Visiting Petroglyph National Monument, Jewel of the #Southwest (part 2)

The Dead Man’s Treasure has a scene set at Petroglyph National Monument. Rebecca and Sam track down one of the clues there. About the book:

Rebecca Westin is shocked to learn the grandfather she never knew has left her a bona fide buried treasure – but only if she can decipher a complex series of clues leading to it. The hunt would be challenging enough without interference from her half-siblings, who are determined to find the treasure first and keep it for themselves. Good thing Rebecca has recruited some help.

Sam is determined to show Rebecca that a desert adventure can be sexy and fun. But there’s a treacherous wildcard in the mix, a man willing to do anything to get that treasure – and revenge. 

Action and romance combine in this lively Southwestern adventure, complete with riddles the reader is invited to solve to identify historical and cultural sites around New Mexico. See the “Books” page of my website for a printable list of the clues and recipes from the book.

About Petroglyph National Monument:

Petroglyph National Monument is one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America. 

The rock art designs and symbols are 400 to 700 years old. Most were carved onto volcanic rocks by Native American Pueblo people, with a few carved by Spanish settlers. This selection is of human/humanoid shapes we saw.

If you go, stop by the visitors center for information and maps. From there, you'll have to drive a few miles to get to any of the three trails. You could do all three trails in one day, but focusing on one might be better, especially if it's hot.

The rock art shown here is from the Piedras Marcadas Canyon trail, a 1.5 mile trek with a couple of side loops.

The petroglyphs have spiritual significance for the Pueblo people, so they are not interpreted for outsiders.

Stop by next week for more photos from Petroglyph National Monument.

Check out my earlier posts on petroglyphs as well.

Kris Bock writes novels of suspense and romance with outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. Fans of Mary Stewart, Barbara Michaels, and Terry Odell will want to check out Kris Bock’s romantic adventures. “Counterfeits is the kind of romantic suspense novel I have enjoyed since I first read Mary Stewart’s Moonspinners.” 5 Stars – Roberta at Sensuous Reviews blog

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