Camp Internet Family Night Dig for Ridgeview: . . . . Tue, May 9, 4:42PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Welcome to the California Artists and Adventurers Dig ! After the first years of the Gold Rush, other explorers came to California and these people were hunting for the wealth of California’s natural wonders. These men and women hiked into the untouched California Backcountry and climbed mountains, descended into steep valleys, and as John Muir would say – enjoyed their RAMBLINGS through the mountains. Lets see if you can find out who they were, what they accomplished, and which of their work you like the best !

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 4:45PM PST (-0800 GMT)
IMPORTANT – remember to post the Dig Discovery # at the beginning of the answer you post, and include your name and school name in the handle bar below the message box. Let’s go !

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 4:45PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #1 – After the early years of the Gold Rush, the California Backcountry was visited by a new type of adventurer, those interested in exploring the natural beauty of the wilderness, and who sought a chance to see the amazing natural sights rumored to be held in the Yosemite Valley. Who was the first man to haul heavy photographic equipment deep into the Yosemite? And when ? (read carefully) And what is the name of the man who FIRST became a legendary photography artist whose Backcountry work was sought around the world ? In what year did he first visit the Yosemite ? button

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 4:46PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #2 – During this same period, painters who sough to capture what John Muir called the “Mountains of Light” on canvas also visited Yosemite and their sketches and studies became the basis for huge oil canvas paintings that changed the future of the California Backcountry. Which if these painters was the first to paint Yosemite ? Tell us his name, the date he first came to Yosemite, and what the size of some of his largest nature panorama paintings was. Then imagine that size on your wall ! button button

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 4:46PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #3 – One of these painters actually chose to live in Yosemite to be closer to the backcountry world he loved to hike and paint. Tell us which of these artists lived in Yosemite year round. button button

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 4:47PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #4 – Around the Turn of the Century, California saw artists from around the world come to her cities and towns to set up art studios. These painters – men and women – became the foundation of the California Impressionist movement. Their work often captured the rugged, or rolling, California landscape, and celebrated the untouched natural environment they found in the new State. Look for the landscape by Granville Redmond. What physical handicap did he overcome to become a well respected painter ? button

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Dig Discovery #5 – One now-famous artist had a government job early in his career. Who was this artist ? What assignment was he given and at what rate of pay ? And what Channel Islands creature did he put in his etching that caused him to lose his job ? button

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 4:48PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #6 – Speaking of writers, some where story tellers, others also wrote poetry. Here are two pieces about the California State Flower. Which writer has given us a poem and what is its title ? And which writer has given us a short story and what is its title ? button button

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 4:49PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery # 7– Of all the art and writing you have seen today, which piece would you choose to own? If you can create a work inspired by your favorite piece - a poem, a painting, a drawing, or a photograph - we would love to post it online in the student gallery. Just let us know if you have work to share ! And thanks for joining us today - here at Camp WE DIG the INTERNET !

Mr. Bartlett: . . . . Tue, May 9, 5:52PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi Marcy. Thanks for getting this put up for our family night tonight. I hope to have most of the class stop in to try their hand at the dig.

Marcy, Camp Counselor: . . . . Tue, May 9, 5:58PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hope you have a great time tonight - its great when the generations get together for an Internet Dig aroudn the electronic campfire ... I am busy these days ordering food and activities for Yosemite - this is an exciting opportunity and we are very pleased your school will be going on the trip. We have conpleted the teachers key for the passport which you will have access to shortly - gotta get those passports ready for review .... Your classes have been some of the most production this year and your kids deserve the trip ! Our thanks to all of the parents who are helping out.

Vince(Mr. Bartlett's Class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:08PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 His Name was Carlton E. Watkins and he did it in 1861. Charles L. Weed did it in 1859.

Alexis &family(Mr.Bartlett's class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:09PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 It was Charles L. Weed and was in 1859.

Jake Mr. Bartlett;s class: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:15PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#6 Joaquin Miller was his name and the title was California Cup of Gold. Jack London was his name and the title was The Golden Poppies.

John & Benjie Soliz: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:16PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Charles L. Weed was the first person 1859

Vince(Mr. Bartlett's Class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:18PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2 His name was Albert Bierstadt and he came to Yosemite in 1863 and the size of his picture was 15 ft. x 9-1/2 ft. high.

Vince(Mr. Bartlett's Class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3 His name was Thomas Hill.

Vince(Mr. Bartlett's Class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:22PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#4 His handicap was he was deaf.

John & Benjie Soliz: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:23PM PST (-0800 GMT)
He came to California and entered Yosemite in the spring of 1863.THe largest mural was 15 feet long by 9-1/2 feet high

Jake Mr. Bartlett;s class: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:27PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3 Thomas Hill and Eadweard J. Muybridge Were the painters.

anita: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:28PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 Carlton E. Watkins.

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:30PM PST (-0800 GMT)
2.The name of the painter was Albert Beirstad,and the date of his arrival was 1863,and the size was 91/2 high and 15 feet long.

Vince(Mr. Bartlett's Class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:31PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5 His name was James Whistler and his assingnment was to render an engraving of Anacapa Island. His rate was $1.50 a day.

alicia: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:33PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3thmmes hill.

Vince(Mr. Bartlett's Class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:33PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5 He lost his job because he added 2 flock of seagulls into V-formation.

Susie&Mark(Mr.Bartlett's class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:34PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 The name was Carlton E. Watkins.

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:36PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3James Mason Hutchings who soon would come to live year round in the Yosemite for many years of his life.

Pam&Sam (Mr Bartlett's Class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:38PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1: Carlton E. Watkins was the first photographer in the year 1861.

alicia: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:38PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#6 jack london and the cup of gold.

Vince(Mr. Bartlett's Class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:38PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#6 His name was Joaquin Miller and the title was California's Cup of Gold. Jack london and The Golden Poppies

alicia: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:40PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#6 jack london and the cup of gold. Califorina cup of gold. BY jaukuiln miller.

David, Mr. Bartlett's class : . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:40PM PST (-0800 GMT)
It was Carlton E. Watkins and the year was 1861.

alicia: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:42PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#7a big pictuer of yosemate.

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:42PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Granville was deaf, and overcame his handicap to become a well respected painter in the California Impressionist style.

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:42PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1: Sorry! correction. Charles L. Weed was the first photographer in 1859.

alexis: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:43PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3 It was Tomus hill.

alexis: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:44PM PST (-0800 GMT)
BYE,BYE

alicia: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:44PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2 His name was Albret Birted.

David, Mr. Bartlett's class : . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:46PM PST (-0800 GMT)
It was Carlton E. Watkins and the year was 1861.

David, Mr. Bartlett's class : . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:48PM PST (-0800 GMT)
His name was Albert Birted.

Ben John: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:48PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Whistler was given the assignment to render an engraving of the east end of Anacapa Island. His pay rate was then $1.50 a day. Whistler added two flock of seagulls flying in V-formation. Whistler was also employed as an engraver for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey project

Scott and Marilyn MR. Bartlett: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:49PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi

Scott and Marilyn MR. Bartlett: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:49PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1. Carlton E. Watkins first visited Yosemite in 1861. Charles L. Weed in 1859 took the first photographs of Yosemite.

David, Mr. Bartlett's class : . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:50PM PST (-0800 GMT)
It was Thomas Hill.

Jake & family Mr. Bartlett's class: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:51PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 Carlton J. Walton and he first visited Yosemite in 1861. Charles Weed and he first visited Yosmite in 1859.

Korissa&Debbie(Mr.Bartlett's class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:53PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 The man's name was Charles L. Weed and the year he first visited Yosemite was 1861.

: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:53PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2:Albert Bierstadt was the first painter to paint Yosemite in the year 1863. It was 15ft by 9 1/2 feet tall.

David, Mr. Bartlett's class : . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:53PM PST (-0800 GMT)
4. He was deaf

Sam And Pam: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:54PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2:Albert Bierstadt was the first painter to paint Yosemite in the year 1863. It was 15ft by 9 1/2 feet tall.

Anita: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:54PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2 Albert Bierstadt Entered the Yosemite Valley in Spring of 1863 his largest painting of yosemite was 15' X 9 1/2'.

Ben John: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:55PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Jack London on California - Poppies the golden popies. Joaquin Miller wrote the poem it was called California's Cup Of Gold.

Ben John: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:56PM PST (-0800 GMT)
HEllo we are having a great time.

Sam And Pam: . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:57PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#3: Thomas Hill moved to Yosemite and stayed there for the rest of his life.

Korissa&Debbie(Mr.Bartlett's class): . . . . Tue, May 9, 6:58PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2 The man's name was Charles L. Weed and the year he first visited Yosemite was 1859. The legendary photographer is Carlton Watkins. He first visited Yosemite in 1861

Mr. Bartlett: . . . . Wed, May 10, 8:39AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Camp Internet, Thanks so much for being here with the dig. We all had a lot of fun. We'll talk to you next time.

: . . . . Wed, May 10, 5:32PM PST (-0800 GMT)
hello i'm doing a large final project on the great barrier reef and need a live interview on the subject so does anyone volenter

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