Anasazi Ridge Hike

Our ancestors, the hisat'sinom, left their mark

upon the land through their rock art, settlements,

pottery shards, and sacred sites; they are buried

in the canyons and plateaus....

Their spirit voices silently echo through the

canyons, while the soft canyon breezes whisper

to remind us of the sacredness of the land.

quote by: Wilfred Numkena, Hopi

from: Heart of the Desert Wild

We dont know what the people we call Anasazi called themselves since we do not know their language(s). Although there are currently 6 languages spoken by their descendants in the remaining pueblos-Towa, Tewa, Tiwa, Keres, Hopi, and Suni-each language has its own word for these past peoples.
From about 2,000 to 800 yrs ago, the Fremont and Virgin Anaszi cultures occupied this area together, followed later by the Kayenta Anaszi and then the Southern Paiute.

We clever hiking guides try to make up wild, entertaining stories about what we think these Rock Art pictures mean.....

We really havent a clue!!

I'd love to hear any theories you may have.....

Why dont you tell me a tale!!!

Once again, Im just cognisant of how lucky I am that such striking art can be found in my own back yard as I get coral dust between my toes.

I've been here almost eleven years...and I dont remember ever seeing this little white beauty of a wildflower before!!