Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site - Clovis/Portales, New Mexico
Blackwater Draw Site
ENMU Station 3
1500 S. Ave K
Portales, NM 88130
www.enmu.edu
On the Llano Estacado where the Blackwater Draw is located, was a historical and archaeological location where paleo-hunters hunted mammoth, buffalo, bison, and other large grass grazers. The Site was a spring-fed drainage that later evolved into a small lake. Grass grew over four feet tall creating a sea of grass for the grazing animals that visited here thousands of years ago. Remains of at least 20 species of animals were found at this site. Clovis people came to hunt the animals and obtain the good tasting water. Temporary camps were located nearby as hunters prepared for the battles ahead. Trees and shrubs grew in the low areas near water holes and springs providing tools, food, and medicine. The Mammoth, horse, camel, saber-toothed cat, and many other species of animals died at the end of Clovis times during a short-term drought of 50-100 years. Later, during Folsom and later times, the lake provided fresh water because it was still fed by springs. In addition to hunting, it was a good place to meet others, share information, and trade goods. The American Bison continued to be the walking food supply for hundreds of people for thousands of years. You can still visit the famous spring-fed water hole at the Site, walk where they walked, and drink the same water they drank. You can see where they hunted and camped near the water and imagine what you would do if you were sent back in time. (from the blackwater draw site brochure)
 Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site, Clovis, NM  Blackwater Draw Museum, Portales, NM ©2005 Technogypsie.com, click photo for larger view |
 Blackwater Draw Site  preserved mammoth excavation site ©2005 Technogypsie.com, click photo for larger view |
Trail of the Lost Tribes …. (Florida)
Trail of the Lost Tribes
http://www.visitflorida.com/cms/index.php/id=2031
The Trail of the Lost Tribes is a partnership between public and private organizations and individuals to provide consistent interpretation of the archeology, anthropology, and natural history of the ancient cultural sites on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Five centuries ago, Florida was home to approximately 100,000 native people living in hundreds of communities, and representing many different cultures. For more than 12,000 years the original Floridians left traces of their lives and work on the landscape. Their ceremonial mounds, village middens, hunting camps, and other archaeological remains are fragile messengers from this profoundly different time. Our archaeological heritage is a legacy that we are privileged to experience and obligated to protect. It is a link to people and cultures that are mostly extinct, as well as to the vibrant native cultures of the present. Thanks to the Trail of the Lost Tribes you can experience the places and the lives of Florida’s native people.
Trail of the Lost Tribes Program
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (Hollywood, Florida)
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Address: 4150 North State Road 7
Hollywood, Florida 33024
Phone: 866-2-Casino
Directions: Take I-95 to Stirling Road. Go West to State Road 7 (441). On the South West Corner of the intersection.
http://www.seminoletribe.com/enterprises/hollywood/casino.shtml
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is run by the Seminole Tribe of Florida with the famous “Hard Rock Cafe” blended into the resort. Hotel, massive swimming pool and tiki bar, casino with Bingo, over 48 tables, what looks like hundreds of slots, restaurants, a shopping walk, a museum, Indian Village, concert hall and stage, this unique complex offers 24 hours/day entertainment, partying, and hospitality. A definite happening place in Hollywood. Rating: 5 stars.
Computer-On-A-Stick
If you’re into computers, check out the new technology gadget called, “Computer-On-A-Stick”. It is a complete operating system and office suite, so you can pretty much take your whole desktop environment wherever you go. It sounds intriguing. Has anyone heard of it or tried it? I know that one company makes it; I think the web site is www.fingergear.com