Newspaper Rock (24 miles northwest of Monticello, Utah) is a petroglyph panel etched in sandstone that records perhaps 2,000 years of human activity in the area. Etched into the desert varnish are symbols representing the Fremont, Anasazi, Navajo and Anglo cultures. The exact nature of these symbols' meaning is still not clearly understood. But they are typical of many sites throughout the U.S. in their use of universal symbols, be it graffiti or a true "newspaper," recording events of the times and earlier. This is one of the finest displays of Indian rock art to be found anywhere in the U.S. This is also one of the few petroglyph sites that is easily accessible and can be viewed and photographed at close range.
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The sign can explain it much better than me!
In my travels, I have seen alot of petroglyphs,
but none as clear and well-preserved as these.
Rock climbers fascinate me; I admire their determination and patience. The tiny specks are the climbers. People in Utah love this sport! This area of the state park was right outside the entrance to Canyonlands National Park (Needles District).
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