Junction Spring

The Basketmakers and Puebloans lived here somewhere between 500-1,300 A.D. All their homes were in large sandstone alcoves along the canyon wall. This is a kiva, a circular ceremonial room with no roof.

A glimpse into the past.

There were hundreds of pictographs and petroglyphs near the ruins, and hand prints were a favorite in this community. I saw them repeatedly up and down the canyon. These are small and seem to be childrens' prints.

Often the canyon looked the same, and it was difficult to tell exactly where I was - red rock, cottonwood trees, dry creek bed. Sometimes though, there was a familiar landmark which made it seem more like home. Stimper arch was one of my favorites. Grand Gulch is 52 miles long, and I chose this section of the because it had so many interesting sights.