Colorado National Monument

Hi All,

From a distance, the Colorado National Monument looks like exactly what it is- a huge section of uplifted red rock sandstone with numerous erosion canyons. That's the Colorado River in the foreground.

The long drive to the upper plateau included two short red rock tunnels. Once at the top, the views are extraordinary.

This survivor of the erosion history is called Independence Monument.

This is Red Canyon. The drainage down the center supports cottonwood trees now showing their fall colors.

More stunning views.

Fallen rock is a huge rock slab that broke off but did not topple over.

Another erosion survivor.

This place is a compact gem of the National Park system.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

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