow my blog closely, you know how much of a national parks enthusiast I am. I believe that preserving the world’s incredible landscapes and national parklands is a great way to do that. In the United States, we are blessed with many outstanding parks. I am planning an Eastern National Parks road trip to explore some Eastern parks I have yet to visit. In this eastern national parks road…

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The Wisconsin Natural Area Worth Driving Across The State To Explore http://dlvr.it/Stmz0G

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Wisconsin, Dalles of the St. Croix

The Dalles of the St. Croix River features an L-shaped segment of the St. Croix River gorge cut through Precambrian basalt by meltwater drainage from Glacial Lake Duluth. Erosion, frost, and gravity acting on the bedrock have resulted in vertical cliffs, unusual pinnacle forms, and rocky talus slopes.

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a national park for every state (5/5)*

badlands national park, south dakota

cherokee national forest, tennessee

big bend national park, texas

zion national park, utah

marsh-billings-rockefeller national historical park, vermont

shenandoah national park, virginia

olympic national park, washington

new river gorge national park and preserve, west virginia

apostle islands national lakeshore, wisconsin

grand teton national park, wyoming

*DISCLAIMER: some states do not have national parks. instead they have national monuments, national seashores, national historical parks, etc.

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RV Road Trip from Chicago to Yellowstone

Are you dreaming of an RV road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone? This journey promises stunning landscapes, thrilling adventures, and unforgettable memories. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. From planning and preparation to the best stops along the way, this article has it all.

Planning Your RV Road Trip from Chicago to Yellowstone

Choosing the Right RV

Selecting the right RV for your RV road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone is crucial. Whether you own an RV or plan to rent one, ensure it meets your comfort needs and is well-equipped for a long journey. Consider factors such as size, amenities, and fuel efficiency.

Route Planning

Planning your route can save you time and ensure you get all must-see spots. The most common route for an RV road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone is via I-90 W. This route spans approximately 1,400 miles and takes around 21 hours of driving time. However, you’ll want to break this up into several days to enjoy the trip fully.

Timing Your Trip

The best time for an RV road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone is during the summer months, from late May to early September. The weather is warm, and all the parks and attractions along the way are open. Be sure to check for any seasonal road closures in Yellowstone, especially if you plan to visit during the shoulder seasons.

Packing Essentials for Your RV Road Trip

Safety and Maintenance Gear

Ensure your RV is equipped with all necessary safety and maintenance gear. This includes a spare tire, jack, tool kit, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and emergency road flares. Regularly check your RV’s oil, brakes, and tires before and during your RV road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone.

Camping and Cooking Equipment

Pack all the camping essentials like tents, sleeping bags, camping chairs, and a portable grill. For cooking, bring along a stove, utensils, pots, pans, and food storage containers. Remember to stock up on non-perishable food items and drinking water.

Entertainment and Comfort

Long drives can get monotonous, so bring along books, games, and a good playlist to keep everyone entertained. Comfortable clothing, blankets, and pillows are also important for a cozy RV road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone.

Must-See Stops Along the Way

Madison, Wisconsin

Your first stop could be Madison, Wisconsin. Known for its vibrant culture and beautiful lakes, Madison offers plenty of activities. Visit the Wisconsin State Capitol, take a stroll around the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, or enjoy a day at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

The Dells, Wisconsin

Next, head to the Wisconsin Dells, famous for its water parks and scenic river tours. The Dells offer great family-friendly activities and are a perfect spot to relax and have some fun on your RV road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls is another great stop with its picturesque Falls Park. Enjoy a walk along the Big Sioux River and explore the historic downtown area. This city provides a refreshing break on your long journey.

Badlands National Park

As you drive through South Dakota, make sure to visit Badlands National Park. The park’s striking landscapes, with its rugged terrain and deep gorges, offer stunning views and excellent hiking opportunities.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

No RV road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone would be complete without a stop at Mount Rushmore. Marvel at the colossal carvings of four U.S. presidents and take a tour of the memorial to learn about its history.

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Holidays 6.21

Holidays

Alzheimer’s Awareness Day

Atheist Solidarity Day

Baby Boomer Recognition Day

Banjo Lesson Day

Bank Employee Day (Guatemala)

Bill Murray Day

Child Tax Credit Awareness Day

Create a New National Day Day

Day of Private Reflection

Day of the Martyrs (Togo)

e621 Day

Father’s Day (Egypt, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Syria, UAE)

Ferris Wheel Day

Flag Day (Greenland)

Flag Burning Day

Global MND / ALS Awareness Day

Go Skateboarding Day

Het Meetjesland Day (Belgium)

International Aniridia Day

International Climate Change Day

International Flower Day

International Anirida Day

International Music Day (f.k.a. World Music Day)

International Stereoscopy Day

International T-Shirt Day

International Yoga Day (UN)

LP Day

Martyrs' Day (Togo)

Migraine Solidarity Day

Naked Hiking Day

National Aboriginal Day (a.k.a. First Nations Day or Indigenous Peoples Day; Canada)

National Arizona Day

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day

National Create a New National Holiday Day

National Day of the Gong

National Dog Party Day

National eGiving Day

National Heroes’ Day (Bermuda)

National Indigenous Peoples Day (Northwest Territories, Yukon; Canada)

National Jimmy Day

National Professional Medical Coder Day

National River Tubing Day

National Seashell Day

National Selfie Day

National Wedding Day

National Yard Games Day

Obscenity Day

Onion Day (French Republic)

Optimism Day

Reaping Machine Day

Reserves Day (UK)

Seafarers’ Day (South Korea)

Shades for Migraine Day

Shetland Flag Day (Scotland)

Short Story Day (Africa)

Show Your Stripes Day

Stock Up On Antiperspirant Day

Suffolk Day (UK)

Suve Algus / Suvine Pööripäev (Estonia)

SYNGAP1 International Awareness Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day

33-1/3 Day

T-Shirt Day

Turner Syndrome Awareness Day (UK)

Ulloortuneq (Greenland)

World Day Against ELA (Spain)

World Giraffe Day

World Handshake Day

World Hydrography Day

World Kamasutra Day (India)

World Motorcycle Day

World Music Day (Paris, France)

Food & Drink Celebrations

French Gastronomy Day

Fried Shrimp Day (Japan)

Gin & Tonic Season begins

International Lambrusco Day

Johnnie Walker Day

National Cookie Dough Day

National Smoothie Day

National Wagyu Day

Peaches and Cream Day

Red Apple Day (Australia)

World Lambrusco Day

Independence & Related Days

Greenland (Assumed Self-Rule; 2009)

New Hampshire Statehood Day (#9; 1788)

Pagadian City Day (Philippines)

Principality of Aigues-Mortes (Declared; 2011) [unrecognized]

Zululand (Annexed by UK; 1887)

New Year’s Days

Andean New Year (Bolivia)

3rd Friday in June

Casual Day [Friday before Summer Solstice]

Dollars Against Diabetes Days begin [3rd Friday]

Duct Tape Festival begins (Avon, Ohio) [3rd Friday]

Flashback Friday [Every Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers [3rd Friday]

National Flip Flop Day [3rd Friday]

National Take Back the Lunch Break Day [3rd Friday]

QuadWitch Day [3rd Friday]

Stop Cyberbullying Day [3rd Friday]

Take a Road Trip Day [3rd Friday]

Ugliest Dog Day [3rd Friday]

Vikingespil Frederikssund (Viking Festival; Denmark) [Begins 2nd-to-Last Friday]

Work at Home Father's Day [Friday before Father's Day]

Festivals Beginning June 21, 2024

Alpine Mountain Days (Alpine, Wyoming) [thru 6.23]

Art Film Fest (Košice, Slovakia) [thru 6.28]

Big BBQ Bash (Maryville, Tennessee) [thru 6.22]

Cheese Curd Festival (Ellsworth, Wisconsin) [thru 6.22]

Fire on the Lake Chili Cook-off (Lake Wales, Florida) [thru 6.23]

Frederikssund Viking Games (Frederikssund, Denmark) [thru 7.14]

Gorge Blues & Brews Festival (Stevenson, Washington) [thru 6.22]

The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle (Lenexa, Kansas) [thru 6.22]

Hurricane Festival (Scheessel, Germany) [thru 6.23]

Irvine Greek Fest (Irvine, California) [thru 6.23]

Knysna Oyster Festival (Knysna, South Africa) [thru 6.30]

Long Grove Strawberry Festival (Long Grove, Illinois) [thru 6.23]

Lewis and Clark Festival (Great Falls, Montana) [thru 6.22]

Ottawa Jazz Festival (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) [thru 6.30]

Panhandle Watermelon Festival (Chipley, Florida) [thru 6.22]

Pinkpop Festival (Landgraaf, Netherlands) [thru 6.23]

Rochester International Jazz Festival (Rochester, New York) [thru 6.29]

Sibiu International Theatre Festival (Sibiu, Romania) [thru 6.30]

Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo (Stonewall, Texas) [thru 6.22]

Strawberry Days Festival (Glenwood Springs, Colorado) [thru 6.23]

Summer Fest (Stratford, Connecticut) [thru 6.22]

Taipei Film Festival (Taipei, Taiwan) [thru 7.6]

Taste of Joliet (Joliet, Illinois) [thru 6.23]

Watermelon Jubilee (Stockdale, Texas) [thru 6.23]

Feast Days

Aaron of Brittany (Christian; Saint)

Alban Heruin (a.k.a. Light of the Shore; Celtic Book of Days)

Alban of Mainz (Christian; Saint)

Al Hirschfeld (Artology)

Aloysius Gonzaga (Christian; Saint)

Berkeley Breathed (Artology)

Day of the Crab (Pagan)

Engelmund of Velsen (Christian; Saint)

Enrico Coleman (Artology)

Eusebius of Samosata (Christian; Saint)

Festival of the Oak King (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Giuseppe De Sanctis (Artology)

St. Henry (Positivist; Saint)

Henry Ossawa Tanner (Artology)

Ian McEwan (Writerism)

Jean-Paul Sartre (Writerism)

Julio Ruelas (Artology)

Leufredus (a.k.a. Leufroy or Keufroi; Christian; Saint)

Martin of Tongres (Christian; Saint)

Meen (a.k.a. Mevenus or Melanus; Christian; Saint)

Natalia Goncharova (Artology)

Onesimos Nesib (Lutheran)

Oscar Florianus Bluemner (Artology)

Pierre-Nicolas Beauvallet (Artology)

Ralph (Christian; Saint)

Rockwell Kent (Artology)

Sam Kinison Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Skateboarding Day (Pastafarian)

Sub-Human Cannonball (Muppetism)

Tiger-Get-By’s Third Birthday (Shamanism)

World Humanist Day (Pastafarian)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Full Moon [6th of the Year] (a.k.a. ... 

Blooming Moon (Traditional)

Cold Moon (South Africa)

Dyad Moon (England, Wicca)

Festival of Goodwill, Festival of Christ & Humanity [Full Moon between 5.20-6.20] 

Green Corn Moon (Cherokee)

Hatching Moon (Traditional)

Honey Moon (Traditional)

Horse Moon (Celtic)

Hot Moon (Alternate)

Johan Jongkind (Artology)

Lotus Moon (China)

Mead Moon (Traditional)

Planting Moon (Neo-Pagan)

Poson Full Moon Poya Day (Sri Lanka)

Rose Moon (Alternate, Colonial, North America)

Ryan Moran Day [1st FM in June]

Southern Hemisphere: Cold, Long Night’s, Oak

Strawberry Moon (Amer. Indian, Traditional)

Windy Moon (Choctaw)

World Invocation Day (a.k.a. Gemini Full Moon Festival)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 29 of 60)

Premieres

Ain’t She Sweet (WB LT Cartoon; 1952)

Alpocalypse, by Weird Al Yankovic (Album; 2011)

Anna (Film; 2019)

The Bling Ring (Film; 2013)

The Blue Umbrella (Pixar Cartoon; 2013)

Bon Ives, by Bon Iver (Album; 2011)

Chinatown (Film; 1974)

Cocoon (Film; 1985)

Creepin on ah Come Up, by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (EP; 1994)

The Deep, by Peter Benchley (Novel; 1976

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1868)

Donald and the Wheel (Disney Cartoon; 1961)

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, by Elton John and Kiki Dee (Song; 1976)

Evita, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice (UK Musical; 1978)

Exodus, by Leon Uris (Novel; 1958)

Frolicking Fish (Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1930)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Animated Disney Film; 1996)

Impact is Imminent, by Exodus (Album; 1990)

Lifeforce (Film; 1985)

Lilo & Stitch (Animated Disney Film; 2002)

The Litterbug (Disney Cartoon; 1961)

Mastersingers of Nuremberg, by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1868)

Minority Report (Film; 2002)

Mr. Tambourine Man, by The Byrds (Album; 1965)

Monsters University (Animated Pixar Film; 2013)

Moral Man and Immoral Society, by Reinhold Niebuhr (Book; 1932)

Moves Like Jagger, by Maroon 5 (Song; 2011)

Nell’s Yells (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1939)

The Parent Trap (Film; 1961)

The Promise of Joy, by Allen Drury (Novel; 1975)

Return to Oz (Film; 1985)

The Rocketeer (Film; 1991)

Smoking: The Choice is Yours (Disney Educational Cartoon; 1981)

Spree Lunch (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1957)

Sweet Child o’ Mine, by Guns n’ Roses (Song; 1988)

The Te of Piglet, by Benjamin Hoff (Spiritual Book; 1993)

Toy Story 4 (Animated Pixar Film; 2019)

Tree for Two (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1943)

A Walk on the Wild Side, by Nelson Algren (Novel; 1956)

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Film; 1966)

World War Z (Film; 2013)

Today’s Name Days

Adalbert, Florentina (Austria)

Margareta, Naum (Croatia)

Květa (Czech Republic)

Sylverius (Denmark)

Kaari, Karlotte, Karola, Karoliine, Karolin, Lota (Estonia)

Into (Finland)

Silvère (France)

Adalbert, Florentina, Margot (Germany)

Methodios (Greece)

Rafael (Hungary)

Ettore, Silverio (Italy)

Imula, Maira, Rasa, Rasma (Latvia)

Silverijus, Žadvainas, Žintautė (Lithuania)

Salve, Sølve, Sølvi (Norway)

Bogna, Bogumiła, Bożena, Florentyna, Franciszek, Michał, Rafaela, Rafał, Sylwery (Poland)

Metodie (România)

Maria, Valeria (Russia)

Valéria (Slovakia)

Florentina, Silverio (Spain)

Flora, Linda (Sweden)

Earl, Earline, Errol, Fatima, Ofelia, Omar, Omarion, Ophelia (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 173 of 2024; 193 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 25 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 13 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 16 (Bing-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 15 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 23 Blue; Twosday [23 of 30]

Julian: 8 June 2024

Moon: 100%: Full Moon

Positivist: 4 Charlemagne (7th Month) [St. Henry]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 13 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 2 of 94)

Week: 3rd Full Week of June)

Zodiac: Cancer (Day 1 of 31)

Calendar Changes

Cancer (The Crab) begins [Zodiac Sign 4; thru 7.21]

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Holidays 6.21

Holidays

Alzheimer’s Awareness Day

Atheist Solidarity Day

Baby Boomer Recognition Day

Banjo Lesson Day

Bank Employee Day (Guatemala)

Bill Murray Day

Child Tax Credit Awareness Day

Create a New National Day Day

Day of Private Reflection

Day of the Martyrs (Togo)

e621 Day

Father’s Day (Egypt, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Syria, UAE)

Ferris Wheel Day

Flag Day (Greenland)

Flag Burning Day

Global MND / ALS Awareness Day

Go Skateboarding Day

Het Meetjesland Day (Belgium)

International Aniridia Day

International Climate Change Day

International Flower Day

International Anirida Day

International Music Day (f.k.a. World Music Day)

International Stereoscopy Day

International T-Shirt Day

International Yoga Day (UN)

LP Day

Martyrs' Day (Togo)

Migraine Solidarity Day

Naked Hiking Day

National Aboriginal Day (a.k.a. First Nations Day or Indigenous Peoples Day; Canada)

National Arizona Day

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day

National Create a New National Holiday Day

National Day of the Gong

National Dog Party Day

National eGiving Day

National Heroes’ Day (Bermuda)

National Indigenous Peoples Day (Northwest Territories, Yukon; Canada)

National Jimmy Day

National Professional Medical Coder Day

National River Tubing Day

National Seashell Day

National Selfie Day

National Wedding Day

National Yard Games Day

Obscenity Day

Onion Day (French Republic)

Optimism Day

Reaping Machine Day

Reserves Day (UK)

Seafarers’ Day (South Korea)

Shades for Migraine Day

Shetland Flag Day (Scotland)

Short Story Day (Africa)

Show Your Stripes Day

Stock Up On Antiperspirant Day

Suffolk Day (UK)

Suve Algus / Suvine Pööripäev (Estonia)

SYNGAP1 International Awareness Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day

33-1/3 Day

T-Shirt Day

Turner Syndrome Awareness Day (UK)

Ulloortuneq (Greenland)

World Day Against ELA (Spain)

World Giraffe Day

World Handshake Day

World Hydrography Day

World Kamasutra Day (India)

World Motorcycle Day

World Music Day (Paris, France)

Food & Drink Celebrations

French Gastronomy Day

Fried Shrimp Day (Japan)

Gin & Tonic Season begins

International Lambrusco Day

Johnnie Walker Day

National Cookie Dough Day

National Smoothie Day

National Wagyu Day

Peaches and Cream Day

Red Apple Day (Australia)

World Lambrusco Day

Independence & Related Days

Greenland (Assumed Self-Rule; 2009)

New Hampshire Statehood Day (#9; 1788)

Pagadian City Day (Philippines)

Principality of Aigues-Mortes (Declared; 2011) [unrecognized]

Zululand (Annexed by UK; 1887)

New Year’s Days

Andean New Year (Bolivia)

3rd Friday in June

Casual Day [Friday before Summer Solstice]

Dollars Against Diabetes Days begin [3rd Friday]

Duct Tape Festival begins (Avon, Ohio) [3rd Friday]

Flashback Friday [Every Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers [3rd Friday]

National Flip Flop Day [3rd Friday]

National Take Back the Lunch Break Day [3rd Friday]

QuadWitch Day [3rd Friday]

Stop Cyberbullying Day [3rd Friday]

Take a Road Trip Day [3rd Friday]

Ugliest Dog Day [3rd Friday]

Vikingespil Frederikssund (Viking Festival; Denmark) [Begins 2nd-to-Last Friday]

Work at Home Father's Day [Friday before Father's Day]

Festivals Beginning June 21, 2024

Alpine Mountain Days (Alpine, Wyoming) [thru 6.23]

Art Film Fest (Košice, Slovakia) [thru 6.28]

Big BBQ Bash (Maryville, Tennessee) [thru 6.22]

Cheese Curd Festival (Ellsworth, Wisconsin) [thru 6.22]

Fire on the Lake Chili Cook-off (Lake Wales, Florida) [thru 6.23]

Frederikssund Viking Games (Frederikssund, Denmark) [thru 7.14]

Gorge Blues & Brews Festival (Stevenson, Washington) [thru 6.22]

The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle (Lenexa, Kansas) [thru 6.22]

Hurricane Festival (Scheessel, Germany) [thru 6.23]

Irvine Greek Fest (Irvine, California) [thru 6.23]

Knysna Oyster Festival (Knysna, South Africa) [thru 6.30]

Long Grove Strawberry Festival (Long Grove, Illinois) [thru 6.23]

Lewis and Clark Festival (Great Falls, Montana) [thru 6.22]

Ottawa Jazz Festival (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) [thru 6.30]

Panhandle Watermelon Festival (Chipley, Florida) [thru 6.22]

Pinkpop Festival (Landgraaf, Netherlands) [thru 6.23]

Rochester International Jazz Festival (Rochester, New York) [thru 6.29]

Sibiu International Theatre Festival (Sibiu, Romania) [thru 6.30]

Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo (Stonewall, Texas) [thru 6.22]

Strawberry Days Festival (Glenwood Springs, Colorado) [thru 6.23]

Summer Fest (Stratford, Connecticut) [thru 6.22]

Taipei Film Festival (Taipei, Taiwan) [thru 7.6]

Taste of Joliet (Joliet, Illinois) [thru 6.23]

Watermelon Jubilee (Stockdale, Texas) [thru 6.23]

Feast Days

Aaron of Brittany (Christian; Saint)

Alban Heruin (a.k.a. Light of the Shore; Celtic Book of Days)

Alban of Mainz (Christian; Saint)

Al Hirschfeld (Artology)

Aloysius Gonzaga (Christian; Saint)

Berkeley Breathed (Artology)

Day of the Crab (Pagan)

Engelmund of Velsen (Christian; Saint)

Enrico Coleman (Artology)

Eusebius of Samosata (Christian; Saint)

Festival of the Oak King (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Giuseppe De Sanctis (Artology)

St. Henry (Positivist; Saint)

Henry Ossawa Tanner (Artology)

Ian McEwan (Writerism)

Jean-Paul Sartre (Writerism)

Julio Ruelas (Artology)

Leufredus (a.k.a. Leufroy or Keufroi; Christian; Saint)

Martin of Tongres (Christian; Saint)

Meen (a.k.a. Mevenus or Melanus; Christian; Saint)

Natalia Goncharova (Artology)

Onesimos Nesib (Lutheran)

Oscar Florianus Bluemner (Artology)

Pierre-Nicolas Beauvallet (Artology)

Ralph (Christian; Saint)

Rockwell Kent (Artology)

Sam Kinison Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Skateboarding Day (Pastafarian)

Sub-Human Cannonball (Muppetism)

Tiger-Get-By’s Third Birthday (Shamanism)

World Humanist Day (Pastafarian)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Full Moon [6th of the Year] (a.k.a. ... 

Blooming Moon (Traditional)

Cold Moon (South Africa)

Dyad Moon (England, Wicca)

Festival of Goodwill, Festival of Christ & Humanity [Full Moon between 5.20-6.20] 

Green Corn Moon (Cherokee)

Hatching Moon (Traditional)

Honey Moon (Traditional)

Horse Moon (Celtic)

Hot Moon (Alternate)

Johan Jongkind (Artology)

Lotus Moon (China)

Mead Moon (Traditional)

Planting Moon (Neo-Pagan)

Poson Full Moon Poya Day (Sri Lanka)

Rose Moon (Alternate, Colonial, North America)

Ryan Moran Day [1st FM in June]

Southern Hemisphere: Cold, Long Night’s, Oak

Strawberry Moon (Amer. Indian, Traditional)

Windy Moon (Choctaw)

World Invocation Day (a.k.a. Gemini Full Moon Festival)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 29 of 60)

Premieres

Ain’t She Sweet (WB LT Cartoon; 1952)

Alpocalypse, by Weird Al Yankovic (Album; 2011)

Anna (Film; 2019)

The Bling Ring (Film; 2013)

The Blue Umbrella (Pixar Cartoon; 2013)

Bon Ives, by Bon Iver (Album; 2011)

Chinatown (Film; 1974)

Cocoon (Film; 1985)

Creepin on ah Come Up, by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (EP; 1994)

The Deep, by Peter Benchley (Novel; 1976

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1868)

Donald and the Wheel (Disney Cartoon; 1961)

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, by Elton John and Kiki Dee (Song; 1976)

Evita, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice (UK Musical; 1978)

Exodus, by Leon Uris (Novel; 1958)

Frolicking Fish (Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1930)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Animated Disney Film; 1996)

Impact is Imminent, by Exodus (Album; 1990)

Lifeforce (Film; 1985)

Lilo & Stitch (Animated Disney Film; 2002)

The Litterbug (Disney Cartoon; 1961)

Mastersingers of Nuremberg, by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1868)

Minority Report (Film; 2002)

Mr. Tambourine Man, by The Byrds (Album; 1965)

Monsters University (Animated Pixar Film; 2013)

Moral Man and Immoral Society, by Reinhold Niebuhr (Book; 1932)

Moves Like Jagger, by Maroon 5 (Song; 2011)

Nell’s Yells (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1939)

The Parent Trap (Film; 1961)

The Promise of Joy, by Allen Drury (Novel; 1975)

Return to Oz (Film; 1985)

The Rocketeer (Film; 1991)

Smoking: The Choice is Yours (Disney Educational Cartoon; 1981)

Spree Lunch (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1957)

Sweet Child o’ Mine, by Guns n’ Roses (Song; 1988)

The Te of Piglet, by Benjamin Hoff (Spiritual Book; 1993)

Toy Story 4 (Animated Pixar Film; 2019)

Tree for Two (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1943)

A Walk on the Wild Side, by Nelson Algren (Novel; 1956)

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Film; 1966)

World War Z (Film; 2013)

Today’s Name Days

Adalbert, Florentina (Austria)

Margareta, Naum (Croatia)

Květa (Czech Republic)

Sylverius (Denmark)

Kaari, Karlotte, Karola, Karoliine, Karolin, Lota (Estonia)

Into (Finland)

Silvère (France)

Adalbert, Florentina, Margot (Germany)

Methodios (Greece)

Rafael (Hungary)

Ettore, Silverio (Italy)

Imula, Maira, Rasa, Rasma (Latvia)

Silverijus, Žadvainas, Žintautė (Lithuania)

Salve, Sølve, Sølvi (Norway)

Bogna, Bogumiła, Bożena, Florentyna, Franciszek, Michał, Rafaela, Rafał, Sylwery (Poland)

Metodie (România)

Maria, Valeria (Russia)

Valéria (Slovakia)

Florentina, Silverio (Spain)

Flora, Linda (Sweden)

Earl, Earline, Errol, Fatima, Ofelia, Omar, Omarion, Ophelia (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 173 of 2024; 193 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 25 of 2024

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Lizard-Men of Kentucky

Elsewhere in Weird Kentucky, you'll learn of the preacher William Branham, who maintained that the biblical serpent the Garden of Eden wasn't actually a snake but a humanoid lizard-man sent to earth to plaque mankind. And maybe, just maybe, Branham was onto something.

In the October 28, 1878, issue of the Courier-Journal, we find a story of a "Wild Man of the Woods" being captured and placed on public display in Louisville. The humanoid creature was said to be over six feet tall, possessing eyes twice as large as a human's, adn with scalefs for skin. Whatever became of this reptilian wild man is not known.

In 1966, there was a sighting of a bipedal lizard-man in Stephensport, near where Sinking Creek meets the Ohio River. Described as "very amphibious looking" and covered in brownish green scales, the creature appeared outside a home late at night and ran off into the darkness on its hind legs when confronted.

In October 1975, in Trimble County, alongside the Ohio River, there were sightings of a "giant lizard" that, according to eyewitnesses, ran on its hind legs. According to Peter Guttilla, the creature was "about fifteen feet along, had a foot-long forked tongue, and big eyes that bulged something like a frog's. It was dull-white with black-and-white stripes across its body with quarter-size speckles over it."

In the 1990s, Mary Burlington, a paranormal researcher from Wisconsin, became convinced that three-toed reptilian humanoids walk the earth and are more common than people realize. She's gradually been collecting evidence from her own archaeological digs and cave investigations in Kentucky. Her research has taken her on a wide-ranging through ancient Egyptian serpent cults who occupied Kentucky in prehistory, John Swift's southern Ohio, and so on. Burlington has compiled numerous reports of evidence (mostly footprints) of the lizard-man in Kentucky, ranging from Red River Gorge to the Prestonsburg area.

Slimy Creature in the Deep

There's a report that dates back to August 1955, in which a Mrs. Darwin Johnson was attacked by an unknown creature in the Ohio River near Henderson. In full view of a friend she was swimming with, Mrs. Johnson was pulled underwater by something with a large clawed hand that grabbed her by the leg. She wriggled and managed to free herself, only to be grabbed by it again. Finally the two women were able to scare it-whatever it was-away.

Inspection of Mrs. Johnson's leg showed visible claw marks where the slimy hand had seized her, and there was a green stain that reportedly could not be washed off for days.

One of the lizard-men? Or something else?

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Wood thrush ❤️

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9 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the US in September

As the scorching heat of summer gives way to the crisp coolness of autumn, nature paints its landscapes with vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold. September marks the beginning of the fall foliage season in the United States, when forests transform into breathtaking canvases of color. From coast to coast, there are numerous destinations that offer a front-row seat to this awe-inspiring spectacle. In this article, we'll explore the 9 best places to see fall foliage in the US in September, where nature's beauty knows no bounds.

Vermont

When it comes to fall foliage, Vermont often tops the list of must-visit destinations. The Green Mountain State lives up to its name, as its rolling hills and dense forests burst into shades of crimson and amber. The drive along Vermont's scenic routes, such as Route 100, is a treat for the senses. In September, the vibrant colors of sugar maples and birch trees are simply mesmerizing.

New Hampshire

Neighboring Vermont, New Hampshire offers its own spectacular display of fall foliage. The White Mountains and the Kancamagus Highway are particularly renowned for their panoramic vistas. The combination of deep reds, vivid oranges, and brilliant yellows against the backdrop of majestic mountains is a sight to behold.

Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee and North Carolina

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, is a treasure trove of fall foliage. In September, the park's diverse range of trees, including oaks, hickories, and maples, create a stunning mosaic of colors. The Clingmans Dome Road offers breathtaking views of this natural spectacle.

Aspen, Colorado

Known for its iconic groves of aspen trees, Aspen, Colorado, is a fall foliage destination that's a cut above the rest. September brings a golden transformation to the mountains surrounding the town. The Maroon Bells, reflected in crystal-clear alpine lakes, surrounded by shimmering aspen leaves, create an enchanting scene that photographers and nature enthusiasts can't resist.

Acadia National Park, Maine

Acadia National Park, situated along the rugged coastline of Maine, is another gem on this list. As summer crowds dissipate, September brings a quieter charm to the park, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes. The juxtaposition of fiery foliage against the Atlantic Ocean's deep blue is a sight that lingers in the memory.

Door County, Wisconsin

Nestled along Lake Michigan, Door County transforms into a fall wonderland in September. Quaint towns, orchards, and charming lighthouses create an idyllic setting for leaf peeping. The mix of maples, birches, and cherry trees makes this region a kaleidoscope of colors.

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia come alive with brilliant hues during September. Shenandoah National Park offers an array of hiking trails that lead to stunning overlooks. The Skyline Drive is a must-visit, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes adorned in their fall finery.

Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a hidden gem for fall foliage enthusiasts. The dense forests, combined with the reflective waters of the Great Lakes, create a picturesque setting. The Porcupine Mountains, often referred to as the "Porkies," offer extensive trails that lead to captivating vistas.

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon and Washington

While the Northeast is often the focal point for fall foliage, the Pacific Northwest has its own unique display. The Columbia River Gorge, straddling the border between Oregon and Washington, bursts into shades of gold and crimson during September. The waterfalls and viewpoints along the Historic Columbia River Highway provide ample opportunities to witness this stunning transformation.

As September rolls in, the US transforms into a symphony of colors, with leaves turning from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. From the charming landscapes of Vermont and New Hampshire to the majestic mountains of Colorado and the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest, these 9 best places to see fall foliage in the US in September offer a front-row seat to nature's awe-inspiring spectacle. Whether you're a photographer, a nature enthusiast, or simply seeking solace in the midst of vibrant beauty, these destinations have something magical in store for you. So, pack your bags, hit the road, and prepare to be enchanted by the remarkable fall foliage that graces these corners of the United States.

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“From plane of light to plane, wings dipping through Geometries and orchids that the sunset builds, Out of the peak's black angularity of shadow, riding The last tumultuous avalanche of Light above pines and the guttural gorge, The hawk comes. His wing Scythes down another day, his motion Is that of the honed steel-edge, we hear The crashless fall of stalks of Time. The head of each stalk is heavy with the gold of our error. Look! Look! he is climbing the last light Who knows neither Time nor error, and under Whose eye, unforgiving, the world, unforgiven, swings Into shadow. Long now, The last thrush is still, the last bat Now cruises in his sharp hieroglyphics. His wisdom Is ancient, too, and immense. The star Is steady, like Plato, over the mountain. If there were no wind we might, we think, hear The earth grind on its axis, or history Drip in darkness like a leaking pipe in the cellar.” - Robert Penn Warren, “The Evening Hawk” (at Onalaska, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSqBdtvd1q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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