Northwest Articles

1). Native American Indian Art Wood Carvings of the Pacific Northwest By : Clint Leung
Native American Indian art in the American southwest is dominated by the magnificent pottery and jewelry in the region. When it comes to the Pacific Northwest region which covers the states of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia (Canada) and the southern part of Alaska, the Native American art here is mostly wood carvings. This is not surprising since unlike the southwest desert, the Pacific Northwest is abundant with forests which have provided the wood as raw material for the region’s Native American Indian art.
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2). Mount St. Helens - Living In The Shadow Of A Volcano By : Leslie and Lolita Wilmot
Mount St. Helens is the youngest volcano in the Cascade Range. It had been dormant since 1857. It was a beautiful asymmetrical volcano with smooth slopes. Mount St. Helens had three minor steam explosions in 1898, 1903 and 1921 but was not believed to be a volcanic hazard. The volcano was teeming with wildlife, flora and fauna. It had become a leisure playground, used for hiking, camping, fishing, swimming and boating.
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3). The Salmon in Northwest Native Indian Artwork and Culture By : Clint Leung
There are several species of salmon fish in the Pacific Northwest region. These are the Coho, Sockeye, Pink, Chum, Atlantic and the largest which is the King or Chinook. Salmon are born in the rivers and swim down to the ocean where they live in the saltwater. At spawning time, they return to the river where they were born, lay the eggs, and then die.
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4). The Orca Killer Whale in Pacific Northwest Coast Art By : Clint Leung
One of the most awesome creatures in both real life and in Pacific Northwest coast art is the orca or killer whale. Feared many years ago but now loved by millions of people around the world, the killer whale is one of the most prominent subjects for Pacific Northwest coast artists. The killer whale is regarded as the guardian as well as the ruler of the sea because of its sheer size and power.
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5). The Wild Man and Wild Woman of Canadian First Nations Art By : Clint Leung
Two of the more interesting characters from the Northwest coast Canadian First Nations art world include the Wild Man and the Wild Woman of the woods. These two are often portrayed in very dramatic looking masks carved by Northwest coast Canadian First Nations artists. The Wild Man of the woods from Canadian First Nations art is called Bak’was and is a small human-like creature who lives in the forest.
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6). Tips on How to Buy and Shop for Authentic Native Indian Carvings By : Clint Leung
Many visitors to the Pacific Northwest will be exposed to Native Indian art while touring the region, especially in British Columbia. Among this aboriginal artwork are the magnificent hand made Pacific Northwest Native Indian wood carvings by the Canadian aboriginal artists in BC. While in some of the major Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal).
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7). Guide to northwest travel By : Mansi gupta
One of the most beautiful regions in North America is the Northwest. With breathtaking scenery and never ending coasts it has fast gained the reputation of being one of the best travel destinations in Americas. The mountain ranges are apt for the thriving wilderness and for the adventure lovers too. Mount Saint Helens with its historical past and Mt.
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8). Where To Hunt On Federal Land: North Western United States By : Scott Peters
Findng land to hunt on can be a problem. This article describes Federal land in the northwestern United States where hunting is permitted.
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