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Grand Canyon

Arizona

In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.
-Psalm 95:4-5

It is hard to give a sense of the size of the Grand Canyon in pictures. You must see it in person to understand how huge it is. Nonetheless, here are some pictures to show small glimpses of the beauty of the Grand Canyon.
This is called Duck on a Rock.

Antelope Canyon

Page AZ

This is what God the Lord says— the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it.
-Isaiah 42:5

The images from this canyon are real, even though they don’t look it. The colors changed depending on the the amount of sunlight and the angle of the canyon walls. It was amazing walking through this canyon to see all theses designs!

Glen Canyon

Page AZ

On our way to Page from Monument Valley. This is not in Glen Canyon, but a pretty cool butte near Page.
The famous Horseshoe Bend in the Colorado River at Page AZ. The two boats headed away from each other look like fish from this vantage point!
Lake Powell, behind the Glen Canyon Dam.
The back side of the Glen Canyon Dam.
Glen Canyon Dam.
Glen Canyon. The Colorado River flowing from the dam towards Horseshoe Bend.
This formation is also not in Glen Canyon, but just outside Page. It reminds me of a condo from The Flintstones!

Monument Valley UT/AZ

Monument Valley Tribal Park lies within the Navajo Nation. The area holds a deep spiritual connection for the Navajo people. From their website: Monument Valley’s collection of crimson mesas and towering sandstone buttes capture colors that appear only in nature. The astonishing scenic beauty of the desert landscape also reflects the reverence Arizona’s tribal communities have for the land.

Monument Valley served as the backdrop for many western movies and TV shows over the years. John Wayne said it was one of his favorite places on earth. It was also featured in the movie Forrest Gump, at the point in the movie where Forrest decides to stop running. Forrest Gump Point photo is on the Utah post.

A classic scene: The Two Mittens and Merrick Butte.
Our hotel showed a John Wayne movie The Searchers, set in Monument Valley, at night!
Sunset.
Sunrise on the Mittens.
Three Sisters.
Classic Monument Valley view.
The Thumb.
Our hotel, The View Hotel. All rooms face Monument Valley.
Sculpture inside The View Hotel.
Another sculpture inside The View Hotel.
John Wayne’s Cabin at Goulding’s Lodge.
Another Monument Valley scene.
Owl Rock, 1,000 ft. spire.
Agathia Peak, 1,500 ft. rise.

Southeast Utah

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
-Romans 1:20

Driving from Four Corners to Monument Valley, we took the northern route through southeastern Utah. Dramatic formations are all along the trip.

Bluffs near Bluff UT.
These bluffs are right next to the road.
Twin Rocks, Bluff UT
The bluffs side by side.
Mexican Hat UT
This is the scene from Forrest Gump.
Re-enactment of the Forrest Gump scene.