Today Melissa, Jackson the Adventure Baby, me, our friend Rebecca and her 3 month old son Theo, all went hiking to a little known and totally amazing 20' long snake petroglyph. The hike is around 8 miles round trip, if you don't get lost. About 6 of those miles are off-trail. We got lost. Not hopelessly, but lost enough that we had to do an extra mile or so of backtracking before getting our bearings. There are petroglyphs all over the place in this area and we found a few of them, although I'm sure for every one we found there were two more we didn't find. We also found the remains of an interesting ruin with a stellar view of the entire canyon below. No photos of the ruin as there really wasn't much left to photograph.
Here are a few snapshots for your enjoyment. I'll be soaking in a hot bath and popping blisters on my feet for the rest of the evening.
Jim T: I'm happy to take you here the next time you're in town, if you're interested in making the trek.
Great glyphs Bret. And like I said in my blog, you weren't lost, you were exploring. Happens to all of us from time to time. Good luck with the blisters.
Posted by Paul Martin on April 12, 2010 at 1:29 AM
Bret,
Nice set of images -- I am most impressed with the 20 foot snake, thats awesome! The second panel is also really nice. You gotta love getting off the trail, especially when you find stuff that very few people see.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on April 12, 2010 at 2:03 AM
Sounds like an interesting trek! That second shot rocks!
Posted by Dan Walters on April 12, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Great shots! Really like the second image. These petroglyphs always amaze me.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on April 12, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Very cool stuff Bret. These things are so incredible. Everytime I see these I always wonder what they were trying to represent. For example, the 4th one almost looks like a spaceship.
Great stuff Bret! I love the snake, and the whole panel seems great. I'd love to see that one if I'm ever hanging out in your neighborhood. And "Jackson the Adventure Baby" has a nice ring!
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 12, 2010 at 11:34 AM
The snake is impressive. At 20' long, wonder if including a person for a sense of perspective would be good.
Thanks, everyone! I did take a true snapshot of my wife and Jackson hanging out in front of the snake. I'll post it soon. It definitely offered some perspective.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on April 12, 2010 at 9:50 PM
Cool stuff, Bret. I love that snake petroglyph.
Posted by Chuck Peacock on April 12, 2010 at 10:07 PM
I agree with all, I'd really like to see that snake.
Posted by Jim Talaric on April 13, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Hey Bret,
Cool stuff, especially the Snake. Must of been kind of hard on Melissa carrying Jackson and your backpack!
Hey Jim: Melissa is tough. She can carry twice as much weight as me and never so much as whimper. Her physical therapist did say that I should start carrying Jackson which means that she will have to carry all my photo gear. Bout time to order that 600 F/4, huh?
Let me know when you want to check it out. Fall would be the best time as there was little shade and it was pretty toasty at 75 degrees. Can't imagine it at 100!
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24 repliesHere are a few snapshots for your enjoyment. I'll be soaking in a hot bath and popping blisters on my feet for the rest of the evening.
Jim T: I'm happy to take you here the next time you're in town, if you're interested in making the trek.
Crap, I was too quick. I like that second one even more. Keep 'em coming!
Nice set of images -- I am most impressed with the 20 foot snake, thats awesome! The second panel is also really nice. You gotta love getting off the trail, especially when you find stuff that very few people see.
Cool stuff, especially the Snake. Must of been kind of hard on Melissa carrying Jackson and your backpack!
Am ready to go...game on. Sorry Lynn.
Jim T
Let me know when you want to check it out. Fall would be the best time as there was little shade and it was pretty toasty at 75 degrees. Can't imagine it at 100!