Going to visit these small towns very soon I live close to these places, and I have heard many cool and interesting things about small towns like this. Can't wait to see it all for myself.
Abandon cave history As a river runner and tour operator in the Moab area, I have known about and visited this site since the early 1970's. This cavern is a good example of a popular trend in the 1960's/ '70's to create homes in the soft sandstone cliffs by blasting caverns in the rock and then removing the rubble to create living space. The owner of this property got a good start on his project only to discover that the site was on BLM land and they didn't approve of his actions in destroying public land. They politely asked hi to cease and desist his operation. Other examples of caves used for habitation, or in this case chicken ranching can be found along Kane Creek Road. The caves along the road, of which there are several, are now used to store equipment. A.C. Ekker, originally from Green River and who later took up residence Hanksville, in order to run his father's cattle operation built a beautiful cave/home dwelling in the sandstone, just on the outskirts of the town.
Undoubtedly, the most successful cave dwellers are the polygamist families living at Hatch Rock. Originally founded by Robert Foster in 1979, the community - mostly members related to Foster, but supplemented by a few transplants from Colorado City live in several caves/homes dynamited from the red sandstone. The community calls the locale Rockland and visitors are welcome.
On a dirt side road, off of Hwy. 191 that leads to Hatch Rock, are several other families, not associated with Rockland who have also built homes into the sandstone cliffs.
Grave Marker Just thought id let you know that My Boss Stanley Rasmussen who has worked here at Rio Blanco county Road and Bridge for 50 years is the sweet man that MADE that cross for mr Keeley out of old grader blades and painted it white.
Great post ! Very good write up of this area. It is so rich with history, geological features and evidence of life that traveled through it from water, wind and people. I enjoyed your photographs. I live close to here and visit often. It is a quiet environment where only the sound of the earth and wind touch your ears and perhaps some voices of the past. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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gordonspanel.net Its a shame there are many Trolls on the internet, I refuse to feed them with any anger over there falsified remarks and utter ignorance and jealousy , Kind Regards Gordon Smith of Gordons Panel Grand Canyon , Your a good man Bill Ketler.
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I did a job at a ATT Cell site just 50 Yards from them. I didn't even know I was near the Caves. When I completed the job I had, I was loading my truck up and glanced to my right. I saw a long line of small caves. All were in a nice row along side the bottom of a hill. I went over and saw the sign explaining what was there. It's was truely amazing how good of shape they are still in. If your in the Glenwood Springs Co. Area. Try to go by and see them. I'm glad I did.
Wow, this is very cool. I didn't know they had created a sanctuary. I'm a big JD fan so I'll have to make a trip some day. Still breaks my heart that I won't get to see him in concert again but more importantly he was doing such good work for the environment. Thank you for this wonderful blog and information.
shamans gallery Thank you so much for sharing this site. my wife & i have been chasing rock art throughout the southwest for many years. visited paiute cave our last trip to the strip, great site. i have been most interested in the shamman site ever since i saw pictures of it. we plan on visiting the area again this fall & hope to hike to this site. again thank you so much. Karl & Janet
Great web site I love your website... I am amazed at all the places of beauty and things past that you have been... Wish I could go to all of them. This site is beautiful and very informative.. Glad I met you..
Incredible Place Great River Rafting Dinosaur National Monument is an amazing place to visit. The dinosaur fossil quarry is worth the visit. There is also a lot of incredible hiking, Native American rock art sites and spectacular scenery. The rivers that flow through the monument the Green River and the Yampa River are must do trips. There is a local outfitter Dinosaur River Expeditions that specializes in these two rivers and provide a top notch river rafting trip. They have a really great website www.dinoadv.com check them out they offer some great family trips and really good kids pricing.
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Residing in the southwest I have been fortunate enough to be able to take the time and explore areas out my back door that other families have saved years for just to be able to afford the opportunity. I have been raised with an appreciation of the outdoors and have always taken the time to understand and explore the world around me. Since my early years I have had the opportunity to share the experiences of National Parks, Wilderness Areas, State Parks and other areas of historical interest. I have had the opportunity to explore the archaeological ruins of the Native American cultures that ... full info
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THERE IS A DRONE VIDEO OF THE RAINBOW AREA. THERE ARE MANY DIRT ROADS VISIBLE. WERE THESE THE OLD UINTAH ROADBED?