Blair Valley Pictographs - Blair Valley, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 01.030 W 116° 20.880
11S E 560896 N 3653379
Pictographs that are likely thousands of years old in Anza Borrego State Park. It's a 1 mile hike from the trailhead, which requires a 4x4 to reach.
Waymark Code: WM151HD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2021
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The sign at the trailhead reads, "Like all art, the pictographs painted on desert bedrock along this trail have the power to stir the imagination. What do these symbols mean? Who created them? When and why?
It's hard to answer those questions with certainty. Hundreds of years have passed since native artists had their inspiration. A few details, however, suggest explanations.
Color is important. In the native artists' culture, red is often a "female" color while black is "male". Sites like this might be part of growing up. Young Indians, both boys and girls, went through initiation rites. Some pictographs appear to be related to a vision or spirit helper.
It's important to preserve these pictographs. not only are they sacred to contemporary Kumeyaay, but they can be an emotional link between past and present for everyone. Inspiration, artistic expression, and curiosity are universal. Enjoy and image."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
24/7
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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