Back to Geology. Fair warning, there is some chemistry involved and a couple big words like Topography. But mostly this is just a vehicle for my aspiring carrier as a 100% serious educational illustrator.

Time for another hard hitting, surface level, exploration into the Geology of Mammoth Cave. . . Oh wait! Researching this stuff takes time, and it’s a Holiday weekend. Why don’t we do something else instead? How about a Valentines for 3 of my most favorite National Parks? What does that even mean? Well, check out the article to find out! Don’t leave this poor little Lattean hanging!

What goes into the making of a cave? Quite literally, what makes Mammoth Cave? Mammoth Bones? No. The remains of other formerly living organisms, and the record of ancient oceans? Yes. Today, I write about the basics of Mammoth Cave. Because sometimes I just want to write about geology. (and then a blog takes way longer to write than expected, and I get tired of the subject!!!) Come for the puns, stay for the drawings. Enjoy at your own risk.

I updated the website. Mostly to entertain myself. If I happen to entertain anyone else, well then, what fun!

You lucked out! This was almost an article about the geology of Mammoth Cave. But I didn’t quite finish all of my research in time, so stay tuned, and be warned.

Mammoth Cave- off the beaten path.

Go for the Cave, but check out all there is to offer above ground too! This is part one in a series I will revisit about how every park has more on offer than the obvious. Also part one in a different ongoing series as I begin the leadup to the second book in the Junior Rangers Investigative Club series. Stay tuned. (I spent too long writing it, forgive the shoddy joke jpg.)

You can Skip this one, It’s mostly just me goofing off!

In which Nathan W. Landrum of Alienjest Press talks about his plans for the rest of the 2023. (It’s totally not a stalling tactic so that he didn’t have to think too hard about this blog entry as he ran out of time to write it!) There’s a poem at the end, which is not his work. He just wants it out there.

A lot has happened in this year!

Most importantly, at least to the future of this website, my immediate goals and prospects, and hopefully the long-running legacy of the Junior Rangers Investigative Club: The first book was released!!!

Treasure off the Coast – Out now! Check it out!

And while this has been a massive learning curve on my part, and I’ve had to ditch my initial schedule, I still consider this is a hugely fun milestone!!!

Ok, like most things Coffee Chronicles related, this is mostly just for me. However, I hope it entertains. The title spoils what this is. Don’t worry about knowing deep Coffee Chronicles. The poem is simply for fun. Though there is a link at the bottom if you are interested. As for the art assets, they are my design. (You can see why I leave the important stuff to professionals!) Le sigh, I had to compromise formatting for mobile, oh well!! Happy Holiday’s Everyone! Don’t Freeze!

Does it look enough like an holiday apron? I was wondering what to do on this blog for the holiday season. Market Treasure off the Coast again? (Ugh) Photo montage of my past holiday’s in national parks? (I couldn’t find the photos.) Then I looked at the name of my imprint, realized I’ve been too serious recently, and decided to go silly. (and maybe promote Coffee Chronicles again) What do I mean? Stay tuned for Saturday!

Oops I’m late!!!!!

This week I write about stuff, and also give hints towards the upcoming book 2 in the Junior Rangers Investigative Club Series.

Case for Fiction Part 2 -

In which Nathan W. Landrum admits that he is not the first person to insert fiction into National Parks. There’s a long storied history of park…well… stories. Also more about ghosts, Mammoth Cave, and a bit about the story around the island in this image.

I, an author of fiction books set in national parks, have been asked: Why write fiction… about national parks? Here I set out to make my case for fiction… in national parks. Am I doing SEO correctly? No? Oh well, this time I will use the promo image for my book. It’s out now! Check it out!

The dinosaurs are completely superfluous. Also, they come from different eras. What was I writing about? Oh yeah! The case for fiction set in National Parks. Why am I making this argument in first place? Read the blog to find out!

The spooky tales conclude with a surprise find, an admittance of my own poor research skills. And one last tale about Private Winters, the most famous ghost at the Dry Tortugas.

Perhaps the most famous ghost stories from Fort Jefferson come from the tragic tale of a soldier who lost his life in a tragic accident at the Dry Tortugas. If you wanted to hunt for ghosts in the park, this is where I would start.

More Ghost Stories from Dry Tortugas. (ish)

Much work, brick, and mortar went into the walls of Fort Jefferson, and perhaps something, or someone, else.

At night, climbing the winding stone stairs in the turrets of Fort Jefferson, I always worried that there would be someone, something, following me. There aren’t enough ghost stories about Dry Tortugas online. Let me remedy that.