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Comment on Flight 93 National Memorial, Shanksville, Pennsylvania by Barky

Barky — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:01:08 +0000

Oof, I don’t know. Never heard of them. Google is your friend, good luck

Comment on Flight 93 National Memorial, Shanksville, Pennsylvania by Zoe Miller

Zoe Miller — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:55:07 +0000

I just recently hear about the bracelets that were sold the hearts of steel is there any way to still purchase them?

Comment on Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, Arlington, Virginia by Linda

Linda — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:01:43 +0000

I was very happy to read your article until I came to the Tomb of the unknown soldier section. Your rude comment about political windbags was un necessary. President Clinton is not just a political windbag, but was our President, and you should show him the respect the office deserves. I am a daughter of a Commander in the Navy, a Navy pilot, and have strong feelings for our country and its leaders and history, and feel personal derogatory comments don’t have a place in such hallowed environs as this article and its subject. Thank you.

Comment on Badlands National Park, Wall, South Dakota by Wanda

Wanda — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:07:33 +0000

Barky, thank you so much for the spot-on description of our Badlands. As a born-and-raised South Dakotan, this place is one of my favorite spots in the state, and speaks volumes to the natural history we have here. I’m so glad you enjoyed it…makes me want to head out there now for a hike!

Wanda
South Dakota Office of Tourism

Comment on Badlands National Park, Wall, South Dakota by Barky

Barky — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:58:14 +0000

Thanks for that, Peggisu! I’m sure other readers will find your recommendation most useful. Makes me wish I found them when I went there. If I recall, I stayed at some Generica Inn in Rapid City.

Minuteman Missile is a cool (and creepy) place. I haven’t blogged about it yet, but it is a must-see if you’re in the area.

Comment on Badlands National Park, Wall, South Dakota by peggisu

peggisu — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:20:01 +0000

Hi Barky! My son Jake and I just returned home from a road trip to the Badlands. Your description; “cool as shit” is right on! What a beautiful, desolate and eerie landscape. This next bit of info is SUPER important. Being the hotel snob that I am I wasn’t all to pleased about the prospect of sleeping in some sketchy hotel in Wall, SD. After some research I came across the site for The Frontier Cabins on the edge of the The Badlands National Park. OMG!! These log cabins are amazing! Spotless, cozy and decorated in a beautiful Western style. Check them out; these cabins truly made my visit the best road trip ever. Oh yea, don’t forget to visit The Minuteman Missile site. This missile, capable of mass destruction during the cold war is so terrifying that it makes the badlands look like a hospitable playground.

Comment on Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site, Danville, CA by Barky

Barky — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:26:28 +0000

Thanks for that, Natalie.

Your quick response is comforting, it means someone is paying attention. I would have been disappointed if no one answered the challenge, or worse, said I was correct.

I think that part of California really benefits from having so many NPS sites in the area. I spent about three weeks in the greater San Francisco area all together, and went to a lot of great sites. You can actually do a “great circle tour” and hit 10 very diverse sites: deep woods, coastline, mountain ridges, and historic sites of relevance to the Spanish-American war, the great earthquake, WWII, famous criminals and, of course, California’s maritime history. Then you can swing through wine country, check out the excellent Monterey Bay aquarium, kayak the San Fran bay, and visit one (or more) of the vast number of brewpubs in the area.

I only wish I could send you some of our rain!!!

Comment on Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site, Danville, CA by Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:49 +0000

Hi! I love the article and blog on historic sites. And, I did want to respond to your mention that the neighborhood doesn’t seem to appreciate the National Historic Site. I work for the Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (the local tourism office), and we are more than appreciative to be the home of the Eugene O’Neill House. We love our historic sites – whether it’s the Eugene O’Neill House or our historic Livermore Valley wine region.

And, if you speak to Danville’s Community leaders (the Mayor, city council, chamber of commerce), you definitely hear that they love that there is a National Historic Site in their community…although I do think that residents need to be better informed about it.

Truthfully, Danville is a very upscale community, but very friendly and those that live here love their hometown. As the town celebrated 150 years last year, there was a lot of interest in the “old days”, but when new families move here every year, they are not aware of some of the fascinating stories and sites that shaped our community.

As you did mention, it’s the winding roads and limited parking that requires the buses from the local museum, which does limit the number of visitors the park can get.

Thanks for visiting and sharing your experiences!

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Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:39:17 +0000

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Comment on Happy Independence Day! by Pk

Pk — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:28:44 +0000

Excellent post, excellent remembrance, and good request for reflection. Even in my current predicament it’s still very clear to me the great hope and promise this land still can bear for me and the world.

I hope your IRL stuff isn’t unpleasant and I wish you the best. -Pk