Results for keyword: archaeology
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Following the Old Spanish Trail across the Southwest
Archaeologist Jack Pfertsh looks for marks on the landscape and artifact fragments to retrace the historic route near Delta, Colo.
by Jeremy Miller, Apr 05, 2012 -
Following the Oregon Trail, digitally and on foot
Following a childhood fascination with the computer game Oregon Trail, a young archaeologist meets the real thing during a rugged, exhausting Wyoming summer.
by Laura Herrington Watson, Feb 15, 2012 -
Richard West Sellars' accidental but distinguished National Park Service career
Historian Richard West Sellars didn't intend to spend a career in the Park Service. But after 35 years, his impact still resonates.
by Kimberly Hirai, Jan 27, 2012 -
Teetering on the Edge of the Cedars
The Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum in Blanding, Utah, fights for its life as the state cuts funding.
by Adam Roy, Mar 20, 2011 -
Case in point
Archaeologist Bonnie Pitblado uses a program modeled on Antiques Roadshow to introduce scientists to the artifacts collected by Westerners.
by Nick Neely, Jul 22, 2010 -
How to return a pot
The BLM offers advice for those who decide to return pilfered artifacts.
by Adam Petry, Jul 18, 2010 -
Ancient conversations
Archaeologist Carol Patterson works with Ute tribal elder Clifford Duncan to interpret the enigmatic patterns in Southwestern rock art.
by Josh McDaniel, Jan 25, 2010 -
In pothunter country, a small effort at healing
A Utah archaeological non-profit tries to take the edge off the locals-versus-outsiders debate.
by Beth Kampschror, Jul 28, 2009 -
An ancient place to wonder about our survival
Andy Gulliford delights in the vast Canyon of the Ancients National Monument-- a living museum subject to increased gas drilling.
by Andy Gulliford, Jul 14, 2008 -
Heard Around the West
Biodiesel pirates; dinosaur bones for sale; archaeological developments; hot weather and cool bankrobbers; what to do with a big dead moose.
by Betsy Marston, Jun 09, 2008






