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Comment on Mount Sunflower Extensively Vandalized by Gustaaf van Moorsel

Gustaaf van Moorsel — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:29:44 +0000

Just read about this vandalism. I visited Mt Sunflower with a couple of friends on October 9, 2001. We enjoyed the area and appreciated the hospitality evidenced by the easy accessibility. I am appalled at this vandalism and would like hear how I can donate.

Comment on Timberline Posts Plans for Water Park on April Fools Day by Mobile Roof

Mobile Roof — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:50:17 +0000

That is awesome! I can not believe that made plans to build something on April Fools day

Comment on Zephyr by Jean Trousdale

Jean Trousdale — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:47:14 +0000

Hey, Rog,
Zephyr was such a great dog! I am pleased to have his calendar in my kitchen. My new pup, Piper, is an awesome baby–I feel like Penny is helping me raise her.
See you in Oregon,
Love you,
Jean

Comment on Mount Sunflower Extensively Vandalized by Ann Gentle

Ann Gentle — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:11:33 +0000

Mt. Sunflower was our first Highpoint and remains our family’s most-visited. It’s also the first place we ever saw a “real live” rattlesnake. Big guy was stretched across the road enjoying the early summer sun. (But did we see even a little one in the much-warned North Dakota? Nope.) The kids and I are so sorry to hear of the vandalism. We love the quirky decorations, the picnic table, the license plate contributions (one from us) and the beautiful Kansas prairie-ness of the place. As is the Highpoint, so is the state: warm, friendly, funny, and welcoming. Count us in as donors to a repair fund, and many thanks to the Harolds for keeping it open.

Comment on Proposal to Rename Mount Rainier to “Ti’ swaq’” by Katherine Lillie

Katherine Lillie — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:04:13 +0000

A friend of mine got back to me on my concerns of renaming Mt. Rainier. First of all, it’s real name as everyone knows was Mt. Tacoma and secondly, the magic of the mountain will still be the same. My memories will still be there, and maybe renaming it back to
one of it’s original names, would be a good thing for Native American Heritage in the Pacific Northwest. As I thought about it, best of luck to you, my heart is at peace as long as the Mt. is still there and taken care of.

Comment on Proposal to Rename Mount Rainier to “Ti’ swaq’” by Katherine Lillie

Katherine Lillie — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:57:28 +0000

With much respect to the Indian Culture, renaming Mt. Rainier would be like taking a part of my soul from me. I am a Seattle-lite. I have a huge family, most of whom lived on or near Mt. Rainier. The memories I hold as a child are very dear to me. Spending most of my life at Mt. Rainier made it home for me. I travel around the world, and whenever I fly back to Seattle, the first thing I see is Mt. Rainier, and I smile and I know I am home. Please don’t change the name, because most of my family is gone now, and all I have are memories – so Mt. Rainier is not just a place, not just a Mountain, but it has become part of me -it’s like part of my family. I am sure there are others who feel the same way. People who have only known it as Mt. Rainier, and all the memories built up deep in their soul. Mt. Rainier already has the perfect name.

Comment on Mount Sunflower Extensively Vandalized by Donnabeth Stewart

Donnabeth Stewart — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:55:31 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about the vandalism at Mt. Sunshine. I enjoyed my trip to visit the high point of Kansas only about 6 years ago or so. This trip included a road tour of some 7 states, 4 high points were visited and I really got a feel for what this part of the country looked like.

If that funds gets set up I will contribute.

Comment on Monument to Douglas Fir Namesake David Douglas on Mauna Kea where he died by Christine Champion

Christine Champion — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:35:35 +0000

I would like to visit the douglas Monument on the Big Island in April. Any hints or comments to help me find it?

Thanks!

Comment on Ghost of the Old Coot on Mount Greylock on Bellow’s Pipe Trail by connor leyden

connor leyden — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:31:34 +0000

I’ve heard about a abandoned farhouse not far from the top.Some people say that’s it’s haunted by the ghost of “mysterius” footsteps,and I’m eager to viset

Comment on Ron Paul Proposes Abolishing USGS and Department of Interior by charles

charles — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:38:18 +0000

If the department of Interior is done away with what happens to all the federally recognized tribes in the country and will the treatys be honored and respected, or is this the last shot land grab because of natural resources etc…. Our treatys were never taken seriously we in Indian country get about as much mainstream media as Ron Paul when it comes to issues. We need to know it seems if this happens the indian will have to pay with what is left. for the second time since columbus has landed the lesser of the to evils again, well if we get Mr. Paul in office we keep the constitution and we can be in court again as always fighting for every thing we have. If not then its the new world order america feels like we do now and dont like it. (This is what it feels like to be native american your government doesent care) It was all good when there was work an cash the general population had no empathy for natives im not sure they do now either iam also sure they dont like the treatment, maybe its karma for all those years of repression in americas third world miss managment and thievery Cobell, Wolfchild. well let us know here in indian country so we can pick between the two evils welcome to the way we are treated as native americans.

Comment on Mount Sunflower Extensively Vandalized by Jay

Jay — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:59:42 +0000

I was just there about a month ago late at night and while it was dark and cold I managed to find it. It was about my 10th High Point and I am sorry that someone has nothing better to do with their life than to ruin something that was in essence a piece of art work to commemorate a state’s high point. Kudos for attempting to keep it open!

Comment on Zephyr by Roger Rowlett

Roger Rowlett — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:25:42 +0000

Thanks David. That was very nice!

Comment on Mount Sunflower Extensively Vandalized by Roger Rowlett

Roger Rowlett — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:24:58 +0000

Thank you so much for the update and great news

Comment on Zephyr by David Sturm

David Sturm — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:05:55 +0000

Very nice tribute to an obviously awesome friend. I’m with my third Golden Retriever, all three have gone to work with me every day. They’re just great dogs.

Comment on Mount Sunflower Extensively Vandalized by Carson

Carson — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:13:33 +0000

I just visited Mt. Sunflower for my twelfth state highpoint. I stated for about 3 hours to soak in the landscape. While standing in a field next to the highpoint and admiring the brown foliage of the past summer, a car approached from the east. It came to a stop and a lady rolled down the window to inform me that the highpoint had been vandalized. I learned that this lady was one of the Harolds’, and she had no intent on closing the highpoint due to the vandalism. In this day and age it seems that closure would be a likely response following such a cowardly act. But, I applaud the decision to keep Mt. Sunflower open despite the actions that occurred on one night. I do agree with the gentleman who suggested donating some funds to the family, because yes indeed they are fixing it themselves. I learned that the commemorative stone was in nearby Oakley, KS being fixed and will be returned. I was bummed that vandals robbed me of the opportunity to learn more about the original homesteaders and would gladly contribute to any effort to raise funds. As someone who indulges in the uniqueness of highpointing, I feel that this would be a way to give back. thank you.

Comment on Ron Paul Proposes Abolishing USGS and Department of Interior by Charles

Charles — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:59:55 +0000

What will happen to the Indian reservations if the Dept. of Interior is shut down will America still honor its promise to the original native Americans?

Comment on Mount Sunflower Extensively Vandalized by George Naxera

George Naxera — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:25:25 +0000

It sounds like the owner is making the repairs himself. However, if there is any significant cost for the repairs, the Highpointers Club should consider creating a special fund to help out. I’m sure many members would be willing to pitch in to help ensure the highpoint remains open to the public. We might even offer to put up better security barriers such as boulders to prevent future damage from cars/trucks.

Comment on Couple Blames Park Service for Not Properly Warning of Whitney Hazards by JOHN ROBINSON

JOHN ROBINSON — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:59:15 +0000

TOTAL IDIOTS!!!!!! YOU PLAN FOR A YEAR AND NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. THEN BLAME SOMEONE ELSE FOR YOUR OWN MISFORTUNE. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN BUT THESE PEOPLE WERE JUST PLAIN STUPID!!!!!

Comment on Nifty Sunrise Photo of Rainier by Bob Bolton

Bob Bolton — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:39:55 +0000

You can imagine that with all the volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest, this phenomenon is actually somewhat common, but never boring! I don't know if there's a name for this, but I call them inverted shadows. Here's another example -- this one is my photo of a Mt. Hood sunset.

Comment on Ghost of the Old Coot on Mount Greylock on Bellow’s Pipe Trail by connor leyden

connor leyden — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:29:24 +0000

There’s alot of them on the old mt.greylock!