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Natural wonders, geology, travel, etc

Arizona
If you want to climb a mountain in Arizona, it might as well be Humphreys Peak, at 12,633' the highest in the state.

Canada
Find a Surprise at Land's End (the end of the continent, not the catalog) Perce Rock, an incredible spot at the end of the Appalachian Mountain range in Quebec.

Kentucky
Introduction to natural arches of the Red River Gorge
Measure Red Byrd Arch, in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky.
Join in the "discovery" of Honeysuckle Bridge in Rogers, KY

Maine
Here's my take on the land of moose, lobster and redemption centers Maine-ly about Maine

New Hampshire

Be sure to visit America's Stonehenge if you are ever in New Hampshire, and I'll tell you why you should.
Join us for a climb in the White Mountains...an imposing cliff called Mt. Webster in Crawford Notch State Park.
Here's another climb, this time to The Rockpile, also known as Mt. Washington at 6288' one of the most imposing peaks in the East.
Also a short description of a rock formation called Indian Leap in the White Mountains, near Kinsman Notch.
If you can reach the top of Mt. Washington, then a climb to the summit of Mt. Lafayette in the Franconia Range should be no problem, right?

New Jersey

Little-known place called Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area offers outstanding hiking and rock climbing opportunities.

Washington State

Join us for a late June journey on the side of Mount Rainier to the Muir Snowfield.
Ready for a climb? Mount Angeles in Olympic National Park presents quite a challenge for the average slackpacker.

USA in general
The US National Park Service is in dire straights. How to fix the park service. (A very short essay from a web discussion).


Observations on life

The Bolgers keep dying grisly deaths in Africa, and a number of well-meaning Barristers are trying to give me the money they left behind. It's always millions of dollars, in secret accounts. This is my take on your everyday 419 scam.

Go for a swim on the eve of the New Millenium!
This Whole World. If the man is together, his world is together.
Step back in time to a Kinder, Gentler era, explained (stay with me here) through the changing realm of the Fish Tank.
Here's another fish type story, but really more about people. Specifically, getting old. Won an award for this one.


Arts & Media

What was the coolest TV show of the 1960's?GO!
The Best Movies Ever Made.According to Me. So there.
July 4 in Staunton VA, 1994: Happy Birthday USA!
The album era; 1965 - 1982. Here's a look back at the phenomenon of "album gatherings," which fizzled out thanks to CDs, MTV, and corporate rock. It's a chronological perspective of the pop album era, focusing on ten of the best.
The racecar page a definite slam on F1. This page is sure to make you laugh.


Tropical Fish and Other Animals

Sorting Out the Grey Dogs -- a decidedly unscientific approach to Central American Cichlid identification
How to select and prepare a prize winning fish for show competition.
The trials & tribulations of being a judge at a fish show.
My favorite biotope aquariums.  Guess you have to know a little about biotopes to appreciate this effort.
The Old Man and the Fish Room. A bit of fiction....or not...
Here's a page all about Fireball, my prize show fish.




I put on his armor, like he wore my disgrace.
When Satan starts accusing me, Jesus takes my place!

Questions? Comments? email rickbolger@yahoo.com

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