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Canyonlands National Park - Needles District

Canyonlands National Park - Needles District is a stunning destination for nature lovers and photographers alike. Located in southeastern Utah, this district of the park is known for its unique rock formations, towering spires, and colorful canyons. The area is home to a variety of hiking trails, ranging from easy strolls to challenging treks, that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Photographers will find plenty of opportunities to capture stunning images, with popular locations including the Chesler Park Loop, Elephant Hill, and the Joint Trail.

Prelude to the afternoon of a pothole
Chesler Park trail

Needles and juniper wood do double vision with the afternoon light in a slickrock pothole filled with snowmelt water. Seen along the Chesler Park...

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Needles after the storm
Needles after the storm

A winter storm moves on over Elephant Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Utah

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"Old rocks, young canyons"
Needles view

View from a notch in one group of needles to another near Elephant Canyon in the Needles District, Canyonlands National Park. The needles are...

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texture
Chesler Park

Fading light nicely shows the myriad of patterns in rock and vegetation in Chesler Park, Needles District of Canyonlands NP. The wind was gusting...

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