Thursday, 11 October 2012

Ekarenniondi, Fatman's Misery, and History Lessons


Scenic Caves is an incredible place for anyone looking for an adventure. The third component of the Eco-Adventure Tour is a guided walk through the caves, led by a pair of knowledgeable guides. The cave system is home to the Fat Man’s Misery – an astonishingly tight cave. If you are claustrophobic, there is no need to worry! You can take the easier route, but be careful, it can be slippery.
The exit of the Fatman's Misery
Our guide Skip taught us all about the history of the Native people in the area, including the towering stone structure called Ekarenniondi, the village of the souls.This area is full of fascinating facts! The Natives had actually used the natural defense of the caves as a fortress against invaders.


Ekarenniondi


We were also given a brief lesson on the geology of this area, with regards to the glacial effects on the Niagara Escarpment.  An amazing tour for any person with an interest in hiking and history!

Learning about geology!

1 comment:

  1. Great post here team. Again, I really enjoy the way you formatted the pictures throughout the post. One thing that may benefit the blog is a bit more detail. For instance, some more information about the history of Ekarenniondi would help the reader understand why it is such a historically important place.

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