May 2025
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Helsinki, Finland

​Suomenlinna is a sea fortress composed of eight islands, of which six have been fortified. It is located about 4 km southeast of the city center of Helsinki, the capital of Finland.  Suomenlinna is a popular destination for both tourists and locals, who enjoy it as a picturesque picnic site.  There are several hiking trails and benches along the way to enjoy the view.  A Native American blessing was left on one of these benches.  Hopefully someone will find it!

May 2025
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Bergen, Norway

The Fløibanen is a funicular railway in the Norwegian city of Bergen. It connects the city center, and communities along the way with the top of the Fløyen mountain.  The area at the top provides mountain walks and magnificent views of the city. It is one of Bergen's major tourist attractions and one of Norway's most visited attractions.  Hopefully, someone will discover the Native American vessel located beneath the country signpost on a boulder.  

May 2025
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Oslo, Norway

Frognerseteren is a popular Metro starting point for recreational hiking and skiing in Oslo. The trip is extraordinary with beautiful views of the city of Oslo and fjords along the route. The area around Frognerseteren has very little population, but is popular for recreation, with a restaurant and hiking trails or, during the winter, skiing. One of our Native American blessings is located along a trail heading to a popular restaurant in the area.

May 2025
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Gothenburg, Sweden

Situated on Sweden’s scenic west coast, Gothenburg exudes an open, entrepreneurial spirit with a sustainability ethos that runs through the city’s sights and attractions. Founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf whose statue is featured below, Sweden’s second city soon established itself as a commercial fishing and shipbuilding hub, and later as a leader in transport innovation.  The city center features a park surrounded by benches and we left one of the Native American blessings on one of them.  

May 2025
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Copenhagen, Denmark

City Hall Square is a public square in the center of Copenhagen, Denmark.  It is located in front of City Hall.  Its large size, central location, and affiliation with the city hall makes it a popular venue for a variety of events, celebrations and demonstrations. It is often used as a central point for measuring distances from Copenhagen. That's why we chose this area to leave a Native American blessing vessel on one of the frequently used benches surrounding the Square.

May, 2024

Birch Bay, Washington

"The Berm" is a beautiful walkway that runs along the bay.  The project restores the natural shoreline, protects the roadway from storm damage, and supports pedestrian safety with a separated berm that runs from the mouth of Terrell Creek (Lora Lane) to Cedar Avenue approximately 1.58 miles in length along the beach.  A fishing vessel is located on a picnic table along the walkway.  

White Rock, B.C. and Northwest Washington

An Irish vessel is located on a picnic table alongside White Rock’s promenade.  The walkway runs almost the entire length of the beach and provides lots of ways to get to the beach and other attractions. Take your time and stroll from one East beach to West beach and enjoy the beautiful ocean scenery.  The 470-metre-long White Rock Pier is a major attraction and is a destination filled with shops and restaurants. 

May, 2023
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Northwest Washington and Salem, Massachusetts

A fisherman vessel is located along the pathway of Whitehorn Marine Reserve Park.  It is a wonderful place to visit and features 54 acres of forest, bluff and beach, with an ADA accessible trail to amazing views of the Strait of Georgia and San Juan Islands. A switchback path descends from the bluff to access the windswept beach below.  It is a great family hike and relatively easy to navigate.

An Irish vessel is located in Salem, Massachusetts on a rock seating area along the Salem Heritage Trail.  The trail meanders through over 400 years of Salem history. The themes of the trail bridge connections from the land’s earliest settlement to the Salem we see today with focuses on local Indigenous Peoples, Colonial Salem and the Witch Trials, the Age of Sail, Industrial Heritage, Abolitionism and African American Stories, Immigrant Experiences, Religious Diversity, and Contemporary Salem.  It is definitely worth visiting.

A Native American vessel is located on a bench at the Peace Arch State Park.  This park provides a fabulous view of Point Roberts and Vancouver Island, and the Bay linking them.  Strolling through the gardens provides views of the Peace Arch connecting the American and Canadian border.  It is a perfect time to visit the Peace Portal Park because everything is blooming.  It displays a gorgeous mix of flowering shrubs and other plants that thrive in the Northwest Washington climate. 

May, 2022
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Northwest Washington, Phoenix, Arizona and Tortola, BVI

The walk along the Bay in Birch Bay, Washington is gorgeous, and so we placed one of the Native American vessels along the broad pathway named for Bessie and Otto Vogt.  People were already strolling, jogging or biking along the path by the time we arrived, so we stealthily placed it without being caught.  Hopefully someone will appreciate discovering it while enjoying this lovely walk.

Birch Bay State Park is filled with trails, but we chose the one leading up to the campsites that begins at the showers and restrooms located along Birch Bay Drive to place one of our blessing bottles.  The trail is used by hikers and bicyclers and, like all those we choose, is beautiful and easy to navigate.  Have fun!

The Peace Arch State Park is located at the border between the United States and Canada.  It is a gorgeous place and from the  summit where the main trail begins leading down to the Peace Arch the views are stunning..  We chose this trail for one of our Native American blessing vessels.  Enjoy this wonderful place accessible to hikers of all levels.  

Whatcom Falls Park is the location of one of our Irish blessing vessels.  The trail is simply lovely to hike, and culminates in a gorgeous waterfall that swimmers may use when the weather permits.  Enjoy this lovely hike through the forest.

Eastwing Mountain Trail is a 1.5 mile loop near Peoria, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix.  That is where the next vessel can be found.  The spring desert colors are glorious and the hiking weather is marvelous this time of year.  Enjoy the loop!

Sage Mountain National Park in Tortola, BVI is the next vessel placement.  The space is beautiful and the sweeping views are absolutely magnificent.  The path is narrow, but rather easy to navigate and the vessel is easy to find.  Have fun and keep hiking.