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| Description | The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is located on the edge of one of the most beautiful places on Earth - the Grand Canyon. Situated on the Colorado Plateau in northwestern Arizona, within the drainage of the Colorado River, the monument borders Grand Canyon National Park to the south, and the state of Nevada to the west, and encompasses a portion of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This 1,014,000 acres of federal land is a scientific treasure holding many of the same values that have long been protected in Grand Canyon National Park. Deep canyons, mountains, and lonely buttes testify to the power of geological forces and provide colorful vistas. Its Paleozoic and Mesozoic sedimentary rock layers are relatively undeformed and unobscured by vegetation, offering a clear view to understanding the process of the geologic history of the Colorado Plateau. The monument encompasses the lower portion of the Shivwits Plateau, an important watershed for the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. Beyond the phenomenal geological resources, the monument contains countless biological, archeological, and historical resources. Bring plenty of water, food, extra gasoline and at least two spare tires. High clearance vehicles are recommended. <a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/search-details/3108/2" rel="nofollow">www.blm.gov/visit/search-details/3108/2</a> Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. |
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| Source | Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument |
| Author | Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by BLMArizona at https://flickr.com/photos/141771506@N07/26632025121. It was reviewed on 8 January 2022 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the Public Domain Mark. |
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