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Mornings most of the week were taken up running errands, while accompanied by my youngest son. It's a nice time for talking. We'd go for long bike rides in the afternoons. The rides were ideal, for getting some exercise but letting my foot heal a little more.
On Monday, Oliver and I rode to Gas Works Park, an easy ten miler on bike paths with low stakes road travel here and there.
Tuesday, we did a fifteen miler. Our bottoms were pretty sore, but we decided to pedal the Burke Gilman Trail up to Ravenna Park, where we rode through the ravine to Green Lake where we circled the lake before Oliver rode at the mountain bike park a little (his bike's an old Specialized Stumpjumper). We were going to cut through the University of Washington campus to go home but instead decided to ride directly south to the Burke Gilman Trail. Lots of higher-stakes riding on roads to connect places, not my cup of tea. But it was okay, there were bike lanes. Oliver has to learn at some point. I'd rather have it be with me than anyone else.
The Burke Gilman Trail is a multiuse trail for pedestrians and bikers. People use it to commute and exercise. My oldest does a lot of his triathlon training on it, both running and biking. It's a fun place to take older children but you have to be careful because there are a lot of bike jocks who go fast. It's an enjoyable place for people watching, albeit at a fast pace (unless you're motivated to keep up with someone winsome).
This picture is from Gas Works Park, it's mainly about the colors.
Several years ago I found a circular polarizer in tall grass that happened to be the same diameter as the only lens I had for my Fuji at the time (what are the odds?). While I kept it (knowing the chances of it being found by its original owner were nil), I knew I'd hardly use it since years ago I came to a late understanding that I'd ruined much of my early wide angle photography with improper use of a circular polarizer so I gave up on them except for long exposure photography in water settings. Also, since my digital shooting is always done with an eye toward b/w conversion, I don't like muddling exposures with a filter.
However, for this bike ride I took the CPL for the heck of it. It did help with some pictures where the old machinery in Gas Works was reflecting afternoon light. But I kept screwing it on and unscrewing and taking it off and screwing it back on....when I couldn't decide if I wanted it for a particular picture. So I've decided I'm just better off without using one :-)
Wednesday, I spent most of the afternoon on my hands and knees, scrubbing moss off the knotty cedar of the back deck in preparation for re-staining it.
Finally, yesterday (Thursday), both of the boys and I hiked to a nice mountain lake. It was a good test for my foot (about the rockiest trail we could've chosen). It was a tiring mental exercise being so focused about placement of my "bad" foot, but I emerged unscathed, not worsening it. My oldest son Adam is training for a triathlon, so we let him run ahead. But even Oliver zoomed ahead of me. Adam ran all the way up the mountainside and then back down to us and repeated the last couple miles up. It's a little demoralizing for me when he does that but I do enjoy his company when we reunite. He probably did 17 miles of running/walking for the day and he chose to do it in running shoes. These days, trail runners treat a lot of long hikes as a walk in the park, it's crazy. The boys swam in the lake even though it was freezing cold. I thought about dipping my foot it the icy lake water but I was too tired to unlace my boots.
We explored off trail a little on easy sub-alpine terrain (animal paths). The boys had a snowball fight while I napped, and then we walked back down.
Modèle / Model : Renault Kangoo I
Affectation / Assignment : Gendarmerie Nationale, Gendarmerie de l'Air / National Gendarmerie, Gendarmerie of the Air
Fonction / Function : Véhicule léger multi-usage / Multi-use light vehicle
Mise en service / Commissioning : 2007
Événement / Event : Rencontres de la Sécurité 2017 / Meetings of the Safety 2017
From Wikipedia:
"The Greenway lies in a former Milwaukee Road railroad corridor along 29th Street."
And some people want to extend the light rail here, which is a cause for concern for bicyclists and other trail users.
I think I count 8 bridges in this photo. Map location is approximate. It's east of the Freewheel Midtown Bike Center, where I rented my bike.
nrhp # 92001293- The Machias Railroad Station is a historic railroad station near the junction of Court and Main Streets (US Routes 1A and 1, respectively) in Machias, Maine. Built in 1898, it is one of five surviving stations built by the ambitious but unsuccessful Washington County Railroad. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1992.[1] The station is in 2015 set to be restored for use as a visitor center and community meeting space.
Description and history
The former Machias railroad station stands on the north side of United States Route 1, at the eastern fringe of its downtown area. Just to its north runs the multiuse Downeast Sunrise Trail, which occupies the former railroad right-of-way of the Washington County Railroad. The station is a long rectangular single-story wood-frame structure, with a gable roof that has broad overhanging eaves supported by chamfered braces. The walls are clad in weatherboard. A three-sided ticket booth projects on the track side, next to an operable switching signal. The track side facade features two large freight entrances, one at ground level, the other raised about 2 feet (0.61 m) above the ground to facilitate direct offloading from freight cars. The interior has retained most of its original woodwork, despite conversion of its passenger waiting area into a freight storage area in the 1950s.[2]
The Washington County Railroad was incorporated in 1894, began construction on its rail lines the following year, and ran its first train in 1899, delayed by funding issues. Despite lofty projections of profitability, the line, which ran between Brewer and Calais, was financially unsuccessful, and its assets were auctioned in 1903 and leased to the Maine Central Railroad. During its brief lifespan, the railroad constructed 24 stations, most according to a standardized design, of which five survive. The Machias station was built in 1898 and enlarged in 1910. In 1957 the building was converted to a freight depot, at which time the freight doors on the track side were added and interior alterations made. The rail line was abandoned in 1985.[2]
The building is now owned by the town, which granted a $1 lease to the local chamber of commerce. The chamber in 2015 embarked on a fundraising campaign to complete restoration of the interior for use as a visitors center and meeting space.
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Sunday morning I cycled 48km roundtrip from home to the Goldstream Suspension Bridge and back.
The City of Langford built a dedicated bike lane along Irwin Road. Irwin Road is a connector to Humback Reservoir Trailhead for the Great Trail on Vancouver Island,
Humpback is one-of-many trailheads available to this trail, aka: Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail.
Wednesday I cycled 13km in Langford, BC. Rather than haul my Norco out there, I rented an Evo from Oak Bay Bikes (OBB) in West Shore Centre Mall for an hour.
This morning's newspaper stated a new route linking Sooke Road and Langford Parkway opens today. The middle section of the West Shore Parkway will be open to traffic starting today at 10 a.m., the City of Langford has announced. The middle 1.6-kilometre section of the West Shore Parkway connects Highway 14 (Sooke Road) to Langford Parkway.
From OBB to Sooke Rd. one way is five kilometres so after this 30-minute ride I went out the Galloping Goose Regional Trail (GGT) to meet Sooke Rd. again but this time where Glen Lake Rd. joins it.
On the inbound leg, I took a picture at Glen Lake.
Sunday morning I cycled 48km roundtrip from home to the Goldstream Suspension Bridge and back.
The City of Langford built a dedicated bike lane along Irwin Road. Irwin Road is a connector to Humpback Reservoir Trailhead for the Great Trail on Vancouver Island,
Humpback is one-of-many trailheads available to this trail, aka: Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail.
Wednesday morning we drove to Irwin Road parking and walked a bit of the Great Trail.
N.B. This image is a framegrab from a video in my wife's new. LG G6 phone camera. Pretty darn good I say.
Hall Ranch provides over 12 miles of multiuse trails and consists of 3,206 acres of backcountry.
"Best viewed in light box."
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This necklace is part of my fused plastic, environmentally friendly collection. The white "flowers" or "petals" were created by fusing plastic grocery bags I have piled up from those plastic bags days, now fortunately gone (at least in my household) ;).
Shown here worn double with the extension chain and fused plastic pieces. Blogged here: cynthiadelgiudice.blogspot.com/
The 606 was an abandoned rail line which was converted into a 2.7 mile long multi-use trail and park in Chicago. It is quite a wonderful experience to walk the trail and experience greenery above the streets. Along the way, there is a plethora of landscaping. This particular bit caught my eye and so I made a photograph.
The Military Utility Transport Truck called the MUTT. I don't usually build a lot of support vehicles but I wanted a multiuse standard truck design for my LEGO Military. Will be used to drag trailers and have different stuff on the back, more pics will follow later.
These are supposed to fit in with LEGO Classic Town stuff. Tried to use some of the key vehicle parts of that era: Truck tires, windscreens, car doors and tow hooks.
Charleston SC: King St: Built on the site of the former Academy of Music, the Riviera opened on January 15,1939. When it opened it had 789 seats downstairs and 125 seats in the balcony and 279 seats in the gallery.
Now generally regarded as Art Deco, the architect Charles C. Benton, described the style as "classic modern" in 1939.
An account in the newspaper the day the Riviera opened stated "...it is modern in style with classic proportions and Greek motif. The facade is of light stone trimmed with black. The building is of steel frame construction, fireproof. The vestibule and foyer are finished in black formica and chromium with background of flex wood. There is a mezzanine with grill, and opposite it a long mural depicting a scene of Lake Como. This was painted over a previous mural which was marred by the original artist in a fit of pique."
The Riviera had modem heating and a cooling system that circulated moistened air throughout the auditorium.
The theater had the latest projection equipment, an automatic drop curtain and organ. The organ was played by Mrs. James J. Harris during intermissions.
The manager of the Riviera when it opened was John Matthews.
The first ticket was purchased by J. C. Long, son-in-law of Albert Sottile who was president of Pastime Amusement Company.
Admission prices were 25 cents for white adults, 10 cents for children and 15 cents for blacks.
The opening film was "Secrets Of A Nurse" with Edmund Lowe, Helen Mack, Dick Foran and Paul Hurst.
In the 1950's the orchestra pit was removed and the seating capacity expanded. The stage was widened to accommodate a new, wider screen.
By 1976, there were only two movie theaters in operation in downtown Charleston, the American and the Riviera. Films did return to the Garden Theatre in 1978, when Roger McNiven coordinated a film program for the Spoleto Festival. The Riviera was exhibiting movies that appealed mostly to black audiences.
Mr. George Meyer, city manager for Coastal Theaters, a subsidiary of Fairlane Litchfield Company, Inc., the company that operated the Riviera during this time, said, "We're going to try to bring in big, first run pictures that will appeal to a general audience. When such films aren't available, double features of older movies will be offered at $2 for two movies."
The Riviera closed its doors on September 5, 1977 leaving no motion picture house in operation in peninsular Charleston for the first time since the Theatorium opened in 1907.
The reasons given were the impact of television, the growth of the suburbs and their shopping center theaters, fear of crime in the inner city and the economics in general.
In 1979, the Riviera became a church. Lewrie Harmon secured the building from Pastime Amusement Company for the Community Baptist Fellowship. The agreement called for $600 a month for the first year and $1,000 a month for the second. Harmon came to Charleston from Macon, Georgia where he was musical director and part-time pastor of the One Way Baptist Church.
Asked at the time if the movie theater was an extravagant choice for the church, Harmon replied, "No, I don't think it's extravagant. The temple God had Solomon build would have cost $13 billion today."
The only physical change that resulted from its occupation by a church was the removal of the large plaster comedy and tragedy masks above the proscenium. After the two-year lease expired, the Riviera stood dark and empty again.
In January 1983, the theater reopened briefly as a motion picture house featuring foreign and classic films. It closed again the following November.
In 1986, an investment group planned to turn the Riviera into a collection of shops, offices, a restaurant and night club.
John Burbage wrote an article on the editorial page of The News and Courier saying… “the optimists among us believe that a first-rate multiuse theater in the area could make a profitable go of it again. Surely it’s not to naïve to believe that – with the expertise in historic restoration that abounds in this city, the available tax credits, the right ideas and a strong spirit of cooperation – modern conditions may actually save, not doom, the Riviera."
In 1987, the Charleston Board of Architectural Review denied developers' plans to turn the building into a restaurant and retail space. The Summit Financial Group, Inc. had purchased a lease option but pulled out of the project after the Board of Architectural Review action.
Later that year, The Charleston Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a parking variance that would allow renovation of the theater for retail space without off-street parking. The B.A.R. gave preliminary approval to revised plans to transform the theater into a retail center.
A group of local citizens formed a special interest group and generated over 5,000 signatures on petitions to preserve the building as a theater.
David Schneider, of Preservation Consultants, Inc. and chairman of the group Friends of the Riviera expressed concerns that there were only 30 days in which to come up with an alternative plan. As it turned out the developer backed out of the project and the Riviera sat waiting in silence.
In December 1988, Pastime Amusement Company sold the building to Knight/Amherst/Riviera Joint Venture for $1 million. After some maneuvering, Mr. Raymond Knight, Jr. acquired individual ownership and began restoring parts of the theater. He completely restored the marquee and replaced the beautiful Carrara glass on the King Street exterior.
In 1989 Mr. Knight approached city officials about participating in developing the Riviera as a community asset. He bought the property directly behind the theater in order to allow space for expansion of the stage area in hopes the Charleston Symphony Orchestra would use the building.
Mr. R. Lawrence Kirkegaard, one of the world's foremost symphony hall designers, studied the Riviera and described it as ". ..an absolutely incredible opportunity." But, the symphony didn't agree and the City was obligated to other projects and could not afford to undertake the project.
Choosing not to undertake the renovation by himself, Mr. Knight put the property on the market in 1990. However, he continued to encourage the City to become involved.
The group Friends of the Riviera, now with Ralph Hicks as chairman, supported the idea of developing the building as a multiuse facility for conventions and trade shows. The group maintained that this would ensure at least a 90% preservation of the building's interior and exterior.
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced that the city was interested in proposals to save the Riviera. "But, by all means, the city is not interested in a demolished theater," Mayor Riley said.
In 1993, City Council gave final approval to purchase the Riviera Theater which the city would lease to Charleston Place Associates.
In June 1994, Dean P. Andrews, managing director of the Omni Hotel at Charleston Place said that the Riviera would be capable of hosting film festivals. He mentioned that one of the old Simplex projectors would be on display in the lobby.
On Thursday, May 15, 1997, after a $4 million renovation, the Riviera opened as a conference center and retail space. More than 90 percent of the original interior has been saved. Even the Greek comedy and tragedy masks have been restored to their center position on the procenium arch. The beautiful murals were repaired or copied and the extraordinary plaster details look like they did in 1939.
While its days as a single-screen movie theater are over, the Riviera Theater's history is preserved. It continues to serve the Charleston community and its architectural beauty will enchant visitors for decades to come.
This excellent recap of the Riviera's history was taken from the website: South Carolina Movie Theaters created by Messrs. John Coles and Mark Tiedje.
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Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama Retells the Trail of Tears in Cherokee, NC
Millions of visitors have attended Unto These Hills, presented by the Cherokee Historical Association, which tells the story of the Cherokees and the Trail of Tears. Taken from the pages of history, the play by Kermit Hunter follows the story of the Cherokee of the Eastern region up to their removal via the Trail of Tears to Oklahoma. The drama includes notable Cherokee historical figures, including Junaluska, Tsali, and Yonaguska.
What was the Trail of Tears?
Taking place in the 1830s, the Trail of Tears was the forced and brutal relocation of approximately 100,000 indigenous people (belonging to Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole, among other nations) living between Michigan, Louisiana, and Florida to land west of the Mississippi River. Motivated by gold and land, Congress (under President Andrew Jackson) passed the Indian Removal Act by a slim and controversial margin in 1830. The Cherokees resisted removal through every possible means. Even Junaluska, who had saved Andrew Jackson’s life at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, traveled to Washington to plead the Cherokee’s cause, but Jackson would not see him.
The Treaty of New Echota
In 1835, the Treaty of New Echota was signed by a minority of Cherokees, including Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot, in an act of absolute betrayal (the three were assassinated by other Cherokee in 1839). Major Ridge claimed to represent the Cherokee Nation, but he was only considering a small group of people. The Treaty would give Cherokee land west of the Mississippi to the US in exchange for $5,000,000. In 1836, the U.S. Congress ratified the treaty (by one vote in the Senate) and gave Cherokees two years to remove themselves. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army began constructing stockades in preparation for the removal, which would become known as the Trail of Tears.
The Forced Removal of the Cherokee People
The Cherokee Nation rejected the Treaty of New Echota. As a result, between May 1838 and March 1839, federal soldiers and state militia rounded up 16,000 Cherokees from Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, taking them to stockades, and forcing them to get on boats and then march to Indian territory, present-day Oklahoma. At least 4,000 Cherokees died—one quarter of the population—and many were buried in unmarked graves. This devastating chapter in American history is known as the Trail of Tears.
Cherokee Heroes Emerged
One group of Cherokees, the Oconaluftee Citizen Indians, remained in North Carolina. Sixty families, led by Yonaguska, Long Blanket, and Wilnota, had land in their own names under the Treaties of 1817 and 1819. They lived sober, industrious lives, and were able to successfully appeal to the North Carolina legislature to remain on their lands, mostly near the Oconaluftee River.
During removal, three to four hundred Cherokees hid in the wooden mountains of Western North Carolina. In November of 1838, Tsali and his family killed two soldiers who were attempting to capture them. Tsali and his family became fugitives from the federal government. Aided by William Holland Thomas (Yonaguska’s adopted son), the American soldiers found Tsali. Tsali agreed to give himself up and be executed so that other Cherokees would be allowed to stay in their homes in the mountains.
Honoring the Cherokee Nation
All together, about a thousand Cherokees, including those who stayed in the mountains or made their way back from the Trail of Tears, became the ancestors of today’s Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Today, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is a sovereign nation with over 14,000 members.
Visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to experience the story of the Trail of Tears through artifacts, artwork, audio narration, and life-sized figures.
Tickets for Unto These Hills in Cherokee, NC
Unto These Hills is a powerful retelling of Cherokee history, in a narrative about the Trail of Tears that is heartbreaking and hopeful. As one of the oldest outdoor dramas in the United States, it has been stirring audiences since the very first production opened in the Cherokee Mountainside Theater in 1950. We hope you will see it for yourself and be transformed by the vibrant and enduring spirit of the Cherokee people. Purchase tickets for your whole family to see Unto These Hills through the Cherokee Historical Association Box Office, by phone at 866.554.4557, or online.
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* Cherokee North Carolina *
Discover the fun of seeing the world through Cherokee eyes.
It might happen on a mud-spattering romp through the nearby Great Smoky Mountains. Or while hearing the creation legend in the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. You’ll be having fun in Cherokee, relaxing, and suddenly, you’re a little more in tune with the natural world. With just one visit to something as profound as the outdoor drama “Unto These Hills,” you can’t help but look at things a little differently. And you’ll certainly have more fun. How will Cherokee affect you? Plan. Play. Visit. And discover.
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Attractions
•Museum of the Cherokee Indian
•Oconaluftee Indian Village
•Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.
•“Unto These Hills” Outdoor Drama
•Sequoyah National Golf Club
•Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Adventures that go deeper.
Each place you visit in Cherokee pulses with the stories and significance of a people whose roots run deep and whose ancient wisdom is fascinating to uncover. Nestled in the lush landscapes of Western North Carolina, Cherokee invites you to smell the wood smoke and open your ears. If you listen closely, maybe you can hear the chanting of the little Nunnehi people of the mountain peaks. No need to resist Cherokee’s invitations to dive right in. Fire off a blowgun if you dare, but make sure your spouse is in the clear. As you cast your line into the trout-filled rivers or wash your face in the sweet spray of a waterfall, let the powerful feelings of Cherokee carry you. Even if it’s just for a day or two.
Open your eyes with us.
A virtual treasure trove of outdoorsy fun awaits in Cherokee. Activities gain new dimensions as you become aware of their origins, steeped in a vibrant cultural heritage. For instance, if you enjoy birding, you may never see the cardinal in the same way after learning about the legend of how it got its scarlet color–just as you may observe in a new way the copper lines in the ancient boulders along the banks of the Oconaluftee where you may be fishing, tubing or kayaking. Did you know that the wolf showed the cardinal those copper lines to paint herself with after she pecked the mud from his eyes? These are stories you and your fellow travelers will learn as you explore Cherokee.
Awaken your power animal.
Cherokee history, song, dance, and period regalia come to vivid life in sites such as the Oconaluftee Indian Village, the outdoor drama “Unto These Hills,” or the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Cherokee hosts a variety of annual cultural festivals throughout the year where you can share in the celebration of colorful customs and learn about ancient beginnings.
Let your braids fly in downtown Cherokee.
Nostalgic shops offering blowguns and tomahawks, comfy motor lodges, family fun parks, and petting zoos can all be found in downtown Cherokee, NC. If you’re looking for something extraordinary, consider playing the 18-hole Sequoyah National Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, then staying at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
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A lot of fun here is priceless. Here are a few adventures you'll need to purchase.
* Fire Mountain Trails
The Fire Mountain Trails are Cherokee’s newest source for big adventure—a multiuse trail system that’s made to mountain bike, hike, or run. The...
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The network of trails is more than 10.5 miles total, so there’s plenty of room for everyone to recreate safely, responsibly…and flowy?
That’s right—if you like your trails with a nice flow of features, with fun berms and quick hits of elevation that are manageable and fun, Fire Mountain is made for you. You’ll find tables, rock gardens, and blinds for those who know, along with single-track and wider sections, spots that are smooth and fast, and trails that invite the more technically accomplished with options for those less so. The trailhead is located about 100 yards from the Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee and shares a parking lot. The trails interlace through the nearby Great Smoky Mountains, so you already know the views and terrain will take your breath away, even if your recreation of choice doesn’t!
Is it the flowiest trail in the east? Better than Ridgeline? Check the video or better yet, judge it for yourself during an overnight stay in Cherokee. Trails are free of charge, and open every day, all day.
* Museum of the Cherokee Indian
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, named “One of the top ten native sites east of the Mississippi” by Cowboys & Indians Magazine, is open year...
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The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is “A Model for Museums.” And like the Cherokee people themselves, it’s entirely unique.
Experience the 11,000-year-old Cherokee story vividly. If your idea of a museum includes dusty displays tended by a boring curator, get ready to rediscover what a museum can be. Inspired by the beauty and ingenuity of the Cherokee people, this is a cultural and historical tour without equal, one fused with interactive video, intriguing displays, and a full sensory experience. Step through our doors and discover up close the Cherokee people’s spirit of inventiveness, resilience, and will to survive. Let yourself be guided through a moving journey that illustrates who the people of Cherokee really are, where they came from, and why they’re still here. Keep a hankie close; Cherokee history is serious stuff.
Bringing a group to the area?
Ask about packages and “Cherokee Experiences” for groups, including Cherokee language courses, teacher workshops, and performances by the Warriors of AniKituhwa. The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is fully handicapped accessible throughout its exhibits, new education and research wing, and restrooms.
“One of the top ten native sites east of the Mississippi.” - Kevin Gover, Director, National Museum of the American Indian.
“The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is revolutionary in its ability to tell stories, and should be a model to other museums that are struggling to engage their audience with their message.”– Van Romans, Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale, California.
Hours of Operation:
OPEN: 7 days/week year-round. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Summer Hours: (Jun–Aug): 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sundays.
Winter Hours: (Sep–May): 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday-Sunday.
ADMISSION: Adults $11; Children (ages 6–12) $7; Children 5 and under admitted free.
GROUPS: Group rates and custom itineraries available. The “Cherokee Group Experience” is available for groups of 20 or more.
DISCOUNTS: Enjoy our AAA “Show Your Card & Save” discount. Show your AAA card and receive 10% off admission at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
AARP discounts also available.
LOCATION: 589 Tsali Blvd. Cherokee, NC, at the intersection of Tsali Blvd. and Drama Road.
Executive Director: Bo Taylor | botaylor@cherokeemuseum.org
Membership: Joyce Cooper | jcooper@cherokeemuseum.org
Education: Barbara Duncan | bduncan@cherokeemuseum.org
Reservations: Dawn Arneach | arneach@cherokeemuseum.org
Museum Store: Amber Treadway | atreadway@cherokeemuseum.org
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Oconaluftee Indian Village
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* “Unto These Hills” Outdoor Drama
Take a seat beneath the stars and prepare yourself for a Cherokee story. Filled with action, betrayal, love, and suspense, “Unto These Hills” portrays...
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The original “Unto These Hills” drama is back.
Now, with extra drama.
Since its debut on July 1, 1950, “Unto These Hills” has entertained over six million people, telling the Cherokees’ rich story from 1780 to the twenty-first century. And for the first time in over a decade, that original production—updated for cultural sensitivity and extra stage drama—is back. Yes, the original Kermit Hunter version of “Unto These Hills” is being performed live again, under the stars, at the Mountainside Theatre.
Does a story thousands of years old require spoiler alerts?
If so, consider yourself alerted.
This story has action. Violence. Bitter disappointments and broken agreements. You’ll see triumph and tribulation. But you’ll also see the hardships of Cherokee history—so be warned. Though a family-friendly production, this is a “keep you on the edge of your seat” experience audiences see and feel. Through amazing imagery, and even some pyrotechnics, one thing’s for certain: you’ll emerge thrilled by the beauty and astounding courage of the Cherokee people.
Bring a blanket and someone to hold hands with.
As you enjoy the fresh air and the 2,100-seat, newly renovated Mountainside Theatre, it’s easy to be transported as the story unfolds thrillingly before your eyes. Join us and experience the power of Cherokee performing arts in a production certain to move you. It might be the perfect way to end your day before a comfortable bed in Cherokee calls your name.
WHERE:
“Unto These Hills” is performed at the Cherokee Mountainside Theatre, located at 688 Drama Road. Free parking for “Unto These Hills” ticket holders.
DATES:
The 2018 season runs from June 2 to August 18.
TIMES:
The show starts at 8:00 p.m. nightly. The theatre is closed on Sundays.
“Unto These Hills” General Admission Prices:
Adults: $25.00
Children 6–12: $15.00
Children 5–under: FREE
“Unto These Hills” Reserved Ticket Prices
Adults: $28.00
Children 6–12: $18.00
Children 5–under: FREE
VIP Ticket Prices
All ages: $40.00
Rain Insurance is $3.00 per ticket. Call the box office to get rain insurance with your ticket order up to the day before the show.
Purchase your tickets now.
Cherokee Mountainside Theatre Group Prices:
Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Custom itineraries can be made to include other cultural attractions and/or events. Groups are encouraged to make advance reservations and must pay in full at least two weeks prior to date of arrival. Cancellations must be made two weeks in advance to receive a refund.
For any questions on group information please call 828.497.2111 ext. 215 or 866.554.4557 or contact us via email to ChaSales@cherokeeadventure.com.
Other ways to purchase tickets: To purchase tickets by phone, call toll free 866.554.4557. Tickets are also available at the Cherokee Historical Association Box Office at 564 Tsali Blvd., across the street from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian (off Highway 441N), from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and at the Mountainside Theatre (during summer season; located at 688 Drama Road) from 4:00 p.m. until showtime. Paid reservations are held for late arrival. All tickets are held at the box office (cash, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted). We do not accept personal checks at any of our box office locations.
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* Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.
It’s difficult to find authentic, handcrafted art in today’s world. Luckily, it has been a Cherokee tradition for centuries. Qualla Arts and Crafts...
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Welcome to Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. Who wouldn’t want a piece of Cherokee art to take home?
Cherokee art curators and collectors, rejoice. If you’re seeking authentic Cherokee arts and crafts, you’ve come to the largest home for it east of the Mississippi. Be it weaponry, the decorative beauty of beadwork, the intricate skill of finger weaving, or the sublime self-expression of wood and stone carving, it’s here, waiting to go home with you.
Timeless beauty captured in shape and texture.
In our world of mass production, it’s a welcome sight to behold something beautifully handmade in Cherokee. As you touch the smooth wood of the dramatic masks used in traditional dance rituals or the cool clay of the wedding jugs, you are reminded of the power of your own hands. Remember? Your fingers can do a lot more than navigate an iPhone touch screen or flip channels on a remote control. No reality TV here; this is a refreshing reality of a time past, preserved and carried on in the hands of present-day Cherokee craftsmen. Founded in 1946 with the purpose of preserving and advancing Cherokee arts and crafts, Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. is the oldest and leading Native American Arts cooperative in the United States.
When and where to enjoy Cherokee arts and crafts:
Season: Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Summer hours: (June–mid-August): 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday;
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday.
Winter hours: (September–May): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday;
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday. Closed Sundays in January and February.
Location: 645 Tsali Blvd. (Across the street from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian)
Phone: 828.497.3103
Admission: Showroom and gallery are FREE and open to the public during business hours.
Additional Cherokee Arts and Crafts Events
70th Anniversary Celebration
August 23, 2016
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* Sequoyah National Golf Club
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* Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
While in Cherokee, don’t miss your chance to experience one of the finest casinos in the Southeast. Harrah’s features over 21 stories of...
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Spring FlourishSpring is the perfect time for new beginnings. Burst into the season with a hike up a 6,000-foot mountain. Sign up for your first surf lesson ever. Walk in the footsteps of history. Whatever it is that you’re into, let spring be your guide to a first you’ll never forget in North Carolina.
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Smoky Mountains
CHAMABER OF COMMERCE
* Cherokee SMOKIES *
The ancestral homeland of the Cherokee Indians offers
natural beauty, family attractions, outdoor activities and the
rich history of the Great Smoky Mountains.
** Events for March **
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* Cherokee Heritage Day
Date(s): Mar 10, 2018
When: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Museum of the Cherokee Indian
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* Fourth Annual Boy Scouts of America Bass Fishing Tournament
Date(s): Mar 10, 2018 - Mar 11, 2018
Where: Fontana Marina
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* Back Porch Old Time Music Jam
Date(s): Mar 17, 2018
When: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Where: Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Cherokee
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* Easter Weekend
Date(s): Mar 30, 2018 - Apr 01, 2018
Where: Fontana Village Resort
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* Peanuts the Easter Beagle Express Train Event
Date(s): Mar 30, 2018 - Mar 31, 2018
When: 11:00 am daily
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City
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* KOA Fishing Tournament
Date(s): Mar 31, 2018 - Apr 01, 2018
When: 6:00 am to Sunday, April 1 at 4:00 pm
Where: Cherokee KOA Big Cove Rd
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* Cherokee’s Annual Opening Day Fishing Tournament
Date(s): Mar 31, 2018 - Apr 01, 2018
When: one hour before sunrise and end one hour after sunset each day
Where: rivers on the Qualla Boundary (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch-and-release waters
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** Events for April **
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* Easter Weekend
Date(s): Mar 30, 2018 - Apr 01, 2018
Where: Fontana Village Resort
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* KOA Fishing Tournament
Date(s): Mar 31, 2018 - Apr 01, 2018
When: 6:00 am to Sunday, April 1 at 4:00 pm
Where: Cherokee KOA Big Cove Rd
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* Cherokee’s Annual Opening Day Fishing Tournament
Date(s): Mar 31, 2018 - Apr 01, 2018
When: one hour before sunrise and end one hour after sunset each day
Where: rivers on the Qualla Boundary (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch-and-release waters
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www.cherokeesmokies.com/events.php?cal_m=4&cal_y=2018
* Cherokee Heritage Day
Date(s): Apr 14, 2018
When: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Museum of the Cherokee Indian
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* Spring Hike Week
Date(s): Apr 15, 2018 - Apr 19, 2018
Where: Fontana Village Resort
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* Young Children’s Fair
Date(s): Apr 17, 2018
When: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
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* Spring Garden Fair
Date(s): Apr 20, 2018
When: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Where: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
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* Spring Garden Fair
Date(s): Apr 21, 2018
When: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
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* Back Porch Old Time Music Jam
Date(s): Apr 21, 2018
When: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Where: Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Cherokee
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Fontana Disc Golf Spring Championship
Date(s): Apr 29, 2018
When: 10am
Where: Fontana Village Resort
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Barclays Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Brooklyn, New York. It sits partly on a platform over the Metropolitan Transportation Authority–owned Vanderbilt Yards rail yard at Atlantic Avenue. It is part of a proposed $4.9 billion sports arena, business and residential complex known as the Atlantic Yards.
Externally, the arena's basic shape is that of three articulated bands, and features a glass curtain wall covered by a "latticework" made up of 12,000 preweathered steel panels, which are meant to evoke the image of Brooklyn's brownstones. An 117-by-56-foot "Oculus" extends over a section of the plaza outside of the main arena entrance, and contains an irregularly-shaped display screen that loops around on the inside of the structure.
SHoP's involvement with Atlantic Yards began in July 2009 when FCRC asked the firm to cloak a utilitarian scheme for the arena by sports-facilities specialist Ellerbe Becket. SHoP relied heavily on digital tools for the skin's design and fabrication, first using the software Rhinoceros to establish the surface geometry and then CATIA to further develop the form. Working with the firm's affiliate, SHoP Construction, the architects virtually “unfolded” the 12,000 individual panels and exported them to another program that “nested,” or placed, them on 59¼-inch-wide, 3/16-inch-thick steel sheets in a way that would optimize yield.
To produce the patina, the fabricator subjected the CNC-cut and machine-bent panels to a simulated weathering process by misting them with water. The panels were suspended from a conveyor belt, and each was exposed to 12 to 16 wetting-and-drying cycles per day for three and a half months.
The result is a rich coating of rust—one that makes the arena seem surprisingly in sync with the borough's industrial heritage, as though it could already be 100 years old. But even if Barclays feels as though it belongs on its site, like an architectural relic, it can't be declared a civic triumph just yet, since it is only the first component of the much larger project now expected to take 25 years to realize. Not until a few of the planned 14 residential towers are built, including some of the promised 2,250 units of affordable rental housing, and at least a few of the anticipated eight acres of public space are completed, will anyone be able to determine if Atlantic Yards, with the arena as its linchpin, will add to or detract from the streetscape of Brooklyn.
text partially from Joann Gonchar for Architectural Record
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Thursday morning I cycled a 37km roundtrip to Royal Roads University grounds and back home.
The map shows many of the trails within the grounds.
By Freak Maps online
N.B. Painter Rd. (lower lefthand) is the cycling connector to Royal Bay
nrhp # 92001293- The Machias Railroad Station is a historic railroad station near the junction of Court and Main Streets (US Routes 1A and 1, respectively) in Machias, Maine. Built in 1898, it is one of five surviving stations built by the ambitious but unsuccessful Washington County Railroad. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1992.[1] The station is in 2015 set to be restored for use as a visitor center and community meeting space.
Description and history
The former Machias railroad station stands on the north side of United States Route 1, at the eastern fringe of its downtown area. Just to its north runs the multiuse Downeast Sunrise Trail, which occupies the former railroad right-of-way of the Washington County Railroad. The station is a long rectangular single-story wood-frame structure, with a gable roof that has broad overhanging eaves supported by chamfered braces. The walls are clad in weatherboard. A three-sided ticket booth projects on the track side, next to an operable switching signal. The track side facade features two large freight entrances, one at ground level, the other raised about 2 feet (0.61 m) above the ground to facilitate direct offloading from freight cars. The interior has retained most of its original woodwork, despite conversion of its passenger waiting area into a freight storage area in the 1950s.[2]
The Washington County Railroad was incorporated in 1894, began construction on its rail lines the following year, and ran its first train in 1899, delayed by funding issues. Despite lofty projections of profitability, the line, which ran between Brewer and Calais, was financially unsuccessful, and its assets were auctioned in 1903 and leased to the Maine Central Railroad. During its brief lifespan, the railroad constructed 24 stations, most according to a standardized design, of which five survive. The Machias station was built in 1898 and enlarged in 1910. In 1957 the building was converted to a freight depot, at which time the freight doors on the track side were added and interior alterations made. The rail line was abandoned in 1985.[2]
The building is now owned by the town, which granted a $1 lease to the local chamber of commerce. The chamber in 2015 embarked on a fundraising campaign to complete restoration of the interior for use as a visitors center and meeting space.
from Wikipedia
I took these back in November of last year. It is always amazing to find these abandoned places. The wikipedia article on Desert Center is interesting to read.
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The school district has only 13 kids, so they are all at the 'newer' school, Eagle Mountain. That school is right by the abandoned Kaiser mining town, Eagle Mountain.
I think they thought that the school would get other use. Still there are two pianos, the typewriter, the cabinets and all those chairs. I can only imagine that it would host town meetings in that multiuse room with a stage.
There is always a sense of something at abandoned buildings it feels like a spirit of surprise. No one intended to abandon this when they built it, and when the building is finally abandoned, it seems to always still be a bit of a surprise and disbelievable. So much so that there are always things left behind that confirm the lack of a belief that this is the end.
Last night's conditions were Ideal for the Tribute in Light at Sunset in Brooklyn...They have redone the old shipping piers into a multiuse parkland...that offers multiple views of the lower Manhattan skyline...
View from Paulina Peak (2,434 m). In the background you can see Paulina Lake and East Lake.
Aussicht vom Paulina Peak (2.434 m). Im Hintergrund sieht man den Paulina Lake und den East Lake.
Newberry National Volcanic Monument was designated on November 5, 1990, to protect the area around the Newberry Volcano in the U.S. state of Oregon. The monument was created within the boundaries of the Deschutes National Forest, which is managed by the U.S. Forest Service, and includes 54,822 acres (86 sq mi; 222 km2) of lakes, lava flows, and geologic features in central Oregon.
From 1964 to 1966, the volcano was used for training Apollo astronauts.
Description
Newberry National Volcanic Monument consists of four primary visitor destinations: Lava Butte, Lava River Cave, Lava Cast Forest, and Newberry Caldera.
The highest point within the monument is the summit of Paulina Peak at 7,985 ft (2,434 m), with views of the Oregon Cascades and the high desert. Paulina Peak may be accessed by road during the summer months, and as the road is both steep and rough, with hairpin turns towards the summit, trailers or long vehicles are discouraged. The summit area of Newberry Volcano holds two alpine lakes full of trout, East Lake and Paulina Lake.
The Big Obsidian Flow, created 1,300 years ago, covers 700 acres (280 ha). The black, shiny obsidian field is easily accessible from good roads within the caldera, or a trail that traverses the flow.
Lava Cast Forest is roughly 25 miles (40 km) south of Bend, accessible via a 9-mile (14 km) gravel road from U.S. Highway 97. Lava Cast Forest contains a 6,000-year-old lava flow that created molds of ancient trees.
Lava Butte is roughly 11 miles (18 km) south of Bend, Oregon.[Lava Butte is a cinder cone volcano that rises 500 feet (150 m) above the Lava Lands Visitor Center. It can be accessed by either vehicle or hiking up a paved road. Interpretive signs, views of the surrounding lava flow and mountains, and an active fire lookout are found on top.
Lava River Cave is roughly 13 miles (21 km) south of Bend. Lava River Cave is open to visitors from May through September. Lava River Cave is the largest uncollapsed lava tube in Oregon, and may be explored by lantern. Temperatures in the cave average 42 °F (6 °C). White-nose syndrome has not yet affected resident bats in the cave.
Newberry Caldera
Newberry Caldera is roughly 37 miles (60 km) from Bend and 19 miles (31 km) from La Pine. Newberry Caldera is the largest developed area within the national monument. The caldera was formed when a magma chamber collapsed. Over time the caldera filled up with water that created two lakes, Paulina Lake and East Lake. Newberry Caldera has many natural tourism opportunities. Visitors have access to campgrounds, trails, water recreation, lodging, viewpoints, and interpretive guides with Forest Service staff. Newberry Caldera has medium use most of the year with some high usage during peak times of the year.
There are twelve trails within Newberry Caldera ranging from 0.25 miles to 21 miles. These trails offer a variety of uses from hiking only to multiuse with hiking, biking, and horse allowed. Along the trails you can find access to fishing, viewpoints, interpretive signs, picnic areas, and even hot springs. There are seven boat launches for water recreationists, (the lakes do restrict boats to 10 miles per hour). The Caldera also offers nine campgrounds accommodating both tent and RV camper. Newberry Caldera also offers a variety of winter activates such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and rooms for rent at the resorts.'
(Wikipedia)
Newberry National Volcanic Monument ist ein Naturschutzgebiet vom Typ eines National Monuments im US-Bundesstaat Oregon. Es umfasst den Newberry-Vulkan, einen der flächenmäßig größten Schildvulkane in der Kaskadenkette, und einen etwa 40 km langen Lavafluss nach Nordwesten. Das über 224 Quadratkilometer große Schutzgebiet wurde im November 1990 vom US-Kongress ausgewiesen und wird vom US Forest Service verwaltet. Es liegt vollständig innerhalb des Deschutes National Forest, einem Nationalforst.
Vulkan und Schutzgebiet sind nach John Strong Newberry (1822–1892) benannt, einem Wissenschaftler, der von 1857 bis 1858 eine Expedition der US-Armee begleitete, die mögliche Eisenbahnstrecken vermessen sollte. Newberry war maßgeblich an der Erforschung der Geologie und Botanik Oregons beteiligt.
Geographie
Der Newberry-Vulkan liegt im Deschutes County etwa 45 km südlich von Bend. Er ist mit rund 40 km Durchmesser ein besonders großer Schildvulkan. Wie alle Schildvulkane erhebt er sich relativ flach aus der Umgebung. Der höchste Punkt Paulina Peak mit 2434 m liegt etwa 1000 m über dem Deschutes River westlich des Berges.
Mittelpunkt des Vulkans ist die Caldera mit einem Durchmesser von etwa 6,5 km. In ihr liegen die beiden Seen Paulina Lake und East Lake, der jüngste Lavafluss Big Obsidian Flow und ein kleiner Schlackenkegel namens Central Pumice Cone. Der auf 1935 m Höhe liegende, bis zu 76 Meter tiefe Paulina Lake ist 615 Hektar groß, der East Lake ist kleiner. Beide Seen werden nur durch Regenwasser, Schmelzwasser und heiße vulkanische Quellen gespeist. Abfluss der Seen ist der Paulina Creek, der durch eine Schlucht auf der Westseite aus der Caldera fließt. Bis auf diese Schlucht ist die Caldera von einem 200 bis 300 Meter hohen Kraterrand umgeben. Der Paulina Peak bildet einen Teil des Randes. Über die gesamte Fläche des Vulkans sind rund 400 kleine Schlackenkegel verteilt. Geologen vermuten, dass die Caldera durch den Einsturz eines Vulkans von etwa 2700 Meter Höhe und etwa 40 Kilometer Durchmesser vor etwa 500.000 Jahren entstanden ist. Weite Teile der Umgebung des Newberry Craters wurden durch Lavaströme bedeckt, die bis zu 110 Kilometer weit geflossen sind. In einem in nordwestlicher Richtung verlaufenden Lavaflusses liegt der Lava Cast Forest, wo Abdrücke von Baumstämmen in der erkalteten Lava erhalten sind. In der Nähe liegen der Lava Butte, ein 1528 m hohen Vulkankegel, der sich über 150 Meter über der Umgebung erhebt, und mehrere Lavaröhren. Die 13 km südlich von Bend am Highway 97 gelegene Lava River Cave ist eine solche Lavaröhre, die über 1,8 km lang, bis zu 15 m breit und bis 18 m hoch ist. Durch die Lavaflüsse wurde auch der Deschutes River zeitweilig aufgestaut; noch heute ist die Schwelle als die etwa 30 m hohen Benham Falls genannten Wasserfälle erhalten.
Die ältesten Gesteine des Vulkans sind nur rund 700.000 Jahre alt. In den letzten 10.000 Jahren gab es im Krater etwa 25 Ausbrüche, der Lavafluss Big Obsidian Flow stammt etwa aus dem Jahr 650 und stellt die jüngste vulkanische Aktivität im zentralen Oregon dar. Der Vulkan ist nicht erloschen, in der Zukunft sind sowohl Lavaflüsse wie Eruptionen zu erwarten.
Geschichte
Ausgrabungen am Paulina Lake haben ergeben, dass Paläoindianer schon vor 10.000 Jahren die Caldera aufgesucht haben. Der East Lake Obsidian Flow und der Big Obsidian Flow lieferten für die Indianer wertvollen Obsidian, den sie für Steinwerkzeuge wie Schaber und Klingen verwendeten. Der Newberry Crater gehört seit 1908 zum Deschutes National Forest. Im November 1990 wurde der Krater zum National Monument erklärt. Das Gelände der 1889 entdeckten Lava River Cave wurde 1926 dem Staat Oregon geschenkt, der sie zum State Park erklärte. 1981 tauschte Oregon den Park gegen andere Gebiete des US Forest Service.
Touristische Anlagen
Das Hauptbesucherzentrum des National Monument, das Lava Lands Visitor Center liegt südlich von Bend am Highway 97 und informiert über Geologie, Ökologie und Kulturgeschichte. Vom Besucherzentrum führt auch ein Weg auf den Lava Butte, von dessen Gipfel sich ein weiter Ausblick sowie ein Blick in den bis zu 60 m tiefen Krater bietet. Das Lava Lands Visitor Center ist von Mai bis Oktober geöffnet. Ein zweites, kleineres Besucherzentrum am Paulina Lake ist nur im Sommer geöffnet.
Die Lava River Cave liegt am Highway 97 südlich von Bend. Der Highway 97 überquert die Höhle, die im Sommer zu besichtigen ist.
Seit 1912 wurden in den beiden Seen der Caldera Fische eingesetzt, vorwiegend Regenbogenforellen und Rotlachs. Daher ist der Angelsport die wichtigste touristische Aktivität im Gebiet. An beiden Seen gibt es je ein rustikales Hotel mit Einrichtungen für Angler; insgesamt sieben Campingplätze sind über das ganze Schutzgebiet verteilt. Durch das Schutzgebiet führt der über 33 Kilometer lange Crater Rim Trail und zahlreiche andere Wege mit einer Gesamtlänge von insgesamt 96 Kilometer.
(Wikipedia)
Located in Wake County 10 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh, William B. Umstead State Park is a cherished retreat from bustling urban life. The park features an extensive network of hiking and multiuse trails, as well as three manmade lakes and their tributaries that are perfect for fishing. Both park entrances offer picnic shelters, and Crabtree Creek offers camping areas. Group camps and the historic Maple Hill Lodge let visitors experience a rustic overnight experience without typical modern camping amenities.