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Goblin Valley State Park is one of the gems of Utah’s state park system. Goblin Valley is located in the San Rafael Desert off of State Highway 24 north of Hanksville. The park gets its name from it’s most prominent feature, thousands of “Hoodoos,” which are also known as “Goblins.” Goblin Valley protects one of the largest concentration of hoodoos in the world. There are several marked hiking trails within the park and hiking is permitted through the valley itself. There is a campground in the park that accepts reservations. Goblin Valley is one of the most spectacular places in Utah and is well worth a visit. Exploring Goblin Valley is exploring millions of years of history.
Located 20 miles southeast of Bryce Canyon National Park, Kokachrome Basin is 5,800 feet above sea level.
This is one of my favorite pictures taken at Bryce Canyon Lodge, I don't know exactly why, just "Snow on Chairs"!
Overlooking Utah's Dead Horse Point State Park, which is located right next to Canyonlands National Park. Dead Horse Point is a spectacular 5,362 acre park that towers 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, offering breathtaking panoramas.
Utah National Parks, State Parks, and all places in between Grand Tour May 2007, a 5000+ mile round trip whirwind tour of some of the finest scenery on the planet.
Goosenecks State Park is an incredible sight to see. The park is located a short distance off of Highway 163 in Southern Utah just north of Monument Valley. The park is famous for its sweeping views of the “goosenecks” which are meanderings of the San Juan River. The view is one of the most striking examples of an entrenched river meander in the world. As you gaze at the overlook you can’t help feeling awestruck at 300 million years of geological activity that carved the incredible canyon. There is a small campground at the park and those that choose to spend the night are greeted with amazing dark skies that light up with abundant stars. There are no hiking trails located within park boundaries, but the 5 mile round trip Honaker Trail is nearby. Regardless if you are simply stopping by for a quick view or are spending a few days in the area, Goosenecks State Park is well worth a visit.
Goosenecks State Park is an incredible sight to see. The park is located a short distance off of Highway 163 in Southern Utah just north of Monument Valley. The park is famous for its sweeping views of the “goosenecks” which are meanderings of the San Juan River. The view is one of the most striking examples of an entrenched river meander in the world. As you gaze at the overlook you can’t help feeling awestruck at 300 million years of geological activity that carved the incredible canyon. There is a small campground at the park and those that choose to spend the night are greeted with amazing dark skies that light up with abundant stars. There are no hiking trails located within park boundaries, but the 5 mile round trip Honaker Trail is nearby. Regardless if you are simply stopping by for a quick view or are spending a few days in the area, Goosenecks State Park is well worth a visit.
In 1948, the National Geographic Society photographed the area for a story that appeared in the magazine's September, 1949 issue.