 Wyoming is a place full of diverse stories, which we enjoy bringing to you each week as we explore the nature of Wyoming. One of the oldest forms of stories found in Wyoming can be found in a few special places across the state through petroglyphs. One such petroglyph site is located at White Mountain, north of Rock Springs. The White Mountain petroglyphs are considered sacred by members of the Shoshone, Arapaho, and Yut tribes. Across more than a dozen panels, hundreds of petroglyphs depict hunting scenes, geometric forms, footprints, and encounters with Europeans advancing across the West. The petroglyphs range in age from 200 to 1,000 years old. The petroglyphs range in style and technique, including both pecked and in-size styles. The carving of handprints provides an intriguing connection to the ancient artists who helped preserve these stories in Rock. Some of the panels depict animal forms inside each other, leading experts to believe that this site could be the birthplace for the plains and Great Basin tribes. If you visit the site, respect the stories the petroglyphs tell, and refrain from adding your own mark or touching the sandstone wall. From the University of Wyoming Extension, I'm Ashley Garles, Exploring the Nature of Wyoming.