The Great Nature of Chiura Obata

Japanese-American artist Chiura Obata (1885-1975) was profoundly influenced by the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada. Witness the beauty of "Great Nature" through the artwork and philosophy of this great teacher.

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Shadows in the Range of Light

African American soldiers of the 24th Infantry and 9th Cavalry protected the National Parks of California at the turn of the last century. Their contributions have been either forgotten or ignored. Follow the scenic trails of the Sierra in search of this missing history. Maybe you can help solve the mystery of the missing soldiers.

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