At Red Alkali Lake we defied Peters wise words, and climbed the loose basalt up to a cave. From there we watched, like hawks circling the sky, looking out at the dry valley. We watched Jayden almost get sucked into … Continue reading
Dear Former Self, I would ask you how you are, but I already know. Perhaps you are running on the driftwood along the beach, avoiding the sand at all costs because it’s lava. Perhaps you are climbing the … Continue reading
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Plant Species: Stiff Sage Brush, Lichen on North faces of rock formations, Queen Ann’s Lace, Cheap Grass, Wheat Grass, Reeds, Purple Sage, Common Cattail, Wild Rose Rocks: Basalt is the major rock type in the area. The loose rocks that … Continue reading
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I am constantly reminded of where I am; in life; in school; in the world. At this moment I am sitting on the edge of the butte, on the edge of life, really. My feet dangle off the edge of … Continue reading
Day 2: The Butte Plant Species: Base of Saddle: Sage, Cheap Grass, Bear Grass, Bent Grass, Monkey Flowers, Thistle Trees, Sagebrush Stickseed, Mules Ear, Rabbits Foot On Saddle: Lichens (on rocks), Thistle Trees, Cheap Grass, Bear Grass, Moss Lichens- … Continue reading
Umatilla Rock was much less of an adventure than any of the other sites, and the rocks were not at all safe to climb. However it was fun to image all the water flowing above and around the rock, and … Continue reading
Our world is created by perception. To the naked eye, a valley is just a valley; the sage is just sage; a person is a stranger. In this light, ignorance is not bliss, it is blinding. I try to see, to understand … Continue reading
Plant Species: Stiff Sage, Thistle Trees, Cheap Grass, Bear Grass, Reeds (only by water) I imagine its harder for life to grow on top of this rock, its in much more direct sunlight, further away from water, and the wind … Continue reading
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As we climbed to the top of the plateau, not knowing what was in store for us, our neurons fired with excitement. We were met with satisfaction when we reached the top. Our minds blown from the actual scale; the … Continue reading