2026 01 17: Virtual Scouting

The last few days, in my spare time, I’ve been watching a youtube channel from a guy who explores places and does a really nice job of explaining the history and interesting angles (while being super enthusiastic about simple things which also get me excited inwardly). I’ve been enjoying them specifically because it feels a bit more “productive,” in the sense that I’m using the videos as virtual scouting trips covering places I aim to explore and photography myself in the coming years. The videos specific videos are covering areas in UP Michigan, but they also very much remind me of a lot of my own Ill Wandering trips over the last few years.

More on all of these thoughts another day, but for today, here’s a photo from Lincoln, Illinois (which also reminded me I need to dust off, finish, and post my “Plan for a New Illinois” proposal. So much to do…