Moab, Utah WOW, Part 2

Canyonlands National Park is also in the Moab area. Although close in proximity, this park could not be more different from Arches. As towering as many of the rock formations are in Arches, the Canyonlands views are hundred times deeper. The contrast of these locations is just amazing.

Canyonlands is actually made up of 4 different districts, which are divided by the Green and Colorado rivers. Islands in the Sky is the most accessible district, offering expansive views from overlooks along the paved scenic drive, several hikes, and the White Rim Road. The Needles offers more of a backcountry experience, requiring some hiking or four-wheel driving to see the area’s attractions. The Maze is a remote district requiring considerably more time and self-reliance to visit. Though they appear close on a map, there are no roads that directly link the districts. Traveling between them requires two to six hours by car as there are few places to cross the rivers. We decided to stick to the most accessible area, Islands in the Sky.

This is the Grandview Point Overlook area. The views seemed to go on forever.

The Buck Canyon Overlook was another impressive area.

Mesa Arch is probably the most famous feature of Canyonlands.

The beauty of this place was at every turn, every pull out and literally every place we looked!