FitzChivalry
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
(although I must say I look weird in all of them )
You look BEAUTIFUL in these!
(although I must say I look weird in all of them )
You look BEAUTIFUL in these!
Its cool that you guys found it....but
keep in mind that the land the tree is on is sacred to the Timbisha Shoshone who think its cool that people visit (They actually LIKE the plaque and U2). But, PLEASE remember that its very disrespectful in their tribal culture to consume alcohol, especially by outsiders on their ancestral lands. I spoke to them frequently while doing a research paper on their culture. Their are also some very old grave sites beginning where the tree is and stretching south. I hope none of them see some of these pictures or they may actually remove it or as one person put it "velvet-rope" it.
Also personally, as someone who has a very weak link to the blood line of the tribe (about 4 generations removed)
I myself have given directions to 4-5 people and personally shown a few where it is.
But, I have to ask that people please be more dignified when treading there than bringing alcohol(its actually illegal to even posses it on the protected property, even though its not in the park). Don't go in large groups, the rangers hate that. Don't ruin it for the future generations and the people who visit respectfully. In other words, don't pull that crap again unless you want it gone.
I was part of the group that went to the tree. We were quiet and respectful. We picked up our trash. We did not take anything. A few people in the group had researched the tree's history and knew about the grave sites, so we didn't explore past the tree out of consideration for the people buried there. I am sure that there are people who go to that area, whether because of the tree or because it's an out-of-the-way place, to party and make trouble (the ranger told us people sometimes drive through that area), but that was not us. We shared our story because of how excited we were to visit this beautiful place. We also wanted to let people know how fortunate we are that the tree is still there and that it is up to us to make sure the tree stays by being respectful of the area, not littering, not going in huge groups, etc. I am sorry you saw our visit as disrespectful but that was not our intent.