It's a long drive to The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and once you get there don't expect any restaurants, phone service or hotels. If you plan to camp, check ahead for availability . . . spots fill up fast! We were fortunate to get reservations at the Needles Outpost, which is located just outside the Park boundary, but close to everything Canyonlands had to offer.
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| We are headed to The Needles District in Canyonlands |
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| Our first stop was Newspaper Rock |
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| Wooden Shoe Arch is one of the most uniquely shaped rock formations in Canyonlands |
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| This silly raven followed us to our car and chased us out of the parking lot! I suppose he was expecting food in exchange for his picture?! |
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| The vastness of Canyonlands is almost indescribable |
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| One large pothole, filled with water, and three silly tourists being told to pose for a shot |
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| John & Kent at Big Spring Canyon Overlook |
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| "Home Sweet Home" Campsite 26 provided us with some great memories & laughs! |
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| Needles Outpost, just outside the park boundary was a great place to camp |
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| A quick moving storm passed over camp and the wind blew . . . sand . . . on the sleeping bags in our tent! |
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| Cave Spring Cowboy Camp remnants from the ranching days |
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| Pictographs at Cave Spring |
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| Mary & John enjoying the day |
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| We climbed up 2 ladders to the top of the cave for some great views |
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| At Roadside Ruin we took a short walk to view this granary which was used to store corn, beans & squash by ancestral Puebloan tribes |
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| Here we are! Looking forward to our next adventure, stay tuned! |
