ABOUT THE PARK: from the brochure: Canyonlands is a wilderness of rock at the heart of the Colorado Plateau. Water and gravity cut layers of sedimentary rock into hundreds of canyons, mesas, buttes, fins, arches and spires. At Center Stage are two Canyons carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers. Surrounding the rivers are vast and different regions: Island in the Sky to the north; the Maze to the west; and the Needles in the east. The park was established in 1964. Only Indians, Covboys, River Explorers and Uranium prospectors dared to enter this rugged corner of south-eastern Utah. Most roads in the park are unpaved and Bighorn sheep,, coyotes and other native animals roam its 527 square miles. Canyonlands is Wild America.
This National Park is overflowing with unimaginable beauty. We entered from the south-east and stopped at the Visitor's Center to speak to the rangers about hikes. First we headed to Big Spring Canyon Overlook, then on to Pothole Point, Squaw Flat, the Wooden Shoe Overlook and Cave Spring.
Tomorrow we plan to visit Arches National Park, and Thursday return to Canyonlands from the North and tour and hike the Island in the Sky region. The Maze area of the park is remote and there is limited access, unless you go off-road, hike in or raft down the river.
If you have an opportunity to come to Moab, it's the adventure capital of the Southwest and we are really enjoying our stay.
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