NV/AZ/UT Road Trip: Sego Canyon Petroglyphs

On a day that was suddenly free of itinerary, we scrambled for things to do and place/s to visit. This is what happens when one decides to ditch the planned itinerary and just go with the flow.. The original plan was to visit Canyonlands today, but obviously we visited the park the day before because we learned that the parks we needed to see in 2 days were in close proximity with each other and can be visited on one day.

We know that we are near Moab anyway so that’s a good idea for the day, but still we wanted to see if there’s anything interesting around these parts that is not very popular yet. The hotel’s front desk clerk suggested we visit the nearby Sego Canyon to view the petroglyphs and the ghost town of Thompson Springs. Both places are next to each other.

And so that was the first thing on our agenda for day 5. A short drive away from our hotel in Green River and we’re pulling up in what I initially thought of as sketchy. But of course, I am anxious when I find myself in a deserted place with no other people around. Bushes and tall grases can hide unsavory elements you know, but the husband thankfully banished all Netflix-generated scenarios in my mind and pretty soon I relaxed and started seeing the place in a different light. It was quiet and peaceful and if I didn't know it, seemed pretty remote. Anyhow, not long after we arrived, we found the petroglyphs that we came here for. They were easy to find and there were markers and signage. There is even a bathroom, however, I can’t remember if it was open at the time of visit.

Petroglyphs are always interesting. Although, I cannot remove some doubt in my mind the authenticity of some of these petroglyphs. Some are obviously just added there by people who like to make their marks - not appreciated at all.

THOMPSON SPRINGS GHOST TOWN

Jumping for joy with the Book Cliffs in the background.