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Last time we spoke about liberation of Luzon.. American forces, led by General Eichelberger and supported by General Krueger's armies, relentlessly advanced against the entrenched Japanese defenders of General Yamashita's 14th Area Army. Amid thick jungle and treacherous terrain, battles raged through the northern mountain ranges, as American troops aimed to restore the Filipino government. Facing overwhelming odds, the Japanese forces displayed extraordinary resilience, temporarily halting American progress. Remarkable efforts from General Swift's 1st Corps across Routes 9 and 11 led to significant breakthroughs as American forces captured critical positions, including Sablan and Baguio. However, the Japanese command, complacent and misjudging the American strategy, fell into disarray. As the tide turned with relentless American assaults, key Japanese positions were systematically dismantled. By late April, most of Luzon was liberated, restoring hope and autonomy to the Filipino people.  This episode is Invasion of Balikpapan Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  The battles for Okinawa and Luzon just closed up, and today we are going to be venturing back to the Dutch East Indies. As we left off in mid-May, the tides of war were shifting dramatically on the island of Luzon, with General Krueger's 6th Army celebrating significant victories across the region. In the north, General Swift's 1st Corps had successfully secured the scenic Baguio area, known for its lush mountains and cool climate, a stark contrast to the tropical heat that engulfed much of the Philippines. Yet, the fighting was far from over, as fierce battles continued on three major fronts. Colonel Volckmann's guerrilla 121st Regiment was making strides, snagging much of the strategically vital Bessang Pass, a crucial artery connecting northern Luzon to the central regions. However, their success came at a cost, leaving them overextended amidst fierce Japanese resistance. Meanwhile, General Gill's weary 32nd Division managed to claim dominance over the rugged terrain of Salacsac Pass along the historic Villa Verde Trail, known for its breathtaking views and treacherous paths that had challenged both soldiers and their supply lines. General Mullins' 25th Division achieved a remarkable breakthrough by capturing the key Balete Pass, opening the way for further advances. Not stopping there, the 25th Division pressed onward, quickly redirecting their focus northward towards the town of Santa Fe. By May 24, the 27th Regiment had cleared the Sawmill River valley, an area teeming with dense foliage and rugged hills, a significant accomplishment that paved the way for the next objectives. From there, the 1st Battalion expertly maneuvered eastward against the imposing Kanami Ridge. On May 22, the 161st Regiment dealt a heavy blow to Japanese positions in a stronghold on Mount Haruna, a location known for its steep, challenging slopes. Following this triumph, they began their descent down the northern slopes of Haruna Ridge, gearing up for a critical junction with the Villa Verde Trail by May 27. Meanwhile, the 35th Regiment launched a vigorous assault from Balete Pass, systematically clearing out the remaining Japanese caves and fortifications by May 26, culminating in the capture of Santa Fe the very next day. At Salacsac, the Japanese forces, led by General Iwanaka, initiated a limited counteroffensive, presumably to buy time for a strategic evacuation of their increasingly tenuous positions. If delay was indeed Iwanaka's intention, he executed it well; it wasn't until May 19 that the American supply line was finally deemed secure again. The 2nd Battalion of the 128th Regiment resumed its push east from Hill 525, but the progress was slow. By May 22, the 1st Battalion had only managed to advance a mere 500 yards east from Hill 508, while the 3rd Battalion commenced a southward and southeastward advance from Hill 516 on May 16. It was not until May 24 that the relentless fighting in the region bore fruit, leading to the eventual clearing of the area, and Salacsac Pass was officially declared secured. On that pivotal day, General Iwanaka began the difficult task of withdrawing the remnants of his battered forces northward, retreating up the winding valley of the Imugan River. This river, which flows through a lush, verdant landscape, would serve as a vital sanctuary, albeit one fraught with danger for the disheartened Japanese troops. Meanwhile, the American forces were gaining ground. The 2nd Battalion aggressively seized control of Hill 527, a position that provided a commanding view of the surrounding area, crucial for planning further advances. The 126th Regiment took decisive action, utilizing trucks to transport troops swiftly along Route 5 to Balete Pass before launching an assault toward Imugan from the east and southeast. Concurrently, the guerrilla 1st Battalion of the Buena Vista Regiment embarked on a northward push from Valdez, culminating in the hard-fought capture of Hill 528 on May 28. This hill, commanding and steep, presented a formidable challenge but also promised a vantage point critical for any further operations in the region. The very next day, Imugan finally succumbed to the relentless pressure of the advancing American forces, marking a significant milestone as the Villa Verde Trail came firmly under American control. This development effectively concluded the arduous operations of the 32nd Division. It was a costly campaign for General Gill; the division suffered approximately 825 men killed, 2,160 wounded, with an alarming 6,000 classified as non-battle casualties. In stark contrast, the Japanese defense was decimated, with at least 5,750 of the 8,750 troops they had deployed to defend the trail lying dead. As we gaze northward, we find Colonel Volckmann's guerrillas, who had extended themselves too thinly across Bessang Pass and into the challenging terrain of Yubo Ridge. The aftermath of their overreach saw them facing fierce Japanese counterattacks that swiftly pushed them back across Lamagan Ridge in the latter part of May. However, a small contingent managed to hold tenaciously onto the eastern slopes of Langiatan Hill, a strategic position that allowed them to maintain some level of influence in the region. Additionally, a robust force from the Japanese 76th Regiment assembled south of Butac, planning an offensive northward. However, this advance was met with fierce resistance from the guerrilla 15th Regiment, who successfully repelled the attack. Seizing the momentum, Volckmann directed the 15th Regiment into a new offensive eastward, and by the end of May, they had successfully re-secured their foothold up to Lamagan Ridge. Meanwhile, elements of the 121st Regiment executed a remarkable retaking of both Langiatan Hill and Yubo Ridge, gradually restoring control over this strategically vital area. Looking south, we find General Hall's 11th Corps vigorously engaged in two crucial offensives aimed at capturing Ipo Dam and Wawa Dam, both essential water reservoirs located east of Manila. The strategic importance of these dams cannot be overstated; they were vital not only for securing fresh water but also for controlling the flow of operations in the region. However, the relentless heavy downpours that characterized the season rendered air support missions impractical, exacerbating an already challenging supply situation for the advancing troops. As a result, General Wing's 43rd Division was forced to pause its offensive late on May 14 to reassess and devise new attack plans.  As of late May 14, the 43rd Division found itself in a precarious situation, necessitating a halt to operations to devise new attack plans. To this point, the division had made limited progress toward securing Route 52, a crucial supply line vital for their mission to capture Ipo Dam. Recognizing the urgency, General Wing decided it was essential to commit the 169th Regiment to a targeted attack to clear this road, as it would serve as a critical route for both supply and evacuation in the coming days. The adverse weather conditions had created a significant operational hindrance. For nearly the entire duration of their offensive, intermittent rains had severely disrupted ground and aerial supply chains, as well as evacuation and the crucial air support operations necessary for a successful advance. Ground conditions had become challenging, and division engineers struggled to construct and maintain supply roads at a pace even close to that of the infantry's advances. Consequently, supply drops and hand-carried provisions were just sufficient to keep combat units barely above the minimum required levels, but the evacuation of sick and wounded soldiers remained a pressing issue that plagued the division. By May 14, the situation worsened significantly. For the first time since May 6, the 5th Air Force was completely grounded, unable to conduct any air support or supply missions due to the worsening weather conditions. This represented a troubling turning point for the 43rd Division. Moreover, intelligence reports indicated that sizable groups from the Japanese Tomono and Hanabusa Detachments had shifted their focus away from their defenses along Route 52, moving instead to confront the 103rd and 172nd Regiments attacking from the south. General Wing recognized that this presented a timely opportunity for the 169th Regiment. Striking directly along Route 52 would likely be far easier and less costly than it would have been just a week prior. Furthermore, a successful offensive by the 169th could not only expedite the capture of Ipo Dam but also prevent further eastward redeployments of Japanese forces. This would be a vital maneuver, potentially relieving pressure from Fork Ridge, where the left flank of the 172nd Regiment was currently bogged down in fierce fighting. Time was of the essence, and decisive action was required to turn the tide in favor of the 43rd Division. The situation was critical; delay would allow Japanese forces to fortify their defenses further. In response, Wing mapped out a robust plan: he directed the 103rd Regiment to capture the Route 52 terminus at Ipo Dam itself, which was crucial for any further advances. Their orders included not only taking control of the dam but also clearing the high ground north of the road and west of the dam to ensure a secure position against any possible counterattacks. Additionally, he tasked the 172nd Regiment with seizing Hill 804, a vantage point that could provide vital intelligence and support to the offensive, while the 169th Regiment was directed to eliminate the last Japanese defenders in the Bigti area before advancing eastward along Route 52 to connect with the 172nd. A break in the weather finally came on May 17, allowing the 43rd Division to launch their offensive with much-needed air support. Aircraft successfully dropped napalm and strafed Japanese defensive positions, a strategy that proved devastatingly effective. General Kawashima, facing mounting losses, ultimately ordered the remnants of his command to withdraw to an assembly point on the western slopes of Mount Maranat, a retreat that revealed their deteriorating ability to hold the line. With the air support providing a critical advantage, the 103rd Regiment advanced boldly and swiftly cleared the last Japanese holdouts from Hill 860, securing an essential position. However, it was the guerrilla forces, under the command of Colonel Augustin, from the Marking Regiment who achieved a historic victory by capturing Ipo Dam shortly after noon. His patrols descended the slopes of Hill 803, crossed the Angat River at the dam, and triumphantly raised the American flag over the powerhouse on the south bank, a potent symbol of liberation and resistance. Simultaneously, the 172nd Regiment seized control of Fork Ridge, further tightening the noose around Japanese forces, while the 169th Regiment secured strategic ground from Hill 535 to Osboy Ridge, pushing forward with relentless determination. In the following four days, the 43rd Division, supported by the fearless Marking guerrillas, meticulously mopped up the area west of Ipo Dam. Their efforts culminated in the successful opening of Route 52 from Bigti to Ipo on May 19, a critical milestone that allowed for the unhindered movement of troops and supplies. By May 21, they completed the operation by clearing out the last pockets of organized resistance in the region west of the dam and south of the Angat River, a crucial waterway that would play a significant role in sustaining American operations. With the capture of Ipo Dam intact, General Wing achieved his primary objective, making a significant contribution to addressing Manila's pressing water supply problems. This success would have lasting implications for the civilians and military alike, as the dam was key to ensuring a reliable water supply in the region. The 43rd Division maintained its momentum, continuing mopping-up operations through May 31. They patrolled eastward across the Ipo River, pressed northeast up the Angat from the dam, and scoured the areas that had witnessed some of the most intense fighting during the campaign. The cost of these operations was notable; Wing's forces suffered losses of 120 killed and 515 wounded, while the Kawashima Force endured devastating casualties, with over 2,700 men killed and approximately 115 captured during the grueling battle. Meanwhile, General Chase's 38th Division pressed forward with its offensive against Wawa Dam, following the failure of General Yokoyama's most recent counteroffensive. The 145th Regiment found itself holding a precariously exposed salient at Mount Binicayan, which severely hampered their ability to launch an effective attack toward Wawa Dam. Japanese positions on the high ground to the north of the dam dominated the narrow, winding road with artillery, mortar, and machine-gun fire, making any advance perilous. In response to this daunting challenge, General Chase decided to launch an offensive with the 151st Regiment in the area north of the Marikina River, targeting the formidable Mounts Pamitinan and Hapanong-Banoy. This bold maneuver was contingent upon the 152nd Regiment gaining momentum in its attack to clear Woodpecker Ridge. As such, on May 19 and 20, the 152nd Regiment executed enveloping maneuvers centered on Woodpecker Ridge, ultimately breaking through enemy lines on May 21. The breakthrough was dramatically supported by the introduction of medium tanks and flamethrower tanks, powerful assets that helped turn the tide of battle. The following day, what began as a breakthrough rapidly escalated into a rout of Japanese defenders. By May 25, the 152nd Regiment had established control over the strategic junction of the Marikina and Bosoboso Rivers, a key position that not only bolstered their operational capabilities but also positioned them for further advances in the ongoing campaign. As Japanese resistance began to dissipate under the relentless pressure from the advancing American forces, the 149th Regiment, which had successfully relieved the 145th at Mount Binicayan, launched a bold strike toward Wawa Dam on May 27. Encountering little to no opposition, they secured the dam intact the following morning, marking a significant victory. It was on May 27 that General Yokoyama ordered a general retreat, recognizing the untenable position of his forces. Acting on these instructions, General Kobayashi's remaining troops fell back, pursued by vigilant patrols from the 38th Division. With Wawa Dam secured, General Chase shifted his strategy; rather than launching direct assaults against organized Japanese lines, he opted to focus on mopping up operations and pursuing the retreating enemy. The human cost of the campaign was significant. Chase's forces sustained losses of 160 killed and 590 wounded, while the Kobayashi Force suffered catastrophic losses, with over 10,000 men killed since the onset of the offensive.  Shifting focus southeast, the 7th Cavalry and Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Anderson's guerrillas converged on the coastal town of Infanta in late May. Faced with overwhelming pressure, the Japanese naval garrison retreated westward into the Sierra Madre mountains, a rugged and dense area that posed challenges for both sides. Infanta ultimately fell on May 25, and by the evening of the following day, the reinforced 7th Cavalry had successfully cleared the entire flat, rice-rich region surrounding the town, encountering only scattered and ineffective resistance. In a strategic move bolstered by overwater supply movements, the 7th Cavalry implemented an aggressive patrolling program to the southwest, seeking out any remaining enemy forces. Meanwhile, the 8th Cavalry focused its efforts on clearing the northern section of Santa Maria Valley, advancing northward into the Sierra Madre. By the end of May, the Shimbu Group, once a significant Japanese fighting force, was rendered ineffective. Its main units began to disband, breaking into small groups in a desperate bid to forage for food or to navigate their way to safety in northern Luzon. At the end of May, the Shimbu Group still boasted a strength of nearly 26,000 men, over half of its total personnel as of February 20. However, the remaining survivors were not the elite forces they once were. The relentless campaigns by the 11th and 14th Corps had decimated the best-trained and most well-equipped units, leaving behind a shell of what had once been a formidable fighting force. Of the approximately 13,000 survivors still organized into units, their combat effectiveness had deteriorated so significantly that it's worthy of mention only in passing. Meanwhile, about 13,000 others were struggling to survive without proper organization; roughly 5,000 of these were receiving whatever limited medical treatment the Shimbu Group could provide. The remaining 8,000 men had essentially lost all structure, scattering into small groups to forage for food or attempting to make their way north to Luzon, where they hoped to find safety and sustenance. The supply situation faced by the Shimbu Group at the end of May was even more dire than its personnel situation. They had been unable to transport significant portions of their vast stockpiles of supplies into the Sierra Madre mountains, a shortfall that would prove catastrophic for their survival. The only supplies they still possessed in any quantity were ammunition for small arms and machine guns, alongside medical materials for treating combat wounds. The most pressing issue, however, was a critical lack of food. The early loss of several key agricultural regions, including the Bosoboso Valley, the shores of Laguna de Bay, the Santa Maria Valley, and the fertile Infanta region, had deprived the Shimbu Group of expected food stocks. Most of the supplies brought out of Manila had already been consumed. For instance, the organized remnant of the Noguchi Force could currently allocate a meager two ounces of rice per day for each man—a portion that would undoubtedly vanish by mid-June. The Kobayashi Force fared little better, while the Kawashima Force managed to issue slightly more, around six to eight ounces of rice daily. The troops were gradually reduced to scavenging for survival, resorting to eating roots, bark, grass, and whatever food they could find in long-abandoned Filipino gardens. It's worth noting that after just a few days in June, there wasn't a single pig, carabao, or dog left alive within sight of the remnants of the Shimbu Group. Recognizing that mere existence was the overarching challenge, General Yokoyama hoped to regroup his organized units and move them into areas where they might have some chance to cultivate food, scattering them through the challenging terrain of the Sierra Madre. This desperate strategy highlighted the dire straits faced by the Shimbu Group as their chances for survival dwindled. Meanwhile, the Noguchi Force received orders to transfer its main strength to the mountainous region along the eastern shore of Laguna de Bay, where some of its elements were already positioned. This shift aimed to gather their forces in a more favorable terrain, potentially allowing for better access to resources. The Kobayashi Force was tasked with establishing a defensive sector in the area north of Mount Purro and east of Wawa. In a coordinated effort, the 31st Infantry, minus its 3rd Battalion, along with various miscellaneous troops from the 8th Division, were ordered to occupy positions north of the Lenatin River, enhancing their defensive capabilities in a strategic location. The remnants of the Kawashima Force, already in the process of withdrawing from the Ipo Dam area, were instructed to relocate to the mountains east of San Miguel, approximately 22 miles northwest of Ipo. This area was believed to have more abundant food supplies, crucial for the survival of their forces. However, as circumstances unfolded, this transfer later proved impossible. Unable to move effectively, the bulk of the Kawashima Force remained entrenched in the area surrounding Mount Inuman, where they faced mounting challenges in sustaining their troops. In the following month, General Hall directed the 38th Division and Major Edwin Ramsey's 2nd Provisional Regiment to pursue the remnants of Yokoyama's forces as they moved eastward toward Santa Iñez. Meanwhile, the 112th Cavalry employed various mountain and river valley trails to mount a converging attack from the south. They encountered light opposition and successfully captured the town on June 9, further consolidating their gains in the region. At the same time, patrols from the 43rd Division reported no signs of organized resistance north and east of Ipo Dam. The 2nd Cavalry Brigade, alongside Anderson's guerrillas, effectively dispersed the last organized remnants of the Kogure Detachment and the remaining Japanese naval units at Lamon Bay. By the end of June, the only indication of organized Japanese resistance in an area extending five miles north and ten miles east of Wawa Dam was found in the Lenatin River valley, approximately three miles north of Santa Iñez. This development forced the remnants of Yokoyama's forces into trackless and only partially explored wilderness, significantly complicating their ability to regroup or launch further operations. The operations throughout June were costly for Hall, resulting in approximately 110 men killed and 370 wounded. In contrast, Japanese losses during the month were staggering, amounting to 7,540 killed or found dead, alongside 1,105 captured.  Looking back north, General Yamashita aimed to avoid a similar fate for his northern forces. Ever since the fall of Baguio, he had been meticulously planning for the ultimate withdrawal of the Shobu Group deep into the Cordillera Central.  On May 5, less than two weeks following the fall of Baguio, General Yamashita disseminated an outline plan for future operations to the major components of the Shobu Group throughout northern Luzon. His strategy was built on three fundamental premises: Estimation of Enemy Actions: Yamashita assessed that the 6th Army would concentrate its main effort on a northward drive along Route 5, anticipating that General Krueger would only launch secondary attacks toward Bontoc via Routes 4 and 11. This understanding allowed him to anticipate the flow of enemy movements and allocate his resources more effectively. Timing for Resource Stripping: He calculated that the Shobu Group would have approximately three months during which it could strip the Cagayan and Magat Valleys of the essential food and military supplies needed for a protracted stand in the mountains. During this period, the group aimed to transport this matériel into the Cordillera Central through the junction of Routes 4 and 5, located near Bagabag, 25 miles north on Route 5 from Bambang. Control of Key Routes: Yamashita recognized that the success of his planned withdrawal and future delaying actions hinged on maintaining control over the Routes 4-5 junction for as long as possible. He estimated that his defenses south of Santa Fe would be robust enough to hold until mid-June. Additionally, he planned to construct new defensive positions across Route 5 between Santa Fe and Bambang, enabling him to contain the 1st Corps south of Bambang until the end of June. Most crucially, he believed that he would be able to retain control of the Junction of Routes 4 and 5 until the end of July, which was essential for his operational strategy. His initial perimeter encompassed the vital Route 11 terminus of the Baguio-Aritao supply road, as well as key locations such as Bessang Pass, Bontoc, Banaue, Oriung Pass, and Santa Fe In his May 5 plan, Yamashita outlined the necessity of holding the Salacsac Pass-Balete Pass line until mid-June while constructing additional defenses between Santa Fe and Bambang. After mid-June, the Japanese forces were to withdraw to a second perimeter, extending through Ambuclao, Mankayan, Sabangan, Bontoc, Oriung Pass, and Bambang, strategically positioning themselves for potential future engagements. Yamashita understood that these defenses would need to hold until July, when the defenders would be expected to retreat to his last-stand positions centered around Bokod, Mankayan, Polis Pass, the Rayambugan Farm School, and Bambang. He anticipated that the Shobu Group would be compelled to hold their ground until annihilation at these key locations. On April 27, the 103rd Division received orders from the Area Army to transfer its main strength to the Cauayan-Cabagan area, leaving behind only the Yuguchi Detachment 80th Brigade Headquarters in Aparri, which comprised a meager two battalions of nuclear infantry. Yamashita's plans called for virtually abandoning the Cagayan Valley, temporarily retaining only the 103rd Division, which was significantly outnumbered and equated to less than two American Regimental Combat Teams (RCTs), particularly since the Araki Force was stationed in the Cervantes area. The primary duty of the 103rd Division would be to gather all available resources in the valley, including rice and livestock such as carabaos, and dispatch these supplies into the Cordillera Central through Bagabag. Once this crucial task was completed, the division would also withdraw into the mountains, aligning with Yamashita's broader strategic objectives. Yamashita's decision to abandon the Cagayan Valley made logical sense. He realized that the forces he had remaining could not hold the valley for much longer. Additionally, there seemed little necessity to maintain a strong presence there any further. Initially, he had kept units in the valley to harvest and gather food, deny the Allied Air Forces of the Southwest Pacific Area (SWPA) the use of airfields for strikes against Formosa and Okinawa, and hold onto Aparri in the hope that supplies and reinforcements might still reach Luzon. However, by early May, Yamashita concluded that the situation at Okinawa was largely resolved, negating any strategic purpose behind holding the valley airfields. The hope for reinforcements had long since faded, and crucially, his troops had already gathered the early rice harvest from the valley. With no new crop expected to come in until late September, Yamashita recognized that he would not be able to harvest this future crop, further solidifying his decision to withdraw. Yamashita also ordered the 79th Brigade to take over the defense of Banaue, while directing the 105th Division to defend both the Magat Valley and the Bato Bridge area against potential airborne attacks. However, by the end of May, the situation deteriorated significantly: Santa Fe had fallen, and the retreat of the 10th Division had devolved into a chaotic rout. This development put the defenders at risk of allowing the enemy to reach Bambang before they could establish any strong delaying positions south of the town. In response, Yamashita ordered the 10th Division and the 2nd Tank Division to assemble for a defensive stand across Route 5 at Bato Bridge. He also repositioned the 105th Division to the Rayambugan Farm School and directed the 103rd Division to occupy the vacated defenses at Oriung Pass. Despite these strategic maneuvers, time was not on their side. General Krueger wasted no time launching an aggressive pursuit northward, immediately sending the relatively fresh 37th Division to drive straight up Route 5 from Santa Fe to Bagabag. This force was then to swing east through Oriung Pass into the Cagayan Valley, continuing its advance north along Route 5 toward Aparri. To prepare for a larger offensive, Krueger also intended to use the 25th and 33rd Divisions in the initial assault against the Japanese home islands. To this end, he directed the 32nd Division to take over operations in the Baguio area, while the 6th Division was tasked with relieving the 25th at Santa Fe before striking northwest up Route 4 into the deep Cordillera Central, pursuing the Japanese forces further into the mountainous terrain. Finally, Swift was ordered to execute limited attacks up Route 11 from Baguio, maintain the guerrilla offensive against Cervantes, and deploy the Connolly Task Force to follow Route 3 around the northwest tip of Luzon to secure the Aparri region. Leading the charge, the 129th Regiment of the 37th Division advanced north from Santa Fe on May 31, quickly encountering a reinforced provisional anti-tank unit just south of Aritao. This unit managed to delay the town's capture until June 5. However, the following day, Bambang fell without resistance, and the 129th faced only token opposition at Bato Bridge before ultimately reaching Bayombong on June 7. On June 8, the 145th Regiment took over the lead, and by nightfall, they had seized the crucial junction of Routes 4 and 5 near Bagabag without a fight. Advancing further, the 145th crossed the Magat River on June 9 and pressed toward Oriung Pass, where they rapidly engaged the reinforced 179th Independent Battalion. Although the outgunned and outnumbered defenders valiantly delayed the advance, the 145th pushed through the pass along Route 5 and secured it late on June 12. This breakthrough prompted the bulk of the 103rd Division to decide on a strategic retreat toward the Bontoc-Natonin area, while the remnants of the 4th Air Division abandoned Echague to join this withdrawal. By the evening of June 13, the 145th finally halted its advance at Santiago, while the 148th Regiment worked to neutralize the remaining Japanese positions at Oriung Pass. With these positions secured, the offensive resumed, resulting in the fall of the Echague airbase on June 14, followed by the occupation of Cauayan two days later. As we can see, neither the 10th Division nor the 2nd Tank Division managed to reach Bagabag in time to impede the American advance; the latter was assembling along the Bambang-Pingkian road. On June 12, the 20th Regiment initiated a southwest drive along this road from Bambang. Two days later, elements of the 126th Regiment began pushing west toward Pingkian from Aritao, thereby applying significant pressure on Iwanaka's beleaguered troops. Meanwhile, the 10th Division had become hopelessly cut off east of Route 5 and had retreated to the Old Spanish Trail south of Aritao. On June 11, the 25th Division launched a two-pronged attack against this isolated group, forcing General Okamoto's remnants to retreat eastward deep into the Sierra Madre. In the meantime, General Clarkson dispatched the 130th Regiment up Route 11, where they encountered the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade, which was only capable of weak resistance. Poor weather conditions hindered the 33rd Division's operations in the following days, but by June 15, elements of the 130th Regiment had swung east along the Baguio-Aritao supply road and reached Ambuclao on the Agno River. To the north, Volckmann continued his offensive throughout June, deploying the 121st Regiment to clear Route 4 and secure the northern half of Lamagan Ridge. The 15th Regiment was tasked with advancing to seize Upper Cadsu Ridge and then moving generally northeast along the south side of Route 4. Additionally, the still-arriving 66th Regiment aimed to secure the area south of Butac and swing to the east on the 15th's right flank. As a result, both Lamagan Ridge and Lower Cadsu Ridge were cleared by June 5, with the 15th Regiment then turning its focus toward Upper Cadsu while the 121st Regiment advanced directly toward Bessang Pass. Volckmann's Provisional Battalion launched an attack on Magun Hill and, after a series of minor setbacks, succeeded in clearing much of the area by June 10. On that day, the 121st Regiment initiated a final assault toward Bessang Pass, advancing from the west and southwest. The following day, the Provisional Battalion began pressing in from the north and northeast. Meanwhile, the 15th Regiment overran the last organized resistance on Upper Cadsu on June 12, just as the 66th Regiment was reaching the southwestern corner of the ridge. Supported by artillery, the 121st finally overcame the last organized defenses at Bessang Pass on June 14, establishing contact with the Provisional Battalion east of the pass. On the same day, the final pockets of opposition crumbled before the 15th and 66th Regiments south of the pass. Consequently, the remnants of Japanese forces fled east along Route 4 toward Cervantes, pursued by elements of the 15th and 121st Regiments, which successfully secured the town before dark on June 15. During this final offensive, the guerrillas suffered losses of 119 men killed and 120 wounded, while exaggerated estimates placed Japanese losses at around 2,600 killed. At the same time, by mid-June, the guerrilla 11th and 14th Regiments had cleared almost all the valley west of the Cagayan River, stretching from Cauayan north to Aparri. They also gained complete control over Route 11 from Bontoc to the valley, effectively preventing the 103rd Division from joining Yamashita's last-stand positions. Meanwhile, the Connolly Task Force, after a largely uneventful march, approached Aparri and began an attack on June 11 to clear the last Japanese forces from the area. The last event forcing Yamashita to alter his plans came on 13 June, when the 6th Division's 63d Infantry began probing northwest up Route 4 from Bagabag. The reconnaissance foreshadowed a push that Yamashita especially feared, since Route 4 provided direct access to the deep Cordillera Central. The 105th Division, with defenses across Route 4 at the Rayambugan Farm School, did not have sufficient strength to hold the highway, Yamashita knew. Recognizing that he could not hope to maintain control along any of the three perimeters he had established in May, Yamashita issued new orders for a strategic withdrawal to a last-stand area. This new perimeter would be set up along the inhospitable valley of the Asin River, positioned between Routes 4 and 11. Accordingly, the orders were as follows: The 105th Division was to retreat from Route 4 to the Pacdan-Antipolo line. The 2nd Tank Division was to move north and hold the line from Tubliao to Antipolo. The 23rd Division was tasked with defending along the Adaoay-Bokod line. The 58th Independent Mixed Brigade was to hold the Agno Valley from Buguias south to Adaoay. The 19th Division was to consolidate the bulk of its forces into the Agno Valley, defending the river line from the Loo Valley south to Buguias. The 79th Brigade was assigned to defend Route 390 at Hapao. Once this last-stand perimeter collapsed, Yamashita planned for all remaining forces to retreat into the barren Asin Valley between Toccucan and Kiangkiang, prepared to fight to the death. The area behind this new last-stand perimeter boasted excellent defensive terrain, and Yamashita estimated that most of his units had sufficient ammunition for machine guns, mortars, and small arms to hold their positions for an extended period. However, the Shobu Group faced dire challenges: they were virtually out of medical supplies, had no clothing stocks, and their food reserves would be completely exhausted by mid-September. If they were not annihilated by the advancing Filipino-American forces, the Shobu Group could only anticipate a slow death by starvation and disease. Now, it's time to shift focus from the Philippines and head to Borneo to cover the preparations for the invasion of Balikpapan, codenamed Operation Oboe II. As the 9th Australian Division completed its tasks in North Borneo, General Milford's 7th Australian Division was assembling at Morotai for the upcoming invasion scheduled for July 1. Milford's plan entailed an amphibious assault on a two-brigade front between the Klandasan Besar River and Klandasan town, where the Japanese had established their strongest defenses.  In June, it was estimated that approximately 3,900 troops were stationed around Balikpapan, composed of: 1,500 in mobile units. 2,400 in anti-aircraft, air force, and base units. Additionally, there were 1,100 Japanese workers, 2,400 Indonesians, and 1,000 Formosans present. Near Samarinda, it was believed there were about 1,500 troops, plus possibly a battalion that had recently arrived from Tarakan. Experience had demonstrated that when estimating the strength of the enemy's resistance, every Japanese and Formosan, whether part of a fighting unit, base unit, or civilian labor group, had to be regarded as a combatant. Key defensive features included: At least 18 coast-defense guns, primarily located on ridges overlooking the sea. 26 heavy dual-purpose guns and 78 medium and light anti-aircraft guns. Offshore, between Klandasan and Manggar, rows of stout poles were driven into the seabed, horizontally braced with timber, and protected with barbed wire. An almost continuous anti-tank ditch, from 12 to 14 feet wide, extended above the beach from Stalkudo to Sepinggang. Extensive trench systems, with many tunnel openings, were detected on the ridges overlooking Klandasan. Numerous concrete strongpoints and a continuous line of bunkers lined the beach's fringe. This area was among the most strongly fortified that the Australians had encountered during the war. Indeed, Air Vice-Marshal Bostock, responsible for air support of the landing, cautioned the Prime Minister in a letter that these meticulously prepared defenses might result in Australian casualties comparable to those experienced during the landing at Gallipoli. It appeared that the Japanese had established their main defenses on the slopes overlooking the beaches from Klandasan to Stalkudo. The Australian staff believed the Japanese would attempt to contain the invaders within their beachhead area for as long as possible, before withdrawing inland, either south to Bandjermasin or overland to Bintulu in Sarawak. Additionally, it was anticipated that the enemy would direct burning oil onto the beach unless the oil tanks were destroyed during the preliminary bombardment. Brigadier Ivan Dougherty's 21st Brigade was to land with one battalion on Green Beach, while Brigadier Frederick Chilton's 18th Brigade would go ashore with two battalions on the Yellow and Red Beaches. Once a beachhead was secured, the 18th Brigade would seize the high ground dominating the town and clear the harbor for use, while the 21st Brigade would advance along the coast to capture the airstrips. Additionally, Brigadier Kenneth Eather's 25th Brigade, held in reserve, was set to land on July 2 with the likely objective of thrusting inland along the Milford Highway. Although Admiral Barbey favored a landing site farther east, possibly at Sepinggang, where their ships could be positioned more safely and further from Japanese coastal defense guns, Milford countered with sound reasoning: “Why land up the coast and have to fight miles through jungle, which suits the enemy, when you can go straight in under heavy supporting fire, which the enemy can't withstand, in comparatively open and favorable country?” Supported by General Morshead, this plan received approval, and by June 16, the 7th Division was successfully assembled at Morotai. Admiral Noble's Task Force 78 would once again transport the Australian troops to the landing area, supported by Rear-Admiral Ralph Riggs' cruiser group and Rear-Admiral William Sample's escort carriers. Against the Japanese defenses, Admiral Kamada's 22nd Special Base Force consisted of approximately 3,900 troops, with 1,500 in mobile units and 2,400 in anti-aircraft, air force, and base units, in addition to an estimated 4,500 laborers. In preparation for the invasion, aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force and the 5th and 13th Air Forces began bombarding enemy defenses and storage tanks on June 4. These attacks intensified a week later as they specifically targeted Japanese gun positions. On June 15, Noble's minesweepers arrived to clear the sea around Balikpapan of magnetic mines, but faced losses, with three ships sunk and three damaged during the operation. Ten days later, American underwater demolition teams began working to locate and breach the underwater obstacles, often under heavy gunfire. To further confuse the enemy, efforts were made to create the impression that the landing would occur at Manggar. This included spreading rumors, landing a reconnaissance party in that area, and demolishing underwater obstacles at both Manggar and Sepinggang. Finally, on June 26, Noble's convoy set sail from Morotai. After an uneventful voyage, they reached Balikpapan unmolested just before dawn on July 1. During the morning, Riggs' cruisers and Noble's destroyers shelled the landing beaches and the defenses behind them, continuing the bombardment until the first waves of landing craft were within 1,300 yards of the shore, at which point the fire shifted to the flanks and rear of the enemy positions. About an hour before the landing, a combined rocket barrage and low-level airstrike were executed, followed by a second rocket barrage just ten minutes before the troops hit the beaches. In total, during the 20 days leading up to the assault, the Balikpapan-Manggar area received 3,000 tons of bombs, 7,361 rockets, 38,052 shells, and 114,000 rounds from automatic weapons, all aimed at crippling the formidable Japanese defenses. Covered by a successful bombardment, the assault waves finally hit the beaches just before 09:00. However, due to navigation errors, the troops were put ashore at the wrong locations. The 2/27th Battalion landed on Yellow Beach instead of Green Beach and quickly captured the Ration, Romilly, Rottnest, and Charlie's Spur positions. The 2/12th Battalion landed on Red Beach instead of Yellow, necessitating a northeast swing to take over Ration and reduce the remaining Japanese defenses in the area. A platoon was also detached to push inland along Vasey Road to seize Portee, while other elements secured Parkes, Plug, and Blyth's Junction. The 2/10th Battalion, correctly landing on Red Beach, rapidly seized the high ground in front of them. Patrols found Prudent and Petersham Junction to be unoccupied. The 2/10th then assembled at Petersham Junction and captured the lower slopes of Hill 87, successfully taking the hill under assault by noon. Meanwhile, Dougherty landed his reserve units, which also came ashore further west than expected on Yellow Beach. The 2/16th Battalion quickly assembled at Ravenshoe and captured Record, Pigeon, and Mount Malang. By 11 a.m. the battalion was on Ravenshoe, whence Malang and Pigeon were visible. Advancing under sharp fire Captain Madigan's company on the left took Record about 4 p.m., killing 46 Japanese. At 4.5 Captain R. H. Christian's company launched a concerted attack on Malang, sup-ported by the fire of artillery, mortars and machine-guns, and using a flame-thrower. The hill was taken and 40 Japanese were killed. The Australians lost four killed, including the leading platoon commander, Lieutenant Armstrong, and 14 wounded. By nightfall the 2/16th held a line through Malang, Pigeon and Record. It had lost 6 killed or died of wounds in the day and 24 wounded; 86 Japanese dead had been counted.  The 2/14th Battalion advanced swiftly to secure a bridgehead over the Klandasan Besar and seized the Stalkudo ridge. The 2/5th Commando Squadron passed through this bridgehead and attacked northeast but encountered heavy opposition. Returning to Hill 87, the 2/10th Battalion assaulted and captured Parramatta in the afternoon, aided by artillery and tanks, while patrols further secured Newcastle and the Cracking Plant by dusk. A patrol led by Sergeant A. A. Evans was sent out from Davey's platoon towards Newcastle. They silenced a bunker with a flame-thrower, and came to a house from which Japanese were firing. They overcame this position with grenades and small arms fire and then moved on to New-castle. As Evans reached Newcastle he saw the surviving Japanese making off towards Portee. Davey's platoon now occupied Newcastle and the other platoon took up positions on Parramatta. The seizure of Parramatta gave the 2/10th observation over the low ground to the north and the northern end of the town, and tied the battalion in with the 2/12th on Portee; the Japanese were now in a very poor position to counter-attack from the western end of the beach-head. Lieutenant Russack of Sanderson's company led a patrol to the Cracking Plant where it silenced a Japanese pill-box. This patrol was strafed by American aircraft, but worse was to follow. At 4.55 American carrier-borne aircraft made a run over Parramatta from the west and dropped bombs and fired rockets across Hill 87, which had then been in the hands of the 2/10th for four hours and a half. Much of this fire landed in the area into which Captain Brocksopp's" company ("D") had moved and where Daly's command post was established. Three were killed, including Lance-Sergeant Hackett, a veteran of several cam-paigns, and 14 wounded, including Major G. R. Miethke and two other officers. Air panels were displayed in all platoon areas after this. Daly decided to hold that night as far forward as Newcastle, on which he placed two platoons plus a platoon of the 2/1st Machine Gun Bat-talion, all under Captain Bowie. In the day the battalion had lost 13 killed and 30 wounded, but 216 Japanese dead were counted. That night 24 more Japanese were killed while trying to penetrate the Australians' positions and no Australian was hit. All night there were fires round about where houses were burning, and the blazing oil tanks on the Tank Plateau 600 yards to the west of the Parramatta ridge lit up the landscape. Finally, Brigadier Chilton also landed the reserve 2/9th Battalion on Red Beach and sent it west in the afternoon to occupy Klandasan town, leading to the capture of Santosa Hill by nightfall. Thus, the Australians successfully landed at Balikpapan and secured a sizable beachhead, marking the beginning of what would become a fierce and challenging battle. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. In June 1945, American forces, led by Generals Eichelberger and Krueger, fought fiercely against Japanese troops in Luzon, achieving significant victories despite heavy resistance. The tide turned as they captured key positions, restoring hope to Filipinos. Meanwhile, preparations for the Balikpapan invasion intensified. The 7th Australian Division readied for an amphibious assault on July 1 against well-fortified Japanese defenses. Despite facing strong opposition, the Australians successfully landed at various beaches, seizing vital ground.

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Episode Description: In this special bonus episode of City Cast Las Vegas, sponsored by the Nevada State Museum Las Vegas, co-host Dayvid Figler chats with Josef Diaz, the Curator of History and Material Culture, about their featured exhibit on the Old Spanish Trail — a 2,700-mile trade route that helped shape the American West. From the goods that moved between New Mexico and California to the hardships and hidden histories along the way, including Native American slavery, this conversation sheds light on a vital but often overlooked chapter in Las Vegas' history. The exhibit is on view now at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas.  To learn about this episode sponsor visit the Nevada State Museum Las Vegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today on the News Reel we talk to Sophia Fisher, reporter with the Times-Independent, about the mysterious origins of the new Kane Creek development's zoning code. We also talk about the airport's new service to Phoenix, the local OHV community, and the history of the Old Spanish Trail in Moab, which is receiving new interpretive signage soon. //County is investigating Kane Creek zoning https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/county-is-investigating-kane-creek-zoning/ //Moab's off-road community reflects on change and responsibility https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moabs-off-road-community-reflects-on-change-and-responsibility/ //Moab's air service just switched — here's what you need to know https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moabs-air-service-just-switched-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ //The Old Spanish Trail — so much more than an arena https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/the-old-spanish-trail-so-much-more-than-an-arena/

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Sadia does stand up comedy in Sin City (Vegas) and has great ideas aroudn slot machines that teach you things, mens mental health and much more. Had a blast with her and I know you will as well! Mentions: Sadia - https://www.instagram.com/sadiacarone/?hl=en HighSpeed Daddy - https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi - Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order - https://liverishi.com/ Me - https://berawpodcast.com/ Las Vegas, often referred to as "Sin City" or "The Entertainment Capital of the World," boasts a rich and colorful history that has evolved over the years into the dazzling and iconic destination we know today. The story of Las Vegas begins with its geological formation in the midst of the Mojave Desert. Native American tribes, including the Paiute people, were among the first to inhabit the region, drawn to its natural springs and fertile land. The name "Las Vegas" is derived from the Spanish term for "The Meadows," a reference to the lush vegetation surrounding the area's natural springs. In the 19th century, Las Vegas was little more than a watering hole for travelers on the Old Spanish Trail, a trade route that connected Santa Fe to California. It remained a small and relatively isolated outpost until the arrival of the railroad in the early 20th century. The completion of the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad in 1905 transformed Las Vegas into a thriving railroad town, facilitating the transportation of goods and people to and from the area. The real turning point in Las Vegas's history came in 1931 when Nevada legalized gambling, making it one of the first states to do so. The legalization of gambling laid the foundation for the city's transformation into a hub of entertainment and tourism. The construction of the iconic Hoover Dam during the Great Depression also brought thousands of workers to the area, further boosting the local economy. In the 1940s and 1950s, Las Vegas began to embrace the concept of the modern casino-resort. The El Rancho Vegas, built in 1941, is often considered the city's first resort, complete with a casino, hotel rooms, and entertainment options. This was followed by other legendary establishments like the Flamingo, opened in 1946 by mobster Bugsy Siegel, and the Desert Inn in 1950. The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of mega-resorts like Caesars Palace, The Mirage, and the MGM Grand, all of which featured not only gambling but also world-class entertainment, fine dining, and opulent accommodations. Las Vegas was no longer just a gambling destination; it had become an entertainment mecca. The 1990s brought a new era of growth and diversification to Las Vegas. The city expanded beyond the famous Las Vegas Strip, with the development of downtown and the suburban areas. The 1990s also witnessed the advent of themed resorts like the Luxor, New York-New York, and the Venetian, each offering visitors a unique and immersive experience. The 21st century has seen continued expansion and evolution. Las Vegas has diversified its attractions to cater to a broader audience, including families. The city now boasts world-class shopping, fine dining, golf courses, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Additionally, conventions and trade shows have become a major draw, with the Las Vegas Convention Center being one of the largest in the world. Despite its glamorous image, Las Vegas has faced challenges over the years, including economic downturns and natural disasters like wildfires. However, its resilience and ability to reinvent itself have kept it at the forefront of global tourism. In recent years, Las Vegas has also embraced sustainability efforts, recognizing the importance of conserving resources in the desert environment. The city has made strides in renewable energy, water conservation, and eco-friendly building practices. Las Vegas's history is a testament to its ability to adapt and evolve. From a dusty desert outpost to a glittering metropolis, it has come a long way. Today, it stands as a symbol of extravagance, entertainment, and opportunity, continuing to attract millions of visitors from around the world who come to experience the magic of Sin City.    

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. live with HIV and fourteen percent are unaware of their infection. Allies in Hope, formerly known as AIDS Foundation Houston, is on a mission to end the HIV epidemic in the greater Houston area. We talk with Jeffrey Campbell, CEO of Allies in Hope, about the services they provide, the reason behind their recent name change, and their partnership with Walgreens to provide free HIV test screenings for National HIV Testing Day. Free HIV test screenings will be available Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT, at the following Houston locations: 7929 Kirby Drive (at Old Spanish Trail) and 2612 Smith Street (between McGowan & Dennis Streets). Then, following the loss of five passengers on the Titan submersible that was part of an expedition to view the wreckage of the RMS Titanic that occurred last week, we discuss the legacy of the famous ship and its devastating shipwreck that has captured the public's fascination. We're joined by Michael Findlay, co-founder and former president of the Titanic International Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Titanic. He discusses the story behind the Titanic as well as why people continue to be intrigued by it 111 years after its sinking. Plus, Ronan O'Malley, Chief Programs Officer for World Affairs Council of Greater Houston, shares insight on the recent short-lived rebellion from Russian private military company Wagner Group, as well as whether it will have an impact on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Guests: Jeffrey Campbell CEO, Allies In Hope Ronan O'Malley Chief Programs Officer, World Affairs Council of Greater Houston Michael Findlay Co-founder, Trustee and Former President, Titanic International Society Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

The latest History Hour tells two stories of early settler history. First, the longest, most arduous pack route in the country...the Old Spanish Trail! And second, the establishment (and eventual failure) of the Elk Mountain Mission in the Moab Valley. Note, all the information and research shared on this episode is from the perspective of settlers based on their journal entries as well as books and online research. // Music in this episode is Speedy Delta by Lobo Loco

Earlier this summer, two horsemen traveling with pack animals appeared in the northern corridor of Highway 191. As artistic silhouettes, the riders commemorate the history of the Old Spanish Trail and the cultural, social and economic situations that brought more people to the Moab area during the mid-1800s. The trail snaked roughly 1200 miles from California to New Mexico and Moab's geology provided an important river crossing. Plus, Utah is suing the Biden administration over its expansion of national monument boundaries for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante. // Show Notes: // Photo: Stephen Schultz, president of the Canyonlands Backcountry Horsemen, with his favorite artistic silhouette. Dressed in spurs and outfitted with an embroidered blanket, Schultz says this rider truly has ‘style.' KZMU/Molly Marcello // Utah Gov Spencer Cox 8/24 Press Release on Monument Lawsuit https://governor.utah.gov/2022/08/24/utah-challenges-unlawful-designation-of-national-monuments/ // Canyonlands Backcountry Horsemen https://www.bchutah.org/bch-canyonlands.php // DOE: Commemorating the Old Spanish Trail in Moab https://www.energy.gov/em/articles/commemorating-old-spanish-trail-moab // Epicenter Green River: The Old Spanish Trail https://ruralandproud.org/epicenter_blog/ost/

Highway To HELL | Stories from Route 666Years before 666 was a highway or even thought to be a road, it was a footpath that connected Mexico to and the United States. The name it had then was the Old Spanish Trail. Carved over centuries through the rugged desert by each footstep of ancestors long ago making the long trek from Mexico to the United States. They used the route for trading and to come into America, seeking a better life. In the middle of the 19th century, there was a war between Mexico and the United States that established new borders and the route wasn't used as much. The old route meandered through rugged canyons, steep mountain passes, and crossed raging rivers. Many of lives were lost on this route long before it became The Devils Highway. But, when 666 was given its infamous name, its as though it was waiting for the opportunity to live up to its infamous name...Thank you for listening to this episode of the Missing Persons Mysteries podcast!Please visit our YouTube Channel to discover more content:https://www.youtube.com/c/MissingPersonsMysteriesYou can also find us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MissingPersonsMysterieshttps://www.facebook.com/UnsolvedNationalParkMysterieshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/Missing411CasesPlease support this Podcast by becoming a Patron!https://www.patreon.com/missingpersonsCheck out our Merch!https://teespring.com/stores/missing-persons-mysteries-2If you have a story to share or would like to contact us directly please email us at:NationalParkMysteriesYT@gmail.comMissing Persons Mysteries is quickly becoming one of the most popular content creators. So make sure you follow and subscribe so you don't miss any of our awesome content!.Storytellers: Steve Stockton and Creator Bill Melder discuss True Paranormal Stories, Unsolved Mysteries, Missing 411 Cases, Unexplained Phenomenon, The Supernatural, True Crime, Bizarre and Unsolved Disappearances and Stories of Survival.In addition, we have an entire series of Subscriber Stories where we share their Bizarre Encounters with Cryptids, Humanoids, Supernatural and the Paranormal. 

drops March 10th and welcomes one of the St. Andrews most unique merchants Ben Liggin who owns and runs Native Spirit Museum and Gallery. Listen as Ben shares his knowledge of St. Andrews ancient history and the prehistoric creatures that set the foundation for The Old Spanish Trail which we know today as I-10. Native Spirit is likely the most unique shop in Bay County because it features several different styles of artifacts, Native American artwork curated by Ben, and also plenty of rocks and crystals.Follow Ben on Facebook at Facebook.com/nativespiritpcEpisode 8 also covers community events for the week of March 10th-16th Have you ever heard of using whiskey to treat snake bites? Keep listening to hear more about this from the St. Andrews Bay News. If you like this content please leave a comment/like/follow/subscribe Episodes of The St. Andrews Jezebel Podcast drop every ThursdayFollow The Podcast On Facebook @TheSt.AndrewsJezebelPodcast Instagram @Thestandrewsjezebelpodcast Follow @Keepstandrewssalty on FacebookCreditsFloriopolisGulf Coast State CollegePanama City ComedyNative SpiritTaproomAlice's On BayviewLittle VillageLie'Brary On BeckJanie's FenceSlice HouseDestination Panama CityBen LigginSalty Dogs of St. AndrewsThe Market At St. Andrews

Las Vegas is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the United States. Vegas is and was home to members of the Paiute tribe of Native Americans before Rafael Rivera, a young Spaniard, scouted the area in 1821. He named the area “Las Vegas”, which means “the meadows” (which is not at all how I think of it but maybe it looked different back then). Las Vegas soon became part of a trade route known as the Old Spanish Trail that spanned the area between New Mexico to California. While some Europeans settled in Vegas when it was just a little outpost on this trading route, the population didn't really start to explode until Vegas was officially made a city in 1911. Today people visit Vegas for the nightlife, gambling, entertainment and much more, but few people visiting Vegas today know that it has quite a few well-known hauntings that can still be visited today.Sources:https://www.hauntedrooms.com/nevada/las-vegas/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/ballys-hotelhttps://vegasghosts.com/ballys-hotel-and-casino/https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/las-vegashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas#Historyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bally%27s_Las_Vegashttps://vegasghosts.com/the-ballys-mgm-grand-fire/https://ghostcitytours.com/las-vegas/haunted-vegas/hoover-dam/https://www.history.com/news/7-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-hoover-damhttps://tataandhoward.com/four-haunted-dams-united-states/https://www.chron.com/news/science-environment/article/As-Nevada-s-Lake-Mead-dries-up-lost-Wild-West-6415202.phphttps://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/why-satan-shows-up-as-a-goat-in-scripture.htmlhttps://ghostcitytours.com/las-vegas/haunted-vegas/ghost-benjamin-siegel/https://vegasghosts.com/flamingo-las-vegas/https://www.hauntedrooms.com/nevada/las-vegas/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/flamingo-hotelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugsy_Siegelhttps://www.ktnv.com/news/haunted-las-vegas-did-elvis-ever-really-leave-the-westgatehttps://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/who-is-baphomet.html

Today's episode is a little different and features short conversations with several authors about their most recent book and involvement with the 2021 Boerne Book & Arts Festival. For those that don't know, Boerne is a beautiful bedroom community just north of San Antonio, Texas, and the book festival takes place each year on Main Plaza on the first Saturday in October. This year's event featured authors such as John Erickson and James Wade, as well as author panels with topics such as Heroines of WWII, Texas Ranches and Texas Rangers, and Early Roads and the Old Spanish Trail.

In this episode, Ryan and I go down various wormholes. We talk about the anomalies at The Skinwalker Ranch and other parts of the U.S., the UFO phenomenon, aliens, portals, DMT, society, and more! I hope you enjoy it.  Check out Ryan's work at ryanpatrickburns.com and spacewolfresearch.com Twitter: twitter.com/HERO_Paranormal Podcast: heroparanormal.com Please don't forget to shoot us a comment, rating, and follow us on social media! Check out our website at www.thejuanonjuanpodcast.com IG: @thejuanonjuanpodcast TIKTOK: @thejuanonjuanpodcast YT: "The Juan on Juan Podcast" Stake your Cardano with us at FIGHT POOL at fightpool.io! Thank you for tuning in! Full transcript: 00:00:13Welcome back to another episode of the 101 podcast. I'm your host is always one. And today we are joined by the one and only Ryan Burns. What's up bro? To be back with you talking about important stuff. Yeah, I when I texted you the other sent you a message on Instagram the other day. I was like what's up didn't really notice just watching the world burn just like everybody else and I'm like 00:01:06Yeah, so we can get into that while before we get started. Can you show me where people can find your work, social media website, whatever it is. You want to plug? Sure. You can find it on sea hero, paranormal.com. You can also find my books, the Utah UFO Ranch, and shapeshifter territory on Amazon and a little science project I have going on at space Wolf research.com., What's been the latest with that dude? Are you writing? Any new books? Did you ever write that book on consciousness? 00:01:42So not really I started it. I'm about a hundred pages in. I've got a couple of books that it it's really weird man cuz 00:01:54You know, I'm scared to release them basically, but it was a bad idea on the Vegas shooting. I mean as near as I can tell. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen and 00:02:06The other one like you said his unconsciousness. I'm kind of waiting to do that because I think I think In Our Lifetime we're going to crack we're going to we're going to kind of crack the nut to this whole Matrix Consciousness question. And I think it's dangerously close. So, you know, maybe I'm wrong but I'm just kind of waiting on that and I'm getting input from other people and working with people they have more more to offer to the big picture and and I've been having some really strange but yeah, a lot of strange things happening on all fronts, for sure. I think we're getting closer to answering this whole Matrix deconstruction. We're picking away at it like literally picking away at the nuts and bolts of it. And you can tell when you start doing that bad. 00:02:55It's aware whatever the universal Consciousness is, or the program or the alien, artificial intelligence. Whatever you want to call it. You know, the higher power, there's many names for the same. 00:03:08Mystery and it's it is it becomes aware when you start pulling at the threads of reality? Absolutely. 00:03:19That concept of threads, I just did an episode. 00:03:25With a friend of mine, Jeffrey from the functionally dysfunctional, show. And yeah, we talked, he was an ex evangelist and he talked about how they would all about thread and eventually gets the point where they keep pulling at the thread and it's all gone and they figure out it's all bullshit and I can't imagine the feeling of putting everything you've had until 1. 00:03:53Until one thing, whatever, that may be a hobby career, whatever it is, and then figuring out that in the end, it's all bulshit. Right? And right, you're talkin about. 00:04:07Do you think they said the same thing in the seventies and in the 50s and in the twenties? You think where they were? Hey, I think we're going to crack this. I think the other you think people were as open to that back then and then especially well maybe in the fifties I would say. Cuz of all the Roswell and all that bush that was going on. Then you think they were saying the same thing. Like maybe we're going to crack this code. Oh for sure. And I think we probably have cracked the code multiple times throughout human existence and then there's another great reset, you know, and everybody's left scrambling in the Dust trying to find 00:04:47Tidbits of information to start over. It's just the Human Experience. And you know to give you an idea like this is just a, for instance, an example. My my wife is a very, very skeptical, reasonable. Not. Woo, woo, person at all. Come to the club, bro. That's a good litmus test to have a mate or a partner like that. The kind of, you know, checks you and caress you and keeps you grounded. And, you know, I had a, I had a call from a caretaker at this science project, I have going on and and he, he told me a situation where he woke up in the middle of the night. He heard, you know, what the voice. 00:05:35Say hey and he woke up and then he hurt his car. Alarm, go on outside. He went outside. There's nothing out there. 00:05:43Needless to say he's in an area of a lot more High strangeness than I am at my home. And the caretaker went outside turned off, his car alarm came back inside. 00:05:54Again, same thing happened again. He went out again. No, Critters around the car. Nothing. So something was trying to engage with him. I told my wife the story. She was like that. That there's a lot of thinking this would be just south of it within a golf swing is the way I like to explain it to throw a rock at it. You can pretty much there's no part of that Rance. You can't virtually see from this property. So 00:06:24It's it. Pops close enough and it functions. Anyway, what went down as well. Fast forward, just a little while and she was sitting, this is just a couple days ago. She was sitting in the kitchen with my two children, and I was coming down the stairs and I heard it as well. 00:06:50And it sounded like a loudspeaker in the kitchen and it was a woman's voice. And she said, hey. 00:06:57Oh, okay. 00:06:59And then it went off. What the heck was that? Knowing? You think maybe I'm getting chills right now, bro. Yeah, it freaked me out so hard because nothing we have would do that and it it you know, it got everybody's attention. It was loud enough. It sounded like the p a in a school and it just sounded like, you know, The Truman Show like, oh my gosh, all sudden, you know, it was through the glitch of some sort. And you know what you think it is and it's a fine point where you don't have an explanation much like Ariel unidentified phenomena and you know things you see it in the in the trees like cryptozoological variants, when you don't have, when there's not a readily-available real explanation for something, you start to question reality, when you start questioning reality. I think you open yourself up to these like matrix-like issues and 00:07:58And open to navigate, you know, they Pete be unclear Waters of what our existence really means. 00:08:08You like that clip? I posted it today. I said the DNA some NPCs are glitching out. There's been videos going around of people. Just acting strange is very strange. Where 00:08:20Maybe some people or entities or whatever. It is. Our non-player characters are just here to fill in the void to have some sort of interaction which is kind of scary. Because are you an NPC, Ryan? Are you here? How we are? We were conducting Witchcraft and I were talking through a screen through this thing and it's being transmitted to you on some other place at it. There's a different time zone over there. This is fucking wild, right? We're literally on. Scrying mirrors, utilizing Technologies. We don't understand. That's the thing fully engaged as if, as if ya. Are you real or are we in a 00:09:11Black Mirror episode. 00:09:13Are we in because it seems like it, right? And in, and right now, I'm in a group chat where we're having. 00:09:21An argument about the reality of Statistics, right? You know what I'm getting at a different numbers and things that are going on in the world right now that I'm honestly I'm tired of talking about it. I like talking about other things, other topics that are cool like aliens and shit right in in in Bigfoot, but people are so sucked up into the thing that's going on right now. Everything and it just makes me think what else is going, on. They're distracting us from because anything that happens. The number one thing is a what's the what's the distraction from what's actually going on that? They don't want us to see that? Hey, this is just a asiop type of thing and 00:10:02I have a friend of mine was very passionate about the Awakening of humanity as a as a conscious. And so it's, it's happening, is happening right now. It's about to happen. Is it really? You know what I mean? Is it would you, would you be okay with it? Not happening during your lifetime. 00:10:19Oh, totally. I just think we're that unlucky Bundt or lucky Bunch depending on how you see it that. 00:10:27It's happening. I agree with your friend, at least in some view because, you know, you talk to people on that Consciousness to who have had near-death experiences and they, you know, it's real is our reality scenes without question. They almost always 00:10:49Relay, their experiences being more real than this one. This is a blurry. 00:10:56Blurry. Muddy comparison to what they experienced when when they have. 00:11:04These out-of-body near-death experiences. So what we are experiencing now, is it as real as it is seems very blurry muddied? And not as authentic as the experiences which are encountered in that particular Consciousness and 00:11:27Getting bits and pieces here, and there will have like you do, you know those moments of deja vu or it seems again more real than it's a nebula in space and time. They totally and I don't know if I've ever asked you, but have you ever done. Give me a second. Dimethyl. Trip to me. Her done DMT. 00:11:47Very interesting, you know? No, I've never done the actual drug. Now, that being said that being said that the little science experiment experiment that myself and others are engaged with. I sold a portion and I don't know how much to tell her because we're dealing with some pretty major. 00:12:11Stuff we're doing out there and I hate when I have you on the show you talk about it cuz you can't talk about it. Yeah, man, I'll just say it. I'll just say it a, a partner of mine and I only stayed partner Lexus. I can blur whatever whatever you want out. After the fact, I'll say it in the correct format. I sold the Western portion of space Wolf research, which used to be twice the size. It is now to a silent partner who does not want to be named. He doesn't want to be a part of 00:12:45Anything yet. Just screams reptilian to me just right now. He's a great guy and we have very similar Mutual shared interest and I wouldn't have sold it to anybody who did not have the same feelings about the land and what its meaning is to humanity and he has, for lack of a better word been bringing Consciousness technology to the area. 00:13:14Which is. 00:13:18Able to reconstruct the DMT experience without the use of drugs. So I'm right here on Tusk by any chance know, but he's definitely a musketeer as I am in that sense that he 00:13:37This. This Consciousness technology dude. That's a wild man. Yeah, it's a lamp of sorts and I've heard about that on Joe Rogan with a strap you in and they were able to put pulses of Light. Have you tried that? I don't want to get into that. But my experience is not as important as it's very important on this podcast Ryan. Well, I've I've delved into other areas like 00:14:07When I, when I will go to the property and yeah, so so there's there's stuff going on. But when I've gone to the property, I typically will. 00:14:19Try to commune with the land or engage with with the land itself and do so on a very. 00:14:30Empty, I guess level not coming in with any precognition or expectations or anything along that just kind of shift to just a receptor. Just neurological receptor. That's taking it all in and it's hard to keep your mind empty. It's almost like a meditation, but it's hard to keep your mind empty without you know, that human loaded precognition. Where you get all this is good. This is bad that I don't know. It's like, who cares what we think? And I try to go in with that more and more like I just in intelligence and Observe and Report idea and and it when you go with that, observe and report, 00:15:14Mindset, I feel that it goes a lot better or like Oriental cultures will often, you know, call it turning your mind into an empty bowl and then it is filled with the rice or the whatever comes out of that instead of instead of optioning to command our own. 00:15:35Feelings on what happens. And so the Observer when I can say is the Observer Super T, in areas of high strangeness and what you bring to the table is super important. So it's important to like literally show up at the table with nothing in your hands and 00:15:54Just be open to what it wants to send you and do they know for example, if I was to go out there would they know I have a podcast about this year? 00:16:05It is yeah, man, it's whatever this intelligence is. It is like what scientist before me have called it, namely a precognitive. 00:16:20Intelligence. So it 00:16:23knows ahead of time. What you are going to think. 00:16:31bro, this shit balls on my ended because 00:16:38that is scary as hell. That is very scary and Ryan why you think and correct me if I'm wrong, but this 00:16:51Collective Consciousness or entity, or architect program, or whatever it may be. 00:16:58Why is it that my whole thing is why is it so strong and concentrated there? I know that there's certain minerals and rocks and different things that are only found in that area in the entire world. But are there other places such as the Skinwalker Ranch, with the same aspects may be in Australia or in China or in Japan or around the world. Does that have to do with the ley-lines? You think is this word? These people, I mean, and they can correct me if I'm wrong. This is where these people build their sacred temples and establishments for religious. 00:17:38For religious activities. Know who am? I am I wrong in that term? Because a lot of these places that they tear down and they build churches on top of, you know, maybe ancient Pagan sites, they build churches or even establishments on these places. Like, what's his name that that one that one guy who, who the super billing? I forget his name. Is it something Bloomberg or something like that? Whatever his last name is where he restored an old Temple of Jupiter or Venus and he made it like this crazy technologically advanced building and he's a super billionaire, but he restored a a temple to I believe it to its in Baalbek or Lebanon some place over there. He rebuilt this Temple. 00:18:22And just checked it all out. And it's like, what could you possibly want with this sort of thing? A, my whole obviously, Skinwalker Ranch is famous, but are there other places that you're aware of that are on par with the quality of encounters? 00:18:43Such a Skinwalker Ranch where you able to be like, hey, there is a correlation between these two. 00:18:51Yeah, I think that there are multiple sites and locations that are similar For Me, The Fray. I mean, homemade Skinwalker to me. So for me, The Fray is that location, but I've gone to other locations that have similar phrase or bales that seem to be glitchy Sedona what parts of Nevada and the desert here. There's multiple locations. Now obviously Skinwalker is very close to the 37th parallel. And like you said, people that will argue that ley-line. 00:19:37Theory. It it's it's pretty obvious to me that there is some legitimate background to that. When you went when you really start to look at, as you said, we're both indigenous and even more. Modern Lee people seem to see this High strangeness, I mean back in 1776 when father Escalante and Dominguez, we're coming through mapping Trails for the Spanish. They were encountering the same stuff but our government and twos is priest under him which they were booked Roman Catholic. Priests Dominguez, his priests under him. They were they were a pair of priests that the Spanish sent to Matt. Basically. Yeah, well, 00:20:30The theory was that the priest had a better chance of making it alive and they did they would basically make map these routes that the Spanish would later use for gold and it's known as The Old Spanish Trail now, but yeah, when they went through the Basin, they reported very similar things in the sky and the ground and absolutely unearthly. 00:21:03apparitions, so, 00:21:06It's not it's not something that is new. But it the definitely they were communing with the same type of thing that our current intelligence, both government military through, you know, many Freedom of Information Act requests and and and actually be the New York Times coming out and straight up saying it. The advanced Aviation threat identification program as well as he Advanced Aerospace weapon system, application program, a tip and off app. We're both strategically held for lack of a better word. A tip for sure was held right there at Skinwalker. So it's, you know, that is the program that Lou Elizondo claims to have been in charge of and 00:21:53It it was investigating something for a reason, something that seemed to be a threat and that they could not pinpoint. So it's a, it's a very, you know, top scientists with the Bearcats are very interesting and intriguing mystery that continues. They have, since disbanded the program, renamed it, but it is still very much alive and the same players other than Lou. Some of the same players I should say, are still at the Forefront of investigating things that are able to Traverse for lack of a better word, portals wormholes. You know, they have, they definitely have a monopoly on whatever these intelligences are seem to have a monopoly on being able to 00:22:46Blink in and out of our reality. 00:22:51woman, blow my fucking mind with this stuff where 00:22:56Is that is that the one that Bob Lazar was talking to a being being a part of? Or is that a different program? That's a different area. I know, dude. It's so interesting. You mention Bob Lazar because 00:23:09Okay, you just leave him by the way. I'm sure you. Do you believe him 100% do? Now I wouldn't. But I have some friends close friends who are in communication with him. 00:23:22And it's a great example of how the government can come in and change your history and make the public believe anything they want about you. 00:23:31He very much worked at the places. He said he worked and interesting Lee enough where the streams cross with with the Uintah Basin is how can I put this? Okay, I'll just I'll just tell you what I'm told by very inside in, I just want for me. I love myself. I would never kill myself and I love the United States of America and Giovanni Patriot. I'm a patriot exactly. 00:24:08A scientific expert who has very credible information. 00:24:17Told me recently that one of the element 115 spent fuel rods that were found were found 500 feet from a property boundary from my property. Boundary do, what these purported fuel cells. They were appear to be metal rods and they are what the national about mids Bigelow scientific team, the National Institute for Discovery Science. Their scientists deemed that these were reportedly 00:24:58fuel rods, for 00:25:01Flying saucers or reverse-engineered craft, which Falls completely in line with what Bob Lazar said? Years ago, that this element 115 was, in fact, an element that just because it was not on our periodic table, then it is now. But at the time, it was not on our periodic table and had not been proven to be stable enough to be on the periodic table ever. Since then it has been proven to be stable, at least in a temporary sense enough to be on our periodic table. And that these reversed engineered crap or saucers for lack of a better word were using these fuel rods as fuel. So they would somehow convert that into energy that could 00:25:50Make them not only anti-gravitational but you know go forward backward up down any way they want and and and the element and in discussion as a Muscovy mm, chemical element with the symbol m, c and atomic number 115. Is that the right one element 115? It is it's, it's been named a few things. And Bob, Lazar first came out with this information. Everybody scoffed at him and laughed at him and they have since sort of retracted that when it was proven to exist. So either the guys talking out his butt or his butts really smart because it figured out this element existed long before it existed and he he is very smart. He's a very knowledgeable individual, he's not talking out his but unfortunately there is such it's almost like a movement lately that is just out to the bunk anything that has to do with going against the 00:26:50Armand reality that we know exists. And you know, that's always sort of been the case, you know, when 00:26:58People were saying the Earth was round and the status quo was saying, it was flat. They would kill you. So, a lot of things have not changed, and it seems that time is the factor that changes it. Because if you just wait long enough, these things come to fruition and then everybody back steps and Rio, you okay? Well, we accept it now, but I can do at that time. If you, you know, this is centuries ago. If you claimed the world was round, you know, you were a heretic and you were burned at the stake, whether you were right or not. It's like that. That part of, I'm reading Tom hatches book LSD, the Wonder child and it talks about when they exposed. 00:27:45Chimpanzees tile SD there, wouldn't show any discomfort and they would release them back into their society and the other chimps would ostracize them. And because they were following, the hierarchy of of pretty much their simulation, their world. He was going against the grain, and he would be punished almost like what's happening right now, right? Where if you don't follow certain Norms, your outcasted, this is happened before. And I looked into something, dude, that blew my fucking mind yesterday, and I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe. I had to look deeper into it. 00:28:24I posted the clip on my Tik-Tok and Instagram and it was about the Third Reich and the end of the nurses that they had their, they would literally kill babies. They would hold the babies, that would put them outside to get frostbite. They would kill babies. These people doing these horrible experiments and 00:28:43The idea of eugenics which is presented in Plato's The Republic Wright. Plato was one of the first people to come up with this idea of selective. Breeding only the higher-ups could read, you know, it and keep the bloodline pure. 00:28:59The book, The Republic was looked upon by a Martin Luther King Jr. And the Nazis write two separate movements. They both looked at the same piece of work of of of 00:29:13A literature which comes to show you the what Plato talks about, in that work, the Arts speak to people on a deeper level than just, that's why he wanted to limit certain frequencies, right? That's very important. Wanted to limit for certain frequencies from from that because he thought that it would give a person hope they would have rebelled against the system and break out of potatoes to the cave right? Break out of the cage. When you come back to tell them. Hey, there's another world out there. They fight you. No, no shut the fuck up. Going to sit back down. 00:29:46And when it comes to this sort of thing. 00:29:51I also my my, my breakthrough was that apparently the idea of eugenics actually came from the US and the Nazis adopted a law trying to compete with the US. And if you look into it and then early 1900, the US was sterilizing. 00:30:12Mentally handicapped, people over 400,000, people were sterilized, who were mentally handicapped, or whatever. It may be, some sort of disorder that they had disabled such as the Nazis did with the gypsies, the polka polish, all these different groups of people, ultimately that the Jews as well. And that's how they start you with it. They started with hey, these people are sick. We're going to take him to these camps, to make them feel better. We're going to take what's happening in Australia right now. They got fucking concentration camps out there. And guess what? They can't do anything. They have no guns. They can't stand up to their tyrannical. Government. Why? Because they gave their guns up, back in the 90s and this is what happens. And I don't feel like this is going to come knocking on our doorstep, but it's just something to keep open because well, never say, never right? I saw your face Never Say Never 00:31:06It is scary. And when we talk about the world burning, we see this but it blew my mind. Dude. I was like all the Nazis weren't at the Forefront of this. I said, wait a minute then who was all the US? 00:31:17And in night in the 1970 that passed laws and everything in regards to this and I said, there's no fucking way and there would be articles that would come on and pay. The Nazis are beating us or hey, the Nazi was saying we have to compete with the US. 00:31:33That is disgusting because I talk to, I talk to somebody recently about this about how not too long ago. 00:31:40We were racist as fuck for as black people. Right towards people of color, that we were super only a person's lifetime or away. 1940s 1950s. We just came out of of doing that. And there still racism in this world today that we have where that's why I feel that. 00:32:02I don't, I don't know if if 00:32:06That there needs to be some sort of cleansing, right. Of like this this and I want to be careful the way I word it not but some sort of 00:32:17Consciousness cleanse, I don't know, you know what I mean, like maybe knocked out all the bullshit because my whole thing is if people was weird open up their eyes and realize, hey, this is all bulshit this reality that what is all bulshit. Right? If we're able to break out of that thinking and break free of the chains of the of the materialism and in consumerism and all this other bullshit that's taking a hold of everybody. I think we'll be able to move up that next level of being able to live in harmony, but the powers-that-be these reptilian us. 00:32:53people, these overlords 00:32:56They feed off that energy, right? They feed off that negativity in that lower vibrational vibrational energy. And that's why I talked about the Saturn time Cube about how Saturn is ruling, is the demiurges rule in this reality, right? And in The Matrix, these all that they're coming out with a new Matrix movie. 00:33:17I love it. I love it. I can't wait to see it. Cuz I wonder what they're going to do is lie,. I was having these dreams and speaking of Dreams the other day. I went to Coral Castle at Wild Place. Dude. I don't know how this guy did it. It makes you wonder these people who who its technology. But when you see the things that they're able to do, how you how you mentioned before, and have references numerous times on my podcast, how you said, when you put certain stones in certain positions, in certain ways, you are able to send a message. What was that place you were at? That was like a spiral. What was that? 00:33:55It's a pic. It's a location known as rhyolite Nevada. It's an abandoned. It's actually at open-air Art Museum. Now, however it is and it is basically a ghost town that used to be very functional and the artwork there and like you saw the the spiral very interesting energy out in the middle of nowhere. I mean it it literally took me an entire day just to get to the location and but that's like what I like to do, but it's very real of these repeat these areas function in ways that and I agree with you 100% like Coral Castle in 00:34:42These Elemental Technologies. 00:34:45By the way, I'll a line runs through there, too. By the way. 00:34:52Run. Are you cut out? I can't hear your audio, dude. 00:34:57Did you meet yourself? 00:35:04I can't hear you. Your likes is the archons at work, dude. 00:35:11Are you go? Yeah. Yeah. There we go. 00:35:14The archons at work. Did you go? That was weird? 00:35:20To my point. I think a Ley line runs through the Coral Castle. By the way, just saying that out, Elemental Technologies, like you said, running placing stones and Elemental Technologies and certain 00:35:40designs. 00:35:42They continue to work whether the Wi-Fi goes down or not. So we're other forms of technology can glitch out and just couldn't be completely erased from history. I honestly believe that there is an elemental technology that can be utilized, that will continue to both receive and 00:36:05Put out energies and the dysfunction regardless of your temporary technology. Like the ones were using. The, the interesting thing is 00:36:19There are. 00:36:23How can I put the scissors? It seems to me that there's always been entities that act as these? 00:36:32They just kind of hold hold stuff together. Hold the Matrix together, like almost like a Metatron, like a Metatron, like a Baphomet, something coagulating, at dissolving or Metatron, just basically making sure the program is working and functioning because the last thing that the in the lizard tank because I'm half wizard. I mean, we all, we all live within the confines of this reality, which is based on a monetary fiat currency and just buy that very engagement with the system. We're all pretty much half lizard. Anyway, you have to worry about, you know, paying your bills and stuff, you know supporting your family and things of that nature which are not very human Tendencies. These are these are, these are things that have been imposed upon us and not necessarily go with the core of our being. So, 00:37:23When, you know, and I know when I see people that are wealthy Elites, I call them lizards and yet, do I wish I was a lizard. I wish I had more money in the bank. I wish I had more stock on you and I know a few lizards to, but when you hang out with them, door, like normal people aware in touch and conscious of this. 00:37:51Financial gain, which is not a bad thing. However, I think it can become a bad thing. It's, it's like it and, you know, there's wealthy Elites and then there's worth wealthy Elites. I remember guiding Tiger Woods down the river and he was the first billionaire I ever met. 00:38:12It might be, I don't know if it is or not. I may have left that out. But, you know, he was the first billionaire that I ever met, and you just a normal guy, but you can tell that it gets to you and I've met billionaire since, and they definitely have something that we don't have, which is a lot of money on a paper. A lot of pieces of paper and with that literally comes an air of 00:38:43Entitlement and it's not a bad thing. But, you know, much, you know, much like the guy that has to work 9 to 5, and then you see the guy that drives by in the 00:38:54Limo who hasn't worked a day in his life. There is, it's not arrogance, but there is a superiority complex that comes with it. Whether you want it to or not. It's the same feeling we get, you know, when you see these these videos online of like send a dollar a day and you'll feed three children in Africa. You see this stuff and I'll send you like, holy crap. Have it ready. Yeah, it speaks to you and Kyle. Thankful. Yeah. Yeah, you're very thankful for your position or just living in those countries. I mean fathomable to most of the world. So 00:39:34You know, it it's one of those things that I can see how that power would propagate and evolutionary in an evolutionary sense, propagate along Bloodlines and exponentially recreate itself to bigger and bigger proportions. And you would end up with these extremely unfathomably, wealthy Elites who only operate on that particular system of power. And I think that's what people mean when they're talking about lizards, but, you know, everybody goes down the super like, where's their tail? If you are cold-blooded enough, no punishment upon intended, I guess cold-blooded enough, to only concentrate on the absorption of power like, a sponge. It's pretty amazing. I'm sure how far you could get in life, and 00:40:29I mean, you probably would not care about those around you. Look no further. Dude. Is it, is it me? Or does it feel like Jeff Bezos came out of nowhere? 00:40:40I would totally like, where's his family, who, who was under him before him? You know what I mean? Is like this, dude just popped out of nowhere and you're saying, while the sky's the limit for the literal sky is the limit for these people that they're launching their. It's almost like a pissing match now. It's how long can I be in space now? How long, how much longer can I be than you or how much higher can I go in you when they were launching the new? The SpaceX, the first crude then they're like, hey were were well past a hundred kilometers at this point almost like doing that job over at at these other guys. The guy from Virgin Galactic nnn Jeff Bezos where they only went up to space for two minutes, but these guys 00:41:23I've always said it where they know when you know, you're in a game. 00:41:29You're going to play differently.

At the dawn of automobile travel in the United States, visionary entrepreneurs proposed a Southern transcontinental route called the Old Spanish Trail that would stretch across eight states from Florida to California. The central third of the road spanned more than 900 miles and traversed Texas, including Seguin and San Antonio, along with the Texas Hill Country. Readers can take a road trip along this highway from its rural roots to its use as an interstate highway in a new book from Arcadia Publishing, Images of America: The Old Spanish Trail Highway in Texas. Working with a wide range of...Article Link

On an all-new episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, Uncle Funky and KG Smooth are joined by members of the Houston-based foundation As One. As One, in partnership with One Delta Plaza Educational Center will host a day of caring blood drive in honor of International Sickle Cell Caregivers Day, established to celebrate the birthday of Wendy Ann Darling 1 - 6 pm, Thursday, July 29, 2021, at One Delta Plaza, located at 3333 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77021. Also on the show, the duo are joined by the "Fibroid Queen" Phyllis Frempong. A Speaker, Registered Nurse, Fibroids Advocate, Certified Fitness & Yoga coach, Phyllis is one of the 90 percent of women affected by fibroids by the age of 50. ► LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/myhoustonmajic ► FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/majic1021 ► FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/majic1021 For over 40 years, Majic 102.1 has served Houston as H-Town's R&B Station! From community events, wellness, celebrity interviews and more, Majic is also home of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show! Check out interviews from the Sweet Talker Kandi Eastman, AV, Uncle Funky Larry Jones, Sky Houston and KG Smooth!

Have you ever discovered some part of your family history that was just fascinating? Before the lights, the strip, and the casinos in Las Vegas, was the Old Mormon Fort. Las Vegas in Spanish means “The meadows.” There was a creek that ran through the Las Vegas valley giving a little life to the surroundings harsh desert valley. It was along Old Spanish Trail. The Paiutes (Pah-utes) indigenous people lived there in small camps and nomadic. 1847 Mormons arrived in Salt Lake. In 1851 they settled San Bernadino. To better help travelers between Salt Lake and California, they wanted to establish a fort in Las Vegas. In the 1855 General Conference, Brigham Young called 30 men to Las Vegas. Forty wagons with ox teams, fifteen cows, and several riding horses. He called William A. Bringhurst to lead them. Being very faithful, they left almost immediately. It's a little different than today's mission calls. And, yes, I am related to him. William is my Great, Great, Great Grandfather's Brother. When my ancestor Samual Bringurst and his brother William joined the church, their father was very disappointed and left them each one dollar in his will, only because that was the law. He stated that he hoped that they would return from their evil ways. I could do a whole other episode on The Bringhursts in Philadelphia. I looked on familysearch and saw that my ancestor, Samuel Bringhurst Sr., who is Williams brother, was endowed in Nauvoo in 1846. William Bringhurst was born in Philadelphia in 1818. He married his wife Ann Dillworth in 1845 and traveled to Utah with the John Taylor company arriving in Salt Lake in 1847. So a few years later he is called on this mission to Las Vegas. It took 30 days to get there by wagon from SLC. They arrived on June 14, 1855. They quickly built a bowery. Why? Well think of Las Vegas in June with no air conditioning! These folks were tough as nails! They had their Sunday service their first Sunday there and then the next day got to work on building the fort. It took 7 months to build an adobe fort. 150 Feet square. It was the largest building in 100 miles. Tough life. They made adobe bricks that hardened and dried in the sun and they farmed. These early Latter-day Saints, or as many called them, “Mormons”, built around 35 forts in various settlements. I grew up close to the Union Fort, or what is called now the Fort Union area in Midvale, Utah. President Hinckley's grandfather built the Cove Fort in Millard County. It has been restored and rebuilt and it is a fun place to visit just outside of Beaver, Utah. The Las Vegas fort was made mostly from adobe bricks where were made on location there. The foundations were stone. The walls were 14 feet high, 2 feet thick for the first 8 feet, and then a foot thick above that. The east wall was where the mess houses and dwellings were. They were two stories tall. Wood was sparse so the ground floor was dirt and the second story floor was wood planks. Nails were also short supply so they used rawhide or wooden pegs to attach the planks to beams. They were built inside the fort facing the courtyard. There were holes in the walls to shoot attackers. Tune in for the rest! #mormon #lasvegas #latterdaysaint #latterdaysaints #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocky-mountain-sunshine/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocky-mountain-sunshine/support

Have you ever discovered some part of your family history that was just fascinating? Before the lights, the strip, and the casinos in Las Vegas, was the Old Mormon Fort. Las Vegas in Spanish means “The meadows.” There was a creek that ran through the Las Vegas valley giving a little life to the surroundings harsh desert valley. It was along Old Spanish Trail. The Paiutes (Pah-utes) indigenous people lived there in small camps and nomadic. 1847 Mormons arrived in Salt Lake. In 1851 they settled San Bernadino. To better help travelers between Salt Lake and California, they wanted to establish a fort in Las Vegas. In the 1855 General Conference, Brigham Young called 30 men to Las Vegas. Forty wagons with ox teams, fifteen cows, and several riding horses. He called William A. Bringhurst to lead them. Being very faithful, they left almost immediately. It's a little different than today's mission calls. And, yes, I am related to him. William is my Great, Great, Great Grandfather's Brother. When my ancestor Samual Bringurst and his brother William joined the church, their father was very disappointed and left them each one dollar in his will, only because that was the law. He stated that he hoped that they would return from their evil ways. I could do a whole other episode on The Bringhursts in Philadelphia. I looked on familysearch and saw that my ancestor, Samuel Bringhurst Sr., who is Williams brother, was endowed in Nauvoo in 1846. William Bringhurst was born in Philadelphia in 1818. He married his wife Ann Dillworth in 1845 and traveled to Utah with the John Taylor company arriving in Salt Lake in 1847. So a few years later he is called on this mission to Las Vegas. It took 30 days to get there by wagon from SLC. They arrived on June 14, 1855. They quickly built a bowery. Why? Well think of Las Vegas in June with no air conditioning! These folks were tough as nails! They had their Sunday service their first Sunday there and then the next day got to work on building the fort. It took 7 months to build an adobe fort. 150 Feet square. It was the largest building in 100 miles. Tough life. They made adobe bricks that hardened and dried in the sun and they farmed. These early Latter-day Saints, or as many called them, “Mormons”, built around 35 forts in various settlements. I grew up close to the Union Fort, or what is called now the Fort Union area in Midvale, Utah. President Hinckley's grandfather built the Cove Fort in Millard County. It has been restored and rebuilt and it is a fun place to visit just outside of Beaver, Utah. The Las Vegas fort was made mostly from adobe bricks where were made on location there. The foundations were stone. The walls were 14 feet high, 2 feet thick for the first 8 feet, and then a foot thick above that. The east wall was where the mess houses and dwellings were. They were two stories tall. Wood was sparse so the ground floor was dirt and the second story floor was wood planks. Nails were also short supply so they used rawhide or wooden pegs to attach the planks to beams. They were built inside the fort facing the courtyard. There were holes in the walls to shoot attackers. Tune in for the rest! #mormon #lasvegas #latterdaysaint #latterdaysaints #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocky-mountain-sunshine/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocky-mountain-sunshine/support

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 154, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Nba Retired Jerseys 1: Los Angeles Lakers no. 32. Magic Johnson. 2: Philadelphia 76ers no. 6. Julius Erving. 3: Boston Celtics no. 33. Larry Bird. 4: New York Knicks no. 33. Patrick Ewing. 5: Indiana Pacers no. 31. Reggie Miller. Round 2. Category: Happy Trails To You 1: Often used to move large herds of longhorn cattle, the Chisholm Trail ran from this state to Kansas. Texas. 2: Hikers enjoy the 13-mile Barr Trail to the summit of this Colorado peak. Pikes Peak. 3: From beginning to end, the Old Spanish Trail ran between Santa Fe and this West Coast city. Los Angeles. 4: The forced march this Eastern tribe made West during the winter of 1838-39 is known as the Trail of Tears. the Cherokee. 5: The Bozeman Trail took travelers from this Wyoming fort to the gold fields in Montana. Fort Laramie. Round 3. Category: The Fabulous '50S 1: Nickname given to Eisenhower's theory that if one Asian country falls to Communism, others will follow. Domino Theory/Principle. 2: He's credited with coining the term "beat" to describe a generation. Jack Kerouac. 3: Yum! The peanut version of these letter-perfect candies debuted in 1954. M and M's. 4: He spent the entire decade as chancellor of West Germany. Konrad Adenauer. 5: This actor who'd wanted to be an aviator since he was a lad was lucky enough to play Lindbergh in a 1957 film. Jimmy Stewart. Round 4. Category: Presidents Since 1970 1: Born the farthest south. Jimmy Carter. 2: Once a union president. Ronald Reagan. 3: Attended Oxford. Bill Clinton. 4: Served in the House of Representatives the longest. Gerald Ford. 5: A recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. George H.W. Bush. Round 5. Category: Let's Celebrate! 1: Celebrated on November 11, it honors those who served in our Armed Forces. Veterans Day. 2: French for "good journey", it's the kind of party thrown to celebrate setting off on a cruise. Bon Voyage. 3: This festival officially opens when the mayor of Munich taps the first barrel and shouts, "O'zapft Is!". Oktoberfest. 4: Also known as Shrove Tuesday, this lively celebration is held on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday (or Mardi Gras). 5: (Hi, I'm Jodie Foster.) When my friend Mel Gibson won 2 Oscars for this film, I hired a bagpiper to follow him around at the parties. Braveheart. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Episode 1450: Our article of the day is Old Spanish Trail half dollar.

Anthony Stefan and Dan Wilson continue exploring the historic Old Spanish Trail. The full trail extends through six states with three different routes. (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California)  This is all new to us, so if you hear us say something wrong, let us know via the email address below. We're doing this to learn not lecture. In this episode, we recap what we know from reading the books "Characters of the Old Spanish Trail" and "Lost Treasures of the Old Spanish Trail" at this point.  email ddon.lifepodcast@gmail.com for questions or comments.  Thanks for listening

Special guest Ken Zen joins Dan to continue exploring the historic Old Spanish Trail. The full trail extends through six states with three different routes. (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California)  In this episode, we talk about Ken's van life experience in Joshua Tree and  Mojave Desert .  email ddon.lifepodcast@gmail.com for questions or comments.  Thanks for listening

Anthony Stefan and Dan Wilson continue exploring the historic Old Spanish Trail. The full trail extends through six states with three different routes. (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California)  This is all new to us, so if you hear us say something wrong, let us know via the email address below. We're doing this to learn not lecture. In this episode, we recap what we know at this point.  email ddon.lifepodcast@gmail.com for questions or comments.  Thanks for listening

Anthony Stefan and Dan Wilson continue exploring the historic Old Spanish Trail. The full trail extends through six states with three different routes. (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California)  This is all new to us, so if you hear us say something wrong, let us know via the email address below. We're doing this to learn not lecture. In this episode, we discuss Antonio Armijo's four major travelway barriers.  email ddon.lifepodcast@gmail.com for questions or comments.  Thanks for listening

Anthony Stefan and Dan Wilson continue exploring the historic Old Spanish Trail. The full trail extends through six states with three different routes. (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California)  This is all new to us, so if you hear us say something wrong, let us know via the email address below. We're doing this to learn not lecture. In this episode, we talk about water in the desert and some possible other ideas for hiking the trail.  email ddon.lifepodcast@gmail.com for questions or comments.  Thanks for listening

Anthony Stefan, Dan Wilson, and Omina Shibahara continue the Old Spansih Trail investigation. This is another recap recording. If you haven't heard 001 yet, it would help to go back and listen to "Old Spanish Trail 001".   Thanks for listening. 

Anthony Stefan and Dan Wilson embark on a new adventure exploring the historic Old Spanish Trail. The full trail extends through six states with three different routes. (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California)  In this episode, we dive head first into the trail.  email ddon.lifepodcast@gmail.com for questions or comments.    Thanks for listening

Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Friday December 4th, and we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Every week day we’re sharing a closer look at one of our top stories. Today we’re focused on Colorado’s LGBTQ community, and the challenges they’ve encountered during the coronavirus pandemic.   Before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:   Today, we take you back to December 4th, 2002.  Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell introduced a bill to add the Old Spanish Trail to the roster of federally designated National Historic Trails in 2002, and on December 4th of that same year, President George W Bush signed the Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act.   Now, our feature story.    The coronavirus pandemic has altered how all sorts of communities find ways to connect, and the changes have been particularly palpable for Colorado’s LGBTQ community. Reporter Lucy Haggard has more on how folks are finding ways to adapt to this challenging time. Thanks for listening. Finally, here are a few stories that you should know about today:   Health officials in Colorado say they never received one of two deliveries sent as part of an effort to test the nation’s vaccine distribution system because of a mistake on a mailing label, offering a glimpse into what could go wrong when the actual vaccine for the coronavirus is distributed in the coming weeks and months. - The largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Cameron Peak, has been fully contained by authorities after burning for about four months, fire officials said. - “Intentional discharge of an aimed firearm” leads to rare criminal charges in the death of a Colorado hunter. Suspect Harry Watkins was “horrified” after fatally shooting his hunting buddy, Simon Howell, in Grand County. His attorney says “It was reasonable to fire,”   - The number of newly out-of-work Coloradans has tripled since new COVID restrictions went into effect in mid-November. More than 32,000 workers filed a claim for regular benefits in the two weeks that ended Nov. 28, while another 21,600 self-employed or gig workers filed for pandemic benefits.   For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most charming things about Louisiana are the people you find along the way. On this special podcast, you'll meet a true treasure of the Northshore, Miss Emma Giron, of Emma's Famous Pralines in Slidell, Louisiana. Miss Emma is a true food hero, who has devoted much of her life to our most emblematic candy creations, the praline. Located in an unassuming strip mall on Old Spanish Trail, Emma's Famous Pralines is a compact but cozy space filled with the rich aroma of butter and sugar. Family photos and old newspaper clippings adorn the walls and on the shelves there you'll find individually wrapped pralines for sale, along with homemade goods, both sweet and savory. If this podcast has made you hungry for pralines you can find her at her shop at 705 Spanish Trail in Slidell and she does ship! She's on Facebook and you may give her a ring at 985-641-9151. Big thanks to our sponsor, the St Tammany Parish Tourist Commission. Located just 40 minutes from New Orleans' French Quarter, the Northshore's Tammany Taste features the chefs and farmers, brewers and bakers of St. Tammany Parish's culinary scene! Visit LouisianaNorthshore.com to discover more. Louisiana's Northshore, where New Orleans has come to play and get away for more than a century. Don't miss a delicious Tammany Taste Quick Bite by subscribing to our podcast at poppytooker.com where you'll also find lots more recipes and delicious food ideas too. Louisiana Eats original theme music by Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes. Thanks to senior producer Joe Shriner who produced this podcast.This Louisiana Eats Quick Bite was produced by Poppy Tooker Broadcasting.

One of the most charming things about Louisiana are the people you find along the way. On this special podcast, you’ll meet a true treasure of the Northshore, Miss Emma Giron, of Emma’s Famous Pralines in Slidell, Louisiana. Miss Emma is a true food hero, who has devoted much of her life to our most emblematic candy creations, the praline. Located in an unassuming strip mall on Old Spanish Trail, Emma’s Famous Pralines is a compact but cozy space filled with the rich aroma of butter and sugar. Family photos and old newspaper clippings adorn the walls and on the shelves there you’ll find individually wrapped pralines for sale, along with homemade goods, both sweet and savory. If this podcast has made you hungry for pralines you can find her at her shop at 705 Spanish Trail in Slidell and she does ship! She’s on Facebook and you may give her a ring at 985-641-9151. Big thanks to our sponsor, the St Tammany Parish Tourist Commission. Located just 40 minutes from New Orleans' French Quarter, the Northshore’s Tammany Taste features the chefs and farmers, brewers and bakers of St. Tammany Parish’s culinary scene! Visit LouisianaNorthshore.com to discover more. Louisiana's Northshore, where New Orleans has come to play and get away for more than a century. Don’t miss a delicious Tammany Taste Quick Bite by subscribing to our podcast at poppytooker.com where you’ll also find lots more recipes and delicious food ideas too. Louisiana Eats original theme music by Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes. Thanks to senior producer Joe Shriner who produced this podcast.This Louisiana Eats Quick Bite was produced by Poppy Tooker Broadcasting.

One of the most charming things about Louisiana are the people you find along the way.  On this special podcast, you’ll meet a true treasure of the Northshore, Miss Emma Giron, of Emma’s Famous Pralines in Slidell, Louisiana. Miss Emma is a true food hero, who has devoted much of her life to our most emblematic candy creations, the praline.  Located in an unassuming strip mall on Old Spanish Trail, Emma’s Famous Pralines is a compact but cozy space filled with the rich aroma of butter and sugar. Family photos and old newspaper clippings adorn the walls and on the shelves there you’ll find individually wrapped pralines for sale, along with homemade goods, both sweet and savory.        If this podcast has made you hungry for pralines you can find her at her shop at 705 Spanish Trail in Slidell and she does ship! She’s on Facebook and you may give her a ring at 985-641-9151.                               Big thanks to our sponsor, the St Tammany Parish Tourist Commission. Located just 40 minutes from New Orleans' French Quarter, the Northshore’s Tammany Taste features the chefs and farmers, brewers and bakers of St. Tammany Parish’s culinary scene! Visit LouisianaNorthshore.com to discover more.  Louisiana's Northshore, where New Orleans has come to play and get away for more than a century. Don’t miss a delicious Tammany Taste Quick Bite by subscribing to our podcast at poppytooker.com where you’ll also find lots more recipes and delicious food ideas too.

TMC3, a biomedical research campus planned for 37 acres between Old Spanish Trail and Brays Bayou, aims to take Houston’s powerhouse medical center in a bold, new direction. Plans call for the land to house medical and commercial space, a hotel, apartments and a collection of research facilities that could amount to more than $1 billion worth of development and 5 million square feet of space. Bill McKeon, Chief Executive of the Texas Medical Center, discusses how the project could introduce a standard of collaboration and architecture the TMC has never before seen. Support the show.

In 1848, gold was discovered in California and people from all over the United States packed their belongings and began to travel by wagon to what they hoped would be a new and better life. It was important to leave Salt Lake City and cross the desert before snow began to fall on the Sierra Nevada, making them impassible. A group of wagons began their journey in October of 1849, much too late to try to cross safely. It was then that they heard about the Old Spanish Trail, a route that would take them on a harrowing adventure that nearly killed them all. On today's episode of America's National Parks, the place that these prospectors would come to call Death Valley.

Our final, full-length podcast on the Old Spanish Trail has arrived. Put on your hiking shoes, saddle up your horse or hop on your bike to travel the arduous lengths of the Old Spanish Trail. Old Spanish Trail Association President and Grand Junction local Vicki Felmee details fascinating aspects of a historic trade route that wends its way westward from Santa Fe, New Mexico through portions of Mesa County shaping the lives of a diverse set of travellers from thousands of years in the past and on into the present day thanks to contemporary researchers, preservationists and recreationists.

Long before it earned the name Old Spanish Trail, this 2700 mile trade route was one of numerous trails traversed by Native Americans moving across the western landscape. In this PopUp prelude to our full-length podcast on the history and preservation of the Old Spanish Trail, Carl Conner of the Dominguez Archaeological Research Group discusses how the study of Wickiup villages led to the Ute Trails Project, uncovering the layered history of ancient superhighways utilized by a diverse of array of travelers over tens of thousands of years.

A tie-in to our upcoming full-length podcast on the Old Spanish Trail, this PopUp is one of many figurative road trips for the taking along this historic 2,700 mile trade route. It features Old Spanish Trail Association President and Grand Valley resident Vicki Felmlee discussing the global phenomenon of Culturally Modified Trees. Click play now for a quick introduction to a fascinating form of communication utilized by indigenous populations worldwide as well as right here in Western Colorado!

In this episode we show you around town...Bandera,TX to be exact. On top of getting to listen to music from one of our favorite bands in existence FIFTY DOLLAR DYNASTY in today's episode, this whole month of April we introduce you to some esteemed music elites homegrown right here in our little cowboy centered hometown! Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Bandera has a history affiliated with Rodeo, Dancehalls, and the Old Spanish Trail! From its establishment in the mid 1800's to the building of the new Silver Spur Skate park in 2017, this month will walk us through a lose history of the man bites dog town, with a Spanish name.    Find FIFTY DOLLAR DYNASTY and BROTHERS OF THE SERPENT PODCAST on iTunes, Sotify, and Reverbnation to hear and see way more! LINKS BELOW: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/fifty-dollar-dynasty/307533094 https://www.facebook.com/fiftydollardynasty https://www.reverbnation.com/fiftydollardynasty https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brothers-of-the-serpent/id1229324756?mt=2

I want to take you on a brief tour today to show you all that St. George has to offer. Want to see which St. George area homes are currently for sale? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You can always call us at 435-215-4533 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. Here’s a transcript of the video: As a lifetime resident of St. George, one of my favorite places is the remarkable Town Square, the epicenter of downtown’s energy and the location of the Ironman 70.3 finish line. Today, I want to give you a brief tour of all this wonderful city has to offer and show you why people continue to flock here from all over the world. St. George is the county seat and the largest city in Washington County. The area is also known as Utah’s Dixie. Why? Many of the first pioneers in the area were cotton farmers from the South who settled here. St. George has a long, rich history even before the 1860s. It used to be a major stop on the Old Spanish Trail, and a home to Native Americans dating back 2,000 years. Right now, there are 90,000 residents in St. George. We stopped by to ask Mayor Jon Pike why he thinks so many people love living in St. George. “We really do care,” says Mayor Pike. “We have an attitude of service. That’s why we’re here. This city is owned by the people who work here; it’s theirs. They are the stockholders, in my view. I’m here to do the very best job I can to serve them.” The city is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by lava rock, sandstone, and other formations. St. George boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year, which is perfect for recreational activities. “St. George is perfect for outdoor recreational activities.” There are four championship golf courses within city limits, as well as miles of hiking and biking trails, parks, and festivals. Some popular events at St. George include the Ironman, World Senior Games, and the St. George Marathon. We took a moment in our tour to talk with Stacey McAfee, who was showing her niece around town and hanging out at the Town Square—which, again, is one of my favorite places. Stacey says, “St. George does a great job with parks, splash pads, and things to do with young children. My four-year-old requested that we come to this splash pad today because he loves the river and the water. It’s hot here, so we like to get in the water and cool off.” Education has always been a priority for the St. George community. There are 12 elementary schools, three intermediate schools, four middle schools, and five high schools—with more on the way. St. George is also home to the 111-acre Dixie State University campus, which has an enrollment of 8,500 undergraduates. The accredited and expanding Dixie Regional Medical Center is another great benefit to the area. This state-of-the-art facility offers rehabilitation services, sports medicine and training, outpatient surgery, and the neuroscience institute. It is the top major medical referral center for northwest Arizona, southeast Nevada, and southern Utah. In the first quarter of 2017, the unemployment rate in St. George dipped down to 3.4%, which is the lowest we’ve seen since the beginning of the recession. In 2016, the average monthly wage was $2,813. This July, there are 1,097 homes for sale and 70 for rent, which puts us firmly in a seller’s market. The median listing price is currently at $289,000. So, with mild weather, beautiful scenery, a progressive business atmosphere, educated workforce, low crime, and close proximity to Las Vegas—not to mention the gateway to National Parks—it’s no wonder why St. George is one of the fastest-growing areas in Utah. If you have any questions about St. George or if you know someone who’s thinking of moving to the area, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you! END TRANSCRIPT. Thanks for going on the 4-minute tour with us! We love, love, LOVE this town and hope you do too. Don’t hesitate to shoot us an email at sales@gostgeorge.com or a quick jingle to 435-216-3888 with questions about real estate, schools, bike trails, or even our favorite St. George eateries!

El Camino Royale, the King’s Road, the Old Spanish Trail, or the Old San Antonio Road. While it has many names, this classic road has a glorious history into the past of Texas. Today we’re talking about the OSR.

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