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 1970s.
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.