Join us on a hike to one of the most visually impressive
archaeological sites in western Oregon. Used by people for
8000 or more years, Cascadia Cave is located along significant
indigenous travel routes and provided important cultural
functions to more than one tribal group. Here the largest
group of rock art panels in western Oregon remains in excellent
condition. Come view the site, hear excavation conclusions,
discuss current rock art interpretations, and help plan
site restoration, protection, and interpretation. Transportation
will be through car-pooling.
Ages: 12 and up, in good physical condition
Guide: Tony Farque, Archaeologist, Sweet
Home Ranger District, Willamette National Forest
Registration: Please contact Archaeological
Legacy Institute
(filmfest@archaeologychannel.org
or or 541-345-5538 or 541-515-5976) to register. Please register
as early as possible. TAC Festival tickets will be required
of all participants.
Fee: No registration fee is required.
However, we would appreciate a $20 or more donation to support
the program.
Location: Meet at the Seventh Ave. turnout alongside the Hult Center, Eugene, Oregon
Trip Information: Last year's Cascadia Cave trek met with such an enthusiastic response that we decided to do it again! Bring a lunch to eat in the cave. Transportation will be through car-pooling and the drive is two hours each way. Be prepared for a two mile round trip hike through the woods along a flat river terrace. Also bring rain gear and boots and a change of warm clothes. We will cross one stream and follow a muddy path less traveled. We park at Cascadia State Park and use the rest rooms to change clothes if necessary. We plan to return to the Hult Center by 4 p.m.