Canyonlands National Park is split up into a few different regions, each with some incredible trails and overlooks, but the one area you really shouldn’t miss is the Island in the Sky, an enormous mesa standing about 1000 feet above the rest of the park. If you only have a single day to spend in […]
It’s hard to pick out the “best” part of Canyonlands National Park since each region is so different, but if you’re going to visit just one part of the park, you should make it the Island in the Sky. A huge mesa standing 1000 feet over the rest of Canyonlands, the Island in the Sky […]
Bringing a Dog to Canyonlands National Park You can bring your dog to Canyonlands National Park, although it might not be the best idea. At Canyonlands, pets are allowed only along the roads, in parking lots, and at campgrounds and picnic areas. All pets, dogs included, have to be kept on a leash whenever they’re […]
There’s really no way to say which part of Canyonlands National Park is the best, but we’d recommend that first-time visitors start with the Island in the Sky before heading to the Needles. The Island in the Sky has more impressive vistas and easier trails, and it’s closer to Moab so you can get there […]
Mesa Arch is located in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park and is one of the park’s most popular attractions. Spanning 27 feet wide, Mesa Arch is a pothole arch that was created 20 million years ago as water pooled and gradually eroded away the bedrock at the edge of the […]
