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Canyonlands National Park
White Rim Sandstone
photo: the White Rim Sandstone frames the inner canyon of the Green River below Green River Overlook.
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert
The White Rim Sandstone frames the inner canyon of the Green River below Green River Overlook.
 

Deposited
Permian Period (245 to 286 million years ago)

Depositional Environment
Wind-blown beach sands

Appearance
White, cross-bedded sandstones forming cliffs and caprocks

Examples
White canyon rim marking the inner gorge of the Colorado and Green rivers at the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands.

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Collared Lizard

Did You Know?
Lizards, including the colorful collared lizard, are one of the most frequently seen animals in Canyonlands. When not chasing flies or basking in the sun, they are often seen doing what appears to be push-ups. Scientists believe this and other behaviors signal dominance and facilitate courtship.
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