United States Utah
Island in the Sky
A plateau amidst Utah national park with panoramic vistas, towering cliffs, and unique rock formations.
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Deep within the recesses of the Canyonlands National Park is where the strange optical illusion of the Island in the Sky unfolds. A great mesa that pokes over the red desert, it has the appearance of being a floating island high atop the Utah country.
jrfrancis 3 years ago
Stop #5: A 30 minute drive from Arches National Park and you're in Islands in the Sky, Canyonlands.
leah 3 years ago
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The Best Hiking Views in Utah and Arizona
katie (Katie Camille)arches, canyonlands & dead horse in 1 day
leah (Leah Fishman) While driving through Utah, I knew that I had to stop and see at least two Utah National Parks on the way. Arches & Canyonlands are a natural pair: located side-by-side, you can totally hit both in one long day. While a 12-hour itinerary means no long hikes, you can see most (if not all) of the major landmarks from your car or by trekking 10-20 minutes off road. Dead Horse is a bonus if you finish both parks before sunset! Stay in Moab two nights for easy access.