100 years ago, homesteading in this area with little more than scrub oak, red rocks, the Green and Yampa Rivers running close by, took bravery and guts. Born in England, Jack Chew, a devout member of the LDS, moved his family to this desolate spot, deep in Echo Canyon. His son Rial Chew also raised his family in this canyon. Eventually the house and surrounding outbuildings were deeded to Dinosaur National Monument. Although in slight disrepair from the elements and vagabonds, it is easy to wander the remnants of one family's dream for a better life and imagine long, frigid Colorado/Utah winters, endless miles of snow, frigid temperatures; or hot summers, deep canyon winds that sings songs of solitude. Some might easily consider this arduous, but for the Chew family and their descendants, this place whispered "home".
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Chew Family Colorado History
100 years ago, homesteading in this area with little more than scrub oak, red rocks, the Green and Yampa Rivers running close by, took bravery and guts. Born in England, Jack Chew, a devout member of the LDS, moved his family to this desolate spot, deep in Echo Canyon. His son Rial Chew also raised his family in this canyon. Eventually the house and surrounding outbuildings were deeded to Dinosaur National Monument. Although in slight disrepair from the elements and vagabonds, it is easy to wander the remnants of one family's dream for a better life and imagine long, frigid Colorado/Utah winters, endless miles of snow, frigid temperatures; or hot summers, deep canyon winds that sings songs of solitude. Some might easily consider this arduous, but for the Chew family and their descendants, this place whispered "home".
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