Posted on 07/11/2015 7:57:43 AM PDT by Second Amendment First
SEATTLE — MOUNT RAINIER stands sentry over Seattle. On clear days, the mountain is the dominant backdrop, particularly in the city’s southeast, where its most racially diverse neighborhoods embrace their majestic setting with names like Rainier Valley and Rainier Beach.
Michelle Perry lives in an adjoining neighborhood and travels to work on Rainier Avenue South. The looming mountain enchants and beguiles nearly the entire way. She knows she can keep driving south and visit Rainier and the national park that surrounds it. Ms. Perry, 58, an African-American, has an idea about what she’d find up there — mosquitoes, which she hates, and bears, cougars and wolves, which she fears.
“The mountains are beautiful to watch,” she said, pausing for effect, “from a distance.”
As it approaches its centennial on Aug. 25, 2016, the National Park Service says it wants to encourage people like Ms. Perry to visit. It has its work cut out for it.
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Jeff Cheatham grew up in southeast Seattle, and still lives in Mount Rainier’s shadow. Yet, he said of Mount Rainier and other national parks, “I’ve never been, and never thought about going.” A 29-year-old African-American writer, Mr. Cheatham said he didn’t even know what a national park was, or what he would be likely to find at one. “As far as I know, it’s a big field of grass,” he said.
A neighbor, Carla DeRise, has been to Mount Rainier and other parks, and is game to go again. She just can’t get any of her friends to come along. They are worried about unfriendly white people, hungry critters and insects, and unforgiving landscapes, said Ms. DeRise, 51, an African-American. So she mainly hikes alone, albeit with some anxiety. “I don’t have a weapon,” she quipped. “Yet.”
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What a bunch of BS.
You would think a lot of them are used to sleeping with no power or heat. At least a couple days a month.
Dogs
Certified mail
Ghosts
And now parks...
So now Blacks are driving mountain sides looking for No Blacks and complaining?
At least she didn't rob and murder anybody over drugs.
Years ago, when I was stationed in Washington, we went to the Smithsonian Arboretum. While we were there a grade school class from one of the DC schools came racing through. The didn't stop to look at anything. They gabbled at the top of their lungs about anything but what was in front of them. The ultimate, though, was when we heard one girl say "What's that funny smell?" That "funny smell," young lady, was green growing things.
If they weren’t white they would be trashed.
From the article: “Jeff Cheatham grew up in southeast Seattle, and still lives in Mount Rainier’s shadow. Yet, he said of Mount Rainier and other national parks, “I’ve never been, and never thought about going.” A 29-year-old African-American writer, Mr. Cheatham said he didn’t even know what a national park was, or what he would be likely to find at one. “As far as I know, it’s a big field of grass,” he said.”
Ahhh! The predictable outcome of a public school edookashum, I’d say.
That, and disinterested parents who could not be bothered to help broaden their child’s horizons.
And, the guy calls himself a writer...
Folks just don't seem to understand, many minorities, for reasons that are not my concern, DON'T WANT TO GO THERE.
I've been part way up Mt Rainer...the West side.
About 4000 ft up I hit a ridge that allowed full view of the majestic masterpiece of God's creation. Up Close.
The awe I experienced exceeded that of my first visit to Yosemite.
Having lived in a fully urban environment — I can appreciate their wonderment.
Would make no sense for anyone to buy hiking shorts and pair of hiking boots — for one trip to the wilderness.
In Chicago we are the game. ; ) Welcome to Obamaland.
I was educated by the Chicago Public School system. In the sixth grade, we were taught US history. They spent a week on Teddy Roosevelt and National Parks. I guess now they are teaching about condoms and bananas instead.
I was educated by the Chicago Public School system. In the sixth grade, we were taught US history. They spent a week on Teddy Roosevelt and National Parks. I guess now they are teaching about condoms and bananas instead.
It’s just as well.
This way we don’t have to clean up their trash.
Bear bait.
Because the country is largely white.
Unfriendly white people checking in.
Well busing is one idea, but how about providing some incentives? Build some section 8 cabins, basketball courts, open a fried chicken franchise, and they will come.
>> Martha’s Vineyard = 3.6% Black <<
In the wintertime, yes. Permanent residents.
During the summertime, however, it’s a LOT more.
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