About Zeph1
Zeph1 is a space for people who are curious about history, landscapes, and the quieter corners of everyday life. From ghost towns and state parks to small-town museums, cemeteries, garden trees, and nostalgic media, the focus is on stories that connect places, people, and memory.
You will find articles on:
-
Historic sites, ghost towns, cemeteries, and battlefield parks
-
Histories and culture
State parks, dark sky locations, and other outdoor spots
-
Trees, shrubs, and garden plants with practical notes
-
Nostalgic books, radio, TV specials, and related media
And many more topics
Who is Zeph
Zeph is a casual blogger who writes about places and topics that feel interesting or meaningful, not as part of any formal field of study. Articles grow out of personal curiosity, interest, reading, and sometimes from visiting places in real life.
There is no claim to be a professional historian, archaeologist, botanist, or academic researcher. The aim is to pull together information from signs, books, park materials, and reputable sources into something readable that might inspire you to look a little closer at the world around you.
How articles are created
Content on Zeph1 is primarily human-curated and human-edited, sometimes with help from AI tools at specific stages. AI may be used to brainstorm structure, suggest wording, or help organize longer notes into a clearer draft, but it does not replace human judgment.
Every article is manually reviewed, edited, and checked so that names, locations, dates, and key facts are as accurate and understandable as possible. When AI has assisted in creating or refining a piece, that involvement is disclosed so readers know how the article was produced.
Accuracy, respect, and updates
On topics involving certain topics and community histories. When possible, those articles draw on related sources, museums, parks, or other authoritative materials,.
No article is considered finished forever. If new information appears, something needs clarification, or a reader points out an error, posts may be updated so they stay as accurate and respectful as possible over time.
Affiliates, recommendations, and support
Some pages include affiliate links or product suggestions, such as books, garden plants, travel-related items or other related items. If you choose to purchase through those links, Zeph1 may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, which helps support hosting, research time, and future trips.
Editorial choices—what to cover and how to describe a place—are made with readers in mind, not advertisers. Recommendations are included only when they genuinely fit the topic and might be useful to someone interested in that subject.
