October 17, 2013 Near Echo Canyon, Utah -- I jumped at the opportunity to go on a field trip with the local USAS chapter (Utah Statewide Archaeological Society) to a panel which probably hasn't been seen by anyone other than the landowner in 30+ years.
Finding rock art in Northern Utah isn't as of course as common as Southern Utah so to find such an impressive panel is pretty special. The site on private land in a remote canyon adjacent to Echo Canyon was spectacular and unique.
Just south of what was a certainly occupied overhang was an impressive panel depicting a huge buffalo, deer, shield and people.
Down the canyon we found an overhang that certainly was inhabited because we found a broken metate, buffalo bones and painted ceilings.
As always it's important to remember that one should only take pictures, be judicious in revealing locations, and always try to leave no trace. History is always beneath our feet but we have a obligation to protect our past.
