The Shrine
This location is a shrine by the local indigenous tribes in northern Oregon. It is a very spiritual place, in my view more so than most churches. The location has been used for many generations and continues today. Around the base of the pole are remembrances or perhaps offerings left asking for guidance for the living or honoring those who have passed. It is well off the beaten path. I felt privileged to be there. It was a very peaceful setting with magnificent views all around. It was a place of remembrance and hope.