Camping at "The Indians"

 This past week, friends and I went up to Monterey County to camp a couple of nights at a place called "The Indians'. It's a remarkable place with some of the most dramatic rock formations I have even seen. Not a far drive from where I live - about two hours - and the road in is mostly paved except for the last couple of miles.  We got in and set about making camp and had an early dinner while it was still light out [I hate cooking in darkness!].  I made simple but filling fare  - beans & spam:

    

Next morning we got up and started to explore the rock formations, hoping to find some petroglyphs or artifacts, evidence of the Salinan People who once lived here. Within a short time, my friend found a bedrock mortar with abundant grinding holes peppering it. It sat in the approximate center of what we perceived was probably a village center:

     

We spent several hours covering about 3.04 miles studying the terrain and the fantastic formations:

     

That afternoon, we walked down to the Arroyo Seco River and enjoyed the cool shade and icy cold water where I soaked my tired feet, lol;

We had a great dinner that evening and a very warm night - much warmer than the 34F degree previous evening: 

     

The next morning, we headed out and I stopped off to explore a trail I'd seen. If you are interested in this area, message me and I will provide location and campground information:

     

Kind regards,

GOBLIN RANGER

[Bushcraft Woods Devil]