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Monument Valley – characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes

Monument Valley is located on the Arizona–Utah state line, near the Four Corners area in the United States. It is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1,000 ft (300 m) above the valley floor. The landscape overwhelms, not just Read More

Bryce Canyon – the stunning geology of southern Utah

Bryce Canyon showcases the stunning geology of southern Utah, a red-rock wonderland created by wind, water, and snow. Among the nation’s most beloved (and photographed) parks, Bryce is a major draw for hiking, challenging rock climbing, and winter cross-country skiing trails. At here, erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones, Read More

Arches National Park – the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches

Arches National Park, the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. Located just 5 miles (8 km) north of Moab. The park is a wonderland of red rocks and blue sky. The red rock landscape at Arches might feel timeless, dream-like, or even other-worldly. Tips: Arches National Park is normally Read More