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Cherokee Landing State Park Review
Cherokee Landing State Park is a solid Oklahoma lake park with standout swimming, strong fishing access, camping, and a scenic setting that also makes it a great choice for weddings and family gatherings. It’s not the flashiest state park, but it delivers where it matters most: water recreation, outdoor relaxation, and practical event space.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 30, 2026
Osage Hills State Park Review
Osage Hills State Park is a peaceful, wooded park in Osage County that offers a quiet escape, decent hiking, fishing, camping, and a handful of amenities. It is not packed with attractions, but it delivers a calm, secluded atmosphere that makes it worth visiting for a low-key outdoor experience.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 29, 2026
Natural Falls State Park Review
One of Oklahoma's most beautiful state parks, with excellent scenery, hiking and a spectacular waterfall. The painfully tempting no-swimming rule hurts its recreation score, but the protected natural setting helps make Natural Falls a standout.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 27, 2026
Lake Thunderbird State Park Review
A convenient central Oklahoma lake for kayaking, fishing, camping and swimming, but cleanliness, tight spaces and a sometimes-rowdy atmosphere hold Lake Thunderbird back from being one of Oklahoma's better state parks.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 27, 2026
How I Somehow Ended Up Fighting Wildland Fire
How does an Oklahoma National Guardsman and software developer end up in wildland fire? From FFT2 and prescribed burns to FFT1, S-290, aviation operations, and helping build the program, this is how I found my way into wildland fire and why I am still figuring out where it might lead.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 27, 2026
This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 2
Read this in plain English: “Read the user’s input, turn it into a whole number, and store it in a variable called score.”
Roguegoose1 · Sep 21, 2026
This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 1
Learning C# doesn't have to start with classes, databases, or complicated applications. This week's programming lesson starts with Hello World, a simple function, and repetition designed to make writing C# feel natural before we move on to bigger things.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 16, 2026
Top 10 Upcoming Game Releases of October 2026
October 2026 might be living in the shadow of GTA VI, but there's still plenty to play before November arrives. From Gears of War: E-Day and Castlevania to Final Fantasy, Phantom Blade Zero, Hellraiser, and more, here are the upcoming games worth watching this October.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 16, 2026
Flagstaff Might Be One of My Favorite Places in Arizona, maybe one of my favorite places period.
I've been to Flagstaff twice and somehow got two completely different versions of it. From hiking around Snowbowl and exploring the Coconino and Kaibab forests to wildfire smoke, downtown food, outdoor shops, and views toward the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff has become one of my favorite places in Arizona.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 15, 2026
Why Node.js Is Still Worth Learning
Node.js has been around long enough to survive plenty of trends, and there’s a reason it’s still everywhere. Whether you’re learning full-stack development or adding another tool alongside C# and .NET, Node remains one of the most practical technologies a developer can learn.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 15, 2026
Why Learn C#?
C# is one of the best languages to learn if you want a mix of fun and practicality. It’s great for game development with Unity, but it’s also a serious language for real-world software engineering, backend systems, and .NET development.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 15, 2026
Python vs. C++: Which Programming Language Should You Learn First?
For most beginners, Python is usually the better first language. It’s easier to learn, quicker to use, and less intimidating than C++. It helps you build confidence and learn the fundamentals of programming without getting overwhelmed too early.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 15, 2026
Las Vegas Was Fun. I Just Wouldn’t Stay at the Strat Again.
Las Vegas was a hell of a trip, but I definitely learned a few things along the way. From a $1,000 hotel surprise at the Strat to canceled tower attractions, brutal desert heat, and slot machines in the airport, here’s what my Vegas trip was actually like and what I’d do differently next time.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 15, 2026
Dune: Awakening Is Finally Coming to Consoles and It’s Bringing Single-Player With It!
Dune: Awakening finally hits PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, and console players may actually be getting the best version yet. Full single-player, optional PvP, the completed Book One story, and more than a year of PC updates are all coming with it.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 15, 2026
You Want to Start a Blog. What Site Should You Use?
Want to start a blog but have no idea what platform to use? I usually recommend WordPress, but that doesn't mean it's always the right answer. Let's talk WordPress, Ghost, Substack, Squarespace, and why I still think Wix is ass.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 14, 2026
You asked the IT guy what laptop to buy, so here’s the answer I give most people
For a normal everyday laptop, you need something that feels good to mess around on. Something that fits in your lap, has a good battery, fits well in any backpack, and if you can get all that into a clean slick look, all the better.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 14, 2026
My AC Fan Died Today: When Do You Repair an Old Air Conditioner, and When Do You Replace It?
My AC stopped cooling properly, and the outdoor fan turned out to be the problem. That repair is manageable, but the bigger question is harder: when you have an older R-22 system and replacement quotes around $12,000 to $15,000, when does it make sense to keep repairing it and when is it finally time to replace the whole thing?
Roguegoose1 · Sep 13, 2026
What Do PL1 Through PL5 Mean in Wildland Fire—and Why Travelers Should Care
Wildland fire Preparedness Levels run from PL1 to PL5 and help describe how active the fire environment is and how heavily firefighting resources are committed. They aren't a direct danger scale, but understanding them. How using tools like Watch Duty and WeatherBug can help you make better decisions when traveling through fire country.
Roguegoose1 · Sep 11, 2026
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