Island in the Sky Canyonlands

More of our drive through Canyonlands National Park. This part of it was all on paved road. Again there are no words to describe it adequately.
We drove through the “Island in the Sky” portion of the park.It's called that because it is isolated from the surrounding land by steep canyons formed by the Green and Colorado Rivers.
Here is a view of the Green River
Different layers of rocks.
This big rock is called the Whale Rock. Kind of looks like a whale the way it raises out of the brush.
Another view of the river way down there.
Some of the varied vegetation
Different colored rocks and bushes.
The mountains in the background are 35 miles away.
This area is called Grand View – not hard to tell why.
A picture of some of the fences that are all over the park. They are made from the dead trees.
Some more scenery – no explanation necessary – from the Grand View area.






Leaving the Park

End of a wonderful day and drive. Even the weather was perfect. Only in the high 70s.

This part of Utah is so interesting. Something for every one. From boat rides on the Colorando River, to Sky Diving and lots of hiking trails.