Discovering Ancient Petroglyphs In Magnificent Southern Utah

18 Video Views·Jan 14, 2026

The Anasazi Indians carved petroglyphs all throughout the Southwest. We searched for these Petroglyphs in Southern Utah and found a beautiful group of petroglyphs carved into basalt rock above Gunlock Reservoir. The search was not easy and the weather was wet, cold, and windy. But persistence paid off. We hope you enjoy this video and invite you to come along on future Adventures of Shadow.

Topics Covered:
Desert Varnish
Basalt Rock Formations
Veyo Utah Volcano Complex
How Desert Varnish grows on sandstone
Anasazi Petroglyphs
Searching for Petroglyphs