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1

Arches Visitor Center

Our adventure into the astounding Arches begins just before the park's entrance and visitor center. We're about to see stunning natural monuments, unlikely rock formations, and alien, ancient landscapes.

2

Delicate Arch

Now we're at THE most famous spot in Arches: Delicate Arch. A quick hike brings us right up to this gorgeous - and improbable - formation.

3

Fiery Furnace

Our drive continues past the Fiery Furnace: a network of narrow canyons & passages amid towering red cliffs at Arches National Park.

4

Sand Dune Arch

As we drive, exploring more arches, we'll learn more about the Paiute myths behind them, the Spanish and Mormon settlers who tried to survive in this land, and the people who were able to preserve this stunning landscape as a national park.

5

Bryce Canyon Visitor Center

Embark on this epic adventure through Bryce Canyon National Park just before the Visitor Center. As we begin the drive, we'll learn about how the canyon got its namesake and about the original Paiute people who called this land home.

6

Fairyland Point

Our first detour is at the breathtaking Fairyland Point. This overlook offers a great sneak peek at everything Bryce Canyon contains: sweeping vistas, sheer cliffs, and, of course, the world-famous hoodoos!

7

Sunrise Point

Our next stop is one of the most famous in the entire park: Sunrise Point. From this vantage point, we'll see unique, picturesque rock formations spread out in front of us and a plethora of natural trails leading into the vast, alient landscape.

8

Sunset Point

Our drive brings us to another striking vista point overlooking the Bryce Amphitheatre: Sunset Point. Here, as we gaze out over the implausible shapes below us, we'll learn about the science behind their formations and understand what, exactly, makes a hoodoo. We'll explore the impact of geology and erosion over a monumental time scale, hoping to understand how such an incredible landscape came into existence.

9

Inspiration Point

We continue our self-guided tour deeper into Bryce Canyon, towards Inspiration Point. As we drive, we learn about the Paiute people and their mythologies. They had their own explanation for the uniqueness of this landscape and the origins of Bryce's famous hoodoos.

10

Bryce Point

This brings us to Bryce Point, which offers one of the most scenic vistas of the full amphitheater. Bryce Point is also famous for its extraordinary sunrises. From here you can watch the tops of hoodoos set alight as if by fire from the first rays of the rising sun. Like fire, the orange light quickly spreads driving shadows from all but the deepest recesses of the amphitheater. As we drive here, we'll learn about the Mormon settlers who followed the Paiute and tried to eke out a living in this unforgiving climate.

11

Paria View

Our self-guided tour continues to Paria View, where we see the effects of a centuries-old glacier. As the earth warmed about 12,000 years ago, the last ice age came to an end. As the enormous glaciers which covered the American continent melted, all that new water had to go somewhere. Answer: down the canyon!

12

Farview Point

Our next stop is at Farview Point. It’s not just the elevation that allows for such incredible views here -- the land here also offers something becoming increasingly rare in today’s world. Can you guess what it is? Clean air! That's helped along by the abundance of bristlecone pines here, which are the Earth's oldest trees.

13

Natural Bridge

The self-guided tour passes by Natural Bridge next, which features unusual arches and formations -- in case we weren't already amazed by the hoodoos of the amphitheater!

14

Agua Canyon

At Agua Canyon two prominent hoodoos command attention. On the left, is the taller of the two towers, "The Hunter." To the right, the "Rabbit". Neither looks anything like a hunter or rabbit though! As we drive on, we'll learn about rabbits, deer, and other wildlife of Bryce. We'll also understand what tricks they use to survive the scorching hot summers and deeply freezing winters.

15

Ponderosa Canyon

This brings us to Ponderosa Point, from which you can see the park’s iconic junipers sprawling out into the distance. We're now driving into the deepest recesses of Bryce Canyon National Park.

16

Rainbow Point

Finally, we reach the farthest overlooks inside Bryce Canyon: Rainbow and Yovimpa. From here, you can see nearly everything in Bryce Canyon -- the quintessential hoodoos, the verdant basin, the sheer cliffs. You can even see that you're on the top step of the incredibly massive "Grand Staircase" -- a geologic structure "stepping down" all the way to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

17

Red Canyon Visitor Center

This unique Visitor Center is perched high upon the rocky cliffs of Flaming Gorge and offers visitors a commanding view of the vast Red Canyon, carved by the Green River many eons ago. It is open daily from mid-May through mid-September. One can gain a good sense of the area’s frontier history and watchable wildlife through exhibits in the Center.

18

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park, a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, a hoodoo-filled depression lying below the Rim Trail hiking path. It has overlooks at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Prime viewing times are around sunup and sundown.

19

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

The Escalante Petrified Forest is another geological time machine. The trees have long since turned to stone, and their ancient, multi-colored bark offers clues to the landscape’s distant past.

20

Escalante Interagency Visitor Center

The Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Focuses on the ecology of the 1.9-million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The center provides information for enjoying and exploring the Monument, Dixie National Forest, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It was opened to the public in 2005 and is one of the Department of Interior's first Gold LEED-rated facilities.

21

Spooky Gulch

Spooky Gulch is particularly narrow and winding, and if you’re able to make the squeeze, hiking through the gulch can be quite the experience. You won’t need any special hiking gear or experience-- just an extra hour to drive there and another hour or two to explore.

22

Lower Calf Creek Falls

Calf Creek Falls is a perennial waterfall in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah that totals 214 feet. The lower tier is a 126-foot cascade and is very popular because it can be reached by an easy hike on a 5½ mile roundtrip trail.

23

The Hogback

This winding stretch of road is famous for its sharp curves, steep drops, and spectacular views on either side. The 600-foot drops on either side of the road create the feeling of driving on a raised spine... which is how the road gets its name!

24

Upper Calf Creek Falls

Upper Calf Creek Falls was a little known 88ft waterfall that was further upstream from the wildly popular Lower Calf Creek Falls.

25

Boulder

Boulder is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States, 27 miles northeast of Escalante on Utah Scenic Byway 12 at its intersection with the Burr Trail. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 226, a modest increase over the 2000 figure of 180.

26

Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park is in Utah's south-central desert. It surrounds a long wrinkle in the earth known as the Waterpocket Fold, with layers of golden sandstone, canyons and striking rock formations. Among the park's sights are the Chimney Rock pillar, the Hickman Bridge arch, and Capitol Reef, known for its white sandstone domes. In the north are the towering monoliths of Cathedral Valley.

27

Forrest Gump Point

Our tour of Monument Valley actually begins a little outside the valley: Forest Gump Point. The crest of this hill offers a fantastic panorama of Monument Valley... made famous by the movie!

28

Wildcat Trail

We'll hit our first detour at Wildcat Trail, where you can hop out walk into the valley itself.

29

John Ford’s Point

As we follow the trail deeper into Monument Valley, we'll learn more about the Navajo, the mythical buried silver, and their struggle to defend their land against the ever-encroaching colonists. We'll learn about the Long March of the Navajo, the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, and the Navajo families on the reservation land today. We'll also explore the depiction of the Navajo in Western movies -- specifically in John Ford's Hollywood.

30

Artist’s Point

As we learn, we're also driving. The tour brings us next to Artist's Point. This overlook, unsurprisingly, is famously popular among painters and illustrators. Countless artists have set up canvasses here and recreated this stunning landscape with paint and brush.

31

North Window Overlook

Our drive continues towards the North Window Overlook, a picture-perfect spot for the sunrise. Those morning rays illuminating the buttes and spires of Monument Valley aren’t something you’ll soon forget! Even if you're here after sunrise, the vistas are unparalleled.

32

Camel Butte

Finally, we're at the last incredible vista of the tour: Camel Butte and Elephant Butte. Camel Butte might not look especially like a camel, but when you’re naming rocks you have to get creative! Camel Butte almost hits 1,000 feet but pales in comparison to its sibling, Elephant Butte, stretching over 1,000 feet high. Now that might be impressive on its own, but remember that you’re on a plateau right now which is already raised around 5,000 feet. That means the peak of Elephant Butte is more than 6,000 feet above sea level!

33

Springdale Visitor Center

Welcome to Zion National Park! This raw landscape has it all: staggering mountain peaks, stunning natural pools, and gorgeous vistas. We’ll explore it all today.

34

Zion Canyon Visitor Center

Continue straight. Just before the bridge, you’ll see a path on the left. That’s the start of the Pa’rus Trail. And just after the bridge is another path -- the Watchman Trail. Both are popular hikes with great views at the end.

35

Zion Human History Museum

While we don’t know too much about those Ice Age hunters, newer residents left their stories behind. Around 300 BCE, people started settling down here and farming. They grew squash and corn and gradually learned how to better cultivate the land and survive the unforgiving climate. One group, the Fremont, cultivated a drought- and cold-resistant species of corn that could thrive even at high altitudes.

36

Court of the Patriarchs

"Whew, what a view! Those three mountains are the iconic Court of the Patriarchs. And who are these patriarchs? Well, a local Christian minister named them after three figures from the Bible: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from left to right. "

37

Emerald Pools

"First, bring lots of water! You may think you’ve got enough… but you probably don’t. This might seem obvious, but Utah’s heat is unforgiving, and heat-stroke or sun-stroke can easily ruin a fun vacation. Second, make sure you don’t overtax yourself! Hiking around here is going to be more difficult than you might be used to, thanks to the elevation. Be sure you don’t embark on journeys you’re not certain you’ll be able to finish."

38

Angel's Landing

This park has a ton of great trails, but Angel’s Landing stands in a league of its own. Those who complete the hike describe it as a breathtaking experience like no other, offering impossible views and a major adrenaline rush.

39

East Temple

That towering summit ahead is the East Temple, standing at 1,700 feet. Notice how the cliff isn’t all one color? You’ve probably seen this on the other rock faces as well. That’s because these cliffs are actually made of rock from a bunch of different eras in the earth’s history.

40

Canyon Overlook Trail

The Canyon Overlook Trail is one of East Zion’s finest -- even though it’s short and easy. Why? Simple -- the spectacular views from the top.

41

Checkerboard Mesa

Look at that mesa rising into the sky. Notice anything peculiar? As you get closer, you should be able to make out a strange grid of criss-crossed lines all over it. It looks a bit like a checkerboard, which is how it gets the name Checkerboard Mesa!

42

Monitor and Merriamac Rock Formations

Look to the right. All you can see at the moment are tall rock walls. That’s because we’re near the floor of Sevenmile Canyon. As we continue to drive, we’ll emerge from the canyon and be able to see two very distinct features in the distance to the right -- the Merrimac and the Monitor.

43

Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point — it’s a creepy name, isn’t it? According to local legend, wild mustangs used to be corralled here to be broken in the early 1800s. Once all the desirable horses had been broken and claimed by the cowboys, the undesirables were left to go free.

44

Island In The Sky Visitor Center

Stop by the Visitor Center coming up ahead. It’s a great place to grab supplies, use the bathroom, and fill up your water bottles. As you’ve already seen, this park doesn’t have much infrastructure, and being dehydrated out here is no joke.

45

Shafer Canyon Overlook

This overlook offers views from three sides. It may be a bit daunting if you're afraid of heights since there’s nothing between you and the Canyon. However, the incredible view is worth it.

46

Grand View Point Overlook

We’re now at the end of the Canyonlands National Park tour. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey! If you enjoyed the tour, check out our other tours of nearby Arches, Bryce, Zion, and more!

47

Lathrop Canyon

A lot of natural landmarks and trails in Canyonlands are named by or after cowboys and ranchers. In fact, Ned Chaffin’s father and one of his brothers had a spring named after them.

48

Mesa Arch

Ahead, pull over for Mesa Arch. This is a must-do at Canyonlands. Once you’ve parked, walk along the short trail to the arch. As you walk, notice the juniper and pinyon trees around you. These are popular in Canyonlands so keep an eye out for them elsewhere too.

49

Green River Overlook

The Green River Overlook offers some of the most unique views of Canyonland’s Island in the Sky District. You’re able to see the Green River continuing its work on the canyon walls. The river is the largest stream in Utah at 730 miles. The name probably comes from the green soapstone that can be found along its banks.

50

Aztec Butte Trail

What makes this trail special? Simple: the granaries left here by Native peoples. They’re visible from the base of the last hill if you just keep your eyes open. These granaries are hundreds of years old, so be careful when approaching.

51

Whale Rock

In front of you is perhaps the world’s largest whale. Don’t see it? The whale’s head is on the left side of the rock. There’s an easy one-mile hike that takes you up along the whale’s back. When you get on top of this cetacean, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the Upheaval Dome.

52

Upheaval Dome

Remember how the park’s rocks have been formed in layers? In most of the park, these layers haven’t been disrupted since their formation. What you see is what was deposited, all those hundreds of millions of years ago.

53

Candlestick Tower Overlook

In the distance, do you see three giant candles sticking out of the landscape? That’s Candlestick Tower! Doesn’t this sandstone formation look like a layered birthday cake, topped with candles? * The bottom layer is white, the middle a reddish-brown, and the top is red.

54

Murphy Point Trail

The trail that leads to Murphy Point Overlook is quite easy, adding up to 3.5 miles roundtrip. While the hike itself doesn’t offer much in the way of scenery, the overlook provides a stunning view of Stillwater Canyon and the Green River.

55

Buck Canyon Overlook

Here you’ll see spectacular views of Buck Canyon and the La Sal mountains. The short trail is paved, making it one of the most accessible places in the park. There’s also a rail that stands between you and the canyon, so if you are scared of heights, this overlook is perfect for you.

56

White Rim Overlook Trail

This is a great place to rest and enjoy a quick meal! There are only eight tables, so be sure to claim one if there are any available.

57

Orange Cliffs Overlook

The cowboys used the Orange Cliffs extensively. They called a part of these cliffs “Under the Ledge” — since it was a distinct area that sorta appeared to be underneath a huge, rocky ledge.

58

Arches Visitor Center

Our adventure into the astounding Arches begins just before the park's entrance and visitor center. We're about to see stunning natural monuments, unlikely rock formations, and alien, ancient landscapes.

59

Delicate Arch

Now we're at THE most famous spot in Arches: Delicate Arch. A quick hike brings us right up to this gorgeous - and improbable - formation.

60

Fiery Furnace

Our drive continues past the Fiery Furnace: a network of narrow canyons & passages amid towering red cliffs at Arches National Park.

61

Sand Dune Arch

As we drive, exploring more arches, we'll learn more about the Paiute myths behind them, the Spanish and Mormon settlers who tried to survive in this land, and the people who were able to preserve this stunning landscape as a national park.

62

Bryce Canyon Visitor Center

Embark on this epic adventure through Bryce Canyon National Park just before the Visitor Center. As we begin the drive, we'll learn about how the canyon got its namesake and about the original Paiute people who called this land home.

63

Fairyland Point

Our first detour is at the breathtaking Fairyland Point. This overlook offers a great sneak peek at everything Bryce Canyon contains: sweeping vistas, sheer cliffs, and, of course, the world-famous hoodoos!

64

Sunrise Point

Our next stop is one of the most famous in the entire park: Sunrise Point. From this vantage point, we'll see unique, picturesque rock formations spread out in front of us and a plethora of natural trails leading into the vast, alient landscape.

65

Sunset Point

Our drive brings us to another striking vista point overlooking the Bryce Amphitheatre: Sunset Point. Here, as we gaze out over the implausible shapes below us, we'll learn about the science behind their formations and understand what, exactly, makes a hoodoo. We'll explore the impact of geology and erosion over a monumental time scale, hoping to understand how such an incredible landscape came into existence.

66

Inspiration Point

We continue our self-guided tour deeper into Bryce Canyon, towards Inspiration Point. As we drive, we learn about the Paiute people and their mythologies. They had their own explanation for the uniqueness of this landscape and the origins of Bryce's famous hoodoos.

67

Bryce Point

This brings us to Bryce Point, which offers one of the most scenic vistas of the full amphitheater. Bryce Point is also famous for its extraordinary sunrises. From here you can watch the tops of hoodoos set alight as if by fire from the first rays of the rising sun. Like fire, the orange light quickly spreads driving shadows from all but the deepest recesses of the amphitheater. As we drive here, we'll learn about the Mormon settlers who followed the Paiute and tried to eke out a living in this unforgiving climate.

68

Paria View

Our self-guided tour continues to Paria View, where we see the effects of a centuries-old glacier. As the earth warmed about 12,000 years ago, the last ice age came to an end. As the enormous glaciers which covered the American continent melted, all that new water had to go somewhere. Answer: down the canyon!

69

Farview Point

Our next stop is at Farview Point. It’s not just the elevation that allows for such incredible views here -- the land here also offers something becoming increasingly rare in today’s world. Can you guess what it is? Clean air! That's helped along by the abundance of bristlecone pines here, which are the Earth's oldest trees.

70

Natural Bridge

The self-guided tour passes by Natural Bridge next, which features unusual arches and formations -- in case we weren't already amazed by the hoodoos of the amphitheater!

71

Agua Canyon

At Agua Canyon two prominent hoodoos command attention. On the left, is the taller of the two towers, "The Hunter." To the right, the "Rabbit". Neither looks anything like a hunter or rabbit though! As we drive on, we'll learn about rabbits, deer, and other wildlife of Bryce. We'll also understand what tricks they use to survive the scorching hot summers and deeply freezing winters.

72

Ponderosa Canyon

This brings us to Ponderosa Point, from which you can see the park’s iconic junipers sprawling out into the distance. We're now driving into the deepest recesses of Bryce Canyon National Park.

73

Rainbow Point

Finally, we reach the farthest overlooks inside Bryce Canyon: Rainbow and Yovimpa. From here, you can see nearly everything in Bryce Canyon -- the quintessential hoodoos, the verdant basin, the sheer cliffs. You can even see that you're on the top step of the incredibly massive "Grand Staircase" -- a geologic structure "stepping down" all the way to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

74

Red Canyon Visitor Center

This unique Visitor Center is perched high upon the rocky cliffs of Flaming Gorge and offers visitors a commanding view of the vast Red Canyon, carved by the Green River many eons ago. It is open daily from mid-May through mid-September. One can gain a good sense of the area’s frontier history and watchable wildlife through exhibits in the Center.

75

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park, a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, a hoodoo-filled depression lying below the Rim Trail hiking path. It has overlooks at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Prime viewing times are around sunup and sundown.

76

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

The Escalante Petrified Forest is another geological time machine. The trees have long since turned to stone, and their ancient, multi-colored bark offers clues to the landscape’s distant past.

77

Escalante Interagency Visitor Center

The Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Focuses on the ecology of the 1.9-million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The center provides information for enjoying and exploring the Monument, Dixie National Forest, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It was opened to the public in 2005 and is one of the Department of Interior's first Gold LEED-rated facilities.

78

Spooky Gulch

Spooky Gulch is particularly narrow and winding, and if you’re able to make the squeeze, hiking through the gulch can be quite the experience. You won’t need any special hiking gear or experience-- just an extra hour to drive there and another hour or two to explore.

79

Lower Calf Creek Falls

Calf Creek Falls is a perennial waterfall in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah that totals 214 feet. The lower tier is a 126-foot cascade and is very popular because it can be reached by an easy hike on a 5½ mile roundtrip trail.

80

The Hogback

This winding stretch of road is famous for its sharp curves, steep drops, and spectacular views on either side. The 600-foot drops on either side of the road create the feeling of driving on a raised spine... which is how the road gets its name!

81

Upper Calf Creek Falls

Upper Calf Creek Falls was a little known 88ft waterfall that was further upstream from the wildly popular Lower Calf Creek Falls.

82

Boulder

Boulder is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States, 27 miles northeast of Escalante on Utah Scenic Byway 12 at its intersection with the Burr Trail. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 226, a modest increase over the 2000 figure of 180.

83

Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park is in Utah's south-central desert. It surrounds a long wrinkle in the earth known as the Waterpocket Fold, with layers of golden sandstone, canyons and striking rock formations. Among the park's sights are the Chimney Rock pillar, the Hickman Bridge arch, and Capitol Reef, known for its white sandstone domes. In the north are the towering monoliths of Cathedral Valley.

84

Forrest Gump Point

Our tour of Monument Valley actually begins a little outside the valley: Forest Gump Point. The crest of this hill offers a fantastic panorama of Monument Valley... made famous by the movie!

85

Wildcat Trail

We'll hit our first detour at Wildcat Trail, where you can hop out walk into the valley itself.

86

John Ford’s Point

As we follow the trail deeper into Monument Valley, we'll learn more about the Navajo, the mythical buried silver, and their struggle to defend their land against the ever-encroaching colonists. We'll learn about the Long March of the Navajo, the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, and the Navajo families on the reservation land today. We'll also explore the depiction of the Navajo in Western movies -- specifically in John Ford's Hollywood.

87

Artist’s Point

As we learn, we're also driving. The tour brings us next to Artist's Point. This overlook, unsurprisingly, is famously popular among painters and illustrators. Countless artists have set up canvasses here and recreated this stunning landscape with paint and brush.

88

North Window Overlook

Our drive continues towards the North Window Overlook, a picture-perfect spot for the sunrise. Those morning rays illuminating the buttes and spires of Monument Valley aren’t something you’ll soon forget! Even if you're here after sunrise, the vistas are unparalleled.

89

Camel Butte

Finally, we're at the last incredible vista of the tour: Camel Butte and Elephant Butte. Camel Butte might not look especially like a camel, but when you’re naming rocks you have to get creative! Camel Butte almost hits 1,000 feet but pales in comparison to its sibling, Elephant Butte, stretching over 1,000 feet high. Now that might be impressive on its own, but remember that you’re on a plateau right now which is already raised around 5,000 feet. That means the peak of Elephant Butte is more than 6,000 feet above sea level!

90

Springdale Visitor Center

Welcome to Zion National Park! This raw landscape has it all: staggering mountain peaks, stunning natural pools, and gorgeous vistas. We’ll explore it all today.

91

Zion Canyon Visitor Center

Continue straight. Just before the bridge, you’ll see a path on the left. That’s the start of the Pa’rus Trail. And just after the bridge is another path -- the Watchman Trail. Both are popular hikes with great views at the end.

92

Zion Human History Museum

While we don’t know too much about those Ice Age hunters, newer residents left their stories behind. Around 300 BCE, people started settling down here and farming. They grew squash and corn and gradually learned how to better cultivate the land and survive the unforgiving climate. One group, the Fremont, cultivated a drought- and cold-resistant species of corn that could thrive even at high altitudes.

93

Court of the Patriarchs

"Whew, what a view! Those three mountains are the iconic Court of the Patriarchs. And who are these patriarchs? Well, a local Christian minister named them after three figures from the Bible: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from left to right. "

94

Emerald Pools

"First, bring lots of water! You may think you’ve got enough… but you probably don’t. This might seem obvious, but Utah’s heat is unforgiving, and heat-stroke or sun-stroke can easily ruin a fun vacation. Second, make sure you don’t overtax yourself! Hiking around here is going to be more difficult than you might be used to, thanks to the elevation. Be sure you don’t embark on journeys you’re not certain you’ll be able to finish."

95

Angel's Landing

This park has a ton of great trails, but Angel’s Landing stands in a league of its own. Those who complete the hike describe it as a breathtaking experience like no other, offering impossible views and a major adrenaline rush.

96

East Temple

That towering summit ahead is the East Temple, standing at 1,700 feet. Notice how the cliff isn’t all one color? You’ve probably seen this on the other rock faces as well. That’s because these cliffs are actually made of rock from a bunch of different eras in the earth’s history.

97

Canyon Overlook Trail

The Canyon Overlook Trail is one of East Zion’s finest -- even though it’s short and easy. Why? Simple -- the spectacular views from the top.

98

Checkerboard Mesa

Look at that mesa rising into the sky. Notice anything peculiar? As you get closer, you should be able to make out a strange grid of criss-crossed lines all over it. It looks a bit like a checkerboard, which is how it gets the name Checkerboard Mesa!

99

Monitor and Merriamac Rock Formations

Look to the right. All you can see at the moment are tall rock walls. That’s because we’re near the floor of Sevenmile Canyon. As we continue to drive, we’ll emerge from the canyon and be able to see two very distinct features in the distance to the right -- the Merrimac and the Monitor.

100

Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point — it’s a creepy name, isn’t it? According to local legend, wild mustangs used to be corralled here to be broken in the early 1800s. Once all the desirable horses had been broken and claimed by the cowboys, the undesirables were left to go free.

101

Island In The Sky Visitor Center

Stop by the Visitor Center coming up ahead. It’s a great place to grab supplies, use the bathroom, and fill up your water bottles. As you’ve already seen, this park doesn’t have much infrastructure, and being dehydrated out here is no joke.

102

Shafer Canyon Overlook

This overlook offers views from three sides. It may be a bit daunting if you're afraid of heights since there’s nothing between you and the Canyon. However, the incredible view is worth it.

103

Grand View Point Overlook

We’re now at the end of the Canyonlands National Park tour. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey! If you enjoyed the tour, check out our other tours of nearby Arches, Bryce, Zion, and more!

104

Lathrop Canyon

A lot of natural landmarks and trails in Canyonlands are named by or after cowboys and ranchers. In fact, Ned Chaffin’s father and one of his brothers had a spring named after them.

105

Mesa Arch

Ahead, pull over for Mesa Arch. This is a must-do at Canyonlands. Once you’ve parked, walk along the short trail to the arch. As you walk, notice the juniper and pinyon trees around you. These are popular in Canyonlands so keep an eye out for them elsewhere too.

106

Green River Overlook

The Green River Overlook offers some of the most unique views of Canyonland’s Island in the Sky District. You’re able to see the Green River continuing its work on the canyon walls. The river is the largest stream in Utah at 730 miles. The name probably comes from the green soapstone that can be found along its banks.

107

Aztec Butte Trail

What makes this trail special? Simple: the granaries left here by Native peoples. They’re visible from the base of the last hill if you just keep your eyes open. These granaries are hundreds of years old, so be careful when approaching.

108

Whale Rock

In front of you is perhaps the world’s largest whale. Don’t see it? The whale’s head is on the left side of the rock. There’s an easy one-mile hike that takes you up along the whale’s back. When you get on top of this cetacean, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the Upheaval Dome.

109

Upheaval Dome

Remember how the park’s rocks have been formed in layers? In most of the park, these layers haven’t been disrupted since their formation. What you see is what was deposited, all those hundreds of millions of years ago.

110

Candlestick Tower Overlook

In the distance, do you see three giant candles sticking out of the landscape? That’s Candlestick Tower! Doesn’t this sandstone formation look like a layered birthday cake, topped with candles? * The bottom layer is white, the middle a reddish-brown, and the top is red.

111

Murphy Point Trail

The trail that leads to Murphy Point Overlook is quite easy, adding up to 3.5 miles roundtrip. While the hike itself doesn’t offer much in the way of scenery, the overlook provides a stunning view of Stillwater Canyon and the Green River.

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Buck Canyon Overlook

Here you’ll see spectacular views of Buck Canyon and the La Sal mountains. The short trail is paved, making it one of the most accessible places in the park. There’s also a rail that stands between you and the canyon, so if you are scared of heights, this overlook is perfect for you.

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White Rim Overlook Trail

This is a great place to rest and enjoy a quick meal! There are only eight tables, so be sure to claim one if there are any available.

114

Orange Cliffs Overlook

The cowboys used the Orange Cliffs extensively. They called a part of these cliffs “Under the Ledge” — since it was a distinct area that sorta appeared to be underneath a huge, rocky ledge.

115

Arches Visitor Center

Our adventure into the astounding Arches begins just before the park's entrance and visitor center. We're about to see stunning natural monuments, unlikely rock formations, and alien, ancient landscapes.

116

Delicate Arch

Now we're at THE most famous spot in Arches: Delicate Arch. A quick hike brings us right up to this gorgeous - and improbable - formation.

117

Fiery Furnace

Our drive continues past the Fiery Furnace: a network of narrow canyons & passages amid towering red cliffs at Arches National Park.

118

Sand Dune Arch

As we drive, exploring more arches, we'll learn more about the Paiute myths behind them, the Spanish and Mormon settlers who tried to survive in this land, and the people who were able to preserve this stunning landscape as a national park.

119

Bryce Canyon Visitor Center

Embark on this epic adventure through Bryce Canyon National Park just before the Visitor Center. As we begin the drive, we'll learn about how the canyon got its namesake and about the original Paiute people who called this land home.

120

Fairyland Point

Our first detour is at the breathtaking Fairyland Point. This overlook offers a great sneak peek at everything Bryce Canyon contains: sweeping vistas, sheer cliffs, and, of course, the world-famous hoodoos!

121

Sunrise Point

Our next stop is one of the most famous in the entire park: Sunrise Point. From this vantage point, we'll see unique, picturesque rock formations spread out in front of us and a plethora of natural trails leading into the vast, alient landscape.

122

Sunset Point

Our drive brings us to another striking vista point overlooking the Bryce Amphitheatre: Sunset Point. Here, as we gaze out over the implausible shapes below us, we'll learn about the science behind their formations and understand what, exactly, makes a hoodoo. We'll explore the impact of geology and erosion over a monumental time scale, hoping to understand how such an incredible landscape came into existence.

123

Inspiration Point

We continue our self-guided tour deeper into Bryce Canyon, towards Inspiration Point. As we drive, we learn about the Paiute people and their mythologies. They had their own explanation for the uniqueness of this landscape and the origins of Bryce's famous hoodoos.

124

Bryce Point

This brings us to Bryce Point, which offers one of the most scenic vistas of the full amphitheater. Bryce Point is also famous for its extraordinary sunrises. From here you can watch the tops of hoodoos set alight as if by fire from the first rays of the rising sun. Like fire, the orange light quickly spreads driving shadows from all but the deepest recesses of the amphitheater. As we drive here, we'll learn about the Mormon settlers who followed the Paiute and tried to eke out a living in this unforgiving climate.

125

Paria View

Our self-guided tour continues to Paria View, where we see the effects of a centuries-old glacier. As the earth warmed about 12,000 years ago, the last ice age came to an end. As the enormous glaciers which covered the American continent melted, all that new water had to go somewhere. Answer: down the canyon!

126

Farview Point

Our next stop is at Farview Point. It’s not just the elevation that allows for such incredible views here -- the land here also offers something becoming increasingly rare in today’s world. Can you guess what it is? Clean air! That's helped along by the abundance of bristlecone pines here, which are the Earth's oldest trees.

127

Natural Bridge

The self-guided tour passes by Natural Bridge next, which features unusual arches and formations -- in case we weren't already amazed by the hoodoos of the amphitheater!

128

Agua Canyon

At Agua Canyon two prominent hoodoos command attention. On the left, is the taller of the two towers, "The Hunter." To the right, the "Rabbit". Neither looks anything like a hunter or rabbit though! As we drive on, we'll learn about rabbits, deer, and other wildlife of Bryce. We'll also understand what tricks they use to survive the scorching hot summers and deeply freezing winters.

129

Ponderosa Canyon

This brings us to Ponderosa Point, from which you can see the park’s iconic junipers sprawling out into the distance. We're now driving into the deepest recesses of Bryce Canyon National Park.

130

Rainbow Point

Finally, we reach the farthest overlooks inside Bryce Canyon: Rainbow and Yovimpa. From here, you can see nearly everything in Bryce Canyon -- the quintessential hoodoos, the verdant basin, the sheer cliffs. You can even see that you're on the top step of the incredibly massive "Grand Staircase" -- a geologic structure "stepping down" all the way to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

131

Red Canyon Visitor Center

This unique Visitor Center is perched high upon the rocky cliffs of Flaming Gorge and offers visitors a commanding view of the vast Red Canyon, carved by the Green River many eons ago. It is open daily from mid-May through mid-September. One can gain a good sense of the area’s frontier history and watchable wildlife through exhibits in the Center.

132

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park, a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, a hoodoo-filled depression lying below the Rim Trail hiking path. It has overlooks at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Prime viewing times are around sunup and sundown.

133

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

The Escalante Petrified Forest is another geological time machine. The trees have long since turned to stone, and their ancient, multi-colored bark offers clues to the landscape’s distant past.

134

Escalante Interagency Visitor Center

The Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Focuses on the ecology of the 1.9-million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The center provides information for enjoying and exploring the Monument, Dixie National Forest, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It was opened to the public in 2005 and is one of the Department of Interior's first Gold LEED-rated facilities.

135

Spooky Gulch

Spooky Gulch is particularly narrow and winding, and if you’re able to make the squeeze, hiking through the gulch can be quite the experience. You won’t need any special hiking gear or experience-- just an extra hour to drive there and another hour or two to explore.

136

Lower Calf Creek Falls

Calf Creek Falls is a perennial waterfall in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah that totals 214 feet. The lower tier is a 126-foot cascade and is very popular because it can be reached by an easy hike on a 5½ mile roundtrip trail.

137

The Hogback

This winding stretch of road is famous for its sharp curves, steep drops, and spectacular views on either side. The 600-foot drops on either side of the road create the feeling of driving on a raised spine... which is how the road gets its name!

138

Upper Calf Creek Falls

Upper Calf Creek Falls was a little known 88ft waterfall that was further upstream from the wildly popular Lower Calf Creek Falls.

139

Boulder

Boulder is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States, 27 miles northeast of Escalante on Utah Scenic Byway 12 at its intersection with the Burr Trail. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 226, a modest increase over the 2000 figure of 180.

140

Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park is in Utah's south-central desert. It surrounds a long wrinkle in the earth known as the Waterpocket Fold, with layers of golden sandstone, canyons and striking rock formations. Among the park's sights are the Chimney Rock pillar, the Hickman Bridge arch, and Capitol Reef, known for its white sandstone domes. In the north are the towering monoliths of Cathedral Valley.

141

Forrest Gump Point

Our tour of Monument Valley actually begins a little outside the valley: Forest Gump Point. The crest of this hill offers a fantastic panorama of Monument Valley... made famous by the movie!

142

Wildcat Trail

We'll hit our first detour at Wildcat Trail, where you can hop out walk into the valley itself.

143

John Ford’s Point

As we follow the trail deeper into Monument Valley, we'll learn more about the Navajo, the mythical buried silver, and their struggle to defend their land against the ever-encroaching colonists. We'll learn about the Long March of the Navajo, the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, and the Navajo families on the reservation land today. We'll also explore the depiction of the Navajo in Western movies -- specifically in John Ford's Hollywood.

144

Artist’s Point

As we learn, we're also driving. The tour brings us next to Artist's Point. This overlook, unsurprisingly, is famously popular among painters and illustrators. Countless artists have set up canvasses here and recreated this stunning landscape with paint and brush.

145

North Window Overlook

Our drive continues towards the North Window Overlook, a picture-perfect spot for the sunrise. Those morning rays illuminating the buttes and spires of Monument Valley aren’t something you’ll soon forget! Even if you're here after sunrise, the vistas are unparalleled.

146

Camel Butte

Finally, we're at the last incredible vista of the tour: Camel Butte and Elephant Butte. Camel Butte might not look especially like a camel, but when you’re naming rocks you have to get creative! Camel Butte almost hits 1,000 feet but pales in comparison to its sibling, Elephant Butte, stretching over 1,000 feet high. Now that might be impressive on its own, but remember that you’re on a plateau right now which is already raised around 5,000 feet. That means the peak of Elephant Butte is more than 6,000 feet above sea level!

147

Springdale Visitor Center

Welcome to Zion National Park! This raw landscape has it all: staggering mountain peaks, stunning natural pools, and gorgeous vistas. We’ll explore it all today.

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Zion Canyon Visitor Center

Continue straight. Just before the bridge, you’ll see a path on the left. That’s the start of the Pa’rus Trail. And just after the bridge is another path -- the Watchman Trail. Both are popular hikes with great views at the end.

149

Zion Human History Museum

While we don’t know too much about those Ice Age hunters, newer residents left their stories behind. Around 300 BCE, people started settling down here and farming. They grew squash and corn and gradually learned how to better cultivate the land and survive the unforgiving climate. One group, the Fremont, cultivated a drought- and cold-resistant species of corn that could thrive even at high altitudes.

150

Court of the Patriarchs

"Whew, what a view! Those three mountains are the iconic Court of the Patriarchs. And who are these patriarchs? Well, a local Christian minister named them after three figures from the Bible: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from left to right. "

151

Emerald Pools

"First, bring lots of water! You may think you’ve got enough… but you probably don’t. This might seem obvious, but Utah’s heat is unforgiving, and heat-stroke or sun-stroke can easily ruin a fun vacation. Second, make sure you don’t overtax yourself! Hiking around here is going to be more difficult than you might be used to, thanks to the elevation. Be sure you don’t embark on journeys you’re not certain you’ll be able to finish."

152

Angel's Landing

This park has a ton of great trails, but Angel’s Landing stands in a league of its own. Those who complete the hike describe it as a breathtaking experience like no other, offering impossible views and a major adrenaline rush.

153

East Temple

That towering summit ahead is the East Temple, standing at 1,700 feet. Notice how the cliff isn’t all one color? You’ve probably seen this on the other rock faces as well. That’s because these cliffs are actually made of rock from a bunch of different eras in the earth’s history.

154

Canyon Overlook Trail

The Canyon Overlook Trail is one of East Zion’s finest -- even though it’s short and easy. Why? Simple -- the spectacular views from the top.

155

Checkerboard Mesa

Look at that mesa rising into the sky. Notice anything peculiar? As you get closer, you should be able to make out a strange grid of criss-crossed lines all over it. It looks a bit like a checkerboard, which is how it gets the name Checkerboard Mesa!

156

Monitor and Merriamac Rock Formations

Look to the right. All you can see at the moment are tall rock walls. That’s because we’re near the floor of Sevenmile Canyon. As we continue to drive, we’ll emerge from the canyon and be able to see two very distinct features in the distance to the right -- the Merrimac and the Monitor.

157

Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point — it’s a creepy name, isn’t it? According to local legend, wild mustangs used to be corralled here to be broken in the early 1800s. Once all the desirable horses had been broken and claimed by the cowboys, the undesirables were left to go free.

158

Island In The Sky Visitor Center

Stop by the Visitor Center coming up ahead. It’s a great place to grab supplies, use the bathroom, and fill up your water bottles. As you’ve already seen, this park doesn’t have much infrastructure, and being dehydrated out here is no joke.

159

Shafer Canyon Overlook

This overlook offers views from three sides. It may be a bit daunting if you're afraid of heights since there’s nothing between you and the Canyon. However, the incredible view is worth it.

160

Grand View Point Overlook

We’re now at the end of the Canyonlands National Park tour. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey! If you enjoyed the tour, check out our other tours of nearby Arches, Bryce, Zion, and more!

161

Lathrop Canyon

A lot of natural landmarks and trails in Canyonlands are named by or after cowboys and ranchers. In fact, Ned Chaffin’s father and one of his brothers had a spring named after them.

162

Mesa Arch

Ahead, pull over for Mesa Arch. This is a must-do at Canyonlands. Once you’ve parked, walk along the short trail to the arch. As you walk, notice the juniper and pinyon trees around you. These are popular in Canyonlands so keep an eye out for them elsewhere too.

163

Green River Overlook

The Green River Overlook offers some of the most unique views of Canyonland’s Island in the Sky District. You’re able to see the Green River continuing its work on the canyon walls. The river is the largest stream in Utah at 730 miles. The name probably comes from the green soapstone that can be found along its banks.

164

Aztec Butte Trail

What makes this trail special? Simple: the granaries left here by Native peoples. They’re visible from the base of the last hill if you just keep your eyes open. These granaries are hundreds of years old, so be careful when approaching.

165

Whale Rock

In front of you is perhaps the world’s largest whale. Don’t see it? The whale’s head is on the left side of the rock. There’s an easy one-mile hike that takes you up along the whale’s back. When you get on top of this cetacean, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the Upheaval Dome.

166

Upheaval Dome

Remember how the park’s rocks have been formed in layers? In most of the park, these layers haven’t been disrupted since their formation. What you see is what was deposited, all those hundreds of millions of years ago.

167

Candlestick Tower Overlook

In the distance, do you see three giant candles sticking out of the landscape? That’s Candlestick Tower! Doesn’t this sandstone formation look like a layered birthday cake, topped with candles? * The bottom layer is white, the middle a reddish-brown, and the top is red.

168

Murphy Point Trail

The trail that leads to Murphy Point Overlook is quite easy, adding up to 3.5 miles roundtrip. While the hike itself doesn’t offer much in the way of scenery, the overlook provides a stunning view of Stillwater Canyon and the Green River.

169

Buck Canyon Overlook

Here you’ll see spectacular views of Buck Canyon and the La Sal mountains. The short trail is paved, making it one of the most accessible places in the park. There’s also a rail that stands between you and the canyon, so if you are scared of heights, this overlook is perfect for you.

170

White Rim Overlook Trail

This is a great place to rest and enjoy a quick meal! There are only eight tables, so be sure to claim one if there are any available.

171

Orange Cliffs Overlook

The cowboys used the Orange Cliffs extensively. They called a part of these cliffs “Under the Ledge” — since it was a distinct area that sorta appeared to be underneath a huge, rocky ledge.

172

Arches Visitor Center

Our adventure into the astounding Arches begins just before the park's entrance and visitor center. We're about to see stunning natural monuments, unlikely rock formations, and alien, ancient landscapes.

173

Delicate Arch

Now we're at THE most famous spot in Arches: Delicate Arch. A quick hike brings us right up to this gorgeous - and improbable - formation.

174

Fiery Furnace

Our drive continues past the Fiery Furnace: a network of narrow canyons & passages amid towering red cliffs at Arches National Park.

175

Sand Dune Arch

As we drive, exploring more arches, we'll learn more about the Paiute myths behind them, the Spanish and Mormon settlers who tried to survive in this land, and the people who were able to preserve this stunning landscape as a national park.

176

Bryce Canyon Visitor Center

Embark on this epic adventure through Bryce Canyon National Park just before the Visitor Center. As we begin the drive, we'll learn about how the canyon got its namesake and about the original Paiute people who called this land home.

177

Fairyland Point

Our first detour is at the breathtaking Fairyland Point. This overlook offers a great sneak peek at everything Bryce Canyon contains: sweeping vistas, sheer cliffs, and, of course, the world-famous hoodoos!

178

Sunrise Point

Our next stop is one of the most famous in the entire park: Sunrise Point. From this vantage point, we'll see unique, picturesque rock formations spread out in front of us and a plethora of natural trails leading into the vast, alient landscape.

179

Sunset Point

Our drive brings us to another striking vista point overlooking the Bryce Amphitheatre: Sunset Point. Here, as we gaze out over the implausible shapes below us, we'll learn about the science behind their formations and understand what, exactly, makes a hoodoo. We'll explore the impact of geology and erosion over a monumental time scale, hoping to understand how such an incredible landscape came into existence.

180

Inspiration Point

We continue our self-guided tour deeper into Bryce Canyon, towards Inspiration Point. As we drive, we learn about the Paiute people and their mythologies. They had their own explanation for the uniqueness of this landscape and the origins of Bryce's famous hoodoos.

181

Bryce Point

This brings us to Bryce Point, which offers one of the most scenic vistas of the full amphitheater. Bryce Point is also famous for its extraordinary sunrises. From here you can watch the tops of hoodoos set alight as if by fire from the first rays of the rising sun. Like fire, the orange light quickly spreads driving shadows from all but the deepest recesses of the amphitheater. As we drive here, we'll learn about the Mormon settlers who followed the Paiute and tried to eke out a living in this unforgiving climate.

182

Paria View

Our self-guided tour continues to Paria View, where we see the effects of a centuries-old glacier. As the earth warmed about 12,000 years ago, the last ice age came to an end. As the enormous glaciers which covered the American continent melted, all that new water had to go somewhere. Answer: down the canyon!

183

Farview Point

Our next stop is at Farview Point. It’s not just the elevation that allows for such incredible views here -- the land here also offers something becoming increasingly rare in today’s world. Can you guess what it is? Clean air! That's helped along by the abundance of bristlecone pines here, which are the Earth's oldest trees.

184

Natural Bridge

The self-guided tour passes by Natural Bridge next, which features unusual arches and formations -- in case we weren't already amazed by the hoodoos of the amphitheater!

185

Agua Canyon

At Agua Canyon two prominent hoodoos command attention. On the left, is the taller of the two towers, "The Hunter." To the right, the "Rabbit". Neither looks anything like a hunter or rabbit though! As we drive on, we'll learn about rabbits, deer, and other wildlife of Bryce. We'll also understand what tricks they use to survive the scorching hot summers and deeply freezing winters.

186

Ponderosa Canyon

This brings us to Ponderosa Point, from which you can see the park’s iconic junipers sprawling out into the distance. We're now driving into the deepest recesses of Bryce Canyon National Park.

187

Rainbow Point

Finally, we reach the farthest overlooks inside Bryce Canyon: Rainbow and Yovimpa. From here, you can see nearly everything in Bryce Canyon -- the quintessential hoodoos, the verdant basin, the sheer cliffs. You can even see that you're on the top step of the incredibly massive "Grand Staircase" -- a geologic structure "stepping down" all the way to the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

188

Red Canyon Visitor Center

This unique Visitor Center is perched high upon the rocky cliffs of Flaming Gorge and offers visitors a commanding view of the vast Red Canyon, carved by the Green River many eons ago. It is open daily from mid-May through mid-September. One can gain a good sense of the area’s frontier history and watchable wildlife through exhibits in the Center.

189

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park, a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, a hoodoo-filled depression lying below the Rim Trail hiking path. It has overlooks at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Prime viewing times are around sunup and sundown.

190

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

The Escalante Petrified Forest is another geological time machine. The trees have long since turned to stone, and their ancient, multi-colored bark offers clues to the landscape’s distant past.

191

Escalante Interagency Visitor Center

The Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Focuses on the ecology of the 1.9-million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The center provides information for enjoying and exploring the Monument, Dixie National Forest, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It was opened to the public in 2005 and is one of the Department of Interior's first Gold LEED-rated facilities.

192

Spooky Gulch

Spooky Gulch is particularly narrow and winding, and if you’re able to make the squeeze, hiking through the gulch can be quite the experience. You won’t need any special hiking gear or experience-- just an extra hour to drive there and another hour or two to explore.

193

Lower Calf Creek Falls

Calf Creek Falls is a perennial waterfall in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah that totals 214 feet. The lower tier is a 126-foot cascade and is very popular because it can be reached by an easy hike on a 5½ mile roundtrip trail.

194

The Hogback

This winding stretch of road is famous for its sharp curves, steep drops, and spectacular views on either side. The 600-foot drops on either side of the road create the feeling of driving on a raised spine... which is how the road gets its name!

195

Upper Calf Creek Falls

Upper Calf Creek Falls was a little known 88ft waterfall that was further upstream from the wildly popular Lower Calf Creek Falls.

196

Boulder

Boulder is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States, 27 miles northeast of Escalante on Utah Scenic Byway 12 at its intersection with the Burr Trail. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 226, a modest increase over the 2000 figure of 180.

197

Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park is in Utah's south-central desert. It surrounds a long wrinkle in the earth known as the Waterpocket Fold, with layers of golden sandstone, canyons and striking rock formations. Among the park's sights are the Chimney Rock pillar, the Hickman Bridge arch, and Capitol Reef, known for its white sandstone domes. In the north are the towering monoliths of Cathedral Valley.

198

Forrest Gump Point

Our tour of Monument Valley actually begins a little outside the valley: Forest Gump Point. The crest of this hill offers a fantastic panorama of Monument Valley... made famous by the movie!

199

Wildcat Trail

We'll hit our first detour at Wildcat Trail, where you can hop out walk into the valley itself.

200

John Ford’s Point

As we follow the trail deeper into Monument Valley, we'll learn more about the Navajo, the mythical buried silver, and their struggle to defend their land against the ever-encroaching colonists. We'll learn about the Long March of the Navajo, the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, and the Navajo families on the reservation land today. We'll also explore the depiction of the Navajo in Western movies -- specifically in John Ford's Hollywood.

201

Artist’s Point

As we learn, we're also driving. The tour brings us next to Artist's Point. This overlook, unsurprisingly, is famously popular among painters and illustrators. Countless artists have set up canvasses here and recreated this stunning landscape with paint and brush.

202

North Window Overlook

Our drive continues towards the North Window Overlook, a picture-perfect spot for the sunrise. Those morning rays illuminating the buttes and spires of Monument Valley aren’t something you’ll soon forget! Even if you're here after sunrise, the vistas are unparalleled.

203

Camel Butte

Finally, we're at the last incredible vista of the tour: Camel Butte and Elephant Butte. Camel Butte might not look especially like a camel, but when you’re naming rocks you have to get creative! Camel Butte almost hits 1,000 feet but pales in comparison to its sibling, Elephant Butte, stretching over 1,000 feet high. Now that might be impressive on its own, but remember that you’re on a plateau right now which is already raised around 5,000 feet. That means the peak of Elephant Butte is more than 6,000 feet above sea level!

204

Springdale Visitor Center

Welcome to Zion National Park! This raw landscape has it all: staggering mountain peaks, stunning natural pools, and gorgeous vistas. We’ll explore it all today.

205

Zion Canyon Visitor Center

Continue straight. Just before the bridge, you’ll see a path on the left. That’s the start of the Pa’rus Trail. And just after the bridge is another path -- the Watchman Trail. Both are popular hikes with great views at the end.

206

Zion Human History Museum

While we don’t know too much about those Ice Age hunters, newer residents left their stories behind. Around 300 BCE, people started settling down here and farming. They grew squash and corn and gradually learned how to better cultivate the land and survive the unforgiving climate. One group, the Fremont, cultivated a drought- and cold-resistant species of corn that could thrive even at high altitudes.

207

Court of the Patriarchs

"Whew, what a view! Those three mountains are the iconic Court of the Patriarchs. And who are these patriarchs? Well, a local Christian minister named them after three figures from the Bible: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from left to right. "

208

Emerald Pools

"First, bring lots of water! You may think you’ve got enough… but you probably don’t. This might seem obvious, but Utah’s heat is unforgiving, and heat-stroke or sun-stroke can easily ruin a fun vacation. Second, make sure you don’t overtax yourself! Hiking around here is going to be more difficult than you might be used to, thanks to the elevation. Be sure you don’t embark on journeys you’re not certain you’ll be able to finish."

209

Angel's Landing

This park has a ton of great trails, but Angel’s Landing stands in a league of its own. Those who complete the hike describe it as a breathtaking experience like no other, offering impossible views and a major adrenaline rush.

210

East Temple

That towering summit ahead is the East Temple, standing at 1,700 feet. Notice how the cliff isn’t all one color? You’ve probably seen this on the other rock faces as well. That’s because these cliffs are actually made of rock from a bunch of different eras in the earth’s history.

211

Canyon Overlook Trail

The Canyon Overlook Trail is one of East Zion’s finest -- even though it’s short and easy. Why? Simple -- the spectacular views from the top.

212

Checkerboard Mesa

Look at that mesa rising into the sky. Notice anything peculiar? As you get closer, you should be able to make out a strange grid of criss-crossed lines all over it. It looks a bit like a checkerboard, which is how it gets the name Checkerboard Mesa!

213

Monitor and Merriamac Rock Formations

Look to the right. All you can see at the moment are tall rock walls. That’s because we’re near the floor of Sevenmile Canyon. As we continue to drive, we’ll emerge from the canyon and be able to see two very distinct features in the distance to the right -- the Merrimac and the Monitor.

214

Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point — it’s a creepy name, isn’t it? According to local legend, wild mustangs used to be corralled here to be broken in the early 1800s. Once all the desirable horses had been broken and claimed by the cowboys, the undesirables were left to go free.

215

Island In The Sky Visitor Center

Stop by the Visitor Center coming up ahead. It’s a great place to grab supplies, use the bathroom, and fill up your water bottles. As you’ve already seen, this park doesn’t have much infrastructure, and being dehydrated out here is no joke.

216

Shafer Canyon Overlook

This overlook offers views from three sides. It may be a bit daunting if you're afraid of heights since there’s nothing between you and the Canyon. However, the incredible view is worth it.

217

Grand View Point Overlook

We’re now at the end of the Canyonlands National Park tour. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey! If you enjoyed the tour, check out our other tours of nearby Arches, Bryce, Zion, and more!

218

Lathrop Canyon

A lot of natural landmarks and trails in Canyonlands are named by or after cowboys and ranchers. In fact, Ned Chaffin’s father and one of his brothers had a spring named after them.

219

Mesa Arch

Ahead, pull over for Mesa Arch. This is a must-do at Canyonlands. Once you’ve parked, walk along the short trail to the arch. As you walk, notice the juniper and pinyon trees around you. These are popular in Canyonlands so keep an eye out for them elsewhere too.

220

Green River Overlook

The Green River Overlook offers some of the most unique views of Canyonland’s Island in the Sky District. You’re able to see the Green River continuing its work on the canyon walls. The river is the largest stream in Utah at 730 miles. The name probably comes from the green soapstone that can be found along its banks.

221

Aztec Butte Trail

What makes this trail special? Simple: the granaries left here by Native peoples. They’re visible from the base of the last hill if you just keep your eyes open. These granaries are hundreds of years old, so be careful when approaching.

222

Whale Rock

In front of you is perhaps the world’s largest whale. Don’t see it? The whale’s head is on the left side of the rock. There’s an easy one-mile hike that takes you up along the whale’s back. When you get on top of this cetacean, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the Upheaval Dome.

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Upheaval Dome

Remember how the park’s rocks have been formed in layers? In most of the park, these layers haven’t been disrupted since their formation. What you see is what was deposited, all those hundreds of millions of years ago.

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Candlestick Tower Overlook

In the distance, do you see three giant candles sticking out of the landscape? That’s Candlestick Tower! Doesn’t this sandstone formation look like a layered birthday cake, topped with candles? * The bottom layer is white, the middle a reddish-brown, and the top is red.

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Murphy Point Trail

The trail that leads to Murphy Point Overlook is quite easy, adding up to 3.5 miles roundtrip. While the hike itself doesn’t offer much in the way of scenery, the overlook provides a stunning view of Stillwater Canyon and the Green River.

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Buck Canyon Overlook

Here you’ll see spectacular views of Buck Canyon and the La Sal mountains. The short trail is paved, making it one of the most accessible places in the park. There’s also a rail that stands between you and the canyon, so if you are scared of heights, this overlook is perfect for you.

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White Rim Overlook Trail

This is a great place to rest and enjoy a quick meal! There are only eight tables, so be sure to claim one if there are any available.

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Orange Cliffs Overlook

The cowboys used the Orange Cliffs extensively. They called a part of these cliffs “Under the Ledge” — since it was a distinct area that sorta appeared to be underneath a huge, rocky ledge.

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Центр посетителей арок

Наше приключение в поразительных арках начинается прямо перед входом в парк и центром для посетителей. Мы увидим потрясающие памятники природы, необычные скальные образования и инопланетные древние ландшафты.

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Нежная арка

Теперь мы находимся в самом известном месте в Arches: Delicate Arch. Быстрая прогулка приводит нас прямо к этому великолепному и невероятному образованию.

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Огненная печь

Наше путешествие продолжается мимо Огненной печи: сети узких каньонов и проходов среди высоких красных скал в национальном парке Арки.

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Арка из песчаных дюн

По мере того, как мы едем, исследуя больше арок, мы узнаем больше о мифах пайютов, стоящих за ними, об испанских и мормонских поселенцах, которые пытались выжить на этой земле, и о людях, которые смогли сохранить этот потрясающий пейзаж в качестве национального парка.

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Туристический центр Брайс-Каньона

Отправляйтесь в это эпическое приключение по национальному парку Брайс-Каньон прямо перед центром для посетителей. Когда мы начнем поездку, мы узнаем о том, как каньон получил свое имя, и о коренных народах пайютов, которые называли эту землю своим домом.

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Фейриленд Пойнт

Наш первый крюк находится в захватывающей дух Fairyland Point. С этой точки зрения открывается прекрасный вид на все, что есть в Брайс-Каньоне: широкие перспективы, отвесные скалы и, конечно же, всемирно известные худу!

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Восход Точка

Наша следующая остановка — одна из самых известных во всем парке: Sunrise Point. С этой точки зрения мы увидим уникальные, живописные скальные образования, раскинувшиеся перед нами, и множество естественных троп, ведущих в обширный инопланетный ландшафт.

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Сансет Точка

Наша поездка приводит нас к еще одной поразительной точке обзора с видом на амфитеатр Брайса: Сансет-Пойнт. Здесь, глядя на неправдоподобные формы под нами, мы узнаем о науке, стоящей за их образованием, и поймем, что именно создает худу. Мы будем исследовать влияние геологии и эрозии в монументальном временном масштабе, надеясь понять, как появился такой невероятный ландшафт.

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Точка вдохновения

Мы продолжаем нашу самостоятельную экскурсию вглубь Брайс-Каньона, к точке Вдохновения. Пока мы едем, мы узнаем о народе пайютов и их мифологии. У них было собственное объяснение уникальности этого ландшафта и происхождения знаменитых худу Брайса.

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Брайс Пойнт

Это приводит нас к Брайс-Пойнт, откуда открывается один из самых живописных видов на весь амфитеатр. Брайс-Пойнт также известен своими необычными восходами солнца. Отсюда можно наблюдать, как верхушки худу загораются, словно от первых лучей восходящего солнца. Подобно огню, оранжевый свет быстро отбрасывает движущиеся тени из всех уголков амфитеатра, кроме самых глубоких. По дороге сюда мы узнаем о поселенцах-мормонах, которые следовали за пайютами и пытались зарабатывать на жизнь в этом неумолимом климате.

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Пария Вью

Наша самостоятельная экскурсия продолжается в Париа Вью, где мы видим последствия многовекового ледника. Когда земля прогрелась около 12 000 лет назад, последний ледниковый период подошел к концу. По мере таяния огромных ледников, покрывавших американский континент, вся эта новая вода должна была куда-то уходить. Ответ: вниз по каньону!

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Фарвью-Пойнт

Наша следующая остановка — Фарвью-Пойнт. Здесь не только высота дает такие невероятные виды — земля здесь также предлагает что-то, что становится все более редким в современном мире. Сможете угадать, что это? Чистый воздух! Этому способствует обилие здесь щетинистых сосен, которые являются старейшими деревьями на Земле.

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Природный мост

Далее самостоятельная экскурсия проходит по Природному мосту с необычными арками и образованиями — на случай, если мы еще не были поражены колдовством амфитеатра!

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Каньон Агуа

В каньоне Агуа внимание привлекают два известных худу. Слева находится более высокая из двух башен «Охотник». Справа «Кролик». Ни один из них не похож ни на охотника, ни на кролика! По дороге мы узнаем о кроликах, оленях и других диких животных Брайса. Мы также поймем, какие уловки они используют, чтобы пережить палящее жаркое лето и морозную зиму.

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Каньон Пондероза

Это приводит нас к Пондероза-Пойнт, откуда вы можете увидеть культовые можжевельники парка, простирающиеся вдаль. Теперь мы въезжаем в самые глубокие уголки национального парка Брайс-Каньон.

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Рейнбоу Пойнт

Наконец, мы достигаем самых дальних видов внутри Брайс-Каньона: Рэйнбоу и Йовимпа. Отсюда вы можете увидеть почти все в Брайс-Каньоне - квинтэссенцию худу, зеленую котловину, отвесные скалы. Вы даже можете увидеть, что вы находитесь на верхней ступеньке невероятно массивной «Большой лестницы» — геологической структуры, «спускающейся вниз» вплоть до Гранд-Каньона в Аризоне.

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Центр посетителей Красного каньона

Этот уникальный центр для посетителей расположен высоко на скалистых утесах Пылающего ущелья и предлагает посетителям великолепный вид на огромный Красный каньон, высеченный Зеленой рекой много веков назад. Он открыт ежедневно с середины мая до середины сентября. Благодаря экспонатам в Центре можно получить хорошее представление о пограничной истории района и наблюдательной дикой природе.

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Национальный парк Брайс-Каньон

Национальный парк Брайс-Каньон, обширный заповедник на юге штата Юта, известен малиновыми худу, которые представляют собой скальные образования в форме шпилей. Главная дорога парка ведет мимо обширного амфитеатра Брайса, заполненной худу впадиной, лежащей ниже пешеходной тропы Римской тропы. Из окон открывается вид на Санрайз-Пойнт, Сансет-Пойнт, Вдохновение и Брайс-Пойнт. Основное время просмотра - около восхода и захода солнца.

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Государственный парк Эскаланте Петрифайд-Форест

Окаменевший лес Эскаланте — еще одна геологическая машина времени. Деревья давно превратились в камень, а их древняя разноцветная кора дает ключи к далекому прошлому ландшафта.

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Эскаланте Межведомственный центр для посетителей

Межведомственный центр для посетителей Эскаланте посвящен экологии Национального памятника Большой лестницы-Эскаланте площадью 1,9 миллиона акров. Центр предоставляет информацию о том, как насладиться и исследовать памятник, национальный лес Дикси и национальную зону отдыха Глен-Каньон. Он был открыт для публики в 2005 году и является одним из первых объектов Министерства внутренних дел с золотым рейтингом LEED.

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Жуткое ущелье

Жуткое ущелье особенно узкое и извилистое, и если вы сможете протиснуться, прогулка по ущелью может стать настоящим испытанием. Вам не потребуется никакого специального туристического снаряжения или опыта — только дополнительный час, чтобы добраться туда, и еще час или два, чтобы исследовать.

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Нижний Калф-Крик-Фолс

Calf Creek Falls — многолетний водопад в Национальном памятнике Гранд-Стэркейс-Эскаланте в штате Юта, высота которого составляет 214 футов. Нижний ярус представляет собой каскад высотой 126 футов и очень популярен, потому что до него можно добраться, пройдя несложную прогулку по тропе длиной 5,5 миль туда и обратно.

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Хогбэк

Этот извилистый участок дороги известен своими крутыми поворотами, крутыми спусками и захватывающими видами с обеих сторон. 600-футовые обрывы по обеим сторонам дороги создают ощущение движения по приподнятому хребту... отсюда и название дороги!

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Водопад Аппер Калф Крик

Водопад Верхний Калф-Крик был малоизвестным 88-футовым водопадом, который находился выше по течению от дико популярного водопада Нижнего Калф-Крик.

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Боулдер

Боулдер — город в округе Гарфилд, штат Юта, США, в 27 милях к северо-востоку от Эскаланте на живописном переулке Юта 12, на пересечении с Берр-Трейл. По данным переписи 2010 года, население города составляло 226 человек, что незначительно больше, чем в 2000 году, когда оно составляло 180 человек.

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Национальный парк Кэпитол-Риф

Национальный парк Кэпитол-Риф находится в юго-центральной пустыне штата Юта. Он окружает длинную извилину в земле, известную как Складка Водопой, со слоями золотого песчаника, каньонами и поразительными скальными образованиями. Среди достопримечательностей парка — колонна Чимни-Рок, арка моста Хикмана и Капитолийский риф, известный своими куполами из белого песчаника. На севере возвышаются монолиты Соборной долины.

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Форрест Гамп Пойнт

Наш тур по Долине монументов на самом деле начинается немного за пределами долины: мыс Форест-Гамп. С гребня этого холма открывается фантастическая панорама Долины Монументов... прославившейся благодаря фильму!

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Тропа дикой кошки

Мы отправимся в наш первый крюк на Wildcat Trail, где вы можете прогуляться по самой долине.

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Точка Джона Форда

По мере того, как мы будем идти по тропе глубже в Долину Монументов, мы узнаем больше о навахо, мифическом зарытом серебре и их борьбе за защиту своей земли от постоянно вторгающихся колонистов. Сегодня мы узнаем о Великом походе навахо, шифровальщиках навахо времен Второй мировой войны и семьях навахо на землях резервации. Мы также рассмотрим изображение навахо в западных фильмах, особенно в Голливуде Джона Форда.

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Точка художника

По мере того, как мы учимся, мы тоже едем. Экскурсия подводит нас к Artist's Point. Это упущение, что неудивительно, очень популярно среди художников и иллюстраторов. Бесчисленное количество художников установили здесь холсты и воссоздали этот потрясающий пейзаж красками и кистью.

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Вид на северное окно

Наше движение продолжается к смотровой площадке North Window Overlook, идеальному месту для восхода солнца. Эти утренние лучи, освещающие холмы и шпили Долины монументов, вы не скоро забудете! Даже если вы здесь после восхода солнца, виды не имеют себе равных.

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Верблюжья горка

Наконец, мы на последней невероятной точке тура: Верблюжья Гора и Слоновья Гора. Camel Butte может и не особо походить на верблюда, но когда вы даете названия камням, вам нужно проявить творческий подход! Camel Butte достигает высоты почти 1000 футов, но бледнеет по сравнению со своим родным братом Elephant Butte, высота которого превышает 1000 футов. Это может впечатлять само по себе, но помните, что прямо сейчас вы находитесь на плато, которое уже поднято примерно на 5000 футов. Это означает, что пик Элефант-Батт находится на высоте более 6000 футов над уровнем моря!

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Туристический центр Спрингдейла

Добро пожаловать в национальный парк Зайон! В этом необработанном ландшафте есть все: потрясающие горные вершины, потрясающие природные бассейны и великолепные виды. Сегодня мы все это изучим.

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Центр посетителей каньона Зайон

Продолжайте прямо. Прямо перед мостом вы увидите тропинку слева. Это начало тропы Парус. А сразу за мостом другая тропа - Тропа Сторожа. Оба популярных похода с прекрасным видом в конце.

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Сионский музей истории человечества

Хотя мы не слишком много знаем об этих охотниках ледникового периода, новые жители оставили свои истории позади. Около 300 г. до н.э. люди начали селиться здесь и заниматься сельским хозяйством. Они выращивали кабачки и кукурузу и постепенно научились лучше обрабатывать землю и выживать в неумолимом климате. Одна группа, Фремонт, выращивала засухоустойчивые и холодостойкие виды кукурузы, которые могли расти даже на больших высотах.

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Суд Патриархов

«Фу, какой вид! Эти три горы — иконический Двор Патриархов. А кто эти патриархи? Ну, местный христианский служитель назвал их в честь трех фигур из Библии: Авраама, Исаака и Иакова, слева направо. "

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Изумрудные бассейны

«Во-первых, возьмите с собой много воды! Вы можете подумать, что у вас достаточно воды… но, скорее всего, это не так. Это может показаться очевидным, но жара в Юте неумолима, а тепловой или солнечный удар может легко испортить веселый отдых. Во-вторых, убедитесь, что вы не перенапрягаете себя! Прогулка здесь будет сложнее, чем вы, возможно, привыкли, благодаря высоте. Убедитесь, что вы не отправляетесь в путешествие, в котором не уверены, что сможете его закончить».

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Приземление Ангела

В этом парке есть множество отличных троп, но Angel’s Landing стоит особняком. Те, кто завершает поход, описывают его как захватывающий опыт, как никакой другой, предлагая невероятные виды и большой выброс адреналина.

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Восточный храм

Впереди возвышается Восточный храм, возвышающийся на 1700 футов. Заметили, что утес не весь одного цвета? Вы, наверное, видели это и на других скалах. Это потому, что эти утесы на самом деле сделаны из камня разных эпох в истории Земли.

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Тропа с видом на каньон

Тропа с видом на каньон — одна из лучших в Восточном Зайоне, хотя она короткая и легкая. Почему? Просто - захватывающий вид сверху.

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Шахматная Меса

Посмотрите на эту плато, поднимающуюся в небо. Заметили что-нибудь необычное? Подойдя поближе, вы сможете различить странную сетку перекрещивающихся линий по всему периметру. Он немного похож на шахматную доску, поэтому и получил название Checkerboard Mesa!

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Скальные образования Монитор и Мерримак

Посмотрите направо. Все, что вы можете видеть в данный момент, это высокие каменные стены. Это потому, что мы находимся у дна Семимильного каньона. Продолжая движение, мы выйдем из каньона и сможем увидеть две очень отчетливые детали на расстоянии справа — Мерримак и Монитор.

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Государственный парк Dead Horse Point

Dead Horse Point — жуткое название, не правда ли? Согласно местной легенде, в начале 1800-х годов здесь загоняли диких мустангов, чтобы их разбили. Как только все желанные лошади были сломаны и забраны ковбоями, нежелательные остались на свободе.

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Центр посетителей острова в небе

Остановитесь в Центре для посетителей впереди. Это отличное место, чтобы взять припасы, сходить в туалет и наполнить бутылки с водой. Как вы уже видели, в этом парке не очень развита инфраструктура, и обезвоживание здесь — не шутка.

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Вид на каньон Шафер

С этой смотровой площадки открывается вид с трех сторон. Это может быть немного сложно, если вы боитесь высоты, поскольку между вами и Каньоном ничего нет. Однако невероятный вид того стоит.

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Гранд Вью Пойнт Оверлук

Мы подошли к концу тура по национальному парку Каньонлендс. Надеюсь, вам понравилось путешествие! Если вам понравился тур, ознакомьтесь с другими нашими турами по близлежащим Аркам, Брайсу, Сиону и другим местам!

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Каньон Латроп

Многие природные достопримечательности и тропы в Каньонлендсе названы в честь ковбоев и владельцев ранчо. Фактически, в честь отца Неда Чаффина и одного из его братьев был назван источник.

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Арка Меса

Впереди остановитесь у Mesa Arch. Это то, что нужно сделать в Canyonlands. Припарковавшись, идите по короткой тропе к арке. Во время прогулки обратите внимание на можжевельник и сосновые деревья вокруг вас. Они популярны в Каньонленде, поэтому следите за ними и в других местах.

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Вид на Грин-Ривер

С смотровой площадки Грин-Ривер открывается один из самых уникальных видов на остров Каньонленд в районе Скай. Вы можете видеть, как Грин-Ривер продолжает свою работу на стенах каньона. Река является крупнейшим потоком в штате Юта на 730 миль. Название, вероятно, происходит от зеленого мыльного камня, который можно найти на его берегах.

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Ацтекская тропа Бьютт

Что делает этот маршрут особенным? Просто: зернохранилища, оставленные здесь коренными народами. Их видно с подножия последнего холма, если просто держать глаза открытыми. Этим зернохранилищам сотни лет, поэтому будьте осторожны при приближении.

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Китовая скала

Перед вами, пожалуй, самый большой в мире кит. Не видите? Голова кита находится на левой стороне скалы. Есть легкий поход длиной в одну милю, который проведет вас вдоль спины кита. Когда вы окажетесь на вершине этого китообразного, вы будете вознаграждены захватывающим видом на купол Upheaval.

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Купол переворота

Помните, как скалы в парке формировались слоями? На большей части парка эти слои не нарушались с момента их образования. То, что вы видите, это то, что было отложено сотни миллионов лет назад.

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Подсвечник с видом на башню

Вы видите вдалеке три гигантские свечи, торчащие из пейзажа? Это Свечная башня! Разве это образование из песчаника не похоже на многослойный торт ко дню рождения, увенчанный свечами? * Нижний слой белый, средний красновато-коричневый, верхний красный.

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Тропа Мерфи-Пойнт

Тропа, ведущая к смотровой площадке Мерфи-Пойнт, довольно проста, в сумме она составляет до 3,5 миль туда и обратно. В то время как сам поход не предлагает много пейзажей, открывается потрясающий вид на каньон Стилуотер и реку Грин.

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Вид на Бак-Каньон

Здесь вы увидите захватывающий вид на Бак-Каньон и горы Ла-Саль. Короткая тропа вымощена, что делает ее одним из самых доступных мест в парке. Между вами и каньоном также есть перила, поэтому, если вы боитесь высоты, этот обзор идеально подходит для вас.

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Белая тропа с видом на край

Это отличное место, чтобы отдохнуть и насладиться быстрой едой! Есть только восемь столов, поэтому обязательно закажите один, если они есть.

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Вид на Оранжевые скалы

Ковбои широко использовали Оранжевые скалы. Они назвали часть этих утесов «Под уступом» — поскольку это была отдельная область, которая как бы находилась под огромным скалистым уступом.

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