American Indian Historic Sites Looted
/Mysterious petroglyphs etched in hundreds of
volcanic boulders east of Reno have survived the elements for
centuries. Volunteers are now hoping the artifacts will survive the
ravages of modern man. The American Indian artwork - depicting bighorn
sheep and stick-people figures - is endangered by vandals and
collectors as Nevada's sprawling growth and a soaring number of
off-road vehicles have taken civilization to the doorstep of once
remote backcountry sites. [more]
