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Discover Utah's Largest National Park, Canyonlands»
Canyonlands National Park preserves a colorful landscape of sedimentary sandstones eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River and its tributaries. The Colorado and Green rivers divide the park into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze and the rivers themselves. While the districts share a primitive desert atmosphere, each retains its own character and offers different opportunities for exploration and learning. |
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Tours in Canyonlands National ParkBecause of the enormity of Canyonlands National
Park, a scenic flight over all 3 districts or a river trip through
the heart of Canyonlands is often the best and easiest way to
see the park.  Canyonlands Scenic FlightSee all 3 districts of Canyonlands National
Park in just 1 hour! Soar over Dead Horse Point, the Confluence where the mighty Colorado River and the Greeen River meet,
and Angel Arch. With canyons and scenes that rival the Grand Canyon, this flight lets you see Canyonlands that few will ever experience. (1 hour flight) Rates: Adult, $99 Senior/Youth: $99  Cataract Canyon RaftingDiscover areas of Canyonlands National Park
that are accessible only by river. Experience the fun of
some of the most exciting whitewater on the Colorado River, riding throught the "confluence" where the Green River meets in with the Colorado River, increasing it's flow and adding to the excitement.
 Cataract River & Ranch TripSee the La Sal Mountains and slickrock terrain on an amazing Hummer Safari, see the famous Arches National
Park at sunset, and experience Canyonlands National Park through Cataract
Canyon on the river. All coupled with a luxurious stay at Sorrel River Ranch. Rates: Adult, $1620 Senior/Youth: $1490 |
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Hiking Trails in Canyonlands National ParkUtah's largest park, Canyonlands National Park provides ample hiking opportunities. From sheer cliffs in The Island in the Sky district to Elephant Hill, hikers may enjoy the beautiful sandstone landscape of Utah throughout the park's hiking trails. But a word of warning, the three districts of Canyonlands are very large within themselves and do not have connecting roads. Therefore, hiking trails in all three districts within a short amount of time is impossible. |
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Needles District
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Nature & ScienceCanyonlands National Park preserves one of the last, relatively undisturbed areas of the Colorado Plateau, a geological province that encompasses much of the Colorado River and its tributaries. Carved out of vast sedimentary rock deposits, this landscape of canyons, mesas, and deep river gorges possesses remarkable natural features that are part of a unique desert ecosystem.The foundation of Canyonlands' ecology is its remarkable geology, which is visible everywhere in cliff profiles that reveal millions of years of deposition and erosion. These rock layers continue to shape life in Canyonlands today, as their erosion influences elemental features like soil chemistry and where water flows when it rains. Known as a "high desert," with elevations ranging from 3,700 to 7,200 feet above sea level, Canyonlands experiences very hot summers, cold winters and less than ten inches of rain each year. Even on a daily basis, temperatures may fluctuate as much as 50 degrees. The plants and animals in Canyonlands have many adaptations that enable them to survive these conditions. Some species are found only in this area. The diversity of organisms reflects the variety of available habitat, which includes lush riparian areas, swift rivers, ephemeral pools, dry arroyos, mixed grasslands and large expanses of bare rock. History & CultureCultural sites and artifacts are irreplaceable. Please observe the following guidelines when visiting sites in Canyonlands and other National Parks.View sites from a distance. Ancient walls crumble easily. Never enter structures or human-made enclosures as your movements may damage the foundation or other structural elements. Leave things where they lie. Resist the temptation to collect artifacts and allow future visitors the joy of discovery. Also, archeologists can determine a great deal from the presence and location of artifacts. Enjoy rock art with your eyes only. Pictographs and petroglyphs should not be touched as the oils in human skin will destroy them. Never spoil cultural sites or natural features with modern graffiti.
Contact Information
Information on Canyonlands National Park courtesy of the National Park Service.
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