# The Week Todd Standing Drove to the Rez - Chapter Three - Staying the Night

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Podcast: [Driving to the Rez - With Inelia Benz and Larry Buzzell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/driving-to-the-rez-with-inelia-benz-and-larry-buzzell-704885)
Published: 2026-04-29T12:58:51+00:00
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## Resource

By the time the group arrived at Lake Ozette, they understood this part of the visit would be different. That evening saw cars and trucks loaded with kayaks, canoes, camping gear, blankets, and a generous amount of food. Camp was set up quickly. A fire was lit, meals were prepared, and people settled in. The atmosphere was relaxed, even comfortable. Todd himself was surprised. He had spent decades in the wilderness, but not like this. Not with freshly cooked meals, warmth, and a sense of ease around camp. It was a very different kind of expedition than what he was used to, and he appreciated it. As night fell over the lake, the group gathered and walked into the forest. This time, they were more familiar with the environment. There was less effort to interpret and more focus on observing. They moved with space between them, staying aware of both the group and their surroundings. As before, sounds began to emerge. Movement at different distances, shifts in direction, and a consistent sense of presence. Multiple people noticed the same patterns, even if they experienced them in different ways. Each person’s experience was unique. Some connected more strongly with the land itself. Others focused on the Sasquatch presence, noticing movement or what they perceived as communication. A few had more personal experiences that were difficult to describe but clearly meaningful. At the same time, there was a shared understanding forming within the group. They were participating in the same environment. The fire was still going into the wee hours of the morning. People sat, talked quietly, slept or rested. There was no urgency to explain what was happening. The following day, they went back into the forest and began to find physical evidence. Footprints, structures, and placements…

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