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2 years

A sunset in the desert just hits differently when the landscape is blanketed in snow ❄️ The park has been snow-covered for two weeks now, with more snow forecasted to fall tonight! All this snow has made Canyonlands feel like a winter wonderland. NPS📸K. Carpenter

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4 years

"We simply need that wild country available to us. Even if we never do more than drive to its edge and look in. For it can be a means of reassuring ourselves of our sanity as creatures. A part of the geography of hope." - Wallace Stegner What wild place are you most grateful for?

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4 years

Canyon country cuts deep, Through wilderness Red rocks and a Green River. A balance between transience and Timelessness. Ponder, preserve, protect.

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3 years

Recent storms have filled many potholes to the brim! Would you be surprised to know that there are organisms who call this water home? Tiny triops, tardigrades, and fairy shrimp are among the various lifeforms that can be found flourishing in potholes. Now that's pretty magical!

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4 years

How we treat our public lands has a lasting impact, and so does how we experience them as one generation flows to the next. Some places seem timeless, which in moments like these are just what we need to give us perspective.

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2 years

When visiting the Island in the Sky during winter, you may witness an “inversion." Occasionally, conditions will cause the canyons to fill with clouds, making it easy to see where Island in the Sky got its name. #FindYourPark #CanyonlandsNationalPark #instaweather #sky #clouds

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4 years

“I have not tired of the wilderness; I enjoy its beauty and the vagrant life I lead... I prefer the saddle to the streetcar and star-sprinkled sky to a roof, the obscure and difficult trail, leading into the unknown..., and the deep peace of the wild.” -Everett Ruess

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4 years

Inversions can change our perspective. From below the clouds everything can feel enclosed, but from above, the clouds make the landscape a beautiful island in a vast sky. As 2020 comes to a close, have you been able to gain or understand different perspectives this year?

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5 months

Law enforcement rangers at Canyonlands National Park are seeking help from the public to identify these suspects involved in an archeological theft incident at Cave Spring Cowboy Camp. Learn more at:

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4 years

"When day comes, we step out of the shade aflame and unafraid. The new dawn balloons as we free it. For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it." -Amanda Gorman, "The Hill We Climb" What will you do with your new dawn?

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4 years

It's not just humans that console each other. A recent study showed ravens who were given a treat consoled their friend who was denied that same treat. White it may be a stretch to call this empathy, we are able to see that ravens have emotional intelligence. #raven #birdwatching

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4 years

Tadpole shrimp remain dormant as eggs until they receive the rain necessary to grow. Then a burst of life occurs as they move into a new state of development. Let us remain resilient and in a state of growth as we continue to move forward during this unique time.

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4 years

"Roads were made for journeys, not destinations." -Confucius White Rim Road is a 100 mile journey through the backcountry of Canyonlands. With many hiking trails and scenic views, the road provides opportunities to take our time. When we slow down, what do we see?

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4 years

Spanish explorers must have marveled at this red landscape as much as we do today for them to name the river after it. Color rojo, Colorado. Do you think red is a fitting name for the river that carves Canyonlands? #HispanicHeritageMonth #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

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3 years

Have you ever seen a flash of bright blue in the trees of Canyonlands? These are Pinyon Jays, named after the trees they depend on for food. These Jays are found only where Pinyon Pine trees are present, making Canyonlands' Pinyon-Juniper Woodland ecosystem, a perfect home.

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4 years

“Its the not the destination, it's the journey.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Have you ever visited a Park where the drive in leaves you in just as much awe as the park itself? The drive to the Needles District through Indian Creek and Bears Earns National Monument is breathtaking!

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7 years

An #inversion traps clouds beneath the mesa top. It's days like these when you truly are on an Island in the Sky. (cw) #utwx

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4 years

One can look at the same view a thousand times and never see it the same way twice. With the full heat of summer upon us, use the midday heat as an excuse to take in park overlooks, all of which offer unique perspectives of the vast canyon country. #findyourview #staysafestaycool

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4 years

New year, new National Parks! In 2021, National Parks across the country will waive park entrance frees on the following dates: Which National Parks do you plan to explore for the first time this year? Stay safe, plan ahead, and #recreateresponsibly .

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4 years

"I can't cook a Thanksgiving dinner! All I can make is cold cereal and maybe toast!" ―Charlie Brown. While turkey may seem to steal the show each Thanksgiving, the real highlight of this holiday is the art of giving thanks. What are you most thankful for today? #happythanksgiving

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4 years

Canyonlands is geologically rich, but also filled with a diverse cultural history. People, places, and their stories are what make the landscape come alive with meaning. This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth , take a moment to explore these stories:

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4 years

Sunset hues illuminate rock formations of the Permian and Triassic periods exposed in The Needles district of Canyonlands.

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4 years

Happy Native American Heritage Month! This month we are celebrating, honoring, and learning from those who have always been here. Canyonlands currently has 25 associated tribes who share meaningful ties to this landscape. Learn more:

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3 years

These rocks are striped with desert varnish. It can take thousands of years to create a layer of varnish that is the thickness of a sheet of paper! Many of the rocks in #Canyonlands are streaked with black, or washed with layers of orange or brown.

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3 years

Canyonlands preserves unique layers rock up to 300 million years old, each with a distinct era and climate. Wingate and Navajo Sandstone formed when this region was a dry, hot desert, while the Moenkopi Formation, from swampy tidal flats. What sort of layer will you leave behind?

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4 years

October is the month of change. Remembering Dr. Seuss’s famous lines, “think and wonder, wonder and think” can be a powerful sentiment during a pandemic, an election, and the normal struggles of life. When was the last time you took the time to wonder and think?

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4 years

Can’t visit the park at the moment? How about a virtual visit! Pull up a map, find the amazing places within Canyonlands, and learn about how these places got their names in this virtual scavenger hunt our rangers created.

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2 years

Nothing can freeze plans like a winter storm! So far this week, the park has received over 13 inches of snow! Though the white layer on red rock can be beautiful to witness, it can also create hazardous conditions. Visit for current conditions. 📷 A. Burke

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4 years

"The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, And the Shafer Trail man came riding— Riding— up to the old Visitor Center door." Adapted from The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes Happy Halloween from Canyonlands!

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4 years

Palmer’s penstemon have landing stripes and a showy yellow staminode to attract pollinators. Staminodes are stamens that don't produce pollen. Instead pollen is on the inside of the flower where it rubs on the bee’s back as the bee goes inside for the flower’s nectar. #pollinator

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6 years

Ah, those crisp fall mornings. 😎

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4 years

Lighting is key for a great photograph. But did you know that "light painting," or using artificial light to photograph features in the park is strictly prohibited? Next time you're out shooting the park after dark, leave the artificial lights behind, and let the stars shine.

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4 years

A grand view of Canyonlands can yield personal wonders, depending on how you frame it. Have you ever seen something special in a national park just because you have noticed it in a different way from others? Share your unique perspective. #findyourpark #perspective #photography

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4 years

Druid Arch has awed visitors of The Needles district of Canyonlands National Park for many years. Standing at 130 feet tall, this angular arch was named for its resemblance to Stonehenge in England - a place where druids went to worship.

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3 years

Canyonlands is a landscape of layers. Between folds of rock, bending rivers, alongside plants and animals– humans have shaped the land. During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth , we recognize and acknowledge the tribes that maintain powerful connections here:

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3 years

“Everywhere was cut deeply by a tangled maze of canyons and thickly set with towers, castles, and spires of most varied and striking forms, the most wonderful monuments of erosion.” - John S. Newberry describes the Needles District, 1859. #FindYourPark #NeedlesDistrict

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3 years

Used by native peoples for thousands of years and expanded by John Sog Shafer in 1917 as a cattle trail, the Shafer Trail traffic started to boom with the hunt for uranium in the 1950’s. Parks preserve the present, and the multi-layered histories of the past. #WaybackWednesday

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5 years

On Saturday, we kick off #NationalParkWeek with a fee-free day. All national parks will waive entrance fees on April 20. There might be a park closer than you think. Where will you go? #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque (cw)

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3 years

Canyonlands protects over 337,598 acres of desert landscape, but did you know it also preserves the night sky above? In some areas of the park, you can see up to 15,000 stars throughout the night, compared to the average 500 stars in cities. Now that's quite a sight! #DarkSkyWeek

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2 years

Happy #ArborDay from Canyonlands National Park! Though geology draws the attention, trees are a part of your park experience too! They play crucial roles in a desert ecosystem including habitat and food for birds, bugs and critters, shade for hot hikers and erosion control!

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3 years

Below 2,000 foot tall sandstone cliffs, in the very heart of #Canyonlands National Park, lies The Confluence. The Colorado River is one of the main forces responsible for carving Canyonland’s wonderous, canyon laden landscape.

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3 years

"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the best view." - Edward Abbey This #NationalTrailsDay , we ask you, what words would you use to describe the trails of Canyonlands National Park? #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque #RecreateResponsibly

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4 years

Canyonlands National Park offers numerous recreational opportunities away from busy paved roads. From backpacking, hiking, stargazing, and boating, there are many ways to make memories. While you may not need roads, check to see if your plans would require a permit.

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2 years

Winter weather is headed to Canyonlands, with rain and snow predicted to continue into the weekend. Roads and trails will be impacted, so it's essential to be prepared and know the current conditions. Visit the park website for alerts and updates.

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8 years

#Utah has some incredible night skies. Canyonlands is one of seven #DarkSky parks in the state. (cw)

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4 years

Inspiration, beauty, recreation, history, culture-these are some of the things we seek out in our national parks. All put together, these special places help us make sense of the world and have the power to heal.

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3 years

We are ‘over the moon’ to announce... That this month’s full #moon can be seen at its biggest and brightest tonight into early tomorrow morning (May 25-26). This is this year’s nearest full moon, getting as close as 222,116 miles from #Earth . Prepare for a #spectacular moonrise!

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4 years

Happy Bat Week! Did you know that bats are amazing pollinators? Just like bees, they pollinate foods we love, like chocolate, vanilla, and dates, and eat insects that can damage our foods. Next time you're enjoying some hot cocoa, know that you have bats to thank! #batweek

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5 years

I look at these canyons And see ocean waves Mid swirling and splashing and crashing Here they have stayed Frozen in time Frozen in motion This solid sea Has all of my devotion

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5 years

Visitors come and go as fast as clouds roll over the canyon, fleeting moments and quiet observers that cause no bother, no ruckus. But the arch remains, unflinching and steadfast, through time and turbulent tribulation as weathering and erosion eat away grain by grain. #timelapse

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4 years

It's hot out there! This means taking advantage of shade is a must while out enjoying the park. Hiking in the early morning or late evening, using a shade umbrella, and hunkering down in the shade of a canyon or tree to escape the mid-day sun are all great ways to beat the heat!

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4 years

Happy Holidays from Canyonlands National Park! Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and safe holiday season. See you in the New Year!

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3 years

#Canyonlands can be a magical place to experience natural soundscapes, or silence. We encourage you to #ListenUp on #WorldListeningDay . To learn more about soundscapes, visit our website:

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2 years

On Sunday, May 29, rangers from Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky District and @ArchesNPS will be hosting a night sky extravaganza that’ll be filled with telescopes, constellations, interpretive talks and more! Follow this link for more information!

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6 years

Their tan coats allow bighorn sheep to blend seamlessly with the sandstone cliffs they graze on. RT when you find him! (lw)

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4 years

With 337,598 acres, Canyonlands National Park provides plenty of space to explore. These opportunities can help you to learn more about yourself and the world around you. Just make sure that you know where your next trail marker is.

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3 years

On this day 57 years ago, The Wilderness Act was signed into law. What does #wilderness mean to you?

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3 years

Expectation vs. Reality, Canyonlands edition. Though you may not leave Canyonlands with the experience of solitude you envisioned, you may discover the joy of sharing beautiful sights with new friends is more rewarding than you could’ve ever imagined. #KnowBeforeYouGo

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4 years

Leaf peeping in Canyonlands? Even this desert has a few trees, like this single-leaf ash, that can give more color to the landscape as we transition into autumn. With patience a seemingly barren place can reveal innumerable wonders. #autumncolors #findyourpark #encuentratuparque

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2 years

In #NationalParkSites across the country, it's common to see visitors pulling over to snap a picture with the entrance sign to #sParkMemories . How do you create memories in your #NationalParks ?

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6 years

Canyonlands staff are glad to be back, and we'll be working toward normal operations in the next few days. (cw) Read more about planning a winter visit:

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4 years

Today we’re celebrating 56 years of Canyonlands National Park! 🎉 How will you celebrate Canyonlands today?

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4 years

Most of the names in our parks are the addition of Spanish explorers or relatively new settlers that overlay a land occupied for thousands of years. Do the names you encounter in your National Parks obscure or reveal the stories you find relevant? #HispanicHeritage #findyourstory

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4 years

Heat related illnesses often account for many of the search and rescues in the park. Do us a favor and channel your inner northern sagebrush lizard (Sceloporus graciosus)! Find some shade, stretch your legs, and enjoy the many views that the Canyonlands has to offer.

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3 years

Happy 57th Birthday Canyonlands! This calls for cake. Layer cake. The rock layers in Canyonlands are kind of like a layer cake. And water is kind of like a knife. The knife cuts through the layers of cake just like water erodes away each layer of rock. #HappyBirthday #Geology

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5 years

Can you hear this picture? Along with land, wildlife, clear air, water, and open night skies, national parks also protect natural soundscapes. In Canyonlands, our soundscapes are some of the rarest in the United States: near-silent!

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3 years

“In every direction the innumerable canyons run ramified deep, dark, and rugged, impassable to everything but the winged bird” -John S. Newberry, 1859 #Canyonlands #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

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2 years

What #sParksCuriosity when you #FindYourPark ? Are you seeking the rare path less traveled? Canyonlands National Park is home to famous features but have you ever set foot in the park’s least visited district, the Maze? Follow this to learn more!

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4 years

Commonly called Indian Paintbrush, the scientific genus is Castilleja after Spanish botanist Domingo Castillejo. Early exploration of the Americas by Spanish left a lasting imprint. What other names help us remember America's overlapping histories? #hispanicheritagemonth

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3 years

Little contrasts more against the harshness of the desert than the softness of a #flower . While coming to see the grand views and amazing rock formations of #Canyonlands , don't forget to look down to notice the fleeting beauties of #spring . #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

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6 years

A place to visit on your way to The Needles district: (cw)

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6 years

Marvel at 2,000 years of Native American stories etched on Newspaper Rock in #IndianCreek : Remember: always visit these historical sites with care and respect.

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5 years

"There is nothing so American as our national parks." -Franklin D. Roosevelt #NationalParkWeek #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

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5 months

Discover one of the hidden gems of Canyonlands National Park – The mesmerizing Claret cup cactus! Known for its striking crimson flowers blooming between April and June, this desert beauty adds a splash of color to the rugged landscape.

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7 months

🎉Big news! We have a new superintendent, Lena Pace! “I am honored to be selected to lead this iconic group of parks and am so grateful for the diverse career I've had across the National Park Service that has led me to this point,” says Pace. Learn more:

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6 years

This morning's spectacular view at Island in the Sky Visitor Center. (cw)

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4 years

Have you seen comet #NEOWISE cruising by our planet? There are a few days left to try and catch a glimpse of the comet since it won’t pass by Earth again for about 6,800 years. What has your reaction been while viewing this temporary visitor to our night sky?

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3 years

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day... JK! We will take all of the rain that we can get. #Monsoon season brings critical rain to the Colorado Plateau’s high desert. Check out this picture of #Canyonlands on a rainy day.

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4 years

❄️“Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.” – Anamika Mishra. ❄️We've been lucky with warm days filled with sunshine, but temperatures are dropping and snow is on the horizon! We’re looking forward to the peace and solitude of winter. How will you celebrate this new season?

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4 years

Throughout North America, wildfire is a significant natural process that has been complicated by human activity. This often affects air quality at Canyonlands. How can our daily choices at home affect our experiences when we visit our parks? #wildfire

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6 months

When hiking in the park, you may notice stacked rocks along the trail. These are called cairns. Rangers build cairns to help mark where to go on the trails. It is important to leave rocks where you find them and avoid knocking over existing cairns over to protect our living soil!

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10 months

Already planning next year’s trip? Don't forget entrance #FeeFreeDays ! 🎉 1/15 – MLK Jr. Day 🦌️ 4/20– National Park Week  🌳 6/19 – Juneteenth ⛰️ 8/4– Great American Outdoors Day 🌻 9/28 – National Public Lands Day 🎖️ 11/11– Veterans Day Details:

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2 years

Our monsoon season has begun! Summer brings rain to large parts of the North American deserts, often in the form of late-afternoon thunderstorms. About a third of our annual rainfall is brought by monsoons! These storms can be as dangerous as they are beautiful.

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4 years

Desert paintbrush is a plant worth a closer look. What appears as bright red flowers are actually bracts, or modified leaves. The actual flowers are tiny and yellow. What flowers or plants in your area are worth a deeper look? #signsofspring #athomeadventures

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10 months

⛰️Happy International Mountain Day! Today we celebrate the mountain ranges that surround Canyonlands. The La Sals to the east, the Henrys to the west, and the Abajos to the south of the park set a unique backdrop to the already amazing panoramic views.

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8 years

The waning light of autumn reaches across canyon skies, warming the soul of all who gaze upon the depth of its beauty. (MM / SDM)

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5 years

Celebrate Arches National Park's certification as an international dark sky park! Tonight from 6 pm - 11 pm rangers from around the Colorado Plateau will join forces to share the wonders of the night sky. Check for event details.

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5 years

October’s full moon rises over the La Sal Mountains. Not only is Canyonlands the perfect place to see the stars but an excellent option for viewing the full moon on a clear night. #fullmoon #mountains #utah #fall

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8 years

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky." Rabindranath Tagore

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3 years

🌨️Winter weather is quickly approaching! Are you prepared? ❄️Fewer services are available in Canyonlands in the winter. Learn what's available and what's not in the Needles, Island in the Sky, and Maze districts:

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7 months

Bighorn sheep, birds of prey, and bears... oh my! 🐻🦅🐏 Seasonal wildlife closures are in effect! For more info and a full list of closures, visit: #RecreateResponsibly #Wildlife

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8 months

Nature's canvas at Canyonlands: a breathtaking landscape of fiery red canyons, kissed by the sunset, against the snow-capped La Sal Mountains. The La Sals, formed by igneous intrusions, are unique in a sea of sedimentary rock. 🔥🏔️ More geology:

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6 years

Tonight we're thankful for clean air and spectacular night skies! (cw) #GiveThanks #Thanksgiving

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4 years

What does it take to thrive in dark times? Sacred datura has tightly coiled flowers that unfurl into a very large trumpet shape overnight. A citrusy fragrance matched with bright white petals makes it easy for their hawkmoth pollinators to find them on a dark night. #nightblooms

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7 months

DOI announces $195 Million for America’s National Parks through Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investments. Canyonlands receives funds to assess climate change impacts on rivers and restore areas with native plants to park ecosystems. Learn more:

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5 years

How did those rocks get up there? Canyonlands has its share of balanced rocks and hoodoos, like these caprocks of White Rim Sandstone. With erosion resistant sandstone above the softer Organ Rock Shale below we get a variety of towering pillars in our lower canyons. #geology

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4 years

Did you know that squirrels, like all rodents, exhibit dental self-care and chew with a purpose? A squirrel’s incisors will continue to grow throughout its lifetime. To prevent overgrowth, they chew on hard objects to file down their teeth.

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8 years

We've got a beautiful view from the Island in the Sky webcam! (cw)

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5 years

Canyonlands contains numerous Ancestral Puebloan structures which date back 800 or more years. What do you think people 1000 years from now will think of the structures that you use in your daily life? #VisitwithRespect #CanyonlandsNP

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10 months

Welcoming winter’s magic in the heart of the desert ❄️🏜️ Today is the first day of winter, & #Canyonlands is quite the place to experience the season. Embrace the magic of this winter wonderland, but remember to stay safe! Prepare for your winter visit:

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9 months

Winter desert snow & moisture helps sustain life all year! Algae, fungi, & cyanobacteria make up biological soil crusts, which require water to photosynthesize. We ❤️ soil crusts: they stabilize against erosion & support desert plant growth. Learn more:

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