Scott T. Shier

48, Male

Fort Gratiot, Michigan

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown (If US city & state; Others city, province, country):
St. Clair, Michigan
Why do you wish to join this community?
~ love our world & all that is in it . . . and Our Society & all it has done ~
About Me: (If none, make no entry):
A Life Member of, and Sustaining Contributor to, The National Geographic Society. I became very interested in the Society itself during the Centennial 1988 year when I was 10. Became a proud member for my 12th birthday, January 1990. At last I didn't have to wait anymore for my Grandparents to be done with their NGM issues!
Personal Website (If none, make no entry):
http://www.ebay.com/str/darthsnoopysnatgeosandstuff
Favorite National Geographic publication: (If none, make no entry):
Hard to narrow down, but especially the vintage 1910-1920's era, and also the wonderful 1988 Centennial year.

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/

www.ngm.com
Favorite travel destination: (If none, make no entry):
my beautiful state!

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  • John A. Beto

    Hello Sir,

    That's the one. I double checked on the NG webpage and found it after I sent the message. I was also fascinated by the story of the Titanic. I miss many of those old issues, but at least I can read them at NG. There were two issues, if I recall, about the marble industry in my hometown, Clarksburg, WV. I've not found those yet. I think one is from the 1940's but I cannot now recall.

    Also, I share your sentiment on the Wildlife as Canon Sees It campaign. It became the first thing I'd read with each issue of NG. I was quite sad to see it go. I still enjoy the magazine, but it's not the same without. Like the Sunday funnies aren't the same without Calvin & Hobbes, if you are familiar with that. 

    I do have a question. In the December 2020 issue, which was the final issue to carry Wildlife, it shows a picture of a rhinoceros. I understand that the first issue has Przewalski's Horse - July 1982. I found it on their website, but cannot find any issue in 1981 with the rhinoceros. Can you provide an explanation?

    Thank you.

    John

    Oct 23, 2025

  • Clare Thomson

    Thanks, Scott. I'm a beginner here, but have inherited hundreds of National Geographic magazines and thought I'd join the group to get inspiration. The photography is amazing.

    Mar 7

  • Genevieve Thibault

    Hi Scott,

    Thanks for welcoming me back! Yes, you are right, you knew my father through this venue. After he passed away, I was on this site as well. I would be glad to chat with you again.

    Thanks for your time and involvement!

    Best regards,

    Gen

    Mar 16