South Bend, Washington (we're not in Indiana anymore)
- By Jeri De Martini
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- 24 Apr, 2018
South Bend, Washington is called the Oyster Capital of the world. While waiting to be load with 8000 pounds of Oysters, Maddie and I took a little walk by the Willapa river. We couldn’t ask for a more beautiful day.





MADDIE'S TRAVELS

This is Seven Pillars on the old Frances Sloccum Trail, 3 miles east of Peru. For the tribe of Miami Indians that inhabited the Mississinewa River Valley, Seven Pillars was more than a landmark of natural beauty. It was a "gateway to the other world". Here, the Tribal Council would meet within the grotto-like alcoves feeling that their ancestors would be present to help guide them with their wisdom. It was also where criminal proceedings were held, and where those found guilty of the most grievous crimes against the tribe would be beheaded.