Wild and Resistant
@wildandresistant.bsky.social
Exploring Appalachia one portal at a time. Resistance strong, signal stronger. Photos, field notes, and blue energy in the wild.
The turkey is roasted, the neon is bright, and the portals are blue.
Happy Thanksgiving, Resistance! Time to refuel before heading back out into the field. 💙🦃🌆
#Ingress #Resistance
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Happy Thanksgiving, Resistance! Time to refuel before heading back out into the field. 💙🦃🌆
#Ingress #Resistance
@ingress.com @brianrose.bsky.social @rgnnticker.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The turkey is roasted, the neon is bright, and the portals are blue.
Happy Thanksgiving, Resistance! Time to refuel before heading back out into the field. 💙🦃🌆
#Ingress #Resistance
@ingress.com @brianrose.bsky.social @rgnnticker.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving, Resistance! Time to refuel before heading back out into the field. 💙🦃🌆
#Ingress #Resistance
@ingress.com @brianrose.bsky.social @rgnnticker.bsky.social
Paint Creek Park in Pax, WV A quiet spot with clear water, mossy rocks, and steady flow. The creek cuts through a thick patch of woods, making it a good place to breathe, reset, and enjoy the sound of moving water.
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Paint Creek Park in Pax, WV A quiet spot with clear water, mossy rocks, and steady flow. The creek cuts through a thick patch of woods, making it a good place to breathe, reset, and enjoy the sound of moving water.
Crum Missionary Baptist Church in Crum, WV stands as a brick landmark in the Tug Valley, with a cross, arched entry, and hillside backdrop. A long-standing gathering place for faith and community in this small southern West Virginia town with deep local roots.
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Crum Missionary Baptist Church in Crum, WV stands as a brick landmark in the Tug Valley, with a cross, arched entry, and hillside backdrop. A long-standing gathering place for faith and community in this small southern West Virginia town with deep local roots.
Kaymoor Trail in Fayetteville, WV descends through lush forest, leading hikers past rich fall colors, historic mining remnants, and rugged Appalachian scenery. A favorite in the New River Gorge for anyone who loves nature, history, and a satisfying workout on the way back up.
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Kaymoor Trail in Fayetteville, WV descends through lush forest, leading hikers past rich fall colors, historic mining remnants, and rugged Appalachian scenery. A favorite in the New River Gorge for anyone who loves nature, history, and a satisfying workout on the way back up.
+Beta Buildup Battles start 21 Nov 17:00 UTC. Time to scan, deploy, and drop Beacons for the Resistance.
Every Battle Beacon counts toward global results and could earn you a spot in the +Beta Shard Storm.
Scan smart. Deploy blue. Win the future. 🔵⚔️
Every Battle Beacon counts toward global results and could earn you a spot in the +Beta Shard Storm.
Scan smart. Deploy blue. Win the future. 🔵⚔️
November 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
+Beta Buildup Battles start 21 Nov 17:00 UTC. Time to scan, deploy, and drop Beacons for the Resistance.
Every Battle Beacon counts toward global results and could earn you a spot in the +Beta Shard Storm.
Scan smart. Deploy blue. Win the future. 🔵⚔️
Every Battle Beacon counts toward global results and could earn you a spot in the +Beta Shard Storm.
Scan smart. Deploy blue. Win the future. 🔵⚔️
𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮: Craft a Machina Virus in a kinetic cap.
𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲: 1 ADA, 1 Jarvis, 8 L8 resos, some XM.
It flips a portal Machina and keeps links, then every hour it jumps to a new one using shard rules and keeps spreading. Just a concept, but I’d love to see it.
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𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲: 1 ADA, 1 Jarvis, 8 L8 resos, some XM.
It flips a portal Machina and keeps links, then every hour it jumps to a new one using shard rules and keeps spreading. Just a concept, but I’d love to see it.
@ingress.com @brianrose.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮: Craft a Machina Virus in a kinetic cap.
𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲: 1 ADA, 1 Jarvis, 8 L8 resos, some XM.
It flips a portal Machina and keeps links, then every hour it jumps to a new one using shard rules and keeps spreading. Just a concept, but I’d love to see it.
@ingress.com @brianrose.bsky.social
𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲: 1 ADA, 1 Jarvis, 8 L8 resos, some XM.
It flips a portal Machina and keeps links, then every hour it jumps to a new one using shard rules and keeps spreading. Just a concept, but I’d love to see it.
@ingress.com @brianrose.bsky.social
Steele Memorial Freewill Baptist Church in East Lynn, WV sits in a quiet wooded valley, featuring a classic white steeple, brick exterior, and front porch. A small rural church that reflects the character and history of the community it serves. A peaceful stop for travelers and locals alike.
November 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Steele Memorial Freewill Baptist Church in East Lynn, WV sits in a quiet wooded valley, featuring a classic white steeple, brick exterior, and front porch. A small rural church that reflects the character and history of the community it serves. A peaceful stop for travelers and locals alike.
Droop Mountain Lookout Tower in Hillsboro, WV Climb the historic CCC-built lookout at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, the site of West Virginia's last major Civil War battle in 1863. It offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Greenbrier River Valley. It's a certified Dark Sky Park!
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Droop Mountain Lookout Tower in Hillsboro, WV Climb the historic CCC-built lookout at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, the site of West Virginia's last major Civil War battle in 1863. It offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Greenbrier River Valley. It's a certified Dark Sky Park!
Deer in Field in Rich Creek, VA A whitetail deer grazes peacefully in the late afternoon sun on a vast, harvested cornfield, backed by the deep, dark silhouettes of the densely wooded Appalachian foothills. This scene captures the rugged beauty of a cold, late-autumn evening in rural Virginia.
November 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Deer in Field in Rich Creek, VA A whitetail deer grazes peacefully in the late afternoon sun on a vast, harvested cornfield, backed by the deep, dark silhouettes of the densely wooded Appalachian foothills. This scene captures the rugged beauty of a cold, late-autumn evening in rural Virginia.
West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, WV — A grand domed landmark glowing at night, with tall marble columns and a shining golden dome that lights up the skyline. Its symmetry and historic design make it one of the most beautiful state capitols to explore.
November 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, WV — A grand domed landmark glowing at night, with tall marble columns and a shining golden dome that lights up the skyline. Its symmetry and historic design make it one of the most beautiful state capitols to explore.
Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Boomer, WV A beautiful stone church with twin front pillars, an arched entryway, and a cross above the door. Its hilltop setting and timeless design make it a peaceful landmark worth a visit.
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Boomer, WV A beautiful stone church with twin front pillars, an arched entryway, and a cross above the door. Its hilltop setting and timeless design make it a peaceful landmark worth a visit.
Otway Covered Bridge in Otway, OH is a charming piece of history surrounded by quiet countryside. Built in the 1800s, this wooden bridge features a classic red design and peaceful creek views. A local favorite for photographers and travelers exploring southern Ohio’s scenic backroads.
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Otway Covered Bridge in Otway, OH is a charming piece of history surrounded by quiet countryside. Built in the 1800s, this wooden bridge features a classic red design and peaceful creek views. A local favorite for photographers and travelers exploring southern Ohio’s scenic backroads.
I successfully completed another mission, and I only made three new noises this time. Being an agent really isn’t so bad!
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I successfully completed another mission, and I only made three new noises this time. Being an agent really isn’t so bad!
November 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Fog drifts through the holler, and the mountains whisper tonight. Jack-o’-lanterns flicker on old porches while shadows dance under bare trees. In these hills, Halloween feels alive the kind that makes you pull your jacket close and listen for what moves just beyond the mist.
November 1, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Fog drifts through the holler, and the mountains whisper tonight. Jack-o’-lanterns flicker on old porches while shadows dance under bare trees. In these hills, Halloween feels alive the kind that makes you pull your jacket close and listen for what moves just beyond the mist.
Staats Mill Covered Bridge in Ripley, WV is a bright red historic bridge with a metal roof and stone foundation. Originally built in 1887 it now rests in a peaceful park setting as a pedestrian bridge. Its preserved design and classic charm make it one of West Virginia’s most photographed landmarks.
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Staats Mill Covered Bridge in Ripley, WV is a bright red historic bridge with a metal roof and stone foundation. Originally built in 1887 it now rests in a peaceful park setting as a pedestrian bridge. Its preserved design and classic charm make it one of West Virginia’s most photographed landmarks.
When I say I play in Appalachia, I mean the ridgelines that roll from New York to Alabama. The portals here live in small towns, forests, and forgotten roads. It’s not about the fields it’s the journey through the quiet, stubborn mountains that keeps me playing.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
When I say I play in Appalachia, I mean the ridgelines that roll from New York to Alabama. The portals here live in small towns, forests, and forgotten roads. It’s not about the fields it’s the journey through the quiet, stubborn mountains that keeps me playing.
@ingress.com @brianrose.bsky.social
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Elk River Baptist Church in Frametown, WV, stands quietly among the trees with its tall white steeple, wooden ramp, and American flag near the entrance. This small country church reflects the heart of Appalachian faith and community, offering a peaceful place of worship in a forested setting.
October 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Elk River Baptist Church in Frametown, WV, stands quietly among the trees with its tall white steeple, wooden ramp, and American flag near the entrance. This small country church reflects the heart of Appalachian faith and community, offering a peaceful place of worship in a forested setting.
Mt. Kennison Church of God in Marlinton, WV, is a small white church nestled among rolling hills and forest. With its wooden porch, hand-painted sign, and peaceful surroundings, it reflects the quiet faith and close-knit spirit of the Appalachian community it serves.
October 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Mt. Kennison Church of God in Marlinton, WV, is a small white church nestled among rolling hills and forest. With its wooden porch, hand-painted sign, and peaceful surroundings, it reflects the quiet faith and close-knit spirit of the Appalachian community it serves.
Red Lick Scenic Overlook in Marlinton, WV, sits within the Monongahela National Forest and offers a quiet place to take in sweeping mountain views. A brown-and-yellow forest sign marks this peaceful pull-off, where travelers can pause to enjoy one of West Virginia’s most scenic Appalachian vistas.
October 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Red Lick Scenic Overlook in Marlinton, WV, sits within the Monongahela National Forest and offers a quiet place to take in sweeping mountain views. A brown-and-yellow forest sign marks this peaceful pull-off, where travelers can pause to enjoy one of West Virginia’s most scenic Appalachian vistas.
Cabwaylingo Trailhead in Cabwaylingo, WV, marks the entrance to one of West Virginia’s classic outdoor destinations. A rustic wooden sign stands beside the forest road, welcoming hikers and riders into Cabwaylingo State Forest and the Hatfield-McCoy Trails surrounded by lush Appalachian scenery.
October 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Cabwaylingo Trailhead in Cabwaylingo, WV, marks the entrance to one of West Virginia’s classic outdoor destinations. A rustic wooden sign stands beside the forest road, welcoming hikers and riders into Cabwaylingo State Forest and the Hatfield-McCoy Trails surrounded by lush Appalachian scenery.
Big Spruce Overlook in Marlinton, WV, offers sweeping mountain views framed by spruce trees and vibrant fall colors. Overlooking the Monongahela National Forest, it’s a peaceful stop to breathe in the crisp air and admire the beauty of the Appalachian hills.
October 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Big Spruce Overlook in Marlinton, WV, offers sweeping mountain views framed by spruce trees and vibrant fall colors. Overlooking the Monongahela National Forest, it’s a peaceful stop to breathe in the crisp air and admire the beauty of the Appalachian hills.
Dexter Church of Christ in Rutland, OH, is a white wooden church with a red roof and tall steeple. Its arched windows and simple country design reflect timeless small-town charm, making it a cherished landmark in the heart of the Dexter community.
October 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Dexter Church of Christ in Rutland, OH, is a white wooden church with a red roof and tall steeple. Its arched windows and simple country design reflect timeless small-town charm, making it a cherished landmark in the heart of the Dexter community.
Pisgah United Methodist Church in Palestine, WV, is a red brick landmark with a white cross window and hillside cemetery. Surrounded by flowers and flags, it stands as a peaceful place of worship and remembrance, reflecting the town’s deep sense of faith and community.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Pisgah United Methodist Church in Palestine, WV, is a red brick landmark with a white cross window and hillside cemetery. Surrounded by flowers and flags, it stands as a peaceful place of worship and remembrance, reflecting the town’s deep sense of faith and community.
A white wooden church with a tall steeple stands along a quiet road in Meadow Bridge, WV. Surrounded by trees and open sky, it reflects small-town faith and Appalachian tradition, serving as a welcoming place for worship, fellowship, and community spirit.
October 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
A white wooden church with a tall steeple stands along a quiet road in Meadow Bridge, WV. Surrounded by trees and open sky, it reflects small-town faith and Appalachian tradition, serving as a welcoming place for worship, fellowship, and community spirit.