Here’s a nearby outing you might enjoy – Canyon Pintado just south of Rangely. This a preserved, historic district that includes “rock art” created many years ago by Native Americans and others recording some of their history and beliefs. The term “rock art” means human made markings on natural stone.[Read More…]
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Canyon Pintado Hill Climb attracts fans of all ages
Another Rangely Canyon Pintado Hill Climb is in the books! The Colorado Hill Climb Association racers kicked off the weekend with a community racer meet and greet at the Rangely Automotive Museum on Friday evening. Between the event on Friday and walking around the pit area after a race day, these racers[Read More…]
First Rangely Hill Climb a success
RANGELY | Last weekend the Colorado Hill Climb Association gathered in Rangely for the Canyon Pintado Hill Climb Race. This was the first time the event has been held in Rangely. The Hill Climb course was on Rio Blanco County Road 116, which includes six switchbacks in an approximate two-mile section[Read More…]
Rangely Museum Fireside May 11
RANGELY | The first Fireside event of the season sponsored by the Rangely Outdoor Museum will begin at 6:30 p.m. on May 11 at 200 Kennedy Dr., in Rangely. Join Glade Hadden and Richard Ott for an evening’s tour through the archaeology and history of Canyon Pintado National Historic District,[Read More…]
Canyon Pintado: Past, Present and Future
RANGELY | The first Fireside event of the season sponsored by the Rangely Outdoor Museum will begin at 6:30 p.m. on May 11 at 200 Kennedy Dr., in Rangely. Join Glade Hadden and Richard Ott for an evening’s tour through the archaeology and history of Canyon Pintado National Historic District,[Read More…]
Canyon Pintado sites close for improvements
RANGELY | Starting on Sept. 11, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office will temporarily close access to the East Four Mile and South Orientation Recreation Sites in Canyon Pintado Historic District for about four to six weeks. These sites are located at mile posts 61.3 and[Read More…]
Help needed in protecting rock art sites
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management seeks volunteers to help protect unique rock art sites at the Canyon Pintado National Historic District on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
BLM seeks county volunteers to help protect rock art sites
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management seeks volunteers to help protect unique rock art sites at the Canyon Pintado National Historic District on Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will install decking on a foot bridge and assist with other trail work. A BLM archaeologist will[Read More…]
New interpretive signs greet Canyon Pintado visitors
RANGELY | The Bureau of Land Management’s White River Field Office recently replaced a series of interpretive signs along Canyon Pintado, a popular area south of Rangely known for its rock art and other cultural sites.
