on the trail of petroglyphs, part 2: This site is in New Mexico, near Alamogordo. There have been over 20,000 petroglyphs discovered in this area. They are over 600 years old. The area...

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

This site is in New Mexico, near Alamogordo. There have been over 20,000 petroglyphs discovered in this area. They are over 600 years old. The area is secluded, and beautiful! Alot of rock climbing and hiking trails, none of which is too strenuous.

an octopus? in the desert?

happy sailor Loc: Ontario, Canada

Thanks for posting Roxie, very interesting subject.

Particularly like the composition of 3 and 4

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

Thanks, Happysailor! I loved this place.

mullumby Loc: Australia

Roxie, have you been interested in this sort of thing for long, or is it a new interest ?.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

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roxiemarty Loc: Florida

mullumby wrote:

Roxie, have you been interested in this sort of thing for long, or is it a new interest ?.

I have been interested for quite a few years, I had seen petrographs(cave drawings), 25 years ago, and that peaked my interest. I went to this site about 10 or 12 years ago when I was still on film, so I was more conservative with my photos. I like history much more now that I am grown!

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Very nice collection. Thanks for sharing.

davefales Loc: Virginia

For anyone else that might want to make the trip:

Three Rivers Petroglyphs site is located 17 miles north of Tularosa, NM and 28 miles south of Carrizozo, NM on U.S. 54. Turn east off of U.S. 54 onto Country Road B30 and travel 5 miles on paved road following signs to the site.

We enjoyed it a few summers ago when the national forest around Ruidoso was off limits due to fire hazard.

Thanks for bringing back a pleasant memory.

greymule Loc: Colorado

roxiemarty wrote:

This site is in New Mexico, near Alamogordo. There have been over 20,000 petroglyphs discovered in this area. They are over 600 years old. The area is secluded, and beautiful! Alot of rock climbing and hiking trails, none of which is too strenuous.

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HEART Loc: God's Country - COLORADO

roxiemarty wrote:

This site is in New Mexico, near Alamogordo. There have been over 20,000 petroglyphs discovered in this area. They are over 600 years old. The area is secluded, and beautiful! Alot of rock climbing and hiking trails, none of which is too strenuous.

If you're ever close to Albq., there are a ton there as well. Nice shooting!!

khm105 Loc: Louisiana

Roxie, your pictures brought back some great memories. Four years we traveled in that area with another couple. That was a great summer.

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

This is a great post, first for the fascinating petroglyphs, and when I looked at the series of pictures again I took a look at the landscapes surrounding them. Very nice :thumbup:

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

Sirius_one wrote:

This is a great post, first for the fascinating petroglyphs, and when I looked at the series of pictures again I took a look at the landscapes surrounding them. Very nice :thumbup:

Thank you, Sirius! I was blessed with an overcast day, which is good light and cooler too. The heavy rain held off until we were almost getting ready to leave.

rainstorm approaching

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

roxiemarty wrote:

This site is in New Mexico, near Alamogordo. There have been over 20,000 petroglyphs discovered in this area. They are over 600 years old. The area is secluded, and beautiful! Alot of rock climbing and hiking trails, none of which is too strenuous.

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Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

Pretty rainstorm.