Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs — Attraction in Vernal

How do you review something like this? Once upon a time a thousand or so years ago someone took the time to do the modern day equivalent of art or graffiti. You pick. What's more amazing than the fact they are still here today is that someone had the gumption to actually do this, to put his or her thoughts in "writing" or maybe we should say pictographs.

It amazes me just to stand there and think what life must have been like back then. To wonder why they chose this place (and some of the others in the area) to leave a record of things. I'm glad they did. This is an easy stop while driving...

Crazy amount of construction going on added a ton of time to getting into the monument. Swelter shelter has very detailed petroglyphs and are well worth the walk/hike. Hike is easy and very short. The only part some may find challenging is the uneven and small/slanted steps at the end. You can still see the petroglyphs without going up but not as well. I have had a lot of leg issues and back issues after a car accident and it was more difficult for me but I did get up and down as well as my 1 and 3 year old. There is no railing if that makes a...

A quick and easy little walk across the street on a dirt trail. There are a few steps up some rock stairs, so be careful as they can be slick - no matter wet or dry.

Neat to see some petroglyphs. Sadly, some have graffitied and moved rocks to create cairns, but do your best to remember "Leave No Trace" while visiting.

There's information in the Auto Tour booklet that you can pick up either in the Visitor Center or on the side of the main road (Cub Creek Rd/149) and follow the lizard icons while...