Atlatl Rock contained even more petroglyphs from the Gypsum people. It's hard to fathom how something so simple and delicate can last 4,000 years!
The stairs up ... and some older hidden stairs to the side
Quite the view!
(left) What's with the extra long finger??
Nearby was a rock arch.
The loop leading past several petrified logs was only 1/4 mile, so we went for it.
As soon as we arrived at our last stop, the Beehives Rock Formation, we were greeted by this very large lizard scambling in a bush.
This Common Chuckwalla is most likely a female or juvenile, since it's less colorful.
Chuckwallas are species of lizards in the iguana family and are native to the Southwest desert regions, particularly Arizona. These "desert iguanas" spend their mornings and winter days basking in the sun but will also hibernate. They are primarily vegetarians but will occasionally scarf down an insect or two. Unlike the Gila Monster (another large Arizona lizard), the chuckwalla is not venomous.
(left) I can't tell if that's a smile or if it's sticking its tongue out at me! .... Regaining some dignity by striking a regal pose
