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 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 south entrance to The Shedd, Broadway and High (868 High St.), 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 Shedd by 4 p.m.