Grand View Point
Grand View Point

Grand View Point in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.  

Newspaper Rock Petroglyph
Newspaper Rock Petroglyph

Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument is is on Rt 211 on the way to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.  It features a rock panel carved with one of the largest known collections of petroglyphs.

Western Panorama
Western Panorama

The road to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park is extremely beautiful.  The color in the rock cliffs is nothing like I see in Columbus, Ohio.  If you ever get a chance be sure to add this area to your must-visit list.

Toward Canyonlands National Park
Toward Canyonlands National Park

Route 211 winds its way through a beautiful stretch of Utah on the way to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.  Rock climbers love the surrounding cliffs.

Green River Overlook
Green River Overlook

The Green River Overlook in Canyonlands National Park.  Make sure to walk the right of the overlook for really wonderful views of the valley floor.

Overlooking Soda Springs Basin.
Overlooking Soda Springs Basin.

Not too far from the Green River Overlook an ancient tree stands guard over Soda Springs Basin below.  The vistas in Canyonlands National Park are awe inspiring.

Moab Arch
Moab Arch

Moab Arch has perhaps the most beautiful view of the valley floor.  At dawn the underside of the arch is lit up by the reflected light off the surrounding rock.  

Moab Arch 2
Moab Arch 2

The view through Moab Arch is stunning.  After a  short and easy half mile trek you arrive at the arch.  Get there very early, hours before sunrise because the arch is very popular and there are very few good spots to photograph the sunrise from.

Canyonlands Color.
Canyonlands Color.

A rock formation in the Soda Springs Basin is bathed in early morning light.  The valley floor exploded in color as the shadows recede.  The sun is rising over my right shoulder.

Water Basins.
Water Basins.

Water erosion has left small basins in the sandstone.  Just this small bit of erosion must have taken thousands of years because Canyonlands is desert land and gets very little rain.

Gnarled Tree Limbs
Gnarled Tree Limbs

An ancient tree, gnarled with age looks into Soda Springs Basin in Canyonlands National Park in Utah.  Soft early morning light shows off riotous color in the rock.

Soda Springs Basin
Soda Springs Basin

Later in the morning the golden hour is over and the sun's harsh light washes out the magnificent color in the rock.  However, the stunning formations and interesting geologic features still hold ones interest.

Green River Overlook.
Green River Overlook.

In the distance you can see the powerful effects of the erosion caused by the Green River as it winds its way through Canyonlands National Park in Utah.  I could sit here all day, but other wondrous sights are calling.

Grand View Point
Newspaper Rock Petroglyph
Western Panorama
Toward Canyonlands National Park
Green River Overlook
Overlooking Soda Springs Basin.
Moab Arch
Moab Arch 2
Canyonlands Color.
Water Basins.
Gnarled Tree Limbs
Soda Springs Basin
Green River Overlook.
Grand View Point

Grand View Point in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.  

Newspaper Rock Petroglyph

Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument is is on Rt 211 on the way to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.  It features a rock panel carved with one of the largest known collections of petroglyphs.

Western Panorama

The road to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park is extremely beautiful.  The color in the rock cliffs is nothing like I see in Columbus, Ohio.  If you ever get a chance be sure to add this area to your must-visit list.

Toward Canyonlands National Park

Route 211 winds its way through a beautiful stretch of Utah on the way to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.  Rock climbers love the surrounding cliffs.

Green River Overlook

The Green River Overlook in Canyonlands National Park.  Make sure to walk the right of the overlook for really wonderful views of the valley floor.

Overlooking Soda Springs Basin.

Not too far from the Green River Overlook an ancient tree stands guard over Soda Springs Basin below.  The vistas in Canyonlands National Park are awe inspiring.

Moab Arch

Moab Arch has perhaps the most beautiful view of the valley floor.  At dawn the underside of the arch is lit up by the reflected light off the surrounding rock.  

Moab Arch 2

The view through Moab Arch is stunning.  After a  short and easy half mile trek you arrive at the arch.  Get there very early, hours before sunrise because the arch is very popular and there are very few good spots to photograph the sunrise from.

Canyonlands Color.

A rock formation in the Soda Springs Basin is bathed in early morning light.  The valley floor exploded in color as the shadows recede.  The sun is rising over my right shoulder.

Water Basins.

Water erosion has left small basins in the sandstone.  Just this small bit of erosion must have taken thousands of years because Canyonlands is desert land and gets very little rain.

Gnarled Tree Limbs

An ancient tree, gnarled with age looks into Soda Springs Basin in Canyonlands National Park in Utah.  Soft early morning light shows off riotous color in the rock.

Soda Springs Basin

Later in the morning the golden hour is over and the sun's harsh light washes out the magnificent color in the rock.  However, the stunning formations and interesting geologic features still hold ones interest.

Green River Overlook.

In the distance you can see the powerful effects of the erosion caused by the Green River as it winds its way through Canyonlands National Park in Utah.  I could sit here all day, but other wondrous sights are calling.

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