Rainy Rhododendrons

I had a whole day in front of me. Why not see some flowers in the rain?

Honored Cherokee Warrior

I admit it is awkward and unusual to think of myself as an Indian warrior.

Willamette Valley Parks

This was the area jointly held by two nations, called the Oregon Territory by the United States, and the Columbia Territory by Britain.

Beacon Rock (take two), fish and Indians

Sunday I was scheduled for some mandatory overtime, so Saturday Arno and I took the opportunity to try Beacon Rock again. And the trail is open!

Bald eagles, double bridges, fishing platforms, climbing Stonehenge

I will go back this summer in better weather, better light, and armed with my camera!

Sego Canyon Petroglyphs & Pictographs

First thing in the morning, we backtracked to Sego Canyon in order to view some ancient indigenous rock art (a special trip for the anthropologist in the group…). {I know you’ll want to investigate these, so click the images for a larger version.} We saw captivating anthropomorphic images in reds, blacks, and whites on the […]

Rocks and Ancient People in Canyonlands

Tuesday morning I was up on the rock again before the sun rose. We all slept pretty well. It was only a little chilly but Arno and I are such outdoors people, that all five of us had warm gear. Arno went into get-going mode right away, and I let him. I sat and watched […]

8th grade graduation

It’s the time when scheduled appointments are picking up because it’s the end of the school year. Aside from the ballet performance and it’s multitudinous rehearsals, Miss T is due to graduate from middle school and then my daughter will be a high-schooler. It’s more of an adjustment for me than for her. Am I […]

Indians at OMSI

As is the case with so many aspects of our lives: it turns out just as it was supposed to, but not necessarily the way we were expecting.

Salado of ancient Arizona

Eddie said evidence supports that there were thousands of the Salado living within the Tonto grounds.