Poison Spider Rock Art

Poison Spider Rock Art. . The Poison Spider petroglyphs represent some of the most unique rock art found in this region. Moab and the Canyonlands area are some of the only places where you can find rock art that illustrates influences from Barrier Canyon (about 2,500-6,000 years ago), Ancestral Puebloan or Anasazi, and Fremont (about 850-2,500 years ago) styles. Here you will see Fremont anthropomorphs, quadrupeds, and abstract images that demonstrate striking similarities to Anasazi rock art. These similarities suggest that the Fremont and Anasazi may have shared more than just symbolism., Visit With Respect! , Please respect and protect these cultural resources by not touching or defacing the rock art. These sites are considered sacred to many Native American communities, so please behave as you would at any other sacred place. As well as being disrespectful, defacing or damaging rock art is a criminal offense., Irreplaceable Resources , These petroglyphs are irreplaceable and, once damaged, are lost forever. Please refrain from touching, tracing, or carving on the rock art. Please do not add to the rock art! Although you may be inclined to leave your name, know that this is against the law and greatly diminishes the experience for future visitors. The removal of graffiti is a lengthy and tedious process that does not always return the rock surface to its original state., How You Can Help , Be a site steward! Follow proper site etiquette, and encourage others to do the same., . While visiting rock art sites, take only photos or sketches, and leave only footprints behind. , . Stay on the trail, and remember not to touch the rock art. , . Report vandalism to the appropriate public land management agency (Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, state land agency, etc.), or contact the Resource Protection Hotline at 1-800-722-3998., Contact Information , BLM Moab Field Office, 82 East Dogwood, Moab, Utah 84532, (435) 259-2179, Grand County Sheriff's Office, 25 South 100 East, Moab, Utah 84532, (435) 259-2100, Teach Kids Respect , Archaeological sites are not playgrounds. Please teach children respect. Keep a close eye so kids don't get hurt or accidentally damage the site., Don't Touch Rock Art or Make Your Own , Vandalism of petroglyphs and pictographs erases stories of ancient people and destroys the experience of future visitors.