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Tumbled Rocks301 viewsThe ones that did collapse.
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Precariously Stacked Rocks255 viewsIt looks as if even a minor earthquake could cause these boulders to come crashing down on the cars.
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Crow Tracks319 viewsSupposedly there are petroglyphs on this rock, but as far as I can tell, it might just be tracks left by crazed crows, of whom there are plenty in this place.
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Petroglyphs301 views"Indians living today deny any knowledge of their meaning." - Of course! They're no fools - they are not going to admit to posting graffiti!!
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Real and recent petroglyphs284 viewsThere definitely are petroglyphs on this rock. These are clearly the work of modern-day savages.
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Ovine Meadow291 viewsAlthough we didn't see any on this excursion, on prior visits some members of our party have spotted bighorn sheep in this meadow, which is fed by a nearby spring.
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Ancient Archives252 viewsThis info-board links the petroglyphs to the nearby spring.
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A Touch of Green314 viewsAlthough fall is generally a dry season in these parts, some greenery can still be found here, thanks to the spring that feeds it.
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Is this really the way?330 viewsKind of looks like a dead-end up ahead. We press on regardless.
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Entrance to the Narrows252 viewsFrom here on there is no stopping, no turning around, and no return.
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The Overhanging Cliffs281 viewsThe canyon walls loom over the road as we approach the entrance to the dreaded Narrows.
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Canyon Walls267 viewsAll through the Narrows we are only inches from the walls on either side.
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