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Basin and Range National Monument | Amazing Petroglyphs and Scenery
Basin and Range National Monument encompasses 704,000 acres of - the monuments namesake - basin and range landscapes. These landscapes are made up of alternating steep narrow mountain ranges separated by wide basins with elevations ranging from about 4,200 - 8,900 feet. Here you'll find fascinating geology and rock formations as well as an incredible diversity of plants and animals. And Basin and Range National Monument has one of the best collections of petroglyphs we have ever seen.
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Must See Things to Do in Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument is a bit off the beaten path but well worth the journey! The history of the dinosaur bones found in this area and the abundance of remaining dinosaur bones is truly a sight to see. And the beautiful landscapes encompassed in Dinosaur National Monument are also well worth exploring. It's a very naturally rich area with gorgeous geology, lush landscapes and the rushing Yampa River cutting through colorful dramatic canyons.
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McDonald Creek Canyon Trail | Great Scenery and Solitude
McDonald Creek Canyon Trail is a beautiful, scenic hike among towering canyon walls and colorful wildflowers. The gentle trail conditions through the canyon allow you to look around and enjoy the everchanging scenery. This quiet canyon adventure passes cool rock formations, colorful landscape views and even Fremont Indian pictographs before eventually reaching the railroad along the Colorado River. McDonald Creek Canyon Trail is a mild relatively easy to access yet rewarding hike in the McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area.
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Hiking Grapevine Canyon: Petroglyphs and Rock Scrambling
Hiking Grapevine Canyon is a cool experience as it mixes history with beautiful desert scenery and some good ol' rock scrambling! Grapevine Canyon is located in the Spirit Mountain Wilderness of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. After viewing the many neat petroglyphs near the canyon entrance continue wandering through the canyon via faint trail and bursts of rock scrambling!
