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The entrance to Moonflower Canyon petroglyphs.
Moonflower Canyon's splendid sandstone and proud cottonwood trees.
Rungs on the log ladder within the chimney. Climb these to experience an ancient escalator.
Some of the Moonflower Canyon petroglyphs depict wildlife.
Along with the animal images are those that are more human-like.
This is the figure that resembles a Barrier Canyon Style image, a design that typically predates the style at Moonflower Canyon.
The motivation and meaning of these etchings are unknown, so it is all up to your interpretation.
An eponymous moonflower at the Moonflower Canyon petroglyphs.