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Bears Ears National Monument

Bears Ears National Monument is a breathtaking landscape located in southeastern Utah. The monument is named after two towering buttes that resemble the ears of a bear. The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including ancient cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, and pictographs. The monument is a popular destination for photographers, offering a variety of stunning locations to capture the beauty of the natural world. Some of the most popular photography spots include the Bears Ears Buttes, the Mule Canyon Ruins, and the Grand Gulch Wilderness Area.

House on Fire
Mule Canyon - House on Fire
by Jiri Hajek

I just couldn't miss this location on my trip. A famous spot where morning sunlight gets reflected by sandstone to create an illusion of an house in red flames. Nice spot to enjoy, particularly if you're lucky and are alone here!

Burning Up
Mule Canyon - House on Fire

Seeing as it's a cold December day, thought I'd go back and find the warmest possible picture in my archive. I think the "House on Fire" Puebloan...

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River House Ruin
River House Ruin

Situated in an alcove just south to the San Juan River and west of Butler Wash, the structures include multistory and single story dwellings (toward...

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This House Is On Fire
Mule Canyon - House on Fire

Anasazi ruin near Blanding, Utah, USA, named "House on fire ruin" because in the late morning light, the sun reflects from the sandstone cliffs on...

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Bears Ears National Monument!
Most notably Jiri Hajek and Maurizio Fontana.