ECHOES OF WAR; UNDERSTANDING COMBAT STRESS REACTIONS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Echoes That Follow Us: Understanding ASR, Startle Reactions, and PTSD By Del Albright Introduction: The Holidays Aren’t Easy for Everyone Most folks see the holidays as a time for family, lights, warm gatherings, and nostalgia.But for many combat veterans—especially those of us from Vietnam—the season can also stir up memories, emotions, and echoes we carry […]
LET FREEDOM RING – WHY JULY 4TH STILL MATTERS!
FREEDOM ON INDEPENDENCE DAY – WHY JULY 4TH STILL MATTERS By Del Albright, Veteran, Patriot, and Defender of American Freedom Every year, the Fourth of July rolls around with barbecues, fireworks, and family gatherings. But as Americans fire up the grill and light the skies, I believe we must pause and remember why this day […]
FROM TYPEWRITER TO TRAIL TALES; COWBOY AND OFF-ROAD POETRY
FROM TYPEWRITER TO TRAIL TALES Off-Road, Campfire & Cowboy Poetry by Del Albright 18 Original Poems and Song Lyrics by Del By Del AlbrightFrom Typewriter to Trail Tales. I started writing about the outdoors before we had Google, blogs, or hashtags — just grit, a typewriter, and a deep love for the land. Forty years […]
FAITH, COURAGE, AND HONOR ON MEMORIAL DAY
“Like a Stone Wall”: Faith, Courage, and a Memorial Day Tribute By Del Albright Author’s Note:This post is not an endorsement of the Confederate cause or rebellion. I reference General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson solely to highlight his remarkable leadership, unwavering faith, and personal courage under pressure. His mindset offers timeless lessons on facing fear, staying […]
MEMORIAL DAY HONORS THOSE WHO HAVE DIED FOR OUR COUNTRY
It used to be called Decoration Day right after the Civil War. Now we call it Memorial Day. It’s all about remembering and honoring those men and women who have died for this country of ours.There is no greater sacrifice than dying for others and dying to preserve the freedoms we believe in. I honor […]
KEEP PUBLIC LANDS OUT OF JAIL AND OPEN TO ALL – HERE’S HOW
Del’s Jeep Rebuild – And a 4-Step Plan to Keep the Roads Open By Del Albright If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know I’ve been wrenching on my Jeep again. Yep, the Ol’ Reliable needed a bit of love—a full rebuild with new guts and gear to get her ready […]
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH; HONORING OUR HEROES
Military Appreciation Month – Honoring Our Heroes, One Act at a Time By Del Albright May is Military Appreciation Month—a dedicated time to honor and show gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve in our U.S. Armed Forces. This includes the brave men and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, […]
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL STARTS WITH YOU – PROTECT THE RIDE!
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL — RESPECTING THE RIDE AND THE LAND By Del Albright Somewhere in the American West – where adventure meets stewardship. There’s nothing quite like venturing into the backcountry, especially in places where the land still echoes with the raw beauty of America’s wilderness. These mountains, ridgelines, and alpine trails are more than […]
EARTH DAY – ACTION, AWARENESS, & APPRECIATION
EARTH DAY April 22nd – THE THREE A’S OF STEWARDSHIP IN MOTORIZED RECREATION Action, Awareness, and Appreciation By Del Albright Earth Day: The 3 A’s of Stewardship – A Roadmap to Keeping Public Lands Open Every year, Earth Day gives us a chance to celebrate the incredible beauty and value of the natural world. […]
PEST ERADICATION, NORTHERN CA GROUND SQUIRRELS
SHOOTING GROUND SQUIRRELS, HELPING RANCHERS IN MODOC COUNTY, CA The Belding’s Ground Squirrel is a well-established, very much disliked pest in northern CA, including Modoc County. Sometimes mistakenly called a prairie dog, Beldings live in communities and can destroy a pasture in no time. They love alfalfa. Modoc County, up near the borders of Oregon […]