
Gold Butte National Monument: 12,000 Years of Human History in the Nevada Desert
Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 7m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore Gold Butte’s petroglyphs, sandstone spires, and 12,000 years of Mojave Desert history.
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he explores Gold Butte National Monument — from Little Finland’s sandstone spires to ancient petroglyphs like Falling Man and Newspaper Rock. With help from a local conservationist, he uncovers 12,000 years of Mojave Desert history in this remote, scenic, culturally rich landscape perfect for hiking, photography, and reflection.
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Gold Butte National Monument: 12,000 Years of Human History in the Nevada Desert
Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 7m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he explores Gold Butte National Monument — from Little Finland’s sandstone spires to ancient petroglyphs like Falling Man and Newspaper Rock. With help from a local conservationist, he uncovers 12,000 years of Mojave Desert history in this remote, scenic, culturally rich landscape perfect for hiking, photography, and reflection.
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