Newspaper Rock
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Although not in the park itself, Newspaper Rock lies just 150 feet off Hwy. 211 on the way to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. At Newspaper Rock a profusion of petroglyphs depicts human figures, animals, birds, and abstract designs. These represent 2,000 years of human history during which archaic tribes and Anasazi, Fremont, Paiute, Navajo, and Anglo travelers have passed through Indian Creek Canyon. The patterns on the smooth sandstone rock face stand out clearly, thanks to a coating of dark desert varnish.
A quarter-mile nature trail introduces you to the area’s desert and riparian vegetation. Picnic areas lie along Indian Creek across the highway. The park is relatively undeveloped; no drinking water or fee. From U.S. 191 between Moab and Monticello, turn west 10 miles on Hwy. 211.
© W.C. McRae and Judy Jewell from Moon Utah, 8th Edition
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