Be Wowed by the Magic of Canyonlands National Park

In Southeastern Utah, atop the mesas of the Colorado Plateau, lies Canyonlands National Park. It’s a wonderland of strange and beautiful geologic formations, hiking and mountain biking opportunities, and stunning 4WD trails and dirt roads. The stargazing is unparalleled, the views of arches and canyons are life affirming, and, time it right and have the confidence to get out and away from the busier roads, and you can have huge chunks of the park all to yourself.

This short film comes to us from our friends at More Than Just Parks, the Pattiz brothers, Will and Jim. They’ve put together a list of their favorite things to do in the park, so start there, then let your mind, and your feet, wander.

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