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When my oldest son came camping with us years ago he built us a beautiful dam and large pool with rocks in the river. It was big enough for a lot of us to enjoy at the same time. When he was done building he built a bunch of little people all around our pool. They were made out of tiny rocks and probably stood about 6 inches high. The river we camp on is full of rocks, shallow and always moving, My youngest son decided to go bigger, he started piling big rocks on each other making Inukshuk's. He was in Jr High, and learned about the Canadian Natives and the huge sculptures they made all over the country. They were markers for natives. You can learn about Inukshuks by googling them, they are amazing That young one started something really big. Pretty soon all of our children and us adults were building them, people would ask for permission to come into our camp to see up-close what they could see from down the river. One of the first years we had a father that was angry because we told his son not to throw rocks at our sculptures. We figured when he sobered up he would understand.... We heard thundering feet approaching our camp site on a Sunday (the day picnics are enjoyed across the river). It was a group of teens who asked if they could build with us, Of course we said yes and when they left the river was full of huge tall sculptures that made us smile. One year we were approached by the Department of Environmental Conservation who asked if they could take photos to be used in the programs they make for the state. We were honored. I've seen the photos they took on line. Now when we approach the river we can see little sculptures all over the river. We did start something good and fun to do in the Adirondacks of New York State. They stand up unless knocked down or until the next big rain that raises the water level and puts them back into the water. You could build them too, its easier than it looks.