Oak Hills Ward Young Men and Young Women and Leaders
Our first encounter was with some hostile Indians who threw water balloons at us and hit us with super-soakers.
This Indian is hidden behind a rock and some trees.
This Indian is hidden behind a rock and some trees.
The Indians shot and "killed" Joseph, our "grandson", so we carried his body with us until we could find a suitable burial spot.
Next, we encountered a group of anti-Mormons who threatened to "kill" us if we didn't turn back. We turned around and found another way along the trail.
This actor portrayed a member of the Seeley Family, who actually helped to settle the San Bernardino area. Seeley Creek is named for his ancestors.
Seeley Creek
This actor portrayed B.H. Roberts, who later became a church historian. He told us several stories from his boyhood, which included a humorous encounter with Indians.
At one point of the trek, the men were asked to join the U.S. Army and march with the Mormon Battalion to San Diego. The women were forced to push and pull the handcart themselves.
The women bid farewell to their menfolk.
A grave along the trail marks the final resting place of a young married man, who died in his sleep one cold winter night. His wife had to lie next to his dead body all night long until he could be buried the next morning.
This actress told the women of our family about the struggles she and all other women faced along the trail.
This grave marks the place where a 10-year old girl and her little sister had to bury their parents.
This actress told us of the frostbite and infection she got in her feet, and the amputation of her legs, just above the knees.
The STUCKI Family ROCKS! We made it!
Next, we encountered a group of anti-Mormons who threatened to "kill" us if we didn't turn back. We turned around and found another way along the trail.
This actor portrayed a member of the Seeley Family, who actually helped to settle the San Bernardino area. Seeley Creek is named for his ancestors.
Seeley Creek
This actor portrayed B.H. Roberts, who later became a church historian. He told us several stories from his boyhood, which included a humorous encounter with Indians.
At one point of the trek, the men were asked to join the U.S. Army and march with the Mormon Battalion to San Diego. The women were forced to push and pull the handcart themselves.
The women bid farewell to their menfolk.
A grave along the trail marks the final resting place of a young married man, who died in his sleep one cold winter night. His wife had to lie next to his dead body all night long until he could be buried the next morning.
This actress told the women of our family about the struggles she and all other women faced along the trail.
This grave marks the place where a 10-year old girl and her little sister had to bury their parents.
This actress told us of the frostbite and infection she got in her feet, and the amputation of her legs, just above the knees.
The STUCKI Family ROCKS! We made it!
What a great adventure! I wish we would have done something like that when I was in the youth program!!! I think it is great that you are still so involved with the youth-they are lucky to have you! I will forever be indebited to you for your service as our Seminary teacher!
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That is so awesome! What a fun trek! I loved that kind of experience for our kids, and as an adult! It really helps you appreciate your own life.
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