Articles related to "Petroglyphs"

La Meseta de Cacaxtla is a 125,000 acre natural reserve 30 miles north of Mazatlan, Mexico. The preserve is also home to some 300 Toltec petroglyphs on a public beach.

The fascinating geology of Sweetwater County Wyoming provides visitors excellent attractions and outdoor activities, including the petroglyphs and Killpecker Sand Dunes.

Europe isn't the only place you can find ancient civilizations. Located in Utah with many of the same written symbols are beautiful petroglyphs of ancient origin.

Petroglyphs are images pecked into large boulders by the use of rocks and hammer stones. These images were left by the shamans after their spiritual vision quests.

While it can be argued that a cave painting is not a book, petroglyphs represent an important step in the development of the book as it is known it today.

The Piasa Bird mural north of Alton, Illinois on the Great River Road is a modern depiction of a prehistoric Native American petroglyph engraved upon the bluffs.

Suburban park just twenty miles north of downtown Tucson in Oro Valley provides an easy family-friendly trail that includes Hohokam owl petroglyphs as well as live owls.

A luxury vacation in Hawaii is wonderful, but spending the whole trip on the resort isn't necessary. Enhance that vacation by seeing the best free sights and activities.

Captain John Smith described the tribe as giants and gave them the Algonquin name Susquehannocks, which means "people who live by the muddy water".

This canyon located in eastern Utah offers vistiors hikes into desert canyons, as well as beautiful petroglyphs.

A petroglyph in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico may be an Anasazi record of the supernova that formed the Crab Nebula.

The Superstition Mountains, located near Phoenix, Arizona, offers both hikers and treasure-seekers hours of fun and excitement.

Just thirty miles north of Mazatlan, Mexico, the 125,000 acre Meseta de Cacaxtla provides a broad mix of shore birds, tropical deciduous forest birds and migrants.

Rapa Nui, or Easter Island to most people, remains one of the most mysterious islands in the South Pacific because of the huge monolithic heads scattered about.

The neon excitement of Las Vegas keeps most visitors downtown. Pity, since there is a whole other world of adventure within a one-hour drive in any direction.

This article explores the possibility that the Mandan Indians of ancient times intermingled with white visitors to America.

The wood is scattered everywhere, and actually looks like rock. Here and there you can come across a long length of a trunk that is more recognizable.

Thousands of ancient rock art carvings provide an intriguing link to the past and the traditional Aboriginal owners. But you'll need local knowledge to find them.

The mile-long Pueblo Bonito to Cetro Ketl trail loop at Chaco Culture National Historic Park in New Mexico shows off two Pueblo great houses. It's a relatively easy hike.

The story behind the bloody annual 'birdman' competition between ancient tribes on Easter Island is linked to the powerful Make-Make cult of fertility.

Art history guide 30,000 Years of Art, with its presentation of art by historical timeline rather than by culture, includes these religious and funeral pieces from 750AD.

Possibly, in Ancient Times, visitors to America’s eastern shores migrated westward. If so, did they intermarry with the native population?

Enjoy the Atacameño villages of Chiu Chiu, Lasana and Caspana, where ancient forts, petroglyphs, churches and museums tell their Indian and Spanish histories.

Aboriginal-owned tour companies enable visitors to see British Columbia's landscapes, wildlife, history and cuisine from a First Nations perspective.

Geocaching is like a worldwide scavenger hunt. Take a handheld GPS device on your next trip, and you'll have a different vacation than the usual drinks by the pool.

Lydgate State Park, on the east shore of Kauai, offers lifeguard supervised rock lagoons for safe swimming and snorkeling and the historic Hikina Akala Heiau.

Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press presents prehistoric female figurines from Malta, Chad, and Pakistan in full-page detailed photographs.

Family vacationers in Santa Cruz have a lot of activity choices, even in bad weather.

Located near Sedona in northern Arizona are ancient Sinaguan ruins of Honanki and Palatki; these ruins contain genuine Sedona rock art, dating back thousands of years.

A luxury vacation on Hawaii's Big Island is tops at the Fairmont Orchid. Romantic yet child-friendly, the resort is a great fit for family travel and honeymoon getaways.

Mi'kmac people are devoted to their indigenous identity. One way they can express that is with clothing. The peaked cap that women wear is a unique necessity.

The Four Season's Sustainable Nuptials Package means luxury destination weddings meet sustainable ecotravel perfectly at the best 5-star resort on Hawaii's Big Island.

For visitors with time to spare, Laughlin side-trips offer a varied menu of diversions. From sublime views to corny ghost town antics, there's something for everyone.

The Dominican Republic's La Romana is more than just a value-priced Caribbean resort area with beautiful beaches. It offers visitors history and eco-tourism marvels.

A US Virgin Islands vacation on St. John offers camping and hiking in a national park as well as beaches, sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

The Dominican Republic has the most extensive cave system in the Caribbean. Not only are these caves fun to explore, many of them contain over 1000 year old artwork.

La Rosa de Las Barras, just 35 miles from Mazatlan, is a getaway alternative to the busy Pacific coast resort. Kayaking, bird-watching and bicycling are the focus here.

Family vacations are a popular way to spend time with loved ones while experiencing new places. Fairmont hotel and resort packages add fun and stretch travel budgets.

The myth that Christopher Columbus "discovered" the New World has persisted for centuries. But the man who received all the credit was actually a late arrival.

Easter Island (Isla de Pascua or Rapa Nui) has a lot to offer the modern-day visitor. Here are five of the best things to do on Easter Island.

Some best things to see and do on Maui: You can spend your Hawaiian vacation sipping pool side drinks, but your trip will be more meaningful if you take in the sights.

The Dark-eyed Junco is a unique bird which is very common to Ontario.

As the world's premiere hot air ballooning location, surrounded by towering peaks and cliff top pueblo villages, Albuquerque, New Mexico is filled with aerial adventures.

For cultural travel including the First Nations, BC people, head to Williams Lake to learn about the aboriginal culture along the Fraser River.

The labyrinth may be embedded in popular culture thanks to the Greek legend of Theseus and The Minotaur, but its origins are much older.

Travel to Hells Canyon, the "deepest river-carved gorge in North America" enjoying spectacular views, outdoor activities and historical artifacts, just south of Lewiston.

Labyrinths and mazes can be seen all around the world today but their origins begin in our prehistory, about 2500 BC.

With so many spas in Arizona, several properties are incorporating the areas Native American history into treatments and experiences to set their spa apart.

On July 4, 1054 the supernova that formed the Crab Nebula occurred in the constellation Taurus. It was bright enough to be visible in the daytime for nearly a month.

Not overrun by tourists yet, Iruya and Yavi demand an effort to be reached, which is rewarded by awe-inspiring surroundings and walking trails.