You can find speleotherms in the most surprising of locations. But how did these formations, form?

Want a poor artist, verbose guide to Cave formation, formation? look no further than this blog. It’s about Mammoth Cave once again!!! Why? Because The Specters of Mammoth Cave is on it’s way!!!!!!!! <- too many exclamation points?

I was offered a chance to paint a picture with my words. To wit I responded: My Saliva only comes in 1 color, and clear doesn’t show up on paper. I think choosing to use ink and colored pencil instead was the right choice. (you cant even tell the soggy napkin was supposed to be a triceratops.)

Ok. I know. I’m on a Mammoth Cave Streak. Still, I thought I should share some of my other most Favorite National Parks. This time, I thought it might be nice to talk about some of the lesser known parks in North America.

There are so many options when trying to decide which tour to take inside Mammoth Cave National Park. I continue to discuss, and highlight several of my favorite, and several which will take you on a journey shared by the Junior Rangers Investigative Club in the upcoming book: The Specters of Mammoth Cave!!!

We all know why people come to Mammoth Cave. (It’s the Cave.) No mystery here. So, as I ramp up to announcing the pending launch of the second book in the Junior Rangers Investigative Club series: Specters of Mammoth Cave. I thought I would go ahead an highlight a few of the cave tours that I’ve enjoyed.

Today, I talk about some of the other paths I recommend taking, if you should ever visit Mammoth Cave. And I include many photos, some of which are relevant to the upcoming Junior Rangers Investigative Club Mystery.

This week I wanted to try my hand at horror writing. However, that was taking too long. So, instead, I discuss an interesting question, and answer it through an experiment. (Without answering anything at all.) All to discuss Mammoth Cave, the lesser known Sand Cave, and Pokemon Go. Why? for fun.

No Geology this week. Just a shout out to the first park I had any relationship too.

Wupatki National Monument in Arizona.

It’s not too deep, mostly sarcasm and pictures.

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.