Two parks

Deadhorse Point State Park contains a canyon through which runs the Colorado River, some 2000 feet below.  Hiking and off road trails abound, but we just enjoyed the views  from the overlooks.  Legend has it that wild horses were corralled on the point, and after the best were selected, the rest were just left, and confused, died, and hence the name.  Sad story for a pretty place.  We had a picnic lunch in this park before heading to our next stop, and the chipmunks enjoyed part of our trail mix!

Canyonlands, which is a National Park, stands at 6000 feet above sea level, and covers 542 square miles.   Although it does contain red rock mesas, fins and spires, the most dramatic part is the canyon cut by the Colorado and Green Rivers.  We did hike here in order to see an arch, and Upheaval Dome, whose creation remains  a geological mystery.

 Once thought to be useless, this area provided a rich uranium source, making at least one man rich, before losing its value. What was once his home is now a restaurant that sits on a hilltop in the town of Moab, which during the 50's was bursting at the seams with folks coming to find their fortune.

These areas are just so vast, pictures just can't do them justice, but there are a few more in the gallery if you care to see them.