Willie Nelson

[VIA: Emily Henke's Blog]

Singer-Songwriter. Author. Poet. Icon.
Sporting the classic Hippie Beard, today we salute the 75-year old Willie Nelson.
Seriously, what a fantastic beard.

Michael Shoemaker

[via: MyFoxDC]

Michael E. Shoemaker was arrested in Maryland this weekend, along with his son and father. I do not condone violence or other illegal activity in any way, but when I saw this mugshot, I knew it was too awesome to pass up.

Walt Whitman

[via: Natural Patriot]

"I have heard what the talkers were talking, the talk of the beginning and the end

But I do not talk of the beginning or the end.

There was never any more inception than there is now,

Nor any more youth or age than there is now,

And will never be any more perfection than there is now,

Nor any more heaven or hell than there is now."

-excerp from Song of Myself, III

I was first introduced to Whitman in my 11th grade English class. Song of Myself was the first poem we read while studying Transcendentalism, and I immediately fell in love. He makes me want to run away to the forest and write poetry and grow a beard and forget about the busy world around me.

William"Buffalo Bill" Cody

[VIA: Wikipedia]

One of the more famous faces of the Old Wild West, Buffalo Bill was an American soldier, bison hunter and showman. His unique facial hair, later worn by Colonel Sanders, definitely suits him.

Billy Goat

[VIA: The Pacific Crest Trail Blog]

"I'm not on vacation. I'm not out for a weekend. This is where I live. When you do that, all the other trappings of life fade away."

Meet Billy Goat. Known as the "Heart and Soul" of the Pacific Crest Trail, he has hiked over 32,000 miles in his lifetime. He has and incredible story and authentic mountain-man beard [I'm talking to you flannel-wearing-impostors]. Check out the whole story in this LA Times Article.

All About Beards

Today's post is not about one beard in particular, but to just once again celebrate all that is beards.

All About Beards is a website that does just that. It has great tips on growing beards, various styles, FAQ, etc. Enjoy.

World Beard & Mustache Championships

Men from all around the world compete in the World Beard & Moustache Championships in Carson City, Nevada. After taking part in the annual Nevada Day Parade the contestants take the stage to compete in the Imperial and the Freestyling categories showing off their unusual styles of facial hair