We visit Canyonlands National Park in Utah, USA. In the "Island in the Sky" section of the national park, we follow the scenic drive to Grand View Point Overlook. Candlestick Tower Overlook, Orange Cliffs Overlook and Buck Canyon Overlook also offer fantastic views of the wild and rugged rock landscape. A short hike takes us to Mesa Arch, the famous rock arch and landmark of the national park. On the way back to Moab, we stop for a few drone flights at viewpoints outside the national park.
Canyonlands National Park is located near Moab and can be reached by car in 30-40 minutes. Compared to the nearby Arches National Park, Canyonlands is more expansive and less crowded. The national park consists of three parts: "Island in the Sky", "The Needles", and "The Maze". "Island in the Sky" is the most easily accessible and therefore the most visited. The landscape is shaped by the erosion processes of the Colorado River and Green River and is dominated by deep gorges, sharp rock needles, and rock towers.
We drive along the scenic road through "Island in the Sky". Our first stop is at Candlestick Tower Viewpoint. The eponymous rock, which resembles a candlestick, is typical of this breathtaking landscape of deep gorges and tall rock towers made of bright red sandstone. We also see the deep canyon of the Green River, which, alongside the Colorado River, has shaped this landscape.
At the end of the road lies Grand View Point Overlook, and the name doesn't promise too much! The view is simply breathtaking. A rocky plateau lies before us, dissected by steep canyons, with mighty rock towers standing between them like islands in a sea of rock. In the distance, we see the other areas of the national park. "The Needles" is named for its sharp and striped rock needles. "The Maze" is difficult to access, as there are almost no roads or infrastructure here. We walk a bit further along the Grand View Trail, an easy hike along the edge of the cliffs. It also treats us to magnificent views. You feel as if you are floating high above the canyons.
Orange Cliffs Overlook is very close by, and a little further away is Buck Canyon Overlook. From here, we also have beautiful views of the rocky landscape and the rivers.
Then we continue to the famous Mesa Arch. Many tourists visit it early in the morning to watch the sun rise through the rock arch. Unfortunately, it is very crowded at sunrise, and you have to get up extremely early to get a good spot. Now in the afternoon, it is less crowded. A short hike leads us to the striking arch, giving us the opportunity to observe the park's flora and fauna. Cacti and agaves defy the hostile desert climate, and small chipmunks are occasionally spotted scurrying among the vegetation. Mesa Arch itself stands on the edge of a precipice that drops steeply 150 m (500 ft) directly behind the rock arch. What a fascinating view with the rock arch in the foreground, the rugged rocky landscape behind it, and the snow-capped peaks of the La Sal Mountains on the horizon! And looking into the abyss directly below us adds a real thrill. There are no barriers here, so you have to be careful.
On the way back to Moab, we stop for a few drone flights at viewpoints that are no longer within Canyonlands National Park. Drones are prohibited in the national parks, but the landscape is beautiful outside of them too! We show you a few drone shots of the wonderful landscape at the end.
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Visit in May 2024
Chapter:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Drive to Canyonlands National Park
01:08 Candlestick Tower Overlook
02:53 Grand View Point
04:17 Grand View Point Trail
06:02 Orange Cliffs Overlook
06:36 Buck Canyon Overlook
07:05 Mesa Arch Trail
08:16 Mesa Arch
10:18 Return trip
10:41 Roadside viewpoints with drone flights
14:46 Outro
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