Painted Rock - Gila Bend, Arizona
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Painted Rock Petroglyphs, AZ: Ancient Desert Mysteries
Here's what you'll find if you visit Painted Rock Petroglyph Site in southwestern Arizona, near Gila Bend and Dateland. This video covers the ancient rock carvings etched onto boulders in a huge pile, plus their history and meaning. You'll also find out about the primitive Painted Rock Petroglyph campground and facilities, and go over some information about getting there from Interstate 8. Watch to see my tips on how to get the most of your visit.
These petroglyphs were carved as early as 1,400 years ago by Native Americans who lived along the Gila River. Painted Rock is the largest such petroglyph site in this part of the United States. The images include people, animals like lizards and snakes, and geometric patterns like swirls and mazes. They aren't hidden behind cases in a museum environment, but are right in front of you, on the ground in the sun, with no barriers. (But please don't touch!) The exact meaning of the inscriptions is not agreed upon, but this video explains some of the competing theories.
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site is an easy stop-off to make while traveling in this part of Arizona, whether you're camping overnight at the site in an RV or tent, or just swinging by for a short visit. Seeing these ancient rock carvings is instructive for anyone interested in the early history of the Americas and for those who like to see and learn new things when they travel.
In this video:
0:41 About the Petroglyphs
2:32 History and Meaning of the Petroglyphs
6:11 Visiting and Camping at Painted Rock
9:39 The Area Around Painted Rock (including Gila Bend)
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Painted Rock Petroglyph Site
Worked out in Gila Bend, AZ for a while. Had a day off and checked the Petroglyph Site. A lot of cool figures chipped out in the rock. Hope you enjoy.
Rock Art & History Of Gila Bend
I do the intro to a video from ArchaeologySouthwest where they discuss the history of Gila Bend and the erasing of centuries old rock art...which I bluntly touch on. The Gila Bend area is located about 50-60 miles SW of Phoenix.
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Painted Rock Petroglyph Site and Campground
Get off the couch and take your family on a crazy adventure! If you decide to camp here, be sure to take lots of water.
Painted Rock Petroglyphs, Maricopa County, AZ
Exploring the Painted Rock Petroglyph site, just north of the Gila River, at the foot of the Painted Rock Mountains, in the Dendora Valley, of western Maricopa County. Juan Bautista de Anza, the Mormon Battalion ( ) and the Butterfield Overland Mail passed by the petroglyphs. (The oldest pioneer etching I spotted was from 1879.) Mentioned in the Arizona Republic on December 10, 2015.
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Ancient Petroglyphs - Painted Rock Az
Located 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona. Painted Rock is an ancient archaeological site containing hundreds of symbolic and artistic rock etchings or petroglyphs, produced centuries ago by prehistoric peoples.
Overnight camping is allowed at the adjacent Painted Rock Petroglyph campground. The campground has picnic tables, grills, steel fire rings, and a vault toilet.
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Painted Rock Petroglyphs Arizona
The Hohokam Indian Petroglyphs near Gila Bend Arizona. These are spectacular. Images of snakes, deer, turtles and shamans cover 100's of rocks. Cowboys and adventurers in the 1800's left their graphitti. Directions: exit 102 from I-8 Yuma to Gila Bend.
Celebrating the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail at Painted Rock Petroglyph Site
Juan Bautista de Anza's expedition passed by this magnificent rock art site in 1776 while traveling to California. The petroglyphs at this site are thought to have been made by the ancient Patayan and Hohokam people over a thousand years ago. Many archaeologists believe the site marks a trail that was used by Native Americans for thousands of years and that Juan Bautista de Anza's expedition followed this ancient trail rather than blazing a new one.
In later years the Mormon Battalion, Overland Stage and California 49ers used the same route to travel to California.
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Thank you to Al Copley for producing this video.
Sentinel Elementary School to Paloma Dairy, 55310 S Citrus Valley Rd, Gila Bend, Arizona, GP030442
Sentinel Elementary School to Paloma Dairy, 55310 S Citrus Valley Rd, Gila Bend, Arizona, I-8 East, 18 July 2018, GP030442
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Gillespie Dam Petroglyphs - Gila River - Arizona
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Trek with me along the Gila River near a place called Gillespie Dam where symbols from the ancient past can be found along the river banks.
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site - Drive To Ride Sunday Drive 17May2019
While we enjoy producing videos about 'big' trips and rides, like our recent ride to Tombstone and Bisbee, we actually visit a lot of other things to see. So we thought we would put together a short video covering several of the more recent things we have seen and done. We're going to call it Sunday Drive since it is kind of a relaxed, kind of fun format.
We don't know how often we will make a Sunday Drive, but we do expect to make more as we collect more interesting things that don't make the usual DTR episodes.
We hope you enjoy it.
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Sears Point Petroglyphs Arizona 2016 (Full Site Walk Thru)
A full Site walk-thru of the Sears Point Petroglyph site near Gila Bend,Arizona.
The Ancients Of The Petrified Forest - Arizona
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Trek to the Petrified Forest and see the symbols left behind by the Ancients.
ARIZONA ICON TOP 3 SEARS POINT a must see Arizona top 3 petroglyph site
Archaeologists consider Sears Point to be one of the most significant rock art sites in the Southwest. In addition to more than 2,000 rock art panels incorporating nearly 10,000 petroglyph elements, the area contains a number of geoglyphs and other archaeological and historical features.
Sears Point
Hundreds of petroglyphs can be seen on the volcanic basalt outcrops that lie next to the Gila River. The area is believed to have been utilized for thousands of years, more so from A.D. 500 until the 1800s. Many archaeological remains left by prehistoric peoples are visible, but the most predominant are the petroglyphs. Petroglyphs are difficult to date, so archaeologists have no way of knowing their age. Other features at the site include sleeping circles, geoglyphs, trails, rock alignments, and a historic canal. Due to its proximity to the Gila River, the area has a long history of use as a major traveling route by Spanish explorers (Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail alignment), missionaries, and people heading for California (including the Butterfield Overland Mail route). In addition to cultural resources, the area contains a sizeable mesquite bosque with significant wildlife habitat. The site is monitored regularly by volunteer Site Stewards.
Simply put, there’s a lot to see out here. And you’ll need to do some exploring to see it.
Sears Point is just one of several other similar sites along the Gila River, including Quail Point, Hummingbird Point, and Oatman Point just a bit upstream. The only site signed from the interstate is Painted Rock, a now-defunct state park that’s since reverted to BLM management. I won’t get into what you’ll find at each of these sites, how to get to them, or what makes them special, but a quick google search will answer most questions one would have.
It’s important to note that while Sears Point is a named archaeological district, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is managed as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern by BLM, sadly none of these adds sufficient protection for this site or its neighboring ones.
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Petroglyph Hike in the Catalina Mountains. Earth Solar System Carved on Rock, by Hohokam Indians about 1500 years ago.
November 1, 2011
Experience the Mountain - Petroglyphs
The awesome little secret of Show Low is the petroglyphs right near downtown! Check out this segment of Experience the Mountain and where to see this ancient rock art!
ORGAN PIPE CACTUS National Monument
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We had a three-day camping trip planned to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The Monument is located in Southwestern Arizona. We had a late start and spent the first night at Imperial Dunes State Recreation Area and boondocked in the sand dunes. The next morning, we finished our drive to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
Painted Rocks Petroglyph Site
On the way, we stopped at the Painted Rock Petroglyph Site located on the eastern edge of the Painted Rock Mountains and about eighteen miles northwest of Gila Bend, Arizona. We had driven pass the exit several times without stopping, but this time we did!
The Painted Rock Site is the largest known site in the southwestern United States with around 800 images. The people of the Hohokam (and pre-Hohokam) tribes lived and farmed in this area from 350 AD – 1400 AD. The paintings are thought to have been done in different stages during that timeframe.
Twin Peaks Campground
We got to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in the early afternoon and first stopped at the Visitor Center. We got information on what to do and then went on to setup camp. We camped for the next two nights at Twin Peaks Campground. The campsites have no electrical hookups. Water and vault toilets are available.
It was beautiful Arizona winter weather and we enjoyed the sparsely populated campsite.
Ajo Mountain Drive
The next morning long-time friends of ours showed up at the park and we took one of the scenic routes in the park – Ajo Mountain Drive. The two of us climbed into their truck with the two of them and their large dog and we went exploring. Ajo Mountain Drive is a 21-mile scenic drive through the monument.
We were able to see several of the namesake cacti – Organ Pipe Cactus, as well as Saguaro, Ocotillo, Cholla, and others. There had been several winter rains and some of the desert flowers were out in force!
We finished the drive, had a BBQ, some beers and then they had to leave.
South Puerto Blanco Drive
The next morning, we broke camp and drove to the South Puerto Blanco Drive. This is a very large loop and we did not have enough time to do the complete loop.
The monument property borders the US-Mexico border and the road we were on, was just yards away from the border in spots! Border Patrol agents were out and about and even a helicopter buzzed by on occasion! Our destination for our drive was Quitobaquito Springs.
Quitobaquito Springs
Quitobaquito Springs was a water source for the early residents of the area – the Native American tribe Tohono O'odham. This was also a stopping point for travelers in the area.
Quitobaquito Springs is a small-spring fed pond that supports desert wildlife in the area. It is home to the small and endangered Quitobaquito pupfish, and we were able to see many of those fish. The pupfish swim in the pond and in a tiny stream that feeds the pond.
The pond also supports migratory birds for a portion of their long journeys.
Conclusion
Our trip to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was a great adventure. We got to see ancient painted rocks, saw scenic desert views and spring flowers with friends, and got to explore a desert springs oasis!
We will see YOU on the next adventure!
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona
February 2019
Kundalini and Painted Rock Arizona
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Ancient Painted Rock
Native Americans Painted On This Rock