News Archive
May 12, 2010
Creating an archive for enduring access
In 2002, Confluence Project set out to inspire the future preservation of our cultural and natural resources. This summer will see the completion of the fourth of seven planned installations—the... more >
March 1, 2010
Interpretive Panels Exhibit at Cape Disappointment
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking public comment through March 31 on the new "Gaia in Your Backyard" interpretive panels on display at the Lewis and... more >
December 9, 2009
Awards for Waterfront Excellence
Each year The Waterfront Center recognizes projects from across the globe for their contributions to waterfront development excellence. This year, Confluence Project garnered the Center's highest awards at The Waterfront... more >
December 8, 2009
Sacajawea Update
Confluence Project prepares to enter the construction phase at Sacajawea. Due to seasonal conditions, construction has been rescheduled to occur at the beginning of March 2010. While waiting to break... more >
Celebrate the dedication at Sacajawea State Park, and enjoy the road trip getting there!
Walking toward the confluence of the Columbia and Snake rivers, the park forms a sort of point. Here, Maya Lin’s seven Story Circles punctuate a gently rolling landscape accented by a host of native plants. Seven, a sacred number to the area’s tribes, refers to the seven directions: north, south, east, west, up, down and in. Each raised or sunken circle tells a story through images and text.
Like many of Maya Lin’s artworks, the experience of the Sacajawea site transcends any written description. Each season provides a different setting, and each individual brings their own story to the site. It is the story of the journey that makes this place so special.
