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Brett Iredell

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2016

Formerly a bartender from Washington, DC, now a wildland firefighter in the American Southwest.

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Follow travelers to discover remarkable places through their journeys.

My Travel Interests

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    West Virginia Destination Challenge

    West Virginia Visitor

    As part of the West Virginia Destination Challenge, this badge celebrates the beginning of your journey through West Virginia's remarkable places. Every place you mark brings you closer to discovering more of what makes the Mountain State unique.

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    As part of the West Virginia Destination Challenge, this badge celebrates your deeper exploration of West Virginia's remarkable places. Your journey has taken you beyond the highlights to uncover even more of what makes the Mountain State extraordinary.

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    Route 66 Exploration Challenge

    Ford's Route 66 Exploration Challenge

    You explored one of America's most iconic highways by marking at least three remarkable places along historic Route 66.

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    Ford's Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge

    You expanded your map during the Ford Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge and reached the milestone required to unlock this limited edition badge.

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    25 States Visited

    25 States Visited

    You've visited 25 U.S. states and are halfway to exploring all 50. Every state has its own hidden wonders, and you're well on your way to discovering them.

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Foods I've tried

Foods this traveler has tried.

Jucy Lucy

Prepared Foods

Jucy Lucy

This beef patty oozes cheese from within.

Steam Beer

Drinks

Steam Beer

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.

Smørrebrød

Prepared Foods

Smørrebrød

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

A basket of finger steaks and fries.

Prepared Foods

Finger Steak

Idaho's fried specialty makes steak a finger food.

Colcannon with scallions and bacon.

Prepared Foods

Colcannon

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.

Biltong

Meats & Animal Products

Biltong

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.

Bean Pie

Sweets

Bean Pie

This slightly sweet dessert is a staple in some Black American Muslim communities.

Midas Touch Ale

Drinks

Midas Touch Ale

A brewery consulted drinking vessels found in the ancient king’s tomb to recreate a 2,700-year-old elixir.

Necco Wafers

Sweets

Necco Wafers

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

Patatje Oorlog

Prepared Foods

Patatje Oorlog

Atop every serving of Dutch “war fries,” a pile of spicy, savory condiments do battle.

Absinthe Spoon

Gastro

Absinthe Spoon

This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.

Rocky Mountain Oysters

Prepared Foods

Rocky Mountain Oysters

Battered and fried testicles make use of a cattle-country surplus.

Pemmican was made with bison meat and fat, along with choke cherries.

Meats & Animal Products

Pemmican

Touted as the original energy bar, the bison-based mixture kept for months.

American Spicebush

Fruits & Vegetables

American Spicebush

The plant's fruit, leaves, and bark offer a spice rack of flavors.

Pork rillettes.

Prepared Foods

Rillettes

Spread this fat-poached meat on a crusty French loaf.

Cherry and blue raspberry lemonade Koolickles.

Prepared Foods

Koolickles

Dill pickles soaked in Kool-Aid? Oh, yeah!

Pink Pearl Apple

Fruits & Vegetables

Pink Pearl Apple

Take a bite out of this apple to reveal its pink interior.

Rock N' Rye Pop

Drinks

Rock N' Rye Pop

A Prohibition-era flavor from a soda company beloved by Detroiters and Juggalos.

Amba

Ingredients & Condiments

Amba

The spicy, sour mango sauce is beloved from India to Israel.

Boston Baked Beans

Sweets

Boston Baked Beans

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.

A breaded scrapple and egg sandwich.

Prepared Foods

Scrapple

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.

Mellow Corn Whiskey

Drinks

Mellow Corn Whiskey

Long relegated to moonshine jars, aged corn whiskey is finally getting respect outside Kentucky.

Kitfo

Prepared Foods

Kitfo

A melt-in-your-mouth mixture of raw beef, butter, and spices.

Root Beer Plant

Ingredients & Condiments

Root Beer Plant

These sacred leaves taste like peppery soda.

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