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“Mules West” Article in Herald-Whig Newspaper (Quincy, Illinois)

Published July 11, 2019
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A man and his mules journey across America

By Ethan Colbert / Photo Katelyn Metzger / Jun. 13, 2019

(NOTE: The following is a re-publishing of an article that originally ran in the Herald-Whig (Quincy, Illinois) on June 13, 2019 / Bernie Harberts)

Long Rider Bernie Harberts leaning on support beam in Todd Curry barn in Quincy Illinois during Two Mules to Triumph journey from North Carolina to Idaho
Bernie Harberts leans on a support beam in Todd Curry’s barn while he talks about his PBS documentary on Thursday, Jun. 13, 2019. Harberts is making a cross-country trip from North Carolina to Idaho to… Continue reading →
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Herald-Whig (Quincy, Illinois) Photo Essay About the Two Mules to Triumph Ramble

Published June 17, 2019
Long Rider Bernie Harberts with mules Brick and Cracker in barn at Todd Curry farm in Quincy Illinois waiting to cross Mississippi River for Two Mules to Triumph journey
Waiting to cross the bridge across the Mississippi. This barn is on the farm where Todd Curry of Quincy, Illinois, grew up. Todd and his wife Julie are giving me and the mules a place to rest for a few days. Full photo essay at the Herald-Whig. (Herald-Whig / Katelyn Metzger photo)

A wonderful photo essay in the June 13 issue of the Quincy Herald-Whig. It shows how mules Brick and Cracker and I are passing the time waiting… Continue reading →

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Mule Ramble Week 9 in Photos

Published June 16, 2019

Call this the Big City week. The mules spent the past 4 days resting up on the outskirts of Quincy, Illinois. Thanks Todd and Julie Curry for giving the mules and me a place to catch our breaths! I thought you’d enjoy a few photos of my time in Gem City.

Quincy, Illinois skyline with the Bayview Bridge in the background
Quincy, Illinois. Population +-40,000. Plus this week, 2 transient mules and a dude from North Carolina. In the background, the Bayview Bridge. It is one of 2 bridges that… Continue reading →
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