Cascade Landscapes
Newsletter of the Cascade Geographic Society
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September/October, 2013
Mount Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival Issue
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Cascade Geographic Society’s
22nd Annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival
October 5-6, 2013
October 5, 2013 (Saturday) --- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(plus a special “Concert for Sasquatch”) --- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.),
& October 6, 2013 (Sunday) --- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mt. Hood Village, 65000 East U.S. Highway 26,
[near the historic Villages of Welches and Brightwood, Oregon]
No Admission! Free Parking!
Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot --- The Perfect Combination for Wild Foods
Along with a Very Unique Species of Conversation
Make Up the Ideal Ingredients for a Great Festival on Mount Hood
The Cascade Geographic Society is holding their twenty-second annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival on October 5th (Saturday), from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and October 6th (Sunday), from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The location of this family-oriented Festival is Mt. Hood Village, 65000 East U.S. Highway 26 near the Village of Welches snuggled in the foothills of Oregon’s beautiful Mount Hood.
The majority of the annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be held indoors, with the remainder beneath shelters and two large tents, so weather conditions will not be a factor. This is the place to come to escape the unpredictable Autumn season, to have a good time, and to listen to some great original Folk, Pop, Light Rock, and Blues music performed by some incredible singer-songwriters from the Portland Metropolitan Area, most of whom are associated with the Portland Songwriters Association.
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival celebrates our rich bounty of Nature. It features exhibits on Wild Salmon, Wild Mushrooms, and other natural resources for their historical and contemporary uses. In addition, on hand will be experts from the Oregon Mycological Society to help identify Wild Mushrooms and discuss the preservation of habitats for this important natural resource and wild food. And, added to the festivities are educational presentations on the elusive Bigfoot of the Pacific Northwest.
Food, as always, will be a critical feature at the Mount Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival. There will be plenty of opportunities for the public to sample some wild foods and other Festival foods at their very best.
As a well-established tradition at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, there will be a Native American salmon bake. The public can purchase a salmon dinner and fry bread from very talented traditional Native salmon cooks from Warm Springs. In addition, there will be Indian Tacos, Rez Dogs (hotdogs), Native hamburgers, and more. The wood and charcoal grill will be operating by 11:00 a.m. Native American baked salmon and the other dishes will be served between Noon and 6:00 p.m. or until sold out on Saturday, and between Noon and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, or until the public purchases every delicious morsel.
The activities of the Mount Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival are suitable for the entire family. Besides the Salmon Bake and other foods, activities include a “Scarecrow-Making Contest,” arts and craft booths, folk and contemporary music, books on history and Nature, Salmon habitat walks, and Mushroom identification and safety, as well as information on the Northwest's Salmon and Wild Mushrooms. Added this year to the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be a number of educational presentations that have become known as known as “Sasquatch Talks.” These have increased from one a day to at least three.
“Due to demand from people wanting to know more about what the Native people of the Pacific Northwest often referred to as the Wild People, we had to add even more presentations on these elusive legendary creatures,” according to Michael P. Jones, a Mount Hood and Pacific Northwest historian, folklorist, and storyteller. “Talks about Sasquatch or Bigfoot were a natural addition to this Festival that had long featured only salmon and mushrooms.”
“These creatures, known to non-Native people as ‘Sasquatch’ or ‘Bigfoot’, have long occupied the oral traditions of Native Americans. Since time immemorial, stories about these hairy, big-footed creatures have been told.
“Although the stories of these creatures have been firmly-planted in the myths and legends of Native people that date back thousands of years, some of the presentations will be focusing on the scientific investigations that are associated with the Bigfoot. In addition, the current controversies about the Sasquatch will be discussed, like reportedly being the missing link to modern humans, to killing one for the purpose of scientific research.”
On Saturday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., will be the “Concert for Sasquatch”. Foster Kalama, a Native Flute player from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, will feature traditional songs dedicated to these hairy creatures who are said to walk upright like humans.
A traditional Native flute player, Foster is one of the few people who plays a double flute. He has performed his music throughout the Northwest and beyond. He has even performed in Germany.
Joining Foster on stage will be Spirit Winds. This is a group of Native Flute players, comprised of family and friends, who also perform traditional music.
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival allows people of all ages the opportunity to spend the day listening to some incredible original music for free. On the "Great Northwest Music" stage, there will be some of the best original Folk music around as the featured entertainment. A number of singer-songwriters from the Portland Metropolitan Area, associated with the Portland Songwriters Association, will be performing from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, and will be selling their CD's during that time.
Salmon Habitat Walks
Special “Salmon Habitat Walks” will take place on both Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A naturalist will lead people on an educational and fun excursion along the Salmon River to learn about the natural environmental elements needed for Wild Salmon. There is no cost to participate.
Storytelling
Native American storytelling will take place on both Saturday and Sunday. Storyteller Michael P. Jones will share traditional Indian myths and legends about Coyote, Raven, Wolf, the Wild People, and other creatures. He will be accompanied by flutist Cyndi Hubb.
Milkshakes and Tarts
Also featured at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be the ever-popular, freshly-made Wild Huckleberry Milkshakes and Huckleberry Tarts. These have proven always to be a favorite at Cascade Geographic Society’s festivals and events.
Huckleberry Products
Under the Cascade Geographic Society’s label, there will be some very unique foods for sale, such as Huckleberry Jam, Huckleberry Syrup, Huckleberry Sauce and Huckleberry Vinaigrette, with all labels featuring a beautiful photograph of a close-up of Wild Huckleberries in a Native American basket with a tipi in the background.
Flavored Mustards
Due to the emphasis on food at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, flavored mustards will also be featured. The Cascade Geographic Society’s own label will include "Mount Hood Herb & Garlic Dijon," "Cascade Extra Hot & Sweet Habanero," "Waterfall Orange & Ginger Honey," and "Sandy River Honey Hot-Sweet," which are ideal for sandwiches and for cooking, whether you broil, bake, or barbecue.
Huckleberry Coffee
With the coming of the Autumn season and cooler temperatures, there is also a special hot drink that is made of Huckleberry that will be available at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival. This is our own special blend of Huckleberry Coffee, which is gaining in popularity as it is discovered by more and more people looking for something uniquely different with a wild-natural taste.
The Cascade Geographic Society’s Huckleberry Coffee has become a popular specialty item. People attending the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be able to sample what has become a great hot brew for not only this Autumn gathering and for special occasions, but also for everyday use.
Education/Mycological Society
Each year in the Pacific Northwest, people are made ill or even die from eating non-edible and poisonous Wild Mushrooms. As a direct result, a major emphasis of the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be on Mushroom safety. As in past years, knowledgeable volunteers of the Oregon Mycological Society will be on hand to answer the ever-increasing array of questions from the public.
Arts & Crafts Vendors
Once again, this year's Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will have a large tent for arts and crafts vendors, in addition to those stationed indoors with the music, and special exhibits. With these facilities available, rain will have a difficult time dampening the spirits of this special Indian Summer gathering. Available will be Peruvian items, hand-made cool-weather items, hand-crafted jewelry, and more.
In Conclusion .......
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival is the place to be if you want a delicious Native American salmon bake, fresh and dried Wild Mushrooms, good 'ol down-home music, a cookbook featuring delicious and very unique and creative Salmon and Mushroom dishes, arts and crafts featuring natural resources from the Pacific Northwest, photographic displays, educational exhibits, and much more.
The Year 2013 marks the Twenty-Second year of Cascade Geographic Society's special Autumn celebration that is now known as the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, which calls attention to the rich heritage of our natural resources and that elusive hairy creature that has been featured in Native American oral history from time immemorial. For further information, contact the Society at (503) 622–4798; email us at cgsmthood@onemain.com; or, please write us at: Post Office Box 398, Rhododendron, Oregon 97049. And, be sure to check out our website for any updates or changes at: cascadegeographicsociety.com.
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• Cascade Geographic Society • Post Office Box 398 •
• Rhododendron, Oregon 97049 •
• Phone: (503) 622-4798 •
• Email: cgsmthood@onemain.com •
• Website: cascadegeographicsociety.com •
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• Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival: Page 6 •
Newsletter of the Cascade Geographic Society
____________________________________________________________
September/October, 2013
Mount Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival Issue
____________________________________________________________
Cascade Geographic Society’s
22nd Annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival
October 5-6, 2013
October 5, 2013 (Saturday) --- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(plus a special “Concert for Sasquatch”) --- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.),
& October 6, 2013 (Sunday) --- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mt. Hood Village, 65000 East U.S. Highway 26,
[near the historic Villages of Welches and Brightwood, Oregon]
No Admission! Free Parking!
Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot --- The Perfect Combination for Wild Foods
Along with a Very Unique Species of Conversation
Make Up the Ideal Ingredients for a Great Festival on Mount Hood
The Cascade Geographic Society is holding their twenty-second annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival on October 5th (Saturday), from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and October 6th (Sunday), from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The location of this family-oriented Festival is Mt. Hood Village, 65000 East U.S. Highway 26 near the Village of Welches snuggled in the foothills of Oregon’s beautiful Mount Hood.
The majority of the annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be held indoors, with the remainder beneath shelters and two large tents, so weather conditions will not be a factor. This is the place to come to escape the unpredictable Autumn season, to have a good time, and to listen to some great original Folk, Pop, Light Rock, and Blues music performed by some incredible singer-songwriters from the Portland Metropolitan Area, most of whom are associated with the Portland Songwriters Association.
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival celebrates our rich bounty of Nature. It features exhibits on Wild Salmon, Wild Mushrooms, and other natural resources for their historical and contemporary uses. In addition, on hand will be experts from the Oregon Mycological Society to help identify Wild Mushrooms and discuss the preservation of habitats for this important natural resource and wild food. And, added to the festivities are educational presentations on the elusive Bigfoot of the Pacific Northwest.
Food, as always, will be a critical feature at the Mount Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival. There will be plenty of opportunities for the public to sample some wild foods and other Festival foods at their very best.
As a well-established tradition at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, there will be a Native American salmon bake. The public can purchase a salmon dinner and fry bread from very talented traditional Native salmon cooks from Warm Springs. In addition, there will be Indian Tacos, Rez Dogs (hotdogs), Native hamburgers, and more. The wood and charcoal grill will be operating by 11:00 a.m. Native American baked salmon and the other dishes will be served between Noon and 6:00 p.m. or until sold out on Saturday, and between Noon and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, or until the public purchases every delicious morsel.
The activities of the Mount Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival are suitable for the entire family. Besides the Salmon Bake and other foods, activities include a “Scarecrow-Making Contest,” arts and craft booths, folk and contemporary music, books on history and Nature, Salmon habitat walks, and Mushroom identification and safety, as well as information on the Northwest's Salmon and Wild Mushrooms. Added this year to the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be a number of educational presentations that have become known as known as “Sasquatch Talks.” These have increased from one a day to at least three.
“Due to demand from people wanting to know more about what the Native people of the Pacific Northwest often referred to as the Wild People, we had to add even more presentations on these elusive legendary creatures,” according to Michael P. Jones, a Mount Hood and Pacific Northwest historian, folklorist, and storyteller. “Talks about Sasquatch or Bigfoot were a natural addition to this Festival that had long featured only salmon and mushrooms.”
“These creatures, known to non-Native people as ‘Sasquatch’ or ‘Bigfoot’, have long occupied the oral traditions of Native Americans. Since time immemorial, stories about these hairy, big-footed creatures have been told.
“Although the stories of these creatures have been firmly-planted in the myths and legends of Native people that date back thousands of years, some of the presentations will be focusing on the scientific investigations that are associated with the Bigfoot. In addition, the current controversies about the Sasquatch will be discussed, like reportedly being the missing link to modern humans, to killing one for the purpose of scientific research.”
On Saturday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., will be the “Concert for Sasquatch”. Foster Kalama, a Native Flute player from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, will feature traditional songs dedicated to these hairy creatures who are said to walk upright like humans.
A traditional Native flute player, Foster is one of the few people who plays a double flute. He has performed his music throughout the Northwest and beyond. He has even performed in Germany.
Joining Foster on stage will be Spirit Winds. This is a group of Native Flute players, comprised of family and friends, who also perform traditional music.
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival allows people of all ages the opportunity to spend the day listening to some incredible original music for free. On the "Great Northwest Music" stage, there will be some of the best original Folk music around as the featured entertainment. A number of singer-songwriters from the Portland Metropolitan Area, associated with the Portland Songwriters Association, will be performing from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, and will be selling their CD's during that time.
Salmon Habitat Walks
Special “Salmon Habitat Walks” will take place on both Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A naturalist will lead people on an educational and fun excursion along the Salmon River to learn about the natural environmental elements needed for Wild Salmon. There is no cost to participate.
Storytelling
Native American storytelling will take place on both Saturday and Sunday. Storyteller Michael P. Jones will share traditional Indian myths and legends about Coyote, Raven, Wolf, the Wild People, and other creatures. He will be accompanied by flutist Cyndi Hubb.
Milkshakes and Tarts
Also featured at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be the ever-popular, freshly-made Wild Huckleberry Milkshakes and Huckleberry Tarts. These have proven always to be a favorite at Cascade Geographic Society’s festivals and events.
Huckleberry Products
Under the Cascade Geographic Society’s label, there will be some very unique foods for sale, such as Huckleberry Jam, Huckleberry Syrup, Huckleberry Sauce and Huckleberry Vinaigrette, with all labels featuring a beautiful photograph of a close-up of Wild Huckleberries in a Native American basket with a tipi in the background.
Flavored Mustards
Due to the emphasis on food at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, flavored mustards will also be featured. The Cascade Geographic Society’s own label will include "Mount Hood Herb & Garlic Dijon," "Cascade Extra Hot & Sweet Habanero," "Waterfall Orange & Ginger Honey," and "Sandy River Honey Hot-Sweet," which are ideal for sandwiches and for cooking, whether you broil, bake, or barbecue.
Huckleberry Coffee
With the coming of the Autumn season and cooler temperatures, there is also a special hot drink that is made of Huckleberry that will be available at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival. This is our own special blend of Huckleberry Coffee, which is gaining in popularity as it is discovered by more and more people looking for something uniquely different with a wild-natural taste.
The Cascade Geographic Society’s Huckleberry Coffee has become a popular specialty item. People attending the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be able to sample what has become a great hot brew for not only this Autumn gathering and for special occasions, but also for everyday use.
Education/Mycological Society
Each year in the Pacific Northwest, people are made ill or even die from eating non-edible and poisonous Wild Mushrooms. As a direct result, a major emphasis of the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be on Mushroom safety. As in past years, knowledgeable volunteers of the Oregon Mycological Society will be on hand to answer the ever-increasing array of questions from the public.
Arts & Crafts Vendors
Once again, this year's Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will have a large tent for arts and crafts vendors, in addition to those stationed indoors with the music, and special exhibits. With these facilities available, rain will have a difficult time dampening the spirits of this special Indian Summer gathering. Available will be Peruvian items, hand-made cool-weather items, hand-crafted jewelry, and more.
In Conclusion .......
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival is the place to be if you want a delicious Native American salmon bake, fresh and dried Wild Mushrooms, good 'ol down-home music, a cookbook featuring delicious and very unique and creative Salmon and Mushroom dishes, arts and crafts featuring natural resources from the Pacific Northwest, photographic displays, educational exhibits, and much more.
The Year 2013 marks the Twenty-Second year of Cascade Geographic Society's special Autumn celebration that is now known as the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, which calls attention to the rich heritage of our natural resources and that elusive hairy creature that has been featured in Native American oral history from time immemorial. For further information, contact the Society at (503) 622–4798; email us at cgsmthood@onemain.com; or, please write us at: Post Office Box 398, Rhododendron, Oregon 97049. And, be sure to check out our website for any updates or changes at: cascadegeographicsociety.com.
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• Cascade Geographic Society • Post Office Box 398 •
• Rhododendron, Oregon 97049 •
• Phone: (503) 622-4798 •
• Email: cgsmthood@onemain.com •
• Website: cascadegeographicsociety.com •
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• Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival: Page 6 •