The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is spectacular among the ponderosa pines of the northern edge of this natural canyon, which has been carved out by the
Colorado River , the elements of nature, and time. Nature abounds with wildlife and vegetation along the northern edge of this less-traveled section of one of the natural wonders of . Walk to the northern rim and look out over the edge, thankful that you have escaped the crowds and hot and arid temperatures of the southern rim.
President Clinton dedicated the
Grand
Staircase-Escalante
National Monument in the late 90's to insure that future generations of Americans will be able to witness this miracle of nature. The "staircase" is so named because of the gradual staircase-like ascent of different colors of rock formation that go from chocolate brown at the lowest level, to red rocks at the middle level and topping out with brilliant white. Plan a stop on the highway near
Jacob
Lake to witness this colorful staircase consisting of over one million acres of protected public lands. The GSENM also features one of the largest paleontology discoveries in the world.
Have you ever been to a slot canyon? Slot canyons are in abundance in southern
Utah and showcase rock formations that form canyons so narrow and steep that you can touch the sides of each of the walls of the canyon with your own outstretched arms. Some of these natural wonders have been carved by the elements of sand, wind, and water for billions of years to produce the brilliant contrast in colors and lighting. Some of the walls of these slot canyons reach heights of fifty feet or more.
The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park offers a multitude of activities in the red colored sands that drift among the ponderosa pines. This state park has a campground to compliment a system of trails designed for ATV enthusiasts from around the globe. The tiny town of
Kanab is ATV friendly with laws that allow ATV'ers to use public roads to make their way to a host of ATV trails that roll on for miles.
Lake
Powell is the perfect spot for a water-filled getaway. Houseboats are available for rental and can sleep up to 12 people. Personal Water Craft offer adventures galore and families can escape to their own private beach on this huge man-made lake. Venture up the lake and witness petroglyphs situated along these canyon walls for centuries.
Southern Utah is also home to one of the most popular locations for making western movies. Kanab has been nicknamed "Little Hollywood" after hosting over 70 production crews during the filming of such classic Western movies as The Outlaw Josie Wales and the Gunsmoke television series. Some of the old movie sets are still open for public tours.
Discover the hidden treasures of southern
Utah . Bring the entire family along and experience the wonders of nature in
Kane County, Utah . There are over 1,000 hotel rooms in the vast county with 700 rooms situated in the county seat of Kanab. Visit us online at www.kaneutah.com or www.kane4kids.com
