Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Iwetemlaykin State Historic Site at Wallowa Lake

Iwetemlaykin, the Nez Perce word for "at the edge of the lake, captures the meaning of  this magnificent State Park that overlooks Wallowa Lake, the ancestral home of the Chief Joseph band of the Nez Perce Indians. Chief Joseph Mt dominates the skyline as one enjoys walking this historic site.

 Meg and I enjoyed hiking through with our grandchildren who were visiting from New Zealand. The enjoyed hearing the story of Chief Joseph and his efforts to lead his band safely to Canada after having the band's land forcibly taken from them.
Iwetemlaykin, Mt Joseph

Iwetemlaykin, Mt Joseph

Wallowa Lake, Wallowa Mts, the Iwetemlaykin Park is just to the right, outside this picture.

Iwetemlaykin, Mt Joseph

Iwetemlaykin, Mt Joseph

Iwetemlaykin, Mt Joseph

Iwetemlaykin, Mt Joseph
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4 comments:

  1. judyghOctober 29, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Stunningly beautiful! Do the deer still eat out of your hand at Wallowa Lake?

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    1. praisephotographyNovember 2, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      Yes, Judy, the deer are still that friendly--and dangerous too :)

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  2. Dogdug GardensOctober 31, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Thank you for sharing all of these wonderful pictures and a bit of the history of Chief Joseph. We are all so spoiled by the beauty of Wallowa and Union Co. and love being able to share it with my friends through your blog.

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    1. praisephotographyNovember 2, 2013 at 9:28 AM

      Yes, we are so blessed to live where we do; it is unreal compared to all the urban areas most people have to live in! I always have to remind myself not to take it for granted.

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