I really enjoyed my time at Valley of Fire and really hope to get back there soon. There are seveal areas where ancient petroglyphs can be viewed.
The petroglyphs glyphs at Atlatl Rock are out in the open, visible to passers by, about 40 to 60 feet above the ground. The main panel is a relatively flat surface which faces EXACTLY east. Depicted on the rock is the atlatl, a notched stick used to throw spears.

 These petroglyphs were located at another part of the park and probably made by the same people some 500 to 1500 years ago.

 

It was very moving to stand and wonder at this ancient art, wondering who made them and why, trying to imagine what it might have been like to be there and watch as these ancient people created them.