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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Canyonlands National ParkSeedling in Biological Soil Crust
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Canyonlands National Park
Honaker Trail Formation
 
photo: Cataract Canyon
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert
Cataract Canyon
 

Deposited
Pennsylvanian Period (286 to 320 million years ago)

Depositional Environment
Shallow seas

Appearance
Dark gray limestones with fossils forming rugged slopes and ledges

Examples
Along the Colorado River in Cataract Canyon. The Honaker Trail is also visible along the Moab Fault in Arches National Park.
Interactive Geologic Atlas
Interactive Geologic Atlas
Flash animations manage to simplify the story of Canyonlands.
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Desert Bighorn Sheep  

Did You Know?
Desert bighorn sheep live year-round in Canyonlands. These animals make their home along the rivers, negotiating the steep, rocky talus slopes with ease. Once in danger of becoming extinct, desert bighorns are making a tentative comeback thanks to the healthy herds in Canyonlands.
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Last Updated: July 12, 2006 at 16:26 EST