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Robyn Anderson
Photo Date:
05/02/2017
Cahal Pech is also known as the “place of ticks."
Robyn Anderson
Photo Date:
05/02/2017
Cahal Pech.
Ryan Lima
Photo Date:
07/06/2017
Pot shards and other artifacts are abundant in the Petrified Forest National Park.
Ryan Lima
Photo Date:
07/06/2017
Petroglyphs near Martha's Butte in the Petrified Forest National Park.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date:
07/14/2017
Timucuan artifacts speak to the island's rich history at Hontoon Island State Park Campground.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
08/18/2015
The entrance to Moonflower Canyon petroglyphs.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
08/18/2015
Moonflower Canyon.
Andy Pigg
Photo Date:
05/07/2016
Archaeologists believe up to 1,700 unique designs are visible within the Petroglyph Canyon area.
Andy Pigg
Photo Date:
05/07/2016
More than 300 rock panels are estimated to exist within the main gallery and accessory areas in Petroglyph Canyon.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
04/06/2017
Kauhale Ancient Hawaiian Living Site at Waimea Valley.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
04/06/2017
Kauhale Ancient Hawaiian Living Site at Waimea Valley.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
05/27/2017
This historic site was once an ancient medicinal healing temple.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
04/28/2017
Llamas rest amid the ruins of Intipata on the Inca Trail.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
04/28/2017
Between the walls of Machu Picchu, the striking peak of Huayna Picchu can be seen.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
04/28/2017
As sunset nears on the second day on the Inca Trail, the ruins of Sayacmarca greet visitors coming out of the clouds.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
04/28/2017
After descending a bit from the sun gate, sweeping views of Machu Picchu and her surrounding mountains grace the skyline.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
05/06/2017
Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs can be spotted around the seventh bridge crossing on the Kamananui Valley Road.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
05/06/2017
The Kamananui road follows through primary and secondary growth forests.
Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
08/05/2016
Montezuma Castle.
Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
08/05/2016
Montezuma Castle National Monument.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/31/2015
There are many good spots for dispersed camping at Indian Creek as well.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
11/28/2015
Newspaper Rock is the most famous petroglyph panel at Indian Creek, but there are many others.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
11/28/2015
Search carefully on the Indian Creek canyon walls for ancient rock art.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/31/2015
If you look closely enough, you may spot ancient ruins high in the cliffs at Indian Creek.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/26/2015
Ancient Structures in Roads Canyon.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/26/2015
Road Canyon.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/26/2015
Checking out ancient structures in a hike in Road Canyon.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
07/15/2015
Ancient ruins high in the walls of Fry Canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/23/2014
Interpreting the rock art at the Rochester panel.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/23/2014
Rochester Rock Art Petroglyphs.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/23/2014
Rochester Rock Art Petroglyphs.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/23/2014
Rochester Rock Art Petroglyphs.