Showing posts with label caves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label caves. Show all posts
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
It's Cave Week at Pacific Standard
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Antarctica, ca.1911-1912: a photograph from inside an ice cave by Herbert G. Ponting. Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition ship Terra Nova is in the distance.
The photo is one of 11 million tucked away in the massive underground archive of the National Geographic Society. National Geographic is beginning to open the collection to the art market for the first time, and a selection of the images will be displayed in a show next month at Steven Kasher Gallery in Chelsea. More info and a slideshow at nytimes.com.
Antarctica, ca.1911-1912: a photograph from inside an ice cave by Herbert G. Ponting. Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition ship Terra Nova is in the distance.The photo is one of 11 million tucked away in the massive underground archive of the National Geographic Society. National Geographic is beginning to open the collection to the art market for the first time, and a selection of the images will be displayed in a show next month at Steven Kasher Gallery in Chelsea. More info and a slideshow at nytimes.com.
Photo: Herbert G. Ponting/National Geographic Society and Steven Kasher Gallery
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
It's Cave Week at Pacific Standard
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Welcome Joy, the second album from hometown heroes the Cave Singers, is out today. Here's a sample:
The Cave Singers Beach House mp3 (via Matador)
We first saw these boys in Brooklyn at Luna Lounge, and several months later at Union Hall, on solid recommendation from the ubiquitous Cherry Canoe. Their first album Invitation Songs has been on steady rotation ever since. Here's one of my favorite cuts:
The new record sounds like a slightly more self-confident progression of the same, which is a great thing. Without launching into a full-blown review, I would just say that I find the Cave Singers to be a fitting accompaniment to whatever locale or state of mind I happen to be in, above ground or below. Additionally, I recommend attending their live shows soon and often, as they will surely be in your area some time soon.
In the mean time, order up some MP3s, CD or vinyl from Sonic Boom or directly from Matador.
Welcome Joy, the second album from hometown heroes the Cave Singers, is out today. Here's a sample:The Cave Singers Beach House mp3 (via Matador)
We first saw these boys in Brooklyn at Luna Lounge, and several months later at Union Hall, on solid recommendation from the ubiquitous Cherry Canoe. Their first album Invitation Songs has been on steady rotation ever since. Here's one of my favorite cuts:
The new record sounds like a slightly more self-confident progression of the same, which is a great thing. Without launching into a full-blown review, I would just say that I find the Cave Singers to be a fitting accompaniment to whatever locale or state of mind I happen to be in, above ground or below. Additionally, I recommend attending their live shows soon and often, as they will surely be in your area some time soon.
In the mean time, order up some MP3s, CD or vinyl from Sonic Boom or directly from Matador.
Monday, August 17, 2009
It's Cave Week at Pacific Standard
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On Sunday morning we hopped in my dad's Land Cruiser and drove down to Mount St. Helens National Monument to explore Ape Cave.
It was discovered in 1951 by Lawrence Johnson, who nearly drove his tractor into the bottom entrance, above.
His friend Harry Reese had three sons, members of a local outdoor exploration club called the Mount St. Helens Apes; they called the lava tube Ape Cave, and the name stuck.
After a short walk to the top of the tube, we made our way underground. Emily and I have been to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, which is gigantic, but feels a little less remote because all the tours are guided. Here you're on your own, save for the other explorers you pass along the way.
At over two miles in length, this is the longest known lava tube in the country. It's pitch black and a steady 42º inside.
If you go, be sure to bring a headlamp and a good flashlight. It's not a strenuous walk, but some scrambling is required as you pick your way over the rocks, so it's good to wear some stiff-soled shoes or hiking boots.
When we were done we stopped in at Cougar, WA for some provisions, and hit the road. It was a cool trip.
On Sunday morning we hopped in my dad's Land Cruiser and drove down to Mount St. Helens National Monument to explore Ape Cave.
It was discovered in 1951 by Lawrence Johnson, who nearly drove his tractor into the bottom entrance, above.
His friend Harry Reese had three sons, members of a local outdoor exploration club called the Mount St. Helens Apes; they called the lava tube Ape Cave, and the name stuck.
After a short walk to the top of the tube, we made our way underground. Emily and I have been to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, which is gigantic, but feels a little less remote because all the tours are guided. Here you're on your own, save for the other explorers you pass along the way.
At over two miles in length, this is the longest known lava tube in the country. It's pitch black and a steady 42º inside.
If you go, be sure to bring a headlamp and a good flashlight. It's not a strenuous walk, but some scrambling is required as you pick your way over the rocks, so it's good to wear some stiff-soled shoes or hiking boots.
When we were done we stopped in at Cougar, WA for some provisions, and hit the road. It was a cool trip.
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