Day 2

Stopped at Edge of the Cedars museum just because I could. Fantastic collection of artifacts from Archaic through Pueblo IV.  Crown jewel is this macaw piece found in Canyonlands.

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There's also a partially reconstructed ruin & kiva, which you can enter.

Blanding is interesting. A Mormon settlement close to Cedar & Comb Ridges, artifact hunting was a town sport. Pots were so plentiful ordinary gray ware was used for target practice.

Many families were devastated when these activities were made illegal. There were numerous arrests & a few suicides.Now the exhibits that could be seen in gas stations & small shops are hidden. 

The looting by professional collectors for the overseas market continues.  Still plenty to find by everyday explorers if you take the time to look.