It was where the Great Bear taught the People and bestowed gifts. It is the Bear Lodge (Mato Tipila ) that some call the Devil's Tower. Native elders have asked people to respect the area and not to climb here. It should be a simple request, but people still ignore it.
Clarian space commander Aura Raines visits Aztec NM to investigate the mystery of an alleged 1948 flying saucer crash — and find a geocache. The crash was largely dismissed as a hoax bit some have sought to establish its reality. Can Aura shed any light on it?
The condor flies above the rocky crags of Pinnacles National Park. They were almost lost to lead poisoning and a changing world. Captive breeding brought them back, and once again, they soar. A creature of myth, legend, and spirit. They endure as part of our soul.
Bigfoot, Jerry, and Patty still symbolizes the search for the Hairy Man. And a geocache took us to the Klamath River where it came together. The River defines it all, and since we were last here the dams that held it back have been removed. The salmon again swim upstream.
Frank Sam’s Cabin is on Kootzaduka’a land, the tribe that encompasses Mono Lake. It is a story of endurance, both for the lake that faced depletion for Los Angeles taking its waters and for the People who struggled to maintain their tribal identity even as their land was taken. Even today they seek federal recognition.
From Alaska - Part of my soul will always be there. These logs include stories of the Sleeping Lady, the ethics of the Iditarod, and Denali.
When kayak-caching I heard this song in my mind: “The Albion River is the Queen of Rivers All.” But it was also true that the Albion Snag is king of all the snags. Even if you don’t find a container, remember the song and its its refrain, “we are somebody o.”
Writing-on-Stone is a place where rock art and hoodoos come together. It is the center of the Blackfoot nation and reaches into the heart of the earth. The beautiful rock formations hold a deep wisdom.
Emily’s Bridge Returns, a Vermont covered bridge with a ghost story. There may or may not be no ghosts, but even its popularity as an instagram site cannot detract from its mystique. And in the background, you might hear a song for Emily . . .
Dobby’s Grave emerged as a spontaneous tribute to a fictional character who was real enough to be mourned. He became a symbol that went beyond the book or movie. JK Rowling needs to talk to Dobby about the importance of freedom and respect.