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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Zelensky on bombing the Russian data centers: “It’s pretty clear where the bots were coming from.”

RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

A favorite of Friday night at BLINK Cincinnati 2026. Original audio from the installation (I stood next to the speakers, y’all). I loved so many that animated existing murals! This is THE LETTER FROM MARTHA By Decidekit, 1001 Colors, John Ruthven (the original mural artist)

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

SPECIAL EDITION on BLINK Cincinnati with my take and tips on how to navigate and find it all. Ask questions in the comments. #blinkcincinnati #cincinnatiart #cincinnati #projectionart #art #artinstallation #event

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Stumbled on Tonight’s Tech on Music Hall and got just a taste of what BLINK 2026 will be in Cincinnati! Cannot wait! #blinkcincinnati #art #cincinnatiart #cincinnati #cincinnatimusichall #graphicdesign #architecture

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Did you know that the Yavapai people have long held the belief that once something emerges from the bottom of this Well, it cannot go back, and that scientists today cannot explain why that is true!

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

You cannot look at this site without realizing how extraordinary and well preserved these cliff dwellings are. The builders (now referred to as the Sinagua people) began this permanent structure around 1050 CE in the modern-day Verde Valley in Arizona (Between Sedona and Phoenix).

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Turns out we’re the center of the ‘RECORD HEAT DOME’, Tennessee 😕🔥 🌎 As we continue to set temperature records. (while a Big Oil-funded Republican supermajority tells us the climate crisis isn’t real) www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

These bluffs and badlands are remnants of volcanic activity along the North Platte River in what is now Western Nebraska. First Nations people and animals carved the routes later used by wagons long before recorded history.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If I told you this passage in Nebraska was once so heavily traveled by California and Oregon Trail wagon trains that its history still applies today as a cautionary tale about conservation and stewardship, would you visit? In June 2022, I finally had the opportunity to see Scott’s Bluff in person.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

To Sleeping Bag, Perchance to Dream This is why no one asks me to do product placement hahaha. But if there's ever a gear company that I've owned that wants to feature how long their stuff lasts, I'm their guy! #gear #outdoors #hike #backpacking #backpacker

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

CA > AZ > NYC I sign myself up for some wild travel plans. This video is about a quick trip for two weddings and an acting booking that took me from California to Arizona to New York in less than 48 hours and very little sleep, hahaha. #travel #california #arizona #nyc #ny #newyork

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Let’s talk Accessibility in National Parks! First, I’ve never been to a park where the drive-thru wasn’t worth it. Never. Especially parks with roads cut by the WPA Civilian Conservation Corps back in the 1930’s and 1940’s. They knew how to feature the stunning scenery that you’d come to see.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We’re off the road and the stats are in. This is why I love to drive to and from gigs if possible. We saw so much in 11 days! #roadtrip #nationalpark #vacation #travel

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Whenever I’m asked to recommend a National Park that blew me away, but most people wouldn’t know to visit, I say PINNACLES and I’m gonna tell you why. PINNACLES was established as a National Park in 2013. It consistently makes the list of least visited parks in the system. Why I have no idea.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Ace Hotel United Artists Spanish Gothic Movie Palace We were at the Ace Hotel to see the Magnetic Fields, and I had to do a video about the architecture here, and its history as a movie palace and more #hotel #theater #livemusic #losangeles #gothic #spanish #movies

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Did you know that you can get access to the grounds at the Australian Open in Melbourne, see famous tennis players practice with fewer crowds, all for $10 a day? #tennis #australia #melbourne #australianopen #practice #sports

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Did you know that these unique geological desert features in California are remnants from an ancient glacial lake and now sit only 18 miles from Death Valley, and you can visit them today? If they look otherworldly, many filmmakers would agree.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The flooding happened in August 2023, and the park closed. Roads were repaired, and access opened back up in late October. For those interested, all roads are not open.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I think it’s important to know when you’d regret not seeing something. This was that for me. You can watch my previous videos on Death Valley for context on the normal conditions I’d experienced, because when I rolled in on November 8th 2023 in the 70’s at 1 pm in the Furnace!!! Y’all!?!?!

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What we should all be agreeing upon is that we’re all connected. If we’re not on fire, then we’re breathing the smoke. The fire closest to us right now is over 9,000 acres, started by a lightning strike. It’s not Nature’s fault that we’re trying to live here.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In 1887, James and Kate Cook established Agate Springs Ranch, and its history would be shaped by a fascinating mix of paleontologists and Lakota and Cheyenne visitors.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This whole place is a microcosm of the history of Modern Paleontology, which was only getting started in the late 1800’s. Places like Agate were invaluable early finds, shared by several institutions working their own sites concurrently in the early 1900’s.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Did you know that there is a portion of the Nebraska prairie that was once like the Serengeti, and thousands of fossilized bones found there continue to define our understanding of the Age of Mammals, and you can visit today?

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Historical Marker Ahead @historicalmarker.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

There are many reasons to be disgusted by Trump’s border wall blasting through sensitive parts of Texas. Restricting access to a historical marker about a massacre done in the name of protecting the border is one, very-on-the-nose reason. thc.texas.gov/blog/remembe...

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Remembering the Porvenir Massacre | Texas Historical Commission

On Friday, November 30, 2019, the THC held a dedication ceremony for the Porvenir Massacre Undertold Marker.With Texas’ proximity to the Mexican Revolution and U.S. involvement in World War I, the nat...

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ice Age Relics and Cranberry Glades

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Hey Y’all, I’m Raymond, and this is a special Part 2 on The National Museum of African American History and Culture in D.C. (Watch that video for context). This video is about the Center for Digitization and Curation of African American History within the Museum.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I have wanted and tried to visit this museum since designs for its exterior were first published in articles around the country.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Zion National Park, specifically hiking Kayenta to the Pools to the Court of the Patriarchs. I was back in Zion this June. I’ve done previous videos on the park (go back and watch those). It was Whitney’s first time there, so we were hitting shorter hikes to see more of the park.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Did you know that there’s an unforgettable metal indoor, outdoor, underground playground for all ages in an old shoe factory, and it’s not the tetanus shot waiting to happen that you might expect? Forgive my pictures being so limited.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Did you know that there are pueblo sites made desirable by access to an abundance of salt, that tell a power struggle story of secular vs. religious rule, and we can walk that history today?

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Amazing marketing 👏🏼 #BookSky

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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 07/08/2026

Invasive species move fast. Management tools must move faster. Researchers are using NASA hyperspectral imagery and machine learning to detect invasive plants, locate native habitats and better monitor ecosystem health at scale.

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New Study Demonstrates How NASA Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning Can Transform Biodiversity Management in California

Invasive species move fast, and management tools must move faster.

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Historical Marker Ahead @historicalmarker.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I saw a metal thing on display in Manitowoc, Wisc., and thought it was a bomb. Turns out it’s a K-ball roaster. For 100 years it was used by a company called Briess Industries to roast malt for beer and food. The company this year is celebrating its 150th. Raise a glass of a beer with some color.

K-ball roaster on display in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, for Briess Industries’ 150th anniversary.

Briess K-ball roaster marker in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It reads:

Celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2026, BRIESS honors a heritage of malting excellence as a 5th generation family-owned company. One of the most transformative chapters began in Chilton, Wisconsin, in 1953. That year marked the installation of K-Ball roasters, manufactured by G.W. Barth, which propelled BRIESS into the forefront of caramel and dark roasted malt production. With a skilled team of maltsters overseeing these iconic rotating spheres, and each batch yielding 600 pounds of flavorful malt, BRIESS refined its craftsmanship, tripling domestic and export shipments by the 1960s.
K-Ball roasters remained in use until being replaced by modern drum roasters in 1978. By that time, they had laid the foundation for BRIESS to be recognized as the global leader in roasted malts for food and craft beer. These K-Balls stand as enduring symbols of BRIESS' quality, service, and innovation.

Briess Industries silo and plant in Manitowoc, Wisconsin

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The U.S.A.’s O.G. Highway Did you know that there was a precursor to the U.S. Highway system in the early 1800’s that ran stage coaches from near the East Coast to the then-western frontier, and you can still visit stops and markers to this day?

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Did you know that there is an area where hundreds of families across three towns were ordered to move when the US Government purchased 18,000 acres to manufacture TNT for WW2 and it’s a cautionary tale worth visiting today?

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

If you love waterfall hikes that require some wading upstream, then do I have a beautiful and refreshing place for you!

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Forbes @forbes.com · 03/08/2026

During a contentious interview, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made several claims about COVID-19, vaccines and measles. Here are some of the statements that were factually inaccurate.

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A Doctor Fact-Checks HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s CNN Interview

A public health expert fact checks RFK Jr.'s recent contentious interview on CNN with facts on vaccines, COVID-19 and measles.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

So, the sun is going down over the British (Washington’s men), lying in rain-filled trenches with half their ranks wounded, dead, or sick. Around 8 pm a calm voice is heard from the treeline, asking if negotiations were in order.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Young George Washington’s Necessary Fort Part 1 - Did you know that there was a revenge-fueled battle in a meadow, against 22-year-old George Washington, that was the prelude to the Seven Years ' War, the French and Indian War, and you can see the mistakes Washington made by visiting today?

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I wanted to give the Great Kiva here its own video, because the experience has stuck with me for two years since I first visited. It was also an important project of the archaeologist Earl Morris, whose home in the early 1900s is now the visitors center.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Go back and watch Part 1 for context. In this video, I’ll be focusing on what you’ll experience when you visit this incredibly well-preserved Ancestral Pueblo site. The main event is the half-mile Aztec West Trail Tour (the loop off the back end of the visitor center).

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Did you know that there is an Ancestral Pueblo site at the back end of a neighborhood in New Mexico that is so well preserved that its 30-foot-tall sandstone structures still have original timbers, along with a reconstructed Great Kiva that revitalizes the reverence and heartbeat of this sacred

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Did you know that there’s a Castle on a hill in Kansas that is believed to roughly mark the northernmost point that Francisco Vasquez Coronado reached in his 1541 4,000-mile search for the Seven Cities of Gold, and it’s a great place to visit today?

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

When it comes to Zion, you’ll see social media full of footage about famous hikes like Angels Landing and the Narrows. They seem covered. So, for now, my Zion videos will be about other trails that’ll steal your heart and give you peace of mind. The Watchman is the first trail I ever did in Zion.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Did you know that inside a Casino, just outside of Vegas, there’s a fascinating little true crime exhibit that seems to keep moving even though the car is full of bullet holes? Hey Y’all I’m Raymond, and I’m here to tell you about the Bonnie and Clyde memorabilia in Primm, Nevada.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This is Part 2 on Natural Bridges, Utah’s FIRST National Monument. In this video, I’m going to focus on the Three Natural Bridges in this park and hopefully inspire you to see them in person, because no photo can replace taking them in.

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RaymondsWhere @raymondswhere.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Did you know that on top of a million-acre Mesa, there are three extraordinary remote natural sandstone bridges with Ancestral Puebloan history, and you can visit them today? This is Utah’s very first National Monument.

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