See the petroglyphs and pictographs at the
Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site.
This site is located close to the town of Hyattville (only
45 miles away).
From Greybull take US Highway 16/20 south to Manderson.
From Manderson, follow State Route 31 in the direction of
Hyattville.
Before Hyattville turn onto Cold Springs Road and follow the
signs to 'Medicine Lodge State Park'.
This
site has long been known for its Indian petroglyphs and pictographs.
They are directly associated with important human habitation
sites for thousands of years.
Within a 12-mile radius of Medicine Lodge, five distinct vegetation
zones can be found.
These range from the desert basin to the big mountain meadows.
A variety of Wyoming's animals are here at the site.
In addition to porcupines, prairie dogs, bobcats and mountain
lions, there are many others to see.
There
is excellent fishing for brook and brown trout.
Don't forget to bring your binoculars, as there are over 100
species of birds that call Medicine Lodge home.
This
prehistoric site has been recognized as an outstanding manifestation
of Indian petroglyphs and pictographs
which have been etched upon the walls of the sandstone bluff.
Archaeologists
began excavations at the site in the early 1970's.
The investigations revealed 12 levels of habitation recorded
in 10.5 feet of deposits
and extending to 23 feet below original datum. The earliest
of these levels was radio carbon-dated at 8,300 years old.
AFTER SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY IT'S NICE TO BE BACK AT THE GREYBULL KOA TO
RELAX AT OUR REFRESHING POOL.