Edge of the Cedars State Park

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Address:660 West 400 North
Blanding, Utah

Our History Buff Says:

The Pueblo and Anasazi live on at the Edge of Cedars, home to the largest collection of Anasazi pottery on display! Edge of Cedars State Park cradles the remnants of Utah's native populations in the form of an ancestral village filled with architecture of times past. Visitors can learn the history of San Juan County, from the ancient Anasazi to the Navajo and Ute Indians to the Euro-American Settlers, through fascinating displays and exhibits. Guests will also gain the opportunity to explore an agricultural village consisting of six complexes used for living quarters and ceremonies. Besides for beautiful pottery, visitors to this state park can enjoy artwork reflecting the great knowledge the ancients had about astronomy and the calendar, as well as exhibits displaying other cultural materials. The community here is surrounded by wheat fields and pastures with easy access to mountain adventures, which is perfect for nature lovers—and the park is open year round allowing plenty of opportunity to come honor the ancients!

Edge of Cedars State Park is located in Blanding, Utah on North Grayson Road. Enjoy stepping back in history to the Pueblo ruins from pre-Colombian times—bring the whole family, and have a great time!

From Edge of the Cedars State Park:

Edge of the Cedars State Park is the site of a pre-Colombian Pueblo Indian ruin and a modern museum, which is the regional archaeological repository for southeast Utah. Remains of the Ancestral Pueblo Indian Village with its unique architectural structures is a testament to the Indian civilization that once flourished in southeastern Utah. Edge of the Cedars museum houses an excellent collection of Anasazi pottery and other exceptional ancient Indian artifacts. Additional exhibits display cultural materials and information about Navajo and Utah Indians. Edge of the Cedars State Park is located in Blanding. A picnic area is available, but there is no camping.