These pictographs in Horseshoe Canyon tell a story that no one alive today can decipher. Seems much of human history is a mystery. #HorseshoeCanyon #Canyonlands #pictographs #RockArt #landscapes #photography

“𝕎𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕝𝕖, 𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕒 𝕝𝕠𝕥.”

R.I.P., Jean #Widmer [°Mar. 31, 1929 – Feb. 1, 2026]🕯️😌🌹

#graphicdesign #Minimalism #logos #pictographs #VisuelDesign #PaulaScher #LeJardindesModes #HelmutNewton #GaleriesLafayette #AnnaRageth #HansUlrichWidmer #JeanWidmer

Joan and I finally felt better and returned to the backcountry. Slept outside, soaked in the quiet. Canyon wrens by day, owls by night. Old places revisited, new places seen. The land endures.
#hiking #backpacking #utah #pictographs #petroglyphs

Some really incredible Indigenous pictographs, Archaic in age (said to be about 4,000 years old), I photographed from Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona a few years ago

#RockArt #Indigenous #NativeAmerica #GrandCanyon #NationalPark #Ancient #Zoomorphic #NPS #Arizona #Pictographs #RespectAndProtect

Another look at the Guardian. This pictorgraph is neither Fremont or Barrier Canyon styles, but a transitional style from about 2,500 to 1,500 years ago'. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Another look at the Guardian. This pictorgraph is neither Fremont or Barrier Canyon styles, but a transitional style from about 2,500 to 1,500 years ago'.
—Canyon Pintado National Historic District

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #archeology

Ranger Sarah with this figure, known as The Guardian above her. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah with this figure, known as The Guardian above her.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology #rangersarah

A closer look at the bison and person pictograph. Interestingly the Dominguez-Escalante Journal that mentions them killing a buffalo near the present day location of the town of Rangely. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

A closer look at the bison and person pictograph. Interestingly the Dominguez-Escalante Journal that mentions them killing a buffalo near the present day location of the town of Rangely.
—Canyon Pintado National Historic District

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #pictographs

Ranger Sarah thinks this image looks like that of a buffalo with a person in front of it. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah thinks this image looks like that of a buffalo with a person in front of it.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology #rangersarah

Ranger Sarah with a look at smaller images that are off to the side of the The Guardian image. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah with a look at smaller images that are off to the side of the The Guardian image.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hikingadventures #hiking #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

Ranger Sarah learns about the different styles of pictographs over the last several thousands of years. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah learns about the different styles of pictographs over the last several thousands of years.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hikingadventures #hiking #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

A better look at the waving hands. White pigments were made from substances high in calcium like Caliche or Gympsum. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

A better look at the waving hands. White pigments were made from substances high in calcium like Caliche or Gympsum.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hiking #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

A close up look at the pictograph man. Since the pigment used is water-soluble you find pictographs in only protected locations. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

A close up look at the pictograph man. Since the pigment used is water-soluble you find pictographs in only protected locations.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

Ranger Sarah with the Waving hands and a white bird. A red horse can also be seen, others are very faint and did not show up in the picture. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah with the Waving hands and a white bird. A red horse can also be seen, others are very faint and did not show up in the picture.
—Canyon Pintado National Historic District

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #outdooradventures #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

Ranger Sarah learns how the different colors for Pictographs were made, and applied to the rocks. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah learns how the different colors for Pictographs were made, and applied to the rocks.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hikingadventures #hiking #outdooradventures #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

Ranger Sarah has arrived at the Waving Hands Interpretive Site in the Canyon Pintado National Historic District. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah has arrived at the Waving Hands Interpretive Site in the Canyon Pintado National Historic District.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hikingadventures #hiking #outdooradventures #pictographs #archeology

We wrapped up Joan’s New Year’s time off with two more nights in the backcountry.

Sunrise, sunset, an intensely bright full moon, and quiet canyon walking. A mellow way to ease into the New Year, with a few places already calling us back. #hiking #backpacking #utah #pictographs #camping

To the right of Kokopelli, is a pictograph similar to the Guardian that is at the Waving Hands site. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

To the right of Kokopelli, is a pictograph similar to the Guardian that is at the Waving Hands site.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hikingadventures #hiking #outdooradventures #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

To the left of the Kokopelli figure is a panel that includes a variety of figures including corn plants. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

To the left of the Kokopelli figure is a panel that includes a variety of figures including corn plants.
— Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hikingadventures #hiking #outdooradventures #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

A closer looks at two sets of pictographs at the Kokopelli Site. Kokopelli can be seen on the right. A cable has been installed to hopefully keep him attached to the rock. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

A closer looks at two sets of pictographs at the Kokopelli Site. Kokopelli can be seen on the right. A cable has been installed to hopefully keep him attached to the rock.
—Canyon Pintado National Historic District

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #pictographs #archeology

Ranger Sarah views several pictographs on the large boulder above, including the legendary Kokopelli figure. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah views several pictographs on the large boulder above, including the legendary Kokopelli figure.
—Canyon Pintado National Historic District

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hike #hikingadventures #hiking #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

Ranger Sarah learns that the images on the stones in Canyon Pintado match those documented by Fray Escalante during his trip through her in September of 1776. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah learns that the images on the stones in Canyon Pintado match those documented by Fray Escalante during his trip through her in September of 1776.
—Canyon Pintado National Historic District

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #archeology

Ranger Sarah learns about the mythical Kokopelli. Kokopelli is known as a fertility god, storyteller, and a healer. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District

Ranger Sarah learns about the mythical Kokopelli. Kokopelli is known as a fertility god, storyteller, and a healer.
— Canyon Pintado National Historic District

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hikingadventures #hiking #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #nativeamerican #archeology

Ranger Sarah with another image that has modern graffiti around it.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hike #hikingadventures #hiking #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #rangersarah

Ranger Sarah with the white birds pictographs. Their are also ones that look like peppers. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah with the white birds pictographs. Their are also ones that look like peppers.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hike #hikingadventures #hiking #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #rangersarah

Ranger Sarah hikes up the trail to the White Birds Site. Here the rock art is in the form of pictographs. — at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

Ranger Sarah hikes up the trail to the White Birds Site. Here the rock art is in the form of pictographs.
— at Canyon Pintado National Historic District, Colorado.

#adventuresofrangersarah #Colorado #explorecolorado #hike #hikingadventures #hiking #OutdoorAdventure #pictographs #rangersarah

We closed out 2025 with four days on the Colorado Plateau. We revisited familiar places, found new ones together, and this land again brought Whitman to mind: “much unseen is also here.” December light, cold nights, chocolate, and cider. #utah #hiking #backpacking #petroglyphs #pictographs

Today's From the Files" 12-29-25:

Pictographs. Cottonwood Rd. San Rafael Swell, UT. 2012 #davidgardnerphotography #lightight #pictographs #rockart #sanrafaelswell #utah #ut #landscape #sandstone #figures

Range Sarah checks out two petroglyphs that are not on the wall above the Swelter Shelter. — at Dinosaur National Monument.

Range Sarah checks out two petroglyphs that are not on the wall above the Swelter Shelter.
— at Dinosaur National Monument.

#adventuresofrangersarah #hike #hikingadventures #hiking #outdooradventures #rangersarah #nationalparks #Utah #hikeutah #exploreutah #petroglyphs #pictographs

Here Ranger Sarah sees at least 9 petroglyphs containing pictographs markings within them at the Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs site. — at Dinosaur National Monument.

Here Ranger Sarah sees at least 9 petroglyphs containing pictographs markings within them at the Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs site.
— at Dinosaur National Monument.

#adventuresofrangersarah #hike #outdooradventures #rangersarah #nationalparks #Utah #hikeutah #exploreutah #petroglyphs #pictographs

Ranger Sarah looks at more petroglyphs at the Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs site. At least 3 of these petroglyphs have red pictographs on their chest. — at Dinosaur National Monument.

Ranger Sarah looks at more petroglyphs at the Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs site. At least 3 of these petroglyphs have red pictographs on their chest.
— at Dinosaur National Monument.

#adventuresofrangersarah #outdooradventures #rangersarah #nationalparks #Utah #exploreutah #petroglyphs #pictographs