where can I take my sort of elderly mother to see some rock art
Before she can't see it anymore? I know it sounds like she's dying, but that's not really true, but she's old enough that it's not that far off.
Right, so she can walk, but not climb. She can't walk real far, a mile maybe. This Easter weekend might really be the last chance, she's going back to Michigan and has never seen rock art, or ruins, etc.
Suggestions?
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Edge of the Cedars Museum
You are getting great advice here (as usual). If you are in the Blanding area on your travels, I'd recommend a stop at the Edge of the Cedars Museum. It has the largest collection of Ancestral Puebloan artifacts in the area including the astounding Scarlet Macaw Sash.
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They redid the museum several years ago after a sprinkling system malfunction damaged the museum. As part of the rebuilding, renowned rock art expert and artist Joe Pachak was commissioned to cover many of the walls with recreations of rock art. Included is rock art that was lost forever when Lake Powell was flooded.
There are also displays to teach you about the different rock art styles. There is the ruin of an Ancestral Puebloan greathouse on the grounds of the museum as well.
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The Edge of the Cedars Museum is a "must see" if you are interested in Ancient Puebloan Culture. The collection of pottery and textiles is jaw dropping.
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Also, if you continue south from Blanding to just south of Bluff, you'll find the Sand Island petroglyph site. These extensive panels are easily viewable right from the park road.
http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/prog/mor...nd_island.html
Good on you for getting you mom out there...have a great trip!