Custom Art Made From Stuff I Find
I like to make my own decor out of what I find. Here’s a few of those ideas. Have you made anything out of cool stuff you’ve found?
Natural Spring Found In Flagstaff Cave
This small cave holds a spring inside. At the very end of the cave, water slowly trickles out from a hole in the rock, and into an artificial reservoir made of concrete. You can see the mouth of a metal pipe in the middle of the pool of water, then cutting through the concrete, and …
Sinagua Hand Pictographs, Flagstaff
If you follow me on Social Media, these hand pictographs might look familiar to you. Not too long ago I shared a similar photo of a number of red hand graphs, but in Sedona (seen below). More than coincidence, these 2 sites are likely connected by the same tribeโthe Sinagua. Different tribes often used different …
Petroglyphs and Pictographs, What’s The Difference?
I’ve had a few people ask me what the difference is between a Petroglyph and a Pictograph, so I’ll explain that here (with pictures, yay!). Petroglyphs are carved into stone (picture left) while pictographs are painted onto it (picture right). Easy, right? But wait, there’s more! Glyphs are far more common than graphs. One obvious …
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Red Rock Danger Noodle (Blacktail Rattlesnake), Sedona.
While pictograph hunting in Sedona with a friend and his kids, we found a number of incredibly beautiful panels. When we split into two different directions, I headed left and over some large rocks when I heard a flutter of movement along the alcove wall! I looked immediately in the direction of the noise and …
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Fossilized Coral Found 6000 Feet Above See Level, Arizona!
Would you believe I found these at around 6,000 feet above sea level on one of the mountaintops surrounding the Verde Valley, in Arizona?! This fossilized coral, also known as “agatized coral,” is a natural gemstone produced as ancient coral gradually becomes agate. Remember, coral is a marine animal, and it is their skeletons that …
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Historic Homestead
This adobe structure was originally used as a horse changing and water stop for passengers en route from the railroad station to Florence, and beyond, when it was built in 1879. In 1913, Rancher Juan Verdugo would convert it into a homestead. Later he would add an additional room and raise the roof. It was …
Hohokam Serrated Arrowhead
This arrowhead is in great condition and still sharp. It is likely from the early Hohokam culture. The Hohokam were known to make very fine dart points with serrated edges, in addition to a thin design, which would increase lethality—these are major identifiers. Their weapon crafting was more sophisticated than surrounding tribes. ? *Special thanks …
The Historic Palace Station
This old cabin is one of the oldest structures in Arizona. Built in 1874 by the Spence family, Palace Station would be used as a Stage Station off Senator Highway, a trail stretching from Prescott to Phoenix. It would be in service until 1910. Today it is occupied by the Forest Service and must be …
Hidden Canyon Waterfall
Could there be any better way to spend your day than in a hidden canyon, next to a waterfall, with only the soothing sounds of natureโbirds singing, rainbow trout splashing, the creek flowing and water pouringโwith a friend, a significant other, or the peaceful company of your own solitude? No, I agreeโit’s perfect. ?