I captured this from a Christan program. I don’t usually have high regards for religious groups but I think this program and this segment shows some respect for native cultures and what they are still dealing with. And is impartial.
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Bear Butte
Are there any free places in Butte County CA ( or near by ) to rockhound?
Looking for quartz, jasper, agates and the such. Obsidian would be nice also. Not looking ro specific locations, but a close general suggestion would be great.
go to www.amfed.org they will have a list of rock clubs in your area and they will be glad to answer all your questions. you might even want to join a club
CA summit hikes: Black Butte, with view of Mt Shasta
A hike of the 2.5 mile path to the summit of Black Butte, with views of Mount Shasta as seen from Black Butte’s summit.
View of Mount Shasta was slightly cloud obscured in this film.
Black Butte in CA is not a mountain as the one by same name in Oregon, but is a cluster of lava domes formed from the eruption of Mount Shasta and Shastina about 9-10,000 years ago. It is located in Siskiyou County, California, with the towns of Mt. Shasta and Weed below. The panoramic view at the top makes the hike worthwhile, with a spectacular view of Mount Shasta a few miles to the northeast.
The film of the path is shaky because the camcorder was attached to my waistbelt.
Info:
Altitude: 6,334 ft
Class: 2 – mildly steep and a very rocky path
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
Lat: 41.36700(degrees)North
Lon: 122.347(degrees) West
It is not advised to attempt this hike in the winter. Be advised that thunderstorms can approach this area with little warning. Strong ankles, with supportive footwear are a must because of small loose rock covering parts of the path. Watch for snakes. If you are not an experienced hiker, or are afraid of heights, don’t consider this trip… there are occasional steep drops on one side of the path.
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Got a ticket for going 80mph in a 65 zone in Butte County California. How much will it cost?
Around $600.
Has anyone fished Spring Creek below Spring Creek Reservoir east of Crested Butte, Colorado?
If so, please share your experience. Thanks.
funny you should ask- I just got back from there.
The water last week was still running a bit high, but it was more fishable than the taylor, East, or Gunny.
To get there (you may already know this) you drive up the Spring creek road off of the talor river road.
First few miles is private property, so that’s out. Access is okay after that, but there are still some private property around. The first several miles is canyon pocket water, with some spots, but not a lot of good water. a few holes here and there are good, if you can reach them across the current.
The upper section is smaller and more of a meadow spot. Casting and access is easier, but still tough fishing. You are right on top of the fish, so stealth is really important.
Above the resevoir is a huge series of beaver ponds and side channels to the creek. Very fishy looking, but tough fishing as the brambles, bushes and stuff snag your line as soon as you lay it down. There are fish here, but the spook easily and you’ll work for them.
Best flies- Small wheat coloered elk hair caddis, #16, # 12 yellow stimulator, and red copper johns and flashback pheasant tails #16-18.
Word of warning- the Spring creek road is in serious washboard right now- in a normal car, anything over 10 MPH will rattle your teeth out. If you have a pickup or truck, that’s better.
Good luck.
Butte Creek Mill (part 1 of 2) – Eagle Point, OR
The Butte Creek Mill and General Store is still one of Southern Oregons favorite destinations today as people come to take home the whole grain goodness of mills flours baking mixes and many culinary treats along with a whole lot of history.
The mill began operation in 1872, built by the pioneers with double-bitted axes and hand saws felled trees that were already more than one hundred years old. Foundation pillars nearly two feet square, were hewn with broad axes; the beams were morticed together and secured to one another with hardwood pegs; boards for the walls were whipsawed from logs and nailed on with hand made square nails. The mill consists of a basement and three floors. …
More info at www.ButteCreekMill.com
Duration : 0:9:44
Is there a train that runs from Dallas to up near Crested Butte?
Unfortunately no. The closest Amtrak station is 50 miles away in Glenwood Springs, CO. Also, you’d have to do a major detour, such as first going to Chicago, to get the train to Colorado.
Independent Lens | BUTTE AMERICA | Film Clip #3 | PBS
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/butte-america “Every night I prayed that I’d get killed instead of gettin’ crippled.”
You see the world differently when you work underground. That made Butte, Montana different right from the start as immigrants came from around the world to work the mines. But what they blasted out of the 10,000 miles of tunnels was more than just copper. It was the rise of unions and multinational corporations, and the seeds of the current debate over the environment.
BUTTE, AMERICA premieres Tuesday, October 20 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.
Visit the Web site for more:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/butte-america
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Where abouts in the film Moulin Rouge is "Complainte de la Butte" played?
The song is on the soundtrack, but I cant remember where in the movie it’s played. Does anyone know?
I believe it’s played towards the beginning, during the scene that shows the area. You know, the camera is sweeping around the bars and windmills and people…?
How do you pronounce Tomsich, as in Tomsich Butte?
I am working on an oral project, and could not find anything Online.
This is like somewhere in Montana or whatever? You are going to need advice from a local, since pronunciation of place names is beyond idiosyncratic. E.g, how do you pronounce Versailles? Bolivar? Conewango? Chili?
My suggestion is to look on the map (google), and find a medium-size town within 25 miles or so if possible (or anyway, some kind of town large enough to have a website or chamber of commerce or something, even a store), and then find somebody or something to email. More efficient, however, is to use a phone directory online to get the number of anybody living nearby, and just call that person up (you may need to make several tries). This will work for sure, and the person will be glad to help you–relieved that you aren’t trying to sell him vinyl siding.