on Long Ridge - south of the South Fork

early Summer 1996

Overlooking the Dobbyns Creek drainage

Zenia is under the fog

We are on the county road, on Long Ridge, at the south west end of Trinity County - this road continues south to Covelo and Round Valley Indian Reservation

Acorn Trees - near Blocksburg, Trinity County

Each Wintu family had its own tree or group of trees, to harvest in the Fall. Acorns were ground into flour and used in a variety of ways; uses included soups, meal, coffee, and more. Acorn was an important staple in the Wailakki Wintu diet.

Photos of Northwest California Indains

Here are photos of Native American people from northwest California.

Bonnie Blockburger, a Wailakki woman

Lucy Young, a Wailakki woman

Lucy and Sam, Wailakki Wintu

Grant and Lily Towendolly, Trinity County origins

Wintu art on wood from Toyon Wintu gathering

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