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Bryce
Canyon National Park
is named for just
one of many canyons which form a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters
on the edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah. At Bryce
Canyon erosion has carved colorful Claron limestones into thousands
of spires, fins, arches and mazes. Collectively called "hoodoos,"
these unique formations are whimsically arranged and tinted with colors
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Zion
National Park
has meant different
things to different people. Legend has it the Paiute Indians were
superstitious about "I-u-goone" (Zion Canyon) and refused to stay
there after dark. To the Mormon pioneers the Zion National Park area
was a haven of beauty resembling natural temples, and they called
it "Little Zion". Zion Canyon National Park is 30 miles wide
and can be experienced by car, horse or on foot. In many locations
the canyons of Zion are over 4000 feet from top to bottom. |
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Grand
Canyon National Park
is up to
1 mile (1.6 km) deep, 4-18 miles (6-29 km) wide, and more than 200
miles (320 km) long. Plateaus to the north and south rise 1,520 to
2,740 m (5,000 to 9,000 ft) above sea level, partly as a result of
regional uplift, which left the Grand Canyon North Rim more than 305
m (1,000 ft) higher than the South Rim in places. The Grand Canyon
is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the
world and it is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers to
visitors on the rim. |
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Lake
Powell (Glen Canyon NRA)
offers unparalleled
opportunities for water-based and backcountry recreation. The Glen
Canyon (Lake Powell) recreation area stretches hundreds of miles from
Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing
scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a panorama of human history.
Lake Powell is a labyrinth of finger canyons providing nearly 2,000
miles of coastline for camping and exploration. |
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Snow
Canyon State Park
is located just
North of St. George Utah. Its beautiful sandstone makes photography,
hiking, biking and camping in Snow Canyon an exciting place visit.
Early spring and fall use of Snow Canyon State park is especially
appealing due to southern Utah's moderate winter climate. Two recent
volcanic cones are found near the head of the canyon. |
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