Tag Archives: New York

Bigfoot’s Safe Haven in Whitehall, New York

Thank you Whitehall, New York for providing Bigfoot and his family a safe place to call home! In 2004, the residents passed a law making Whitehall a safe haven for Bigfoot, by prohibiting the hunting of this shy creature. It kind of makes me think of the lyrics to the Cheers theme song, “Sometimes you […]

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My Search for Champ the Lake Monster

Our trip last month to the Adirondack region of New York wasn’t just to tour historical sites. Angel Chuck Billy also planned this adventure to continue his cryptozoology research. Although his primary areas of interest were UFOs and Bigfoot, he also dabbled in sea monsters as evident in his work regarding Cassie, Maine’s sea serpent […]

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The Surrender that Changed World History

On October 17, 1777, Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne surrendered his sword and army to Major General Horatio Gates, an event which marked the first time a British army surrendered in world history, sending shockwaves across the globe. Burgoyne was defeated days earlier at the Second Battle of Saratoga, ending the British plan to conquer upstate New […]

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Saratoga: Asa’s Version

We have reached the turning point in the American Revolution, the Battles of Saratoga, New York! And just like it took the Americans two attempts, our visit to Saratoga National Historical Park also took two tries. Although we weren’t turned back by an opposing side, we retreated on our first visit due to tropical downpours. […]

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Defying Logic at Mount Defiance, New York

Tell the truth, who hasn’t ignored good advice at some point in their life, only to regret it later? Such was the case with Mount Defiance, with its perfect view of Fort Ticonderoga. After the Americans took control of Fort Ticonderoga from the British during the American Revolution, Deputy Adjutant General John Trumbull felt that […]

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Ticonderoga: Asa’s Version

In the early morning of May 10, 1775, less than a month after the Battle of Lexington and Concord, a militia of determined colonists surprised the small group of British troops garrisoned at Fort Ticonderoga, in New York. This first offensive win was a “major moral and material victory,” in the early days of the […]

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Pivotal Role in History at Lake George Village, New York

The Village of Lake George, in New York, is known for its restaurants, stores, steamboat cruises, and even parasailing. But did you know it also played a pivotal role during the early history of the United States? That’s why during our visit, we picked up a map at the visitor center of “The Colonial Wars […]

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So Many Firsts in One Grand Adventure

Back in November, when it was unfathomable for my family that there would come a time without him, Chuck Billy began planning his yearlong 13th birthday celebration. It included him organizing the grandest of adventures for us, with many firsts, which is saying something considering all of his adventures. Chuck Billy thought of something special […]

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