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Howdy! Friends of
Last Chance Canyon is planning a petroglyph tour into Little
Petroglyph Canyon on Dec 4th. The tour is free for members. Check
the website for info if interested!
http://www.tflcc.org/basic_tourinfo.html
More:
The rock art you will see is part of what is
arguably the largest concentration within the Western Hemisphere,
and can number 6000 images just in this small canyon area of
1.5 miles alone. Though an accurate dating technique is still
being sought, it is thought that certain petroglyphs date as
much as 16,000 years old, with others made as recently as 1800.
This rock art is so important to our cultural heritage and our
knowledge of the desert's past that in 1964 the sites were listed
in the National Register of Historic Places. Now everything in
the canyon area is fully protected, including the petroglyphs,
obsidian chips, and any artifacts or tools, as well as native
vegetation and wildlife. Federal and State laws and NAWS regulations
protect this area. The rock on which the petroglyphs were carved
and the fragile desert varnish are easily damaged. Sand on boot
soles, camera tripods, and walking sticks can damage the designs.
Photography or sketching the petroglyphs is encouraged.
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