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Hiking Creemore, so Much Beauty and History!
The Nottawasaga Bluffs Caves hike start/end point is very close to Creemore and a short drive from Collingwood. Well worth the drive to explore these caves and historic site. The highlight for many is the descent down to Freedom Rock, a fascinating historical site nestled midway through the trail. This hidden gem features inscriptions carved into the rock face, offering glimpses into the political and philosophical views of individuals dating back to the nineteenth century.
The origins of Freedom Rock remain shrouded in mystery, adding to its allure. It has not been extensively documented, and its presence is not widely known even within the local community. This air of mystery only serves to fuel the imagination, prompting questions about who carved these inscriptions, what they mean, and what life was like for those who created them.
Despite the occasional grammatical errors, the sentiments conveyed reflect intelligence and thoughtfulness. The rock faces of Freedom Rock contain various inscriptions numbered as follows:
Criticizes the trend towards estate farming.
"THE TREND TOWARD ESTATE FARMING IS RUINING THE RURAL WAY OF LIFE"
Emphasizes the freedom to spend one's own money.
"THE GREATEST FREEDOM OF ALL IS THE TO SPEND YOUR OWN MONEY"
Comments on politicians and civilization, albeit with some misspellings.
"WHEN POLITIANS THROW MONEY IN THE GUTTER FOR THE MOB CIVILIBATION HAS REACHED THE RI E PEAK TAG"
Explores the perspectives of pessimists, optimists, and realists.
"A PESSIMIST A COWARD AN OPTOMIST A LIAR A REALIST A HERO"
Advocates for worship of God over the state for the integrity of family.
"WORSHIP OF GOD INSTEAD OF STATE INTEGRITY OF FAMILY"
Suggests that to be fully educated, one must farm for five years.
"TO BE FULLY EDUCATED ONE MUST FARM 5 YRS"
Contains racially charged sentiments about Canada and China.
"CANADA FOR CANADAINS CHINA FOR CHINESE"
Attributes prosperity in Anglo-Saxon countries to the Protestant faith.
"IN 64 ANGLO-SAXON COUNTRIES OWE PROSPERITY TO THE PROTESTANT FAITH OF OUR ANCESTERS"
Mentions the commencement of an era of regimentation in 1865.
"IN 65 THE ERA OF REGIMENTATION COMENCED"
Simply states "TRY" without further context.
"TRY"
Describes individualists as diamonds.
"INDIVIDUALIST ARE DIAMONDS"
Criticizes the educational system for teaching too much "junk."
"THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IS BLOATED TO MUCH JUNK TAUGHT"
Encourages doing good deeds.
"DOGOOD"
Asserts that single people are economic slaves of the state.
"SINGLE PEOPLE ARE ECONOMIC SLAVES OF THE STATE"
Near Freedom Rock, there is a crevice cave known as the "Tomb," where two additional inscriptions can be found:
One inscription simply says "DO GOOD."
Another inscription inside the cave asserts that single people are economic slaves of the state.
"SINGLE PEOPLE ARE ECONOMIC SLAVES OF THE STATE"
When hiking Creemore or the Collingwood area, the Nottawasaga Bluffs Caves hike is a must do, it offers not only a breathtaking journey through nature but also a chance to immerse oneself in history and contemplation. With the captivating inscriptions at Freedom Rock and the Tomb crevice, hikers are treated to a unique experience that encourages curiosity and reflection.
Step it Up Adventures Nottawasaga Bluffs Caves hike takes you through the main Keyhole caves, the Best Caves, to an epic lookout over the valley and to Freedom Rock and the Tomb crevice. This hike is full of adventure from start to finish!
Learn more about hiking Creemore and surrounding area with Step it Up Adventures' Nottawasaga Bluffs Hike.
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