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Most Wilderness Areas are not really Wilderness

August 9, 2020by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

The US Department of Agriculture designates certain remote sections of National Forests as Wilderness areas to preserve and protect them in a presumed natural state. However, taking a close look […]

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mountains, National Parks, Nature, Wilderness

A full range of winter weather on Camel’s Hump

February 26, 2020by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

At 4081 feet in elevation, Camel’s Hump is not the extreme challenge of climbing Everest or Denali.  In elevation it does not even compare with most mountains in the western […]

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mountains, Vermont, Wilderness

Why Climb a Mountain Without a View?

September 17, 2019by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

On a stormy eve before a planned mountain climb, the weather report was promising – fair and sunny with little chance of rain.  The climbing reviews advised spectacular views from […]

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mountains, Nature, Uncategorized, Wilderness

A visit to Vermont’s Mt. Ethan Allen

August 16, 2019by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

The Green Mountains are Vermont’s most iconic images which dominate the vistas almost everywhere in the state.  The second most iconic image is that of Green Mountain Boy Colonel Ethan […]

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American Revolution, Liberty and Freedom, Uncategorized, Vermont, Wilderness

Stillness

December 26, 2018by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Solstice shadows marking forest openings Stillness screaming meditative musings Soaring sky endless blue bright Softening senses revealing delight

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National Parks, Poetry, Wilderness

Innovatively designed Fireplaces are Examples of an Underappreciated Architectural Genius

December 14, 2017by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

When you think about famous architects, Frank Lloyd Wright or Frank Gehry come to mind.  However, a lessor known and equally innovative contemporary of these famous architects, Mary Colter designed […]

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National Parks, Wilderness

Finding solace

January 8, 2017by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Solo hiking but not alone Entering Phen Basin in the day’s last softening light Into a mature mountain forest amid the golden hour’s enveloping calm Rising ridges visible on the […]

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Poetry, Vermont, Wilderness

Park Talk

May 17, 2016by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

  While strolling without earbuds Listening to my fellow park denizens Who were… Running while cell phone talking Walking while breaking up with lover Recounting being attacked by a robber […]

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Poetry, Wilderness

Self Discovery in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

January 10, 2016by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

On the surface it is a simple, oft told story about family, enjoying outdoor sports, baseball and coming of age. However, Howard Frank Mosher’s new novel, God’s Kingdom provokes deeper […]

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Liberty and Freedom, Vermont, Wilderness

Experiencing Quintessential Vermont Wilderness

December 29, 2015by Gene Procknow Leave a comment

Vermont is best known for maple sugar, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and quixotic politicians. Lesser known are the state’s secluded wilderness areas. One of Vermont’s most obscure and seldom […]

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Vermont, Wilderness

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Journal of the American Revolution Articles

  • A Revolutionary Guide to Arlington Cemetery
  • After Yorktown
  • Articles in the Journal of the American Revolution
  • British Fascination with Ethan Allen
  • Burnishing Revolutionary Reputations
  • Did Generals Mismange the Battle of Brooklyn?
  • Ethan Allen: Patriot, Land Promoter or Turncoat?
  • Franklin's Failed Diplomatic Mission
  • General Israel Putnam – Reputation Revisited
  • Independence Lost – Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution
  • Inventing Ethan Allen
  • Lafayette – incisive or ascerbic
  • The Best Biographies of the Continental Army Major Generals
  • The British Won the American Revolution
  • Top Five Foreign Continental Army Officers
  • Top Ten American Loyalist Officers
  • Who Led the Green Mountain Boys

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