Post by L Roebuck on Jul 3, 2007 14:51:20 GMT -5
Natural, manmade art found at Lake Lenore Caves
Herald staff writer
Drivers and passengers keeping their eyes open might spot large, dark caves looming above them in the rock walls towering over the valley, when navigating a car toward Dry Falls.
They are the Lake Lenore Caves.
To reach the caves requires a brief inclined hike from a state-built parking area. Signs lead to the gravel access road, making its way to the parking and an outhouse. The hike is an exercise trip and presents a chance to view history.
When looking closely at the right rocks along the path, one can see markings put there by previous passers-by.
It should be noted the markings to be found are petroglyphs carved into the rocks by native tribes hundreds of years ago, not the more recent graffiti-like paintings.
Hiker Elizabeth Freeman commented she had trouble telling the difference.
Andrew Mullarky, visiting from France, said he was hoping to see more petroglyphs.
Written on a sign at the base of the incline is information about the history of the caves, including the artists responsible for the petroglyphs.
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Herald staff writer
Drivers and passengers keeping their eyes open might spot large, dark caves looming above them in the rock walls towering over the valley, when navigating a car toward Dry Falls.
They are the Lake Lenore Caves.
To reach the caves requires a brief inclined hike from a state-built parking area. Signs lead to the gravel access road, making its way to the parking and an outhouse. The hike is an exercise trip and presents a chance to view history.
When looking closely at the right rocks along the path, one can see markings put there by previous passers-by.
It should be noted the markings to be found are petroglyphs carved into the rocks by native tribes hundreds of years ago, not the more recent graffiti-like paintings.
Hiker Elizabeth Freeman commented she had trouble telling the difference.
Andrew Mullarky, visiting from France, said he was hoping to see more petroglyphs.
Written on a sign at the base of the incline is information about the history of the caves, including the artists responsible for the petroglyphs.
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