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Arriving at Parida Cave.
Joe Labadie, archeologist with the National Park Service, accompanies the group to Parida Cave.
 
Example of rock art.
An example of the rock art at Parida Cave.
 
Discussing the archeology.
Standing inside Parida Cave, Joe Labadie discusses the archeology of the region.
 
View of Lake Amistad.
The view of Lake Amistad from Parida Cave. In dry years the lake is much lower and the vegetation is not flooded.
 
In boat returning.
Traveling in a boat is a pleasant way to visit some of the rock art sites.
 
At Panther Cave.
Participants view the rock art at Panther Cave. A fence protects the art from vandals.
 
Rock art panel.
Some of the rock art at Panther Cave.
 
View of the Pecos High Bridge.
View of the Pecos High Bridge. This is were U.S. Highway 90 crosses the Pecos River arm of Lake Amistad.
 
Archeologist Elton Prewitt discusses the prehistory of the region in the Visitors' Center at Seminole Canyon.
 
Inside Fate Bell Shelter.
The group examines rock art in Fate Bell Shelter located in Seminole Canyon.
 
Flintknapping demonstrations.
Steve Norman demonstrates the manufacture of flint tools.
 

Pecos Experience: The Art and Archeology of the Lower Pecos
November 7–12, 2004


Day 4: Wednesday, November 10, 2004
9:00 a.m.

Travel to Pecos River boat ramp for trip to Parida Cave and Panther Cave with National Park Service. Tour led by Dr. Carolyn Boyd.

 

1:00 p.m.

 

Tour Seminole Canyon State Park interpretative center and Fate Bell shelter with archeologist Elton Prewitt — expert on the history and prehistory of the Lower Pecos.

 

4:30 p.m.

Flintknapping demonstration by Steve Norman.

 

Sunset Dinner followed by an evening around the campfire.
 

 

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