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By David B. Williams on Friday, August 7, 2009
I wanted to follow up my discussion of slate on Mt. … [ continue ]
By David B. Williams on Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Michael Welland of Through the Sandglass recently sent me this odd story … [ continue ]
By David B. Williams on Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Coffee and slate: two great things that go together. Yesterday, the Seattle … [ continue ]
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What Are Cairns? At first glance these piles of stone may seem lacking in story but a deeper examination reveals a wealth of connections to geology, ecology, and human history. They are a way to connect to a landscape. They are means to communicate to others. For thousands of years, cairns have been an essential guide to travelers, explorers, and wanderers. They are the silent messengers of the trail. More... |
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