Arizona and her history are quite simply captivating. From the first-known dwellings carved into the hillsides to places that still exist relatively cut off from the outside world, history and intrigue abound in the Grand Canyon State.

One such place filled with mystery and intrigue is a 47-acre preserve in the Sonoran Desert.
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A sort of living history museum, it's basically a preserved filled with rocks — but not just any rocks.
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The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve outside of Phoenix is home to the largest concentration of Native American petroglyphs in the Phoenix area.
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What's more: on days the preserve is open to the public, you may wander along the one-quarter mile trail and discover, photograph, and admire them on your own.
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The preserve is also a research site for ASU, and offers special learning programs for school groups and individuals. Their brown bag lunch is an ideal escape in the middle of the work day to a place less congested and chaotic than other areas of the city.
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A stone labyrinth creates a wandering path by which you can peacefully gather your thoughts while focusing only on the path before you.
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In addition to exploring the preserve on your own, guided tours are offered for groups of 10 or more. A knowledgeable docent will give you the inside scoop on this unique preserve and point out some of the more remarkable petrglyphs.
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The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve outside of Phoenix contains 1,571 petroglyphs on 579 boulders. Have you discovered this unique site yet?

It is located at 3711 W Deer Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The last trail entry is granted at 1:30 p.m. Admission prices vary from $3 to $7 per person, depending on age. Discounts are offered for military and seniors. Please note: the trail has no shade. Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring plenty of water. Learn more on the official website.

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