Watching Eagle - Woodland Park, CO
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condor1
N 38° 59.630 W 105° 03.672
13S E 494700 N 4316094
The Watching Eagle sits in the corner of the parking lot of the trailhead for the Centennial Trail. Located on the west central area of Woodland Park this watcher keeps an "Eagle Eye" on visitors as they prepare for the easy 15 mile round-trip hike.
Waymark Code: WM7E90
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2009
Views: 8
Watching Eagle has been in place for at least 9 years. At least thats how long I've seen it there.
This 8 foot native spruce log was carved in the recognized style of the Ute Indian nation guiding spirits. The Eagle Totem represents divine spirit, sacrifice, connection to creator, intelligence, renewal, courage, illumination of spirit, healing, creation, freedom, and risk-taker.
Other recognizable spirit guides on this carved totem:
Bottom Left.....Walking Elk
Front Middle....Wise Owl
Front Top.......Soaring Fire Bird
Bottom Right....Leaping Cougar
Type of wood carving: Totem pole
Approximate size/height: 8 feet
Other type: Not listed
Artist's Name: Not listed
Type of wood: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
All logs must be the result of an actual visit to the wooden carving.
"Visited" only remarks will not be accepted.