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Highpointers- Sioux City Journal article on 2015 Iowa Convention
- Highpointers Convention August 12-13, 2016 at Red Lodge, Montana
- Jean Trousdale (1933-2016)
- 2016 Highpointers Calendar at Merc
- Congratulations Frank Sutman on Winning Facebook Photo Contest
- “American Highpoints” Film Fundraising Campaign on Indiegogo
- 2015 Frank Ashley Award Winners
- Frank Ashley Award
- KTIV Television Coverage of Highpointers Convention
- Club Shout Out on Welcometoamerica.us
- News Coverage of Highpointers Convention at Hawkeye Point
- Jack Parsell (1921-2015)
- Atlas Obscura Article on Club
- Jack Baker (1936-2015)
- Hawkeye Point, Iowa Highpointers Convention Registration – July 24 and 25 2015
- History and Future of Highpointers Conventions
- Interview with Highpointer Matt Moniz Who Survived Everest Base Camp Avalanche
- 2015 Access Dates for Illinois
- Connecticut Outdoors Article on Club
- 2015-2016 Highpointers Board of Directors
Tag Archives: Illinois
Motormountain Jeep Climb of Highpoints Where They Hide a Belt Buckle
The Motor Mountain folks over at TFLCAR have an entertaining blog about their driving a Jeep Rubicon up highest points where they hide a belt bucklet that you are supposed to shoot a selfie with. Among the states are Taum … Continue reading
Former Chicagoans Live Near Illinois’ Highest Point – Chicago – DNAinfo.com Chicago
DNAinfo.com has a really nice article on the Wuebells. Former Chicagoans Live Near Illinois' Highest Point – Chicago – DNAinfo.com Chicago.
Willis Tower (aka Sears Tower) vs. Granite Peak Brouhaha
A Montana tourist promotion on the side of Chicago L trashtalking the Chicago landscape with Montana. Among the comparisons was a comparison of Willis Tower (1,450 feet) and Granite Peak (12,799 feet). The Chicago Tribune responded with pictures of Chicago … Continue reading
Backcountry Accidents: Helicopter Rescue of Dog and Hikers in California, AT Accident in Maryland, Fatal Fall in Illinois
Here’s a round up of backcountry accidents in California, Maryland and Illinois.
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Peter Thompson’s Geology of Highpoints
Peter Thompson at the University of New Hampshire has an elegant and comprehensive description website about the geology of the highpoints of each state.
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Hiker Ticketed After Fall in Starved Rock State Park in Illinois
The PJStar reports a hiker at Starved Rock State Park was ticketed for unlawful hiking off trail and entering a restricted area after he had to be rescued following a 50 foot fall. Police say Brian Hack, 29, had been … Continue reading
State County Highpoints
County Highpoints is the defacto website and forum for highpointers. Once you visit the 50 states, you’ve caught the bug and next logical spot are the 3,500+ county highpoints.
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50states.com State Profile
50states.com has great information summarizing each state.
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Official Summit Benchmark Datasheet Histories
Richard Carey at peakbagging.com has put together a very useful list of summit benchmark information as well as the official U.S. Government datasheets on the history of the benchmark.
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U.S. State Highpoint Trip Reports
Post your trip reports here.
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