Comments on: Arches and canyons and buttes, oh my!

Road Trip 2009 takes a swing through eastern Utah--and a brief journey across the border into Arizona--to see some of the most awe-inspiring rock formations on Earth.

[pintos-n-cheese]

The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows his handywork. Psalm 19:1.

Let's give credit where credit is due! Mother Nature is nobody. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

God is the great artist that painted the Earth!

[zmjman08]

well said.

[terminalblue]

yeah, Steve Jobs is pretty amazing.

[SCHammond]

Thank you for sharing. These photos are breathtaking.
Susan

[JohnFredC]

The chili verde at Hat Rock Inn in Mexican Hat is to die for. Also, you should drive up the DugWay (N of MH) to Muley Point for an absolutely incredible view of Monument Valley on the horizon, with the San Juan Goosenecks down below and the Valley of the Gods to the east. Makes for a wonderful day!

[markdoiron]

Daniel--If they ever give you a good four wheel drive vehicle, take it back to Canyonlands, except to Island in the Sky district. Then descend Shafer Trail to the White Rim Trail, and take a day or two to off-road the 100 miles around the huge mesa that forms Island in the Sky. The descent down Shafer Trail is like having an E-ticket ***into*** the Grand Canyon. And the drive around the bottom is unbelievable. You'll never again say Arches is the most impressive national park in Utah. --mark d.

[VisitMoabUtah]

Stashed on the property of Red Cliffs Lodge of Moab, is the Movie Museum, containing a fine overview of all the films shot around Moab. In fact, Red Cliffs Lodge was a primary site for John Wayne films.
Sorry, you missed the Island-in-the-Sky District of Canyonlands. Island-in-the-Sky is, actually, the most accessible portion of Canyonlands. Three Moab outfitters offer 4 hour tours by 4-Wheel Drive into the amazing layers of geology to see a cross section from river to rim. Two outfitters are able to buzz visitors downstream of Moab on the Colorado River for a dry, come-as-you-are river experience (also 4 hours). See Canyonlands from the inside out, with great narrative by your guide, speaking on park history, geology, flora, fauna. Get a little more understanding about those rock formations.
Thanks for including this side of Utah in your travels this summer!