Exploring Rock Art: February 2011

Edge of Cedars Museum, Blanding, Utah

Edge of Cedars Museum

Many of you who have explored in the Bluff or Blanding area of SE Utah have appreciated a visit to the Edge of Cedars Museum. The following is the essence of a note from Lawrence Guyman and Rebecca Stoneman.

“…we learned about the potential closure of several of Utah's Heritage Parks. Included on the list of five possible closures is the Edge of the Cedars. If you have enjoyed the Edge of the Cedars and find value in our mission, our programs, exhibits, and educational outreach, please consider contacting Senator Hinkins in this regard. Please feel free to share this information via your social networking contacts.
dhinkins@utahsenate.org
801-538-1035”

Some of us living in other parts of Utah, have a different representative in the government and they should be contacted. Those from SW Utah will hear from me today. I encourage you to do the same.

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Jon Gum, Coalition to Preserve Rock Art
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Gold Butte, NV Protection

Gold Butte

The attached article from Mesquite discussing Gold Butte and protection is interesting.

To some of us this statement is important:

“It’s not this local community that needs educating about their own backyard. Most of the stuff I’ve been able to fine people for has been done by people from Las Vegas, and from other parts of the United States.”

Previously it was stated in the article that “the majority of the damage is caused by graffiti and off-highway vehicles.”

It would appear that the Las Vegas BLM should have a very active program on education –

OHV exploring groups in Las Vegas, SW Utah, NW Arizona and other areas. The first time I hear of one being held I will try to attend.

Youth groups or those most likely to leave graffiti. This statement coupled with the recent damage in Red Rock, Las Vegas define the need for such a program.

Like most situations today, the authorities find it easy to identify blame, but only reluctantly suggest programs to solve the problem.

Some of you have influence with Las Vegas BLM from working in their Site Steward program, and we would appreciate your involvement with BLM on these issues.

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Jon Gum, Coalition to Preserve Rock Art
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Pipe Springs National Monument March 2011

Roughly twice a year, Pipe Springs National Monument and the Kaibab Paiute tribe devote a considerable amount of time and energy on Presentations regarding the Native American culture.

Those who enjoy Native American Pottery will experience a nice presentation by one of SW Utah's Pottery experts.

The Rock Art tour features two very nice sites, and a third that is distant and can only be reviewed with binoculars or long telephoto lens.

The presentations also include quite a few insights into the Native American culture and the crafts necessary for survival, health, and comfort.

Many of you have enjoyed your visits in previous years to Pipe Springs and I believe this year will be a good outing also.

Please review the attached, and let Amber Van Alfen know of any questions.

See: http://www.nps.gov/pisp/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=531566

For a statewide list of Archaeology Exhibits in Arizona during the Month of March, see:

http://azstateparks.com/find/images/arch_2011/AAHAM_calendar_2011.pdf

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Jon Gum, Coalition to Preserve Rock Art
www.exploringrockart.com
coalitiontopreserverockart.blogspot
exploringrockart.blogspot
Ebooks now available: AZ: Chloride, Snake Gulch, Willow Springs, Muuputs Canyon, Sears Point, Little Black Mountain -- NM: Crow Canyon, Hummingbird Canyon -- UT: Capitol Reef, Quitchupah