Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park, located in the heart of southeast Utah's high desert, preserves the colorful canyons, buttes, mesas, and arches that have been carved out by the Colorado and Green rivers. The park was established in 1964 and attracts around 750,000 visitors per year.

The park is the largest in Utah that contains rock art of the Ancestral Pueblo people. Covering more than 337,000 acres, Canyonlands is made up of four districts, each offering a unique kind of experience and different opportunities for exploration and adventure.

The Island in the Sky district offers breathtaking views over the paved scenic drive and plenty of hikes of various lengths, while the Needles is more suitable for a backcountry experience.

Take a tour of the Horseshoe Canyon Unit to get the chance to see stunning Native American rock art panels. If you have more time and self-reliance, it is worth visiting the remote district of The Maze.

If you want to spend some time on the river, you can choose to go white water rafting in Cataract Canyon or drift along the Colorado or Green rivers.