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The sites are connected by similar paints, artistic themes and iconic representations with panthers, rabbits and deer. Many of the sites are across the Rio Grande River in a National Park in Mexico.

There are literally thousands of similar sites within a 90 mile radius that were painted between 2,500 BC and 500 AD. In a sense, he does know them well through the archaeological record. Sandy talks passionately about these peoples as if he knew them well. Then Sandy started talking about the significance of this site and the peoples who lived here. Walking sticks are useful to maintain balance. Hats are useful for protection from the sun. The hike to the site is strenuous and requires climbing at least 70 steps straight up at the end. Everyone should have good solid shoes for hiking. Buildings and Tour Parking AreaĪt the beginning of the tour, Sandy, the tour leader, gathered everyone around and shared some important items. While waiting for the others to arrive, Henny had people sign the necessary release forms. Ranch Road Follows Canyon RimsĪfter reaching the area where there were buildings, it became obvious where the parking area was. The ranch road wound around the canyons providing some great views.

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Ranch Road Winding Around Avoiding Canyonsĭriving into the 300 plus acre preserve was a treat. After all the tour members had arrived, the gate was locked and Sandy drove into the marshaling area. Henny, one of the tour leaders rode with the other person, leaving Sandy, the other tour leader behind at the gate with their truck. We were instructed to follow the ranch road into the property and stop when we reached a few out buildings. Within five minutes, another person arrived followed by the tour leaders, a husband and wife team. Just before the dilapidated gas station is the White Shaman Preserve gate on the right. If you get to the second landmark, the bridge over the Pecos River, you’ve gone too far. Dilapidated Gas Station East of Pecos River Driving west from Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site, look for the first landmark on the left. The museum reservation desk was helpful and I was signed up for Saturday’s tour in no time.įinding the tour location was easy because the two primary landmarks were familiar. “ If you have any questions, please contact us at the Witte Museum Reservations Desk: 21.“

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The registration telephone number was found at the bottom of the White Shaman Tour PDF linked to on the calendar web page. The embedded link for registration was broken. The White Shaman Tour is offered most Saturdays during certain times of the year.

On this page, near the top, is a REGISTER FOR TOURS link leading to the Calendar of Tours. Google provided search results led to Rock Art Foundation White Shaman Preserve of the Witte Museum. I used to drive by that museum during my daily commute. The Witte Musuem is a natural history museum located on Broadway Street in San Antonio. When asked about the White Shaman tour, the ranger said those were being offered through The Witte Museum. Thursday morning I was at the ranger station inquiring about the tours. I never got around to signing up for that tour. During our first stay, I noticed that there were a number of different tours offered by the Rock Art Foundation that we could sign up for at the ranger station. Linda and I have been coming to Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site for 15 or more years now.

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