For thousands of years, ancient peoples in the Utah desert created rock art by painting and inscribing images into boulders and cliffs. Along Highway 279, a Utah Scenic Byway just outside Moab, visitors can explore several significant rock art sites. The area offers easy access to these archaeological treasures, set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. Today, travelers can wander along the byway, observing the detailed petroglyphs and pictographs that offer a glimpse into the lives and cultures of the region’s early inhabitants.
Travel Themes & Experiences
Julian Sterling
April 17, 2026
