Today we decided to explore some of the other sights in the area. We visited McConkie Ranch, a private ranch northwest of Vernal, which has an extensive collection of Petroglyphs and Pictographs. The trail along the cliff face was not well done and was a scramble (Etta seemed to enjoy it) but the Petroglyphs and pictographs were amazing.
We then drove to the BLM land north of town and hiked to the Moonshine Arch. The trail is only 0.8 miles but the last half mile is a pretty steep uphill. Even Etta was panting for air. We arrived at the arch and started exploring the area and taking pictures when three ATVs pulled up and parked directly under the arch (ruining the picture opportunities)! The drivers did not seem to be in any hurry to leave, so we shot our photos and headed back to the truck. As we hiked back, the clouds closed in and it began to sprinkle. It was time to go.
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| Welcome to Vernal |
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| McConkie Ranch plaque |
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| McConkie Ranch Petroglyph #1 |
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| McConkie Ranch Petroglyph #2 |
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| McConkie Ranch Petroglyph #3 |
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| McConkie Ranch Petroglyph #4 |
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| McConkie Ranch Petroglyph #5 |
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| Moonshine Arch |
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| Moonshine Arch |
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