Rock Art Road Trip: Buckhorn DRAW

Presented by The Utah Office of Tourism

Saturday: Diana & Steve Acerson
Sunday: Geoff Smith

Spend the day in the extraordinary canyons and ravines of the San Rafael Swell.

We’ll drive a 122 mile loop through the Swell, stopping at numerous rock art panels including the Silent Sentinel, the Daisy Chain, and the world famous Buckhorn Panel. 

Saturday | April 5, 2025
SUNDAY | April 6, 2025

This full-day trip is excellent for anyone who loves scenic dirt road driving and has a desire to see a variety of rock art within the San Rafael Swell. Prepare to stop often for short hikes to rock art panels.

All hikes are short, however a few may be slippery or steep.

  •  High clearance recommended for patches of rough road along the way.

  • Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes, binoculars, camera, and snacks. 

  • Geoff Smith
    Castle Valley Archaeological Society

    Geoff Smith is a past president and current active member of Castle Valley Archaeological Society. Geoff is a 5th generation Emery County resident and currently serves as an advanced EMT for Emery County.

    Diana & Steve Acerson
    Local Guides

    Diana and Steve Acerson have been active in the preservation and protection of cultural sites with the Utah Rock Art Research Association (URARA) for the last 14 years.

    Diana is a conservationist and artist, and Steven has been interested in rock art sites since he was raised in Green River, after his father moved the family there to help his grandfather mine for uranium.

    Many decades of exploring the region have given them a love of the landscape and the peoples who once lived here.

    Diana and Steve have been active in many projects with URARA, land managers, and private landowners that have resulted in the preservation of important rock art sites. 

    They are passionate about building public awareness to preserve these important and irreplaceable cultural resources.