A storekeeper hears tales and yarns about the yet undiscovered territory west of the mountains in the eastern United States. He overcomes obstacles, hardships and makes it to the Pacific Ocean, but his adventures don't stop there as he proceeds to the vast Canadian wilderness and beyond.

Jim had a few treats for his animals and rewarded them at a mid-day stop. Sissy nuzzled his hand and let her master know that she was a loyal servant. Roy on the other hand was a bit more demonstrative and stomped his feet and blew his breath until Jim paid him equal attention. Afterward Jim laughed to himself. He had no regrets with these two. He watched as they nuzzled each other’s necks. Unfortunately someone else was watching too. Jim was about to have his first trial of the new frontier. It would be one that he would not soon forget.

Dennis Helms aka Bullgator was born in Bremerton, Washington. His is of Polish descent, which may or may not explain a lot of things. He moved across the four corners of the United States with his family, while his father was in the US Navy. Finally settling in Florida, he now resides with his wife in the small central Florida town. Growing up was uneventful for Dennis. He had his average experiences as a youth. He graduated from a Central Florida High School and then went on to receive a Degree in Computer Sciences after a five-year stint in the US Army. While in the service he met and married his beautiful wife Margaret. Writing was in the picture even then, for you see they were pen pals while Dennis was serving in S. Vietnam. Together they had two children, Dennis Jr. and LaShanda. They are now grown and have children of their own. Dennis Sr. and Margaret are doting grandparents of six beautiful grandchildren. He started writing stories about youth in today’s experiences, but then expanded his yarn spinning to the past and even into the future. His stories have inspired youth and adults all over the world.