From early explorers and scientists to workers in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the first tourists, evidence of use over the last 50-100 years is apparent in the historical artifacts and features scattered amongst the petrified wood and pot sherds.

What did they think of this wild land? Did they go out into the vastness only for work or did they find enjoyment in the adventure?


 
blue and white enamel pot dating to the 1930's, Photo by Marge Post

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