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02-14-2011, 08:24 PM #1
Exploring Indian Creek & More...
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs
Early Saturday morning I set off for Indian Creek to explore and find some new rock art. My first stop of the day was, of course, Newspaper Rock, so that I could practice and play with my new 100-400mm lens :D Here
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02-14-2011 08:24 PM # ADS
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02-14-2011, 08:25 PM #2
Shay Canyon Petroglyphs
After taking some photos at Newspaper Rock, I headed over to Shay Canyon. This was my first visit to this canyon, and I knew there should be a lot of petroglyphs here. I was not disappointed! I spent a while here walking along the canyon wall searching for and photographing the many petroglyphs found here.
Most of the time I was in Shay Canyon the skies were overcast, but right before I was ready to hike back to the Jeep the clouds cleared a little and the sunlight reflected off the canyon walls. I snapped these two photos when that happened.
Look Up in Shay Canyon by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Shay Canyon Petroglyph Panels by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
One of the larger petroglyph panels.
Shay Canyon Panel by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
This panel was located high above next to a crack in the canyon wall.
Shay Canyon Crack Panel by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
This is the another of the so-called ‘mastodon’ petroglyphs in the area (another being the Moab Mastodon). To me it looks just like another bear…
Indian Creek Mastodon by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Shay Canyon Mastodon by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
The lower petroglyph in the following photo kind of looks like a smiling face to me…
Smiling Face by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
The hunter with the bow and arrow appears to be shooting at a four-legged animal and three round targets in this scene.
Target Practice by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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02-14-2011, 08:25 PM #3
There are many petroglyphs of flute players here; this panel has the most in one place. It even appears a bighorn is dancing to the music.
It's a Party! by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Flute Players by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Shay Canyon Corner Panel by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
This guy was all by himself…
Lone Man by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Shay Canyon Panel 2 by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Shay Canyon Panel 3 by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
I called this one the Teardrop Panel because the shape of the canyon wall here resembles a tear drop.
Teardrop Panel by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Shay Canyon Panels 4 by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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02-14-2011, 08:26 PM #4
Indian Creek Canyon Petroglyphs
After leaving Shay Canyon I continued on down Indian Creek Canyon to find some more petroglyphs.
I started out at this large panel just above the highway. This is a cool panel as it spans two sections of the canyon wall which is separated by a large gap. Inside that gap there are even more petroglyphs!
Full Indian Creek Panel by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
A close-up of the panel with the crescent moons.
Crescent Moon Panel by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
One of the more interesting figures on this panel.
Big Feet by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Next to the panels above are some very cool petroglyphs, however they are very hard to see and even harder to photograph! Here’s the best shots I was able to get when I was there…
Scorpion & Snakes by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Long Snakes by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Centipede & Circles by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
After checking out these panels, I hiked up the short side canyon looking for more rock art. I managed to find just a few more…
Indian Creek Petroglyphs 2 by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Indian Creek Petroglyphs by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
Indian Creek Anthropomorph by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr
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02-14-2011, 08:26 PM #5
Canyonlands: Needles District & Lockhart Road
After finishing up in Indian Creek Canyon I continued on down the highway to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Since all of the 4
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02-14-2011, 08:56 PM #6
Love the pics. Sounds like an awesome trip!
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02-15-2011, 05:33 AM #7
Nice TR Randy
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02-15-2011, 05:40 AM #8
[QUOTE]
Since all of the 4Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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02-15-2011, 05:53 AM #9
Salt Creek/Horse Canyons haven't been open since they were washed out last summer. The ranger said they are not planning on repairing them until May/June. I'm pretty sure Lavender has been closed since then as well. I didn't ask about Elephant Hill, but when I drove by there the gate was closed and locked.
Their website makes it sound like they close the roads for the winter usually?
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02-15-2011, 07:45 AM #10
Great TR and pics!
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02-15-2011, 08:54 AM #11
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02-15-2011, 02:36 PM #12
Nice and interesting pictures, Randy. Thanks for sharing.
Philippe
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