Over the road
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Geocaching Basics: Your Guide to Hidden Treasures
Geocaching is a global outdoor game where participants hide and seek small containers using GPS coordinates, combining scavenger hunts, hiking, and detective work. It requires minimal equipment, making it accessible for families and adventurers alike. With millions of caches worldwide, it invites exploration and fosters a unique community spirit.
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Why Truckers Are the Backbone of America’s Economy
The trucking industry plays a crucial role in the U.S. economy, facilitating the movement of 11.18 billion tons of freight in 2023 alone. However, challenges include a shrinking driver pool and rising costs, which could significantly impact consumer prices. Investment in driver retention and technology is essential for sustaining logistics.
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Exploring Western Ghost Towns: A Historical Perspective
This essay explores four iconic ghost towns in the American West: Bodie, Rhyolite, Bannack, and Oatman. It combines historical research and field observations to analyze how economic, geological, and cultural factors contributed to their rise and decline. These towns now serve as reminders of the importance of sustainability and resource management.
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Western Montana: Pros, Cons, and Must-See Spots
Western Montana features stunning landscapes like Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, offering year-round outdoor adventures. While it boasts zero sales tax and fewer crowds than nearby attractions, challenges include long winters, wildfire smoke, and remote logistics. Ideal visiting times vary by season; plan ahead for access and gear costs.
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First drone flight
After much procrastination, I finally decided to purchase a drone. Check out this video of my inaugural flight!
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Why I drive…
The value of the American trucker cannot be overstated. Truck drivers are the backbone of the U.S. economy, responsible for transporting goods across the nation and ensuring that supply chains operate efficiently. From delivering essential items such as food and medicine to transporting raw materials for manufacturing, truckers are indispensable. This paper explores the economic…
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Test video post
I want to test a video and see if I can upload it. I can shoot more videos and edit them faster than I can write a blog post some days.
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One last load
Well, I had to make one last load, Laredo. Not my favorite City people down here are rude, traffic sucks, and, of course, there’s garbage everywhere. I have to go to the industrial area and pick up a load of Mexican soda to take up the Northern Texas. Lucky for me, I’m just taking it…
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Vacation time
Well after 15 og being on the road, it’s officially time for vacation. And yes I’m leaving on a jet plane. Heading to Seattle. Gonna spend time seeing my eldest daughter with my other two children. Looking forward to this much-needed time away.
The Sarcastic Swede 