Paria, Utah

Pahreah is the heart of the Grand Staircase-Escalante. With this areas beautiful scenery and rich history it makes the most wonderful spot for a three day hike and play trip.

But you want to know my favorite part of this area? 

The Cemetery!!!

The Gates.
Welcome to Paria

"Those people had a hard life but they were hardy people."
"The families and friends of pioneer and Paiute people
buried in this cemetery still live in this area
and honor their ancestors."

This is the memorial of the Paria cemetery.

The names of the people buried here are on this memorial

 because all of the head stones have weathered away

and are no longer visible.

This is the plack on the memorial with all the
names and dates of the people.
They date from 1877-1897!

(To see these photos enlarged click on them)

The memorial is covered in flint.

Flint is a type of rock the the Native Americans
use to make arrow heads for hunting.

A silent stare......

The cemetery is covered with wild flowers.

Look over the cemetery.

The beautiful scenery of the cemetery.

An original head stone.

Overlook

Beautiful

Puppy butt :)

Head stones  -New-

Up-side-down?

Enter.....

Tilt-a-whirl

Taking a peek through the fence.

What a beautiful day.

And most of all DON'T FORGET THE FAMILY PET!

Because there is so much to explore, so many different 

smells to sniff, and the Paria river is fun for them to

splash and play in to cool off.  Please be considerate

and carry a leash, extra water, and a pooper pick-up bag.

Thank you for reading this article.

Hope you have fun!

LoVe,
                       Morticia