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Lake Powell & Monument Valley

Things to see in Lake Powell & Monument Valley

16 sights, museums, parks and places worth the stop.

The image displays a close-up, low-light view of a rock surface covered in petroglyphs, featuring stylized anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures, along with a distinct, large, light-colored geometric shape (possibly a ladder or grid) superimposed or

Bluff · Hiking Trails

Sand Island Petroglyph Panel

Located just west of Bluff, Utah, the Sand Island Petroglyph Panel offers a profound glimpse into the region’s deep hist...
The image shows a collection of historic log structures and covered wagons on a dirt lot, with a large sign in the background that reads "BLUFF FORT" in reverse (indicating the photo is mirrored or taken from the back).

Bluff · Historic Buildings

Bluff Fort Historic Site

Bluff Fort Historic Site offers a quiet, reflective pause in southeastern Utah. Located at 550 East Black Locust, the si...
The image shows a large, recessed alcove in a sandstone cliff face, containing the stone ruins of an ancient dwelling (kiva or room block) with a dark, shadowed entrance, set against a backdrop of desert vegetation.

Blanding · Hiking Trails

Butler Wash Ruins

Located approximately 14 miles south of Blanding, Utah, the Butler Wash Ruins offer an accessible introduction to Ancest...
The balanced Mexican Hat rock formation

Monument Valley · Desert Landscapes

Mexican Hat Rock

Mexican Hat Rock is a prominent geological feature located in southeastern Utah, approximately 2.5 miles northeast of th...