Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a United States national monument that originally designated 1,880,461 acres of protected land in southern Utah in 1996. The monument's size was later reduced by a succeeding presidential proclamation in 2017. Wikipedia

Area: 1,569 mi²

Visitors: 878,000 (in 2014)

Established: September 18, 1996

Management: Bureau of Land Management

Number of visitors: 878,000

Did you know: There are three main regions: the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Canyons of the Escalante (Escalante River).

The petrog)yphs we encountered were pretty cool.

#Adventure
The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a United States national monument that originally designated 1,880,461 acres of protected land in southern Utah in 1996. The monument's size was later reduced by a succeeding presidential proclamation in 2017. Wikipedia

Area: 1,569 mi²

Visitors: 878,000 (in 2014)

Established: September 18, 1996

Management: Bureau of Land Management

Number of visitors: 878,000

Did you know: There are three main regions: the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Canyons of the Escalante (Escalante River).

The petrog)yphs we encountered were pretty cool.

#Adventure
Just twenty paces from Metate Arch are features like this in the Devils Garden.
Traveling from Bryce Canyon to Moab, we took scenic highway 12. My wonderful friend Yuki told us about this coffee house along the route. It's really hidden from the highway, but if you know it's there, it'll be your new favorite place for coffee. 

You can rent the 'kottage' overnight, which Yuki had done. She reported that it was absolutely amazing.

Gorgeous views!
The slot canyons in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument are a fascinating and unique hike. Wandering through the narrow canyons and high cliff walls, you sometimes can barely see the trail in front of you as it twists and turns. This trail is the Cottonwood Narrows, which is a relatively easy hike accessed via Road 400. And bonus for dog owners - dogs are allowed to hike with you! #utah #grandstaircase #dogfriendly #hiking


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