Comments on: Pumpernickel Valley

By: Maureen Wheatley

Maureen Wheatley — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:30:43 +0000

Just driving by Pumpernickle Valley on the long journey from CA to No Dak. Couldn’t agree more – desert, desert, desert. Truthfully disappointed there’s not a better story about the name but at least reading yr blog distracted me for 10 minutes. Crazy to think of folks doing this in horse drawn carriges. Mahalo!

By: Jacque Stead

Jacque Stead — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:55:05 +0000

I am driving semi, and everytime I pass that sign, I wonder, who gave it that name and why?! The name just sets it as something out of the ordinary. I came to google and found your story/research… great job! Why it has the name is still a mystery, but what lays down that road is finally solved! How fun this was!

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Mokihana's Garden » Blog Archive » Heading To Da Kahakai! — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:33:18 +0000

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By: Tim Hall

Tim Hall — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:48:51 +0000

I had the same experience about the same location! Ironically I was going to Oregon. Passed by it a number of times. Always wanting to drive that road. So now I am writing a story where the title and climax of the story is Pumpernickel Valley. I found your story while doing research. I just wanted to thank you. Thanks for reassuring me that the location is special… And that I’m not the only one.

By: Keith Arnold

Keith Arnold — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:50:28 +0000

My mother and her family traveled by wagon from Vernal, Utah to California in 1909. She was 7 or 8 at the time. They mentioned going through Pumpernickel Valley, She said they had been following the railroad tracks but the party was separated for a short time in that area. No mention of geothermal activity.

Keith Arnold

By: MOSS & MARY

MOSS & MARY — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:35:56 +0000

Thank you! We are glad to know other people look at stuff like that and wonder. We still wonder how it got its name.
Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May God Bless,
Moss and Mary

By: you sistah

you sistah — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:27:54 +0000

You never cease to amaze me with your talents! I don’t think there is anything you can’t do. I went through that whole story, more fascinated by the minute. Thanks for the ride.

Love,

Kalani

By: Mokihana

Mokihana — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:15:04 +0000

Mahalo everyone. Kikue, I think the desert has its own beauty but I am glad I don’t live there. Too dry, too barren. But it’s fun to visit sometimes.

By: Kikue Mugen

Kikue Mugen — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:31:32 +0000

Awesome sights! No can believe how wonderful the pics are! Post cards already! And some people believe that only Hawaii is beautiful…. NOT~!

By: susie

susie — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:45:48 +0000

MOkihana,
YOu never cease to amaze me. I’m totally exhusted. Don’t like to read on my computer. Trying to stay awake as I babysit my 9 week old grandaughter. And here I sit, hungryly manuevering thru your story. Anxious to see where the road led. The pictures were incredible. I couldn’t afford to go to a movie tonight but now I feel as tho I just went to the latest sci fi flick.

I love how you express yourself and consider it an honor that you invited me to read your story.
LS