National Parks

The American system of national parks was the first of its kind in the world, and provides a living model for other nations wishing to establish and manage their own protected areas. People from all around the world visit national parks to experience America's story, marvel at the natural wonders, and have fun. National Parks of the dessert south west listed below are unique. Places like Bryce Canyon, famous for its unique geology of red rock spires and horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters shown in the photo at left, Capitol Reef featuring the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline and Cedar Breaks resting on top of the Colorado plateau, at over 10,000 feet in elevation provide breathtaking vistas unlike any others. The links below will take you to other web sites and open in a new window. Simply close the new window when finished to return to Willow Glen Inn.

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1	Cedar Breaks National Manument Resting on top of the Colorado plateau, at over 10,000 feet in elevation, this breathtaking view awaits. Millions of years of sedimentation, uplift, and erosion are carving out this giant amphitheater, that spans some three miles.	212
2	Capitol Reef National Park The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorfull...	193
3	Bryce Canyon National Park Famous for its unique geology of red rock spires and horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters, Bryce offers the visitor a "Far View" from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah.	195
4	Grand Canyon National Park A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.	179
5	Pipe Spring National Monument American Indians, Mormon pioneers, plants, animals, and others have depended on the life-giving water found at Pipe Spring. Learn about pioneer and Kaibab Paiute life:	208
6	Rainbow Bridge National Monument Rainbow Bridge is the world's largest known natural bridge. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring American Indian tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the 300,000 people from around the world who visit each year.	238
7	Zion National Park Massive canyon walls ascend toward a brilliant blue sky. To experience Zion, you need to walk among the towering cliffs, or challenge your courage in a small narrow canyon. These unique sandstone cliffs range in color from cream, to pink, to red.	195

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