This picture is close to the eastern edge of the Boise Foothills. This plateau is called Table Rock. The cross is lighted at night. The cross has caused controversy in past years. Until I drove out this way yesterday, I hadn't realized such a forest of antennas had joined the cross. Native Americans consider the site to be sacred. It's an official reserve because of the native plants tucked into the rocks and on the hillsides - plants that no longer live along most of the foothills. There are several hiking trails up to, and around, the plateau - and the nearby Castle Rock. Evidence of the old quarry can be seen along several of the trails. Much of the sandstone seen in older buildings around town came from the quarry.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
The East Boise Foothills
This picture is close to the eastern edge of the Boise Foothills. This plateau is called Table Rock. The cross is lighted at night. The cross has caused controversy in past years. Until I drove out this way yesterday, I hadn't realized such a forest of antennas had joined the cross. Native Americans consider the site to be sacred. It's an official reserve because of the native plants tucked into the rocks and on the hillsides - plants that no longer live along most of the foothills. There are several hiking trails up to, and around, the plateau - and the nearby Castle Rock. Evidence of the old quarry can be seen along several of the trails. Much of the sandstone seen in older buildings around town came from the quarry.
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I work with the companies that have those tower farms. We may even have antennas on one of the towers. Even though they are needed, they sure are an eye sore.
ReplyDeleteHi Jim - welcome back, yes I know the antennas are needed, I used to work in that industry myself (radio) - I'm just surprised there are so many nowadays. Really, it's probably just a testament to how little I've explored my own town the last few years.
ReplyDeleteHi Boise,I am a digital Artist.Can I use your landscape photos and then e-mail the results back to you?Thanks Tom Hardy
ReplyDeleteHi Thomas - use what you want - your projects look like fun!
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