Pocketed Rocks Petroglyphs
Unlike the dramatic canyon walls at White River Narrows a few miles away, the rock art at Pocketed Rocks requires more careful exploration. The petroglyphs are more scattered here and, more interestingly, on unusual volcanic tuff formations surrounding tinajas (natural rock basins).
March 2025 News
You know, when you are out in the desert, you've got to keep a sharp eye out. You never know when you will find something interesting.
Things have been busy around here lately:
* I did a thing! I published a book on Joshua Tree
* We have some great
Greenwater Canyon Petroglyphs
The Greenwater Petroglyphs comprise two distinct sites scattered along Greenwater Canyon in Death Valley. Etched into the Pleistocene-era Funeral formation basalt and volcanics, these ancient markings represent a significant Great Basin Abstract rock art collection in the California desert region. One thing that makes this site particularly remarkable is the
White River Narrows Petroglyphs
White River Narrows is an ancient gallery etched into the volcanic landscape of eastern Nevada, containing one of the largest concentrations of prehistoric rock art in the region. The winding canyon was carved by the White River during the Pleistocene Ice Age (2.5 million to 11,700 years ago)
Corn Springs Petroglyphs and the Little Chad Cabin
