Dot Patterned Petroglyph - Dinosaur National Monument
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Dot Patterned Petroglyph - Dinosaur National Monument
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
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This rare dot-patterned petroglyph etched into the sandstone cliff is in the Pool Creek region of Echo Park at Dinosaur National Monument. It is believed to have originally been part of a painting depicting several human figures adorned with intricate headdresses, neckpieces, and other decorations. Although the paint has vanished after more than a millennium of exposure to natural elements, the elaborate petroglyph of the neckpiece still endures.
The journey to Echo Park in the Colorado section of Dinosaur National Monument is a 13-mile dirt road adventure that ends near the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers, placing you in the heart of Dinosaur National Monument's Canyon Country.
Dinosaur National Monument, a lesser-known gem among National Parks, is nestled on the southeastern edge of the Uinta Mountains where the Green and Yampa Rivers meet. Straddling the border between Colorado and Utah, it was established in 1915 to safeguard the park's most frequented attraction, Dinosaur Quarry. Today, after it was enlarged in 1938 to encompass the area's rich natural history, much of the park lies in Colorado. The park is celebrated for its rugged terrain, diverse topography, geological features, paleontological treasures, and its rich historical significance, offering a distinctive blend of scientific and recreational opportunities.
Copyright 2024 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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August 23rd, 2024
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