THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From tiny #Jasper's House, on the upper Athabasca River, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express continued their journey down that river to Fort Assiniboine which stood on a southernmost bend of the river north of #Edmonton House. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #HBCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fifth-leg/
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas, who was leaving the territory west of the Rockies with the outgoing York Factory Express, made his way down the Whirlpool River to the Athabasca, on his way to #Jasper's House and beyond. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #HBCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/david-douglas-athabasca-river/
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas travelled out with the outgoing York Factory Express commanded by Edward Ermatinger, but he made his own way over the Rocky Mountains to #Jasper's House. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #WestOfTheMountains https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/david-douglas-rockies/
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Once the men of the outgoing Express reached Boat Encampment, at the Big Bend of the Columbia River, they proceeded on foot, crossing the mountains by the Wood River to the Athabasca and #Jasper's House. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #HBCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fourth-leg/

#EAS #WEA for Clay, #IL; #Effingham, #IL; #Jasper, #IL: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 8:00 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Lincoln IL

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@easwatch #EAS #WEA for #Jasper, #TXwx; #Newton, #TX: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 4:30 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Lake Charles LA

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#EAS #WEA for Cumberland, #IL; #Effingham, #IL; #Jasper, #IL: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 6:30 AM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Lincoln IL

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@easwatch #EAS #WEA for #Jasper, #INwx ; #Porter, #IN: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 8:45 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Chicago IL

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@easwatch #EAS #WEA for #Jasper, #INwx ; #Porter, #IN: National Weather Service: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING in effect for this area until 8:30 PM CDT for DESTRUCTIVE three inch size hail. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Source: NWS Chicago IL

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@easwatch #EAS #WEA for #Jasper, #INwx; #Lake, #IN; #Newton, #IN: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 8:15 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Chicago IL

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