June 13, 2013

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What is N.A.E.E.?

  North American Educational Explorers consists of a group of historians that are researching the American Frontier to determine the relationship between the loss of the frontier and America’s loss of identity. There are four projects that are currently taking place: Lewis and Clark a Modern Day Hike: The second project is following the Lewis and Clark […]

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June 13, 2013

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Nation of Nation Series

This series provides analysis and commentary on United States historical landmarks, monuments, battlefields, and cities. As the NAEE team investigates these sites they will provide historical context, multiple perspectives, teacher lesson plans, and  insight to the  significance the site had on the development of the United States. A link to a historical inquiry article/lesson is provided for each site. Appomattox Courthouse- Let […]

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June 13, 2013

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Colorado Exploration

Located in the beautiful state of Colorado, the NAEE team would like to share with you common hikes, 14er expeditions, unprecedented events, maps, and must see landmarks of this wonderful state. The theme for the majority of these activities is for the  ”Common Man”, which includes a step by step process for activities covered by our team. Enjoy Colorado and […]

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May 2, 2013

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Libations for Liberty

Historic Bars and Taverns of America As we are attempting to be providers of historical knowledge it behooves us to frequent historical establishments that the common would not. Such places being taverns and bars. Taverns/Bars, as the educated know, play a special part in United States history. Many important historical decisions were discussed and debated in taverns. […]

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April 9, 2013

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Lewis and Clark Modern Day Hike.

        Solvitur Ambulando- It is Solved by Walking….   This is a modern day hike that will retrace the steps of Lewis and Clark. It is the intent of this hike to prove that portions of the frontier that once defined American ideology still exist and to document those places accordingly. It will take several […]

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June 16, 2013

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My Father’s Day

< First of all I want to recognize the best father in the world, my Dad. As many Dads do- he taught me so much about character, integrity, hard work, and kindness. I know my successes in life are based on what he did for me as a role model, but besides those life changing […]

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June 13, 2013

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Gone

Reblogged from Busy Mind Thinking: Gone are the lands we looked upon it didn’t have to be this way a careless act – a negligent choice for which we all now pay This place and all it’s beauty a free gift for us to behold scorched beyond recognition burning out of control Could this have […]

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June 13, 2013

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Black Forest Fire- Not Again….

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Not too often do I post my opinion on this site, but today I feel it is a requirement. The state I love, Colorado- is on fire again. Two days ago I saw a plume of smoke on the Northern horizon during one of my neighborhood hikes and the feeling of uneasiness resurfaced. Only a year ago […]

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June 13, 2013

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Battle of Chancellorsville- Hiking Guide to Civil War Battlefields (Part Two)

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As Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker’s crossed the shallow fords of the Rappahannock (Virginia) in 1863 he was able to place a sizable force on Robert E. Lee’s flank. This aggressive maneuver put the Confederate army in jeopardy and set the stage for what many historians argue was Lee’s greatest triumph. Retreat was not an option for Lee and under the advisement from Stonewall Jackson a bold strategy […]

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June 11, 2013

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Manassas- Hiking Guide to Civil War Battlefields (Part One)

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This is a series of short hikes on historic battlefields from the American Revolution and Civil War. Most of the vantage points of the battles take place on guided park tours (bus) through the Nation among Nations grant I participate in each summer. However, I do try and hike a portion of each battlefield. Below is the section […]

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