Over nine decades ago, a recognizable container with a curved tunnel-shaped top, a tube-like interior, a movable signal flag, and a latching door was invented. Now everybody across the country uses this contraption, or some other form of it, such as a slot through a door, or a wall-mounted box …
Archive for October, 2009
Somewhere along the road between Anchorage and Denali (or between Denali and Anchorage if you are headed in that direction), along George Parks Highway #3, the 60’s and 70’s still exist. At least a Volkswagen bus, seemingly from that era, still exists.
Decorated with colorful flowers and hearts, and big yellow …
Mike, the final backpacker to arrive at the Indian Bar shelter that day, was on a much needed (his words), and much deserved (my words), vacation. From Yelm, Washington, and a member of the United States Coast Guard, Mike had returned six months ago from serving in Iraq for 13 …
