Ancient Writings and New Friendships
Thanks to a pathetic winter in Southern Utah, Isaac (my ski colleague and bud) from Brian Head ski school took a day in early February to explore the Parowan Gap and Petroglyphs. We really enjoyed exploring the region together so this brief excursion turned out to be the first of numerous journeys including exploring Zion National Park (and Kolob), Bryce Canyon, The Swell (post coming soon) and Echo Canyon State Park and Cathedral Gorge SP in eastern Nevada (post coming soon.)
The Parowan Gap and Petroglyph Site
is located just about 11 miles west-northwest of Parowan, Utah. I spent this past winter (’24-25) in Parowan at Painted Hills RV Resort. I detail the town of Parowan, the RV resort and the overall region HERE. Incidentally, Parowan is a pretty easy place to spend the winter. Temperatures never fell below zero all winter; virtually no snow fell and most afternoons were over 40F. Yes, you still need to prep for subfreezing weather, but its nothing like prior winters like my winter in Anaconda, Montana!
Characterized as a “waterless wind gap”, the Parowan Gap today is the result of millions of years of uplift and erosion. Much of the erosion, caused by a stream has ceased as a drying climate dried the stream.
The etchings found in these rocks likely date back to more than 1000 years ago. They are believed to have been created by semi-nomadic ancestors of the present day Southern Paiute. The Parowan Petroglyphs are a national treasure, their significance has earned them a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Isaac and I wander across the Parowan Gap…
The messages being conveyed in the petroglyphs have been debated by archaeologists and no consensus has been reached.
All-in-all it was a great afternoon! After the Parowan Gap, we followed Scott’s challenge to find more (and less known) petroglyphs. This led to some “off-roading” and putting the F-350 to the test! At one point, the road became impassable and we had to double back to find another (almost equally) ridiculous road! We both have a good “spirit of adventure” as you may have detected in our Zion and Bryce travels – and certainly will when I post some video footage from Cathedral Gorge (Nevada.)
Update on my RV life and travels…
As I write this, its mid-June 2025. I’m in Rock Springs, Wyoming. I’m heading to the Flaming Gorge (probably tomorrow) where I’ll stay through the weekend. By Sunday the 15th, I will be landing in Vernal, Utah. This is where I’ll stay put for a few weeks as I undergo a hernia fix. I expect to be able to keep posting my explorations and adventures to share with you – as well as – more thoughts on the RV industry (I have some recent data to share.)
Update: I reached the Flaming Gorge, hence the great video I was able to capture last evening and this morning!
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Timely and important news – Gold and Silver are poised to impress even the skeptics…
Gold and Silver are likely to retain their value as the greenback slides. The State of Florida recently acknowledged gold and silver as LEGAL TENDER – this goes along with several other states who have done the same. And you wonder why I keep buying Goldbacks (in addition to other specific forms of gold and silver.) Want to know what a goldback is? Check the video below…
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