Syracuse.com - Local hiker impressed by 'Inukshuk' he found on Finger Lakes Trail, south of Syracuse

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"I have seen them along the QEW all across Canada on the sides of the road. I have seen them in Alaska, in Washington State as well as Oregon but it's the first time in NY. Basically they are a cairn that marks the trail," he said.

and I had to share with you."

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Local hiker Ray Kozloski, sent me these two pictures with the following note:

"David, this is something I have never seen before in this part of the country.

"Its an "Inukshuk". I have seen them along the QEW all across Canada on the sides of the road. I have seen them in Alaska, in Washington State as well as Oregon but it's the first time in NY. Basically they are a cairn that marks the trail.

"The history goes back several hundred years to the Inuit Indians traveling across the stark tundra without a way to mark their trails so ice and rocks were used.

Meaning "image of man's spirit", they pointed a safe passage over land and water. They acted as reminders for the Inuets of their dependance of each other and the importance of strong relationships. Recently, Inukshuk has become popular when it was chosen as the emblem for the 2010 Canadian Winter Olympics.

"This one I found on the FLT (Finger Lake lakes Trail) south of Syracuse when I was hiking yesterday, April 28. It's about 24 inches high and about 16 inches wide. I have seen some that are10 feet wide and 20 inches tall and a real work of art depicting many life activities. They are really amazing. This I thought was really cool

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