Vermilion Cliffs, Red cliffs in northern Arizona and southern Utah, United States.
Description
The Vermilion Cliffs stretch along the Colorado Plateau with red and orange sandstone layers stacked above each other rising into the air. The walls show horizontal bands of rock shaped by wind and water over long periods of time.
History
The federal government protected large portions of this terrain in the 1980s as wilderness to limit development and preserve natural processes. Before that, ranchers used the land for grazing while earlier inhabitants left traces in the form of rock art.
Culture
The colored rock faces draw photographers who walk out before dawn to capture light shifting across stone layers and sand. Many visitors carry water containers and navigation tools, as routes cross open ground without marked trails.
Practical
Visitors should start early to avoid extreme heat and carry several liters of water per person. Some areas require permits with limited daily quotas, so planning ahead is necessary.
Did you know?
Biologists release young condors hatched in captivity here and monitor their movements with transmitters. The large birds circle above the rock faces and use warm updrafts to glide through the air.
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