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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:30:21 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Home</title><subtitle>Home</subtitle><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/atom.xml"/><updated>2010-04-14T13:02:10Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Spring Cleaning</title><category term="excuses"/><category term="projects"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2010/4/14/spring-cleaning.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2010/4/14/spring-cleaning.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2010-04-14T12:59:45Z</published><updated>2010-04-14T12:59:45Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Had to knock some dust off the travel legs. The Biggest Butte Travel experts have been trapped in a viscious web of day jobs, grant writing, and low-carb dieting. That doesn't mean we haven't been traveling. Glorious Delta and New Jersey photos will be up soon - along with a story of Pig Races and a write up of how not to get murdered in a rest area.</p>
<p>Come back soon!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>New York Map Postcard</title><category term="maps"/><category term="photography projects"/><category term="postcard maps"/><category term="postcards"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2010/2/24/new-york-map-postcard.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2010/2/24/new-york-map-postcard.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2010-02-25T03:33:46Z</published><updated>2010-02-25T03:33:46Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://thebiggestbutte.com/storage/NYCmapPostcard.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267068979818" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Mound Bayou, Missippi</title><category term="photography"/><category term="unique destination"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2010/2/15/mound-bayou-missippi.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2010/2/15/mound-bayou-missippi.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2010-02-16T03:18:25Z</published><updated>2010-02-16T03:18:25Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://thebiggestbutte.com/storage/P1230169.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266290534604" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mississippiheritage.com/list00.html#9">Vacant</a> <a href="http://www.storycorps.org/blog/griot-booth/memphis-tn/mound-bayou-mississippi-the-jewel-of-the-delta/">Taborian Hospital</a>&nbsp;in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mound_Bayou,_Mississippi">Mound Bayou</a> Mississippi, <a href="http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html">oldest slave-founded town</a> in the state.</p>
<p>Also known as <a href="http://www.storycorps.org/blog/griot-booth/memphis-tn/mound-bayou-mississippi-the-jewel-of-the-delta/">The Jewel of the Delta.</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Post Cards Map of The AZ</title><category term="postcard maps"/><category term="postcards"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2010/1/9/post-cards-map-of-the-az.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2010/1/9/post-cards-map-of-the-az.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2010-01-10T00:18:19Z</published><updated>2010-01-10T00:18:19Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>To add to the collection:</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 425px;" src="http://thebiggestbutte.com/storage/arizonaMAPPostcard.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263082896152" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Out West</title><category term="gone"/><category term="links"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/12/19/out-west.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/12/19/out-west.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2009-12-19T17:44:33Z</published><updated>2009-12-19T17:44:33Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Gone again collecting sunshine data. Check the <a href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tumblr-travel-pics/">tumblr</a> for latest photo updates!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Lost In State Exploration</title><category term="links"/><category term="maps"/><category term="travel links"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/12/2/lost-in-state-exploration.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/12/2/lost-in-state-exploration.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2009-12-03T05:46:30Z</published><updated>2009-12-03T05:46:30Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Back.</p>
<p>Back from the great, gray Midwest.</p>
<p>Latest intrest? This <a href="http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/424-accidental-geography-the-long-overdue-sequel/">site of geography in food</a>.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Haitus in a Cold</title><category term="sick"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/11/15/haitus-in-a-cold.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/11/15/haitus-in-a-cold.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2009-11-16T02:43:40Z</published><updated>2009-11-16T02:43:40Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://thebiggestbutte.com/storage/COLDexcuse.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1258339486836" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Sorry. Out for the week. Will be back as soon as possible.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Dog Sledder Job in Denali National Park</title><category term="National Parks"/><category term="dog sled"/><category term="national parks"/><category term="travel jobs"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/11/8/dog-sledder-job-in-denali-national-park.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/11/8/dog-sledder-job-in-denali-national-park.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2009-11-09T02:56:20Z</published><updated>2009-11-09T02:56:20Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>The toughest of the tough appply for<a href="http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2009/11/most-unique-job-national-park-service4882 "> this job</a>.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://thebiggestbutte.com/storage/dogslednationalparks.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257735496946" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Wednesday Link-in</title><category term="road trips"/><category term="travel links"/><category term="travel links"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/11/4/wednesday-link-in.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/11/4/wednesday-link-in.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2009-11-05T02:21:33Z</published><updated>2009-11-05T02:21:33Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>We fully support cultured and curious travel here at The Biggest Butte which is why our first link is to a <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/11/01/travel/01culture.html?partner=rss&amp;emc=rss">NY Times article about rare books and US Libraries</a>.</p>
<p>There are still plenty of areas in the US with colorful fall foilage. Look at <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/11/02/late.leaf.peeping/index.html?eref=rss_travel">CNN's Late Season Hot Spots</a>&nbsp;it is part of their series <a href="http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2009/american.road.trips/">American Road Trips</a> which is a great year-round resource.</p>
<p>Speaking of gorgeous fall trees, if you are anywhere near Arkansas, now is the time to visit - peak color season. In other Arkansas news: President Obama has <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-11-02-trail-of-tears-arkansas_N.htm?csp=34">big plans for Trail of Tears markers</a> in the state.</p>
<p>Frommers online has a <a href="http://www.frommers.com/rss/articles/6416.html">great article on specials and new routes for Amtrack</a>.&nbsp; Some examples are 40% off a second ticket or 20% off certain routes.</p>
<p>If trains aren't your thing and you dig hanging out at airports check out these <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/worlds-strangest-airport-attractions/1/">fabulous and strange airport attractions</a>.</p>
<p>Map news: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/2009/11/02/first-map-to-name-america-goes-on-display-at-library-of-congress/">First Map To Show US now in Library of Congress</a>.</p>
<p>Wacky Deal: In Houston/Texas or New England/Boston area? How about <a href="http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2009/11/drive_a_rental_car_to_florida.html">driving a rental car to Florida for $1 a day</a>?</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Weird Map Heaven</title><category term="Links"/><category term="maps"/><id>http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/11/2/weird-map-heaven.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://thebiggestbutte.com/tbb-home-base/2009/11/2/weird-map-heaven.html"/><author><name>SKL</name></author><published>2009-11-03T04:37:07Z</published><updated>2009-11-03T04:37:07Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Found <a href="http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/">HERE</a>.</p>
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