As Natt and D. Anson Brody go rafting,
I walk along Hwy 6. My first stop was
to join a group of rock climbers that allowed
me to go up about a hundred feet before
time prevented me from going higher.
My next pause came as I saw a father and
his son panning for gold. I wanted to try
may hand at it. They told me where to
look and guided me through the process
that included pulling dirt from beneath a
rock that I had selected. Next we swished
the pan in the stream to get rid of the
rocks and sand. Finally we washed the
black iron sand to separate it from the
gold. I found a single piece of gold, then
lost it in the stream and I greedily looked
for more.
Not only were these two really generous
with their time, they were great instructors
and I hope they send me an email because
I lost their names as I crossed the creek
to climb to a mine.
It is always nice to see families together.
I took some photographs of one family
cycling together. These pictures are posted
here for them as well as all of you.
The second family I came brought their
kids to rock climb Dog House. I looked
up as several climbers ahead of them
moved up the sheer rocks. Their youngest
seemed as eager as the rest to begin
their ascent.
When Natt, D. and I got together in Golden,
I learned about their rafting adventures
and it was a very busy day for all of us.
The Walk for THE WALK Tour is a walk
across America from Malibu, California
to Washington, D.C. taking the design for
a liner museum of American History
called: THE WALK to the public.
Steven wears a uniform shirt and tie to
prevent some from believing this is some
kind of a protest. The tour is more about
introducing The Walk than fund-raising.
This 3800 mile walk should also allow
people to understand that it is not
believed to be an easy project, but
that it is possible to do difficult things
when the desire is there, and like the
history of this continent and this nation,
The Walk has been filled with bright
moments, exhillerating adventures
and some set backs. Each of these
has added to what we are as a nation
and who we are as a people.
trying to keep up with Amy would be a full-
time job.
All smiles - and - Gone!
The idea is to get some dirt from under a rock.
This plunger suction thingy was refered to as a
skupper.
After getting some of the dirt I sucked up, I
swished it about in the pan, getting rid of
the lighter dirt.
Then came the separation of the black iron
from the gold. Not as easy as it looks.
Just some more yellow flowers ...
to match the Extreme Challenge
Vehicle.
Liquid Descent invited us to a rafting adventure.
This is Natt and D with their rafting partners!
Natt and D sitting squarely behind the guide. First rule: Stay in the
raft!
I think you are supposed to keep your eyes open. I guess they decided
to
leave that part up to the guide.
D. Anson Brody violates the First Rule. No problem, that is why the
guy
in red came along.
D. and Natt decided adventures can be a lot of work.
After rafting, D. Anson joined me along Hwy 6, heading for Golden.
Rock Climbing in Colorado seems to be a family activity.
I finally caught some sheep in the high mountains.
This caught Amy just before she disappeared in the distance: a likely
canidate for President some day.
After a bit of a climb I was able to get a better picture of a portion
of this mine.
This is what real panning looks like. The photos of me to the side are
what
it looks like to be a quick student of the job. His son gave some great
instructions - then he joined us to help show me some of the tricks.
Fly fishing along Clear Creek seems as popular as panning for gold.
One of several tunnels we went through... sometimes opting to go around
by the trail that followed Clear Creek.
This may is much higher than he looks from this photo. In a day where
posting was a daunting task, I chose this one.
This is Kyler
Storm, American Gladiator working on a new project: EXTREME
CHALLENGE. We had a nice visit and wished we could
spend more time visiting.
Members and Posts of
these organizations have
given us support along
our journey. I hope
this projects serves them
as well as they have served
this nation --
and us while we walk.
The links below can take
you to personal myspace
pages. I hope you will
keep up with what
we are doing, and add
to the project: drop us
a note, suggestions or
comments.
This site follows us as we make our way along America's roads
and highways, but this project is about raising awareness for a linear
museum of American History called: The
Walk.
The project is about one individual and then another: not one
more important than the next, but each a link in the chain we call "America."
Millions of stories that should never be forgotten, perhaps preventing
some future American from making their mistakes, or leading the next
generation to a brighter future.
Our future is not written in stone. It never was. This nation
was not left to us as a gift. It was left to us as a challenge. We can
do no more. We should do no less.
I hope you enjoy looking
at these pages. Maybe
return to our beginning
and walk with us,
enjoy the things we saw
and maybe laugh at some
of the things we did.
Some suggest we have
lost our minds. Maybe.
May just ask if they
can help us. When I hear
that question, I am forced
to admit, "Many people hope you can."