Spiritually Slaying the Scablands: A Guide to Rocking the Drumheller Channels
The Drumheller Channeled Scablands is a place where you can witness the incredible effects of water erosion on the landscape. This site was formed by an ancient, massive flood that swept through the region thousands of years ago, cutting deep channels and canyons into the basalt rock. This flood also sculpted hundreds of buttes and basins, creating a labyrinth of a landscape that resembles a scaled-down Grand Canyon.
While exploring these amazing formations and admiring the stunning scenery and geological features, you start to feel like you're in a different world as you wander further into the canyons. Whether you're into hiking, camping, or photography, there's something for everyone in this desert gem. The Drumheller Channels is a unique and unforgettable destination for anyone who loves to find something different and spectacular. In this blog post, I'll share some tips on how to channel your inner gypsy and make the most of your trip to the Drumheller Scablands.
Come with me into the Stone Forest.
I'm talking about taking the channels where you can find state parks like Steamboat Rock, Sun Lakes-Dry Falls, Palouse Falls, Potholes, and Sacajawea. These parks are not only stunning, but also full of stories and secrets. And the only thing you need to get in is a Discover Pass. It's cheaper than that coffee you drink every day and way more fun. Unless you like drinking your coffee in a boring place, then I can't help you.
The Drumheller Channeled Scablands are named after the Drumheller family who hosted the geologist J Harlen Bretz when he was studying the area in 1922.
This land is a Divine gift, a landscape of scars and secrets, carved by ancient floods and shaped by the cosmic forces.
To those of us who see this place as sacred, we find a place where we can connect with a Holy Spirit. We feel the power of the water that once flowed here, and the wisdom of the rocks that witnessed it. We hear the whispers on the winds of the ancestors. We truly sense the magic of the land and the wonder of the sky.
J Harlen Bretz was a geologist who defied the conventional wisdom of his time. He coined the term "channeled scablands", a striking metaphor for the lesion he saw on this terrain. It seemed the only term fitting to him to describe the bizarre landscape of towering plateaus and deep gorges that he was exploring in Eastern Washington. He revealed the astonishing discovery in the 1920s, that this seemingly ancient terrain was actually carved by a colossal flood that swept over the land in a matter of days, not millions of years. His colleagues, who believed in the doctrine of uniformitarianism, the idea that the earth always changes gradually and uniformly over long periods of time, and that the present is the key to the past, rejected his radical idea until decades later. Only when new evidence from aerial photography and satellite imagery proved him right beyond any doubt. Bretz's evidence was based on his meticulous field observations of the scablands, where he found features such as giant ripple marks, dry waterfalls, gravel bars, and erratic boulders that could only be explained by a massive and violent flow of water. Being a detective of the dirt, he also traced the source of the flood to a huge glacial lake in Montana, called Lake Missoula, that periodically broke through its ice dam and unleashed a torrent of water across Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
The channels are characterized by hundreds of isolated hills surrounded by dry stream channels, rock basins, and small cataracts. They are considered the most spectacular example of channeled scablands on the Columbia Plateau. The area is designated as a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. National Park Service, recognizing its significance and natural beauty. The Drumheller Channels are now part of the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, which protects a diverse habitat for wildlife and plants.
The Drumheller Channels are a fascinating geological wonder that have puzzled and intrigued many explorers, scientists and laymen. How did these deep canyons and basins form in the middle of a dry and arid landscape? What secrets do they hold about the ancient history of the Earth and its Creator? And what lessons can we learn from them about our own place in the cosmos?
These are some of the questions that I've tried to keep in mind while writing this blog post. The Drumheller Channeled Scablands are a wonderland of mystery and beauty, where the Earth's past is carved in stone and water. Here, you can explore the traces of an ancient flood, volcanoes, and glaciers. Maybe you'll find a hidden clue, a forgotten fossil, or a lost legend that reveals the secrets of this place. The Drumheller Channeled Scablands are a gypsy's spiritual paradise, where you can feel the sweet harmony of nature and history.
I hope you have enjoyed this journey with me into the mysterious and majestic Drumheller Channels, and that maybe you've gained a new appreciation for the beauty and diversity of our planet. Please, please, pretty please always remember that these places are in danger of being damaged or destroyed by human activities and natural disasters, and they deserve to be preserved and respected.
The mystery is not over yet... There is still much to discover and explore in this unique region, and perhaps you will be the next one to uncover some of its hidden treasures. If you are feeling adventurous and curious, why not plan a trip to the Drumheller Channels and see for yourself what they offer your spirit? You might be surprised by what you find.
Thank you for reading, and until next time, keep your eyes open and your mind free.
With love & prayers to all my kindred gypsy spirits,
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