Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument

Lost World

Hiking some of the remote plateaus of Grand Staircase you almost feel like you are on another planet.

Last Layer

Hiking this remote canyon I came across the remaining remnant of a long forgotten sandstone layer.

Ancient Giants

Hiking along this remote canyon at times was like walking through the ruins of some ancient city.

Final Resting Place

This old juniper some how landed on a small rock to create a balanced remnant for it final resting place.

Plateau Sculpture

I was hiking along the top of a sandstone plateau when I came across this wonderful old dead tree. Standing alone on a wide flat slab this tree was one of nature's finest sculptures that I have seen.

Sandstone & Sand

Water and sand will follow the easiest path down a canyon wall and it is amazing to see how the sand gets spread out.

Hidden Passage

You never know what you may find just over the next ridge.

Singing Rock

Whenever I come across a hoodoo formation I still marvel at how long they have lasted when every other layer around it has eroded away.

Intricate Erosion

It is amazing to see the intricate sand patterns that are produced over many seasons.

Inner Core

It was a difficult spot to get to but worth the climb as we found this hidden canyon full of wonderful sandstone formations.

Years In The Making

Hiking in a remote canyon I came across one area that had some wonderful sandstone patterns.

Out Of Place

This was the only rock in this area so it makes me wonder how did it get here and what other geologic story does it have to tell?

Melting Sandstone

Hiking to the formation of Yellow Rock you will see some amazing sandstone colors and patterns.

Pauline's Perspective

Hiking into a canyon with friends I did not notice this formation but later on during a break we shared images and Pauline's image of this formation was wonderful, so I made sure to get a picture of this on the way out. 8516-02T-COLOR-WEB

Natural Balance

Hiking out of this remote canyon I found an old tree that had fallen to the edge of the cliff but did not go over.