The Olympic Peninsula is a magical place, and this underrated hike is especially enchanting.

Red Hawk Bentwood Box by Andy Peterson, Skokomish red cedar, pigment 9" high x 7.5" wide x 7.5" deep Andy is a member of the Skokomish (Twana) Nation. He was born in Shelton, Washington in 1955. He has lived in the Skokomish community all of his life. At the age of twelve, he became aware of his culture. It was then that he learned to make baskets and to gather basket materials with Skokomish elders Louisa Pulsifer and Emily Miller. After some experimentation in different mediums he became inspired to try carving after a tour he took at the Capital Museum in Olympia, Washington. At the age of eighteen he taught himself how to carve, paint and make bent wood boxes. His early work was mostly in the Northern style because that was most available and visible in order to learn from. Andy has carved and created many different types of art such as bent wood boxes, drums, rattles, masks, paddles, speaker staffs, bowls and totem poles. In 1987, Andy graduated from the Evergreen State College with a B.A. While attending Evergreen, he assisted Makah artist Greg Colfax in carving a 12’ Woman Welcoming Figure for the campus. Through this experience he became inspired and started researching Salish style art. His research began in the archives of both the University and Capital Museums. Later visits to the University of British Columbia broadened Wilbur’s knowledge. Another educational influence was the work of Andy’s great grandfather, Henry Allen, an artist talented at both carving and storytelling. Allen was also the major informant of an ethnographic study of the Twana People. Andy Wilbur continues to contribute to the revival of Salish art in many ways. Over the years he has taught carving, graphics and painting classes to people of all ages at many schools and to many Tribes. His goals are to continue carving and teaching and to learn all he can about his traditional life style and art forms. an about his traditional life style and art forms.

Skokomish River Olympic Forest, WA (April 26, 2014)

Skokomish Indian chief's daughter, Edward S. Curtis, 1913. Vintage image restored by Kathy Weiser-Alexander.

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Geologic map of the Skokomish Valley and Union 7.5-minute quadrangles, Mason County, WashingtonWe print high quality reproductions of historical maps, photographs, prints, etc. Because of their historical nature, some of these images may show signs of wear and tear - small rips, stains, creases, etc. We believe that in many cases this contributes to the historical character of the item.

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Since I am an enrolled Skokomish tribal member, I found and married the Edward Curtis photograph of Skokomish people at the fishing camp on the river with informational text. I am always seeking new ideas and patterns, and I want a challenge in designing difficult bead patterns. I also have an interest in using our Twana language, showing we have a name for ourselves and showing through art what the word looks like. I added the Skokomish dog symbol on the canoe as homage to a treasured symbol of my people.

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1986 Skokomish Valley, WA - Washington - USGS Topographic Map

Skokomish River on a Spring morning in Olympic National Park, WA. Painted on location. Original artwork, unframed.

July 12th, 2011: Olympic National Park, Washington state - another damp-day leg-stretcher, this one along the North Fork of the Skokomish River. (posting the rest of the photos from the "Canceled due to Weather" tour)

2011 Skokomish Valley, WA - Washington - USGS Topographic Map

Explore 20 spectacular waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail — Sol Duc Falls, Marymere Falls, Ludlow Falls, Maple Creek Falls and more!

NAB2-ph000446 Photographer: WSAC Staff nd nd 1 slide ; 1 x 1.5 in. Slides material culture; body adornments; clothing; ceremonial clothing; regalia; button blankets; crafts; textiles; needlework; sewing; appliqué Wilbur-Peterson, Andy NAB2

USA, Washington State, Olympic National Park. Bridge over Skokomish River. Credit: Don Paulson

Olympic National Forest - Skokomish Lower South Fork Trail #873

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