Red, brown and white figures on rock in the Grand Gallery panel, in Canyonlands.

Explore Human History

Canyonlands National Park

  • 1 - 3 days
  • 6 tour stops

Dive into Canyonlands history with visits to historic mining camps, archeological sites and museum exhibits. This tour includes stops in the Needles and Island in the Sky districts, with a bonus stop at Horseshoe Canyon in the Maze District. You can visit a few stops in one afternoon, or complete the full tour in several days. Remember, archeological sites are fragile, irreplaceable resources. Never touch rock markings, leave all artifacts where you find them, and watch your step to avoid damage to sites.

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