• Spires of Cedar Mesa sandstone in Chesler Park (Needles District)

    Canyonlands

    National Park Utah

Orientation Video

Aerial photo of the Needles District.
A bird's eye view of the Needles
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert
 
With stunning aerial footage and time-lapse photography, this 15-minute video showcases the landscape of sculpted rock known as Canyonlands. A brief overview of the area's geology, natural and cultural resources, as well as recreational opportunities provides a great introduction to the park. This video is also shown at the Island in the Sky and Needles district visitor centers.

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Video for Windows/PC
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Wilderness of Rock - low quality [17.5mb wmv file]
Wilderness of Rock - medium quality [39.5mb wmv file]

Video for iPod/Mac
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Wilderness of Rock [43mb mp4 file]

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Did You Know?

Biological Soil Crust

The dirt is alive! A living crust called "Biological Soil Crust" covers much of Canyonlands and the surrounding area. Composed of algae, lichens and bacteria, this crust provides a secure foundation for desert plants. Please stay on roads and trails to avoid trampling this important resource. More...