National Parks seem permanent. When we enter into them, we see these rustic signs and structures and believe that it has been there since the dawn of time. Then when we start poking around, we find that there are old homesteads that have been restored and are kept as reminders of how things were in the past. Other times, we just notice some decaying fence or structure and wonder about where it comes from.
On Day 2 of the hike, we pass through Indian Henry's Hunting Ground. Indian Henry was a Caucasian name taken by an Indian named Sotolick (although many variations of the spelling exist). He was a contemporary to James Longmire and lived in the area with his three wives. His hunting ground is known for its brilliant displays of wild flowers, rivaling that of Paradise.
The Indian Henry Hunting Ground in the National Park was named to honor him for he was often found there in the fall hunting while his women picked berries. Satulick Mountain which is east of the Hunting Ground was named to honor Indian Henry.
There are a few tales that are attributed to Indian Henry which may be found in the references, however the one that I like is that he is alledged to have changed the signs on the road to the mountain to pass by his property so that he could sell the travellers food and supplies. If true, I salute Indian Henry for capitalism and opportunism is not solely the domain of the "white man".
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