Photo of the Day: Landscape Graffiti Let Down

While traveling on vacation I passed through Arco, Idaho.  I remember seeing these as a kid many years ago but their impact on me as an adult was more poignant this time. 

In a sort of parody version of "mountain letters" found above many cities across Utah, the residents of Arco have taken upon themselves the duty to paint the year of graduating high school classes on the cliff rocks above. 

Perhaps a more attractive and dignified tradition is in order?