Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Ancient trails in canyon country

It seems everywhere we go in Utah's southeast canyon country that there is evidence of ancient people. Scattered flakes of obsidian, chert, agate and quartz mark former camp sites or moments in time where people sat down to take care of business. These welcoming spots beckon people today just as they did 3000 years ago. The trails used through generations of nomadic living interconnect watering holes, food resources, shelter and creative rock panels that served an unknown purpose. Some of our best adventures have not been in the national parks but off the beaten track, down the many back roads in this rugged country. That being said, Arches and Canyonlands national parks are breathtaking.

Newspaper Rock - 3000 years of reporting

Sego canyon Ute cultural group - few hundred years old


Archaic Barrier Canyon cultural group - Sego Canyon: 3000-4000 years old
Alien connections?



Fisher Towers

Approaching Fisher Towers

Ancient trails

Ghost town of Sego

Sonnet explores the Sego coal seam

All about arches around Moab

Pine tree arch

Partition frame

Fractured 

conquering double O arch

Navajo Arch - our fave



Negro Bill Canyon oasis


seen better days

canyoneers


Twisted

Navajo Arch

crazy people in a crazy landscape

Landscape arch

portal to?

3 comments:

  1. Wow, what great shots! There must be lots of artists around creating their own versions of the landscape!

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  2. I meant artists other than photographers!

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  3. Absolutely amazing you guys! I have been reading every post with amazement...what a lovely time you are having. I love seeing the beautiful places (and beautiful faces!) on your journey!

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