Virtual Guidebook to the Canyonlands of Utah

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Virtual Guidebook to the
Canyonlands of Utah

Table of Contents: listed from northwest to southeast

San Rafael Desert: San Rafael Swell (3); Green River (1); Thompson Springs (3)
Capitol Reef: Capitol Reef (6); Waterpocket Fold (6); Muley Twist Canyon (2); Burr Trail (9); Fremont River (2); Henry Mountains (3)
Escalante and Grand Staircase: Boulder Mountain (3); Escalante (5); Grosvenor Arch (3)
Canyonlands and Arches: Island in the Sky (6); Upheaval Dome (2); Moab (1); Arches National Park (7)
Glen Canyon: Lake Powell (7); Rainbow Bridge (6)
San Juan River: Natural Bridges (5); Muley Point (3); San Juan River (4); Hovenweep (8)

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Complete Listing: listed from northwest to southeast

San Rafael Desert

San Rafael Swell

View north over Eagle Canyon in the San Rafael Swell. (7-8-07): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The "Outlaws" overlook in the San Rafael Swell. (7-8-07): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Interstate 70's dramatic crossing of the San Rafael Reef. (7-8-07): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Green River

The John Wesley Powell river history museum at Green River. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Thompson Springs and Sego Canyon

The town of Thompson Springs, bypassed and fading away. (7-8-07): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Large red pictographs in Sego Canyon. (7-8-07): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Sego Canyon petroglyph site, three unique sets of artifacts. (7-8-07): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Capitol Reef

Irrigated fields near Teasdale. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Panorama Point at Capitol Reef. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Orchards in the canyon at Fruita. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
A pioneer orchard, now the campground at Capitol Reef. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Capitol Dome from the Fremont River Gorge. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Fremont River at Capitol Reef. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Along the Waterpocket Fold

A view along the west side of the Waterpocket Fold. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Egyptian Temple at Capitol Reef. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Grand Wash, with a distant view of Cassidy Arch. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
In the Capitol Wash narrows. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Waterpocket Tanks, a strategic resource for desert travellers. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Bitter Creek Summit, east of the Waterpocket Fold. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Muley Twist Canyon

The gentle middle portion of Muley Twist Canyon, with a road down the wash. (5-26-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Strike Valley Overlook gives an eagle's eye view of the Waterpocket Fold. (5-26-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

The Burr Trail

Encircled by the Circle Cliffs. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Long Canyon on the Burr Trail. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
At the top of the Waterpocket Fold, on the Burr Trail. (5-26-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
At the top of the Burr Trail switchbacks. (5-26-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On the Burr Trail switchbacks. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Looking up the canyon to the Burr Trail switchbacks. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The east side of the Waterpocket Fold. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Overlooking Clay Canyon on the Burr Trail. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On the Burr Trail south of Capitol Reef. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

The Fremont River

Irrigated fields at Caineville on the Fremont River. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Fremont River south of Hanksville. (6-3-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

The Henry Mountains

The northern Henry Mountains, viewed from Tarantula Mesa. (5-26-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Range improvement, BLM-style, in the Henry Mountains. (5-26-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Looking out over the Canyonlands from the east side of the Henry Mountains. (5-26-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Escalante and Grand Staircase

Boulder Mountain

Looking east from Boulder Mountain. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
In a quaking aspen grove on Boulder Mountain. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
At the top of Steep Creek on the edge of the Aquarius Plateau. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Escalante and Boulder

Classic Mormon houses, now derelict, in the town of Escalante. (5-26-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The ridge-top route from Escalante to Boulder. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Boynton Overlook above Calf Creek. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Slickrock in the Escalante country. (6-2-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Pastures and tourist facilities in the town of Boulder. (5-26-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Grosvenor Arch and the Cottonwood Road

Looking towards Kodachrome Basin from the Cottonwood Road. (5-25-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Cottonwood Road, near Grosvenor Arch, offers a moderate backroad adventure. (5-25-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Grosvenor Arch, named for the president of the National Geographic Society. (5-25-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Canyonlands and Arches

Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park

The north entrance to Canyonlands, the road to Island in the Sky. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Shafer Canyon view from the Island in the Sky. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Green River Overlook, looking west from Island in the Sky. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Holeman Spring Basin. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Desert grassland on the Island in the Sky. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Grandview Point, south over the canyonlands. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Upheaval Dome, Canyonlands National Park

Upheaval Dome viewed from the west rim. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On the south rim of Upheaval Dome. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Moab

Wilson Arch along the highway south of Moab. (6-5-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Arches National Park

Courthouse Towers. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Turret Arch. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The South Window. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The North Window. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Double Arch. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
In the Garden of Eden at Arches National Park. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Park Avenue at Arches. (6-4-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Glen Canyon

Lake Powell

Early morning at Hites Cove, near the head of Lake Powell. (5-27-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Typical above-the-rim landscape at Lake Powell. (5-27-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Water sports and lakeside camping at Bullfrog Bay. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Lake Powell Ferry at Halls Crossing. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Halls Crossing Marina on Lake Powell. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Cane Spring Desert northeast of Lake Powell. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The boat launch ramps at Stateline on Lake Powell. (5-29-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On the boat tour to Rainbow Bridge. (5-19-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Rainbow Bridge

On the floating dock in Bridge Canyon. (5-19-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
First view of Rainbow Bridge. (5-19-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Approaching Rainbow Bridge. (5-19-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
In the welcome shade of Rainbow Bridge. (5-19-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Just upstream from Rainbow Bridge. (5-19-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Commemorative plaques on the canyon wall at Rainbow Bridge. (5-19-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

San Juan River

Natural Bridges National Monument

Butler Wash Ruins in a cliff alcove. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The deep roadcut through Comb Ridge. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Sipapu Bridge from the clifftops. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Sipapu Bridge from halfway down the trail. (5-27-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Owachomo Bridge, one of the world's longest natural stone bridges. (6-1-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

Muley Point

Muley Point affords an extensive view over the San Juan River, east of Lake Powell. (5-27-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Looking east from Muley Point, towards the goosenecks of the San Juan. (5-27-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Near the top of the Mokee Dugway, where the Cedar Mesa Road drops 1100 feet in three miles. (5-27-02): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

The San Juan River

The bridge over the San Juan River near Mexican Hat. (5-31-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
A small oil field at Mexican Hat. (5-31-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
In the Valley of the Gods, near Mexican Hat. Standard Size only
On the west side of Comb Ridge. (5-31-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
On the east side of Comb Ridge. (5-31-00): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Boat launch area on the San Juan River, near Bluff.: Standard Size only

Hovenweep National Monument

The "Unit Type House" at Hovenweep. (5-20-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Tower Point, Hovenweep. (5-20-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Hovenweep Castle, most impressive structure at the main site. (5-20-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Square Tower House, Hovenweep. (5-20-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Rim Rock House, Hovenweep. (5-20-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Stronghold House, Hovenweep. (5-20-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
The Cajon Unit of Hovenweep, a few miles from the main site. (5-20-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size
Ruins at the head of an escarpment, Cajon Unit of Hovenweep. (5-20-06): Standard Size or Fullscreen Size

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