At the Stone House Museum’s summer home, visitors can see Native American art and artifacts from across the Eastern Woodlands of Louisiana.
The Stone House Museum reopens for the first time in more than a decade in 2021 after a two-year renovation project. The project coincided with a major project to relocate the museum’s collection from its current location on River Road in East Feliciana Parish to a new site on the National Natural Landmark/Eagle Ford Shale Playground Historic District, the former home of the Stone House Museum. The National Natural Landmark designation and the re-dedication of the former Stone House Museum are key parts of the project to preserve the past and present of the museum’s collections.
The Stone House Museum’s current location is an outdoor museum with an entrance through the parking lot of East Feliciana Parish Community College. Its collection began in 1978 and included traditional Native American artifacts of the Eastern Woodlands region, including pottery from the Acadian area of western and southeastern Louisiana, and artifacts from the Mississippian culture of western and Central Louisiana which occupied much of the southeastern coast from the Mississippi Delta to Port La destination of New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. The museum’s collection also consisted of tools, weapons, and funerary objects, representing several indigenous cultures from the Eastern Woodlands region and the Gulf Coast region. The museum’s collections were in danger of being lost to the land because of the loss of the coastal plain, the low elevation of the coastal plain, and the relatively small amount of rainfall in the region.
The present-day museum opened in 2014 and celebrated its third year of celebrating the past through programs and exhibitions that highlight its collection and the history of the Stone House Museum and the Eastern Woodlands region as a whole.
The museum’s current location, the EFCPC campus, was once home to the Stone House Museum. The site is a green field located in the center of the EFCPC campus and is surrounded on three sides by grass that is not manicured. The Stone House Museum currently houses many educational programs for children, adults, and young families. Additionally, the Stone House Museum has a gift shop and an exhibit gallery as well as more than 50 Native American artifacts and artifacts from the Eastern Woodlands region.
Reopening of the Salt Fork State Park
SALTFOOT, N. few miles from the heart of the Grand Valley, sits on the edge of a vast salt flat that is the largest body of water in the entire Grand Valley of southern Utah. A place of nature and solitude, salt is perfect for the state’s most remote communities. Silt provides protection and food for the plants and animals that live here year-round. When it’s cloudy and cold, salt is more comfortable than an environment with an intense blue winter light.
Founded in the 19th century by Mormon pioneers, Salt Fork State Park is located on the western slopes of the Salt Fork Mountains, two of the oldest mountain ranges in the Salt Basin. Its remote location makes it a perfect place for the many visitors that come to hike, camp, explore and take in the beauty of the area.
“It’s the only state park in Utah that’s open year-round”, says Park Superintendent Ron Stumpf. “It’s been one of the biggest draws we could possibly have, just because the climate here is so different to Salt Lake City. It’s very difficult to find a location that is so remote and so beautiful.
“In the summer, people come every week to get out and explore our beautiful place,” says Executive Director Richard Fincher. “This is a great opportunity to come down here, and enjoy it fully. We have some great programs for kids to enjoy at the park in the summer, so it would be great to see more parents come each year and take in the beauty and experience of the park throughout the year.
The most popular program at the park is the “Grand Canyon of the West”, which helps children take in the beauty of the canyon by doing a series of “courses,” where they learn about different creatures and how they live. Each session is led by an adult with a sign-language interpreter and a teacher to explain the information to the children. They complete 10 to 20 “courses” throughout the summer.
“My favorite part of the park has always been the playground,” Stumpf says.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources welcomes back
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources welcomes back the Ohio River Basin Coalition to the Ohio River Conservation and Development Council. The Ohio River Center is a coalition of Ohio River Basin stakeholders committed to promoting the Ohio River as a great river for people and wildlife. Our members represent farmers, fishermen, wildlife lovers, river users, state and local governments, private organizations and the community at large. This coalition provides opportunities to share information on the Ohio River Basin and the Ohio River. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is a division of the Ohio Department of Environmental Protection (ODEP), which includes OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (EBCB), the Ohio River Basin Program (ORPB), and the Ohio River Alliance. To learn more about OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD (EBCB) and to visit the Ohio River Center, go to www. OhioRiverCenter.
The Ohio River Center provides opportunities for participants in the ODEP OAR to gain new insights into the Ohio River and to further develop their leadership skills. This partnership is a means of strengthening and enhancing their skills in the Ohio River, the Ohio River Basin and Ohio River-Wright County, as well as providing opportunities to present Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) perspectives.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) welcomes back its new regional organization. The Ohio River Center (ORC) is the new state organization that will serve as the organization for river issues for the state of Ohio. The ORC is an Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) program focused on the Ohio River ecosystem. The ORC will provide information, training, and support on the Ohio River for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the Ohio River Basin Coalition, and the Ohio River Alliance. The ORC is the first organization to be established in or near the Ohio River.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is a Division of the Ohio Department of Environmental Protection (ODEP). The Ohio River Center is a coalition of Ohio River Basin stakeholders committed to the Ohio River as a great river for people and wildlife. We have been working together for many years to protect the Ohio River, and are committed to protecting Ohio River resources in a more sustainable way.
Permit Applications for Special Events in Salt Fork State Park
The following is a sample application for a special event permit from the Kansas Parks and Recreation Department for a canoe camping trip in the State of Kansas.
Event Description: Special event permit application for canoe camping at the state parks for the 1st of two scheduled canoeing trips in January 2016. The user must have prior permission from the park manager.
Spread the loveAt the Stone House Museum’s summer home, visitors can see Native American art and artifacts from across the Eastern Woodlands of Louisiana. The Stone House Museum reopens for the first time in more than a decade in 2021 after a two-year renovation project. The project coincided with a major project to relocate the…
