The grand vista view through Mesa Arch becomes a thrill for anyone
The park encompasses deeply eroded canyons
interspersed with sheer-sided mesas and a variety of spires, arches, and
unusual rock formations. It is definitely a paradise for backpackers, hikers,
and four-wheel vehicle thrill seekers who like to venture onto the high desert
mountain trails or numerous unpaved dirt roads around the Canyonlands.
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| Adventure thrills await many 4-wheelers who drive along the canyon edges of the White Rim's unpaved roads |
There
aren't words to describe the breathtaking vistas in this park. It requires some
driving but the results are worth it especially if you take advantage of some
hiking. You will be treated to a geological wonderland of canyons, rivers,
mesas and towering red rock formations - even an arch or two, all visible a
short walk from the parking lots. With sweeping views of the Green and Colorado
Rivers swathing their way through the ancient rock we couldn’t
help but be impressed by the magnitude of it all.
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| A glimpse of Green River carving its way to the confluence of the Colorado River |
It was fun tracking down some ancient Indian petroglyph writings on a wall along the Colorado River.
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What a world of grandeur happened to be spread before us
standing high above the Colorado and Green Rivers on a mesa in what is today Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah. We've been to many national
parks but this is certainly one of the most impressive. Stunning views like
you've never seen before! 
