Wednesday we moved our operational base from SHUMLA campus to the guest complex on Rye and Sons Ranch near the Devils River. After settling in, made the 4x4 trek out to Dead Mans Canyon to visit Halo Shelter. Everyone seems to be learning how to identify and associate pictographic elements very well, and really enjoyed seeing this outstanding site. Tuesday we were on the east bank of the Devils River where we viewed "Crab" Shelter and Big Satan Shelter - both spectacular sites with complex rock art. With Monday's visits to "White Shaman" and Painted shelters near the Pecos River and Rio Grande, respectively, students are now beginning to grasp the rich complexity of rock art sites in the Lower Pecos region.
Today promises to be a treat! We plan to wade the Devils River and visit Mystic Shelter where we will cover basic site recording and preparing compass and pace sketch maps. Swimming in the clear cold Devils is planned this afternoon on our return hike, and should be a good respite from the hundred degree heat!
Tomorrow begins several days of detailed recording in Mystic Shelter. We have a great group of students, and we are excited to be underway with another outstanding field school!
Elton Prewitt
aka "Old Canyon Goat"
Thursday, May 14, 2009
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I wish I could be wading across the Devil's River with you guys today! I would love to visit Mystic and Cedar Springs many times over! How exciting that you were able to camp out so to speak closer to the shelters. I am jealous! I hope you have a great time!
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