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The ultimate adventure guide
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
03/14/2015
Elephant Rock is a popular feature and doesn't require a long hike.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
03/14/2015
A bit of rock scrambling reveals a new perspective at Valley of Fire State Park.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
03/14/2015
Wind caves and arches are scattered throughout Valley of Fire State Park.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
03/14/2015
The Fire Wave feature in Valley of Fire State Park was a secret of the park rangers until 2013.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/07/2017
Little Finland has surreal sandstone formations and shapes in one of the most desolate areas of Gold Butte.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/07/2017
Native American petroglyphs along the Petroglyph/Falling Man Trail in Gold Butte National monument. Many rock formations are also culturally significant sites.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
04/23/2016
Hickman Natural Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
04/28/2015
Hiking through the narrowest part of Lower Muley Twist Loop in Capitol Reef National Park feels like being in a maze.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/29/2015
Sunset on the Scenic Drive, Capitol Reef National Park.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
05/03/2015
Temples of the Sun and Moon, Lower Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef National Park.
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
11/11/2014
Surrounded by goblins in Goblin Valley State Park.
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
11/11/2014
Looking northwest across valley regions one and two in the Valley of Goblins. The San Rafael Swell and Wild Horse Butte rise in the distance.
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
11/11/2014
South-facing overlook of region three in the Valley of Goblins. The remote, rugged Henry Mountains are in the far distance.
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
11/11/2014
Erosion-resistant rock sits atop softer layers, resulting in shapes that resemble torsos and heads.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
08/12/2015
Sunlight bouncing into the sombrero at Mexican Hat.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
08/12/2015
Looking back on the Mexican Hat formation from near the river.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
08/12/2015
One of Utah's most impressive hoodoos, Mexican Hat.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
11/27/2014
Under Delicate Arch's shadow.
Jeremy Small
Photo Date:
07/19/2017
Double Arch in Arches National Park.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
05/06/2015
View from inside Tower Arch, Arches National Park.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
05/06/2015
The first glimpse of the Marching Men, Arches National Park.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
04/26/2015
The Fairyland Loop provides an endless array of dramatic views.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
04/26/2015
Fairyland Loop.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
04/26/2015
Green trees mix with the sandy, brown landscape on the Fairyland Loop.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
04/26/2015
Rock windows like this one in Bryce Canyon are formed by annual freeze and thaw cycles.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
04/26/2015
View of China Wall, Fairyland Loop.
Ryan Lima
Photo Date:
07/06/2017
Hoodoos like these are common in the backcountry in Petrified Forest National Park.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
11/07/2015
Metate Arch, one of the most fascinating formations in Devil's Garden.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
11/07/2015
View over the southern end of Devil's Garden.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
11/07/2015
One of the Four Wise Men stares into the sunset, Devil's Garden.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
04/09/2009
Metate Arch in Devils Garden.
Nick Catania
Photo Date:
07/28/2017
Hvítserkur means "white shirt" in Icelandic.
Nick Catania
Photo Date:
07/28/2017
Hvitserkur Rock Formation in Iceland.
Jeremy Small
Photo Date:
07/19/2017
Landscape Arch.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
04/30/2017
A view of the toadstools as you approach the rock formations.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
04/30/2017
A view of the surrounding desert and rock formations along Toadstools Trail.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
08/15/2015
Garden of the Gods.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
05/10/2014
Climbers on crags near Table Rock Trail.
Bryce Jenks
Photo Date:
04/20/2014
Chimney Rock.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
02/22/2017
Along the Split Rock Trail.
Stephanie Graudons
Photo Date:
05/29/2017
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area.
Race Jones
Photo Date:
06/22/2013
Devils Punchbowl.
Andrew Stohner
Photo Date:
08/31/2013
City of Rocks.
Kat Dierickx
Photo Date:
08/10/2015
Morning over City of Rocks.
Andrew Stohner
Photo Date:
08/31/2013
The cave at camp 15 in the City of Rocks provides a sheltered picnic area.