A steep scramble to two obscure boulders...

on the northwest outskirts of Moab, high above the Kane Creek Road, reveals several interesting petroglyphs inscribed into the deeply varnished sandstone slabs. They’re always in the last place you’d expect.

Is this a map, showing a meandering river course and several tributaries?

Rory Tyler, local rock art whisperer and good friend. His excellent website: moabrockart.org.

View of the snow-draped high La Sal Mountains.

Prior to this mid-day outing, I joined Rory and a small group of devoted friends for breakfast to plan an observation campaign of rock art panels in nearby Hidden Valley on the morning of the upcoming winter solstice. I’ve got a location in mind to capture a time-lapse video of the event and we’re all hoping for good weather.