As many of you know, I previously drove an 18 wheeler across this beautiful country of ours. There were many scenes that I saw during my travels Multnomah Falls near Portland, Oregon was one such place. I traveled many time to Portland and driving through the Columbia River Gorge and down to the Dalles was an absolutely beautiful drive. I will have to say in the winter time it could be a challenge but I made it safely each time. Memaloose Island can be seen from the Memaloose Rest Area and this is where historically, Indians of the area used the island as place to lay their dead to rest. Bodies were wrapped in reed mats or sometimes buckskin, then stacked one atop another in structures made of split cedar planks. Lewis and Clark landed on the island in 1806 on their return journey up the Columbia and counted 13 structures full of bodies. Also buried on the island is a pioneer of The Dalles area, Vic Trevitt. He requested that he be buried “with my Indian friends.” His grave marker can be seen from the Memaloose Island rest area along Interstate 84. Woke up this morning thinking of the beautiful fall views I saw and wanted to share with you this treasure I will always be thankful that I was fortunate enough to see and will always miss.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:50:31 +0000
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