Short Takes- Gateway to Adventure

The Gateway Arch is a stunning architectural achievement, and also a stunning monument to the expansion of the American story. Come along for a short visit to this most unique of American monuments! https://youtu.be/wFliaO-mEmk #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #shorttakes, #StLouis, #Missiouri, #nationalpark, #nationalparks, #NPS, #GatewayArch, #Arch, #ThomasJefferson, #museum, #museums,

Pierside – Holidays in Uniform (Full Episode)

Christmas shenanigans! Cone along on a military sleigh ride through the full episode of “Holidays in Uniform!” Celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even New Years in sunny Spain, on tropical islands, and aboard USS Ponce! Parts 1 and 2 combined here to make an hour of must-see TV! #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #Pierside, #Navy, #veterans, #military, #Christmas, #holidays, … Continue reading Pierside – Holidays in Uniform (Full Episode)

Short Takes – Blown Away: The Nu’uanu Pali

Discover how the beauty and mystery of Oahu can blow your mind when you visit the Nu’uanu Pali. The Pali is a cliff overlooking the windward side of the island, and this geologic wonder is both true a natural wonder—and central to the identity of the Hawai’ian people. Come take a short look at the … Continue reading Short Takes – Blown Away: The Nu’uanu Pali

Short Takes – Music to My Ears!

The dawn of the sound recording industry can be found in a small museum nestled in historic Dover, Delaware. Take a short tour with me around the Johnson Victrola Museum and glimpse the beginnings of today’s multi-billion-dollar music industry! https://youtu.be/d0bBYveMeGs #nathanelmiller, #sparks1524, #victrola, #dover, #delaware, #johnsonvictrolamuseum, #museum, #museums, #music, #soundrecording, #musicrecording,

Gettysburg 160 – Days 4 & 5

NEW VIDEO! The Battle of Gettysburg crashed to a halt on July 3rd, 1863, but the story doesn't end there. The Confederate army began its retreat to Virginia in pouring rain while, at the same time, the great Confederate citadel at Vicksburg in Mississippi fell to Union forces. These double victories together were the fulcrum … Continue reading Gettysburg 160 – Days 4 & 5

On the Waterfront – Thanksgiving in Jolly Old England!

(Pensacola, Florida; Nov. 23, 2022) – I became a Yeoman (an admin clerk) when I enlisted in the Navy. I didn't know what I really wanted to do long-term, but every command has administrative personnel, so what better rate to choose in order to actually see the Navy and figure out my ultimate path? The … Continue reading On the Waterfront – Thanksgiving in Jolly Old England!

New Short Takes Video – The Pensacola Museum!

New Short Takes video!! Come with me for a short tour of the Pensacola Museum at the University of West Florida. Located in historic downtown Pensacola, the museum traces the city’s history from the pre-Columbian era to the modern-day incarnation of the oldest founded European city in North America! https://youtu.be/Etv4siyEcm8 #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #Pensacola, #Florida, #GulfCoast, … Continue reading New Short Takes Video – The Pensacola Museum!

Past Exploration: Gettysburg 158, Part 2

(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; July 2, 2021) – We pay a sizable price for tickets so we can to to the movies to see sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll, but a bit of historical research will reveal truth was far stranger and far more exciting that fiction ever could be. The fate of nations often hinges on mere … Continue reading Past Exploration: Gettysburg 158, Part 2

Travel Log: Whiling Away the Hours in Williams

(Albuquerque, New Mexico; May 18, 2021) – Williams and the Grand Canyon are now far in my rearview mirror as I steadily make my way east to Florida. Williams is a charming little town that found some creative ways to survive the blow of being bypassed by Interstate 40 in 1984 and the decommissioning of … Continue reading Travel Log: Whiling Away the Hours in Williams

Travel Log: Back to the Canyon

(Williams, Arizona; May 16, 2021) –I’ve come back to the Grand Canyon. I first laid eyes on this unbelievable place in October 2018 during the Grand Tour USA. Once my decision was made last year to depart Washington State and repair to Tennessee, the Grand Canyon was the first place on my list of places … Continue reading Travel Log: Back to the Canyon