In addition to Colorado, there are numerous locations worth
exploring throughout the Four Corners Region (Utah,
Arizona,
New Mexico) and
Wyoming.
Below is a short list of intriguing places. Please be sure to respect
each area while hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and exploring; many of
the ecosystems are extremely fragile! Click on the location titles below to obtain information
about each geographical area and to view photographs.
The Wind River Range ("Winds"), located
in the heart of Wyoming's Rocky Mountain Range, forms part of North
America's backbone - the Continental Divide. This statuesque
mountain range runs for nearly 100 miles, offering superb hiking,
backpacking, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, and camping
opportunities. Gannett Peak, towering at 13,804', is the highest
peak in the Winds and, for that matter, the State of Wyoming...
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There isn't much more we can say about
this area except that it is climbing and bouldering heaven. The
granite is sharp as a razor, which actually leads to better friction on
the rock. There are numerous hiking trails in the area and an
abundance of camping spots and designated campgrounds...
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Grand Staircase - Escalante National
Monument is easily within our top five places that we would recommend
visiting in the Southwest. It simply has everything to offer. From towering arches to sculpted rock formations, this place will
dazzle the visitor in every way imaginable. The Henry Mountains,
taking their north to south course, sit right next door. The sandstone slot
canyons of Escalante radiate beauty and are not for claustrophobic souls...continue
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Utah is the home of some of the most
intriguing locations in the world; Cedar Mesa is no exception. The
geologic and human histories of the area can only be compared to the
layers of an onion because they are complex, overlapping, and many coats
thick. Cedar Mesa is a spiritual place that
visitors should enter only if they respect the culture and historical
underpinnings of the Ancient Puebloans...continue
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Chaco is just far enough away from
civilization that not many people make the trip out to the intriguing
New Mexico canyons. It was a cultural epicenter for the Ancient
Puebloans, who likely flocked to Chaco for rituals, trade, and
spiritual enlightenment...
Wheeler Peak (13,161') is the highest
peak in New Mexico.
The hike is a long, non-technical adventure. There are
numerous other hikes in the area. If you are staying in Taos, this
should be one of the areas that you try to see. The aspen groves
are absolutely incredible...
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Kane Ranch, Paria Plateau, and
Vermillion Cliffs sit in the middle of some of the most rugged country
in the lower 48. Recently, California Condors were reintroduced
in the area. The Peregrine Fund currently oversees the project,
and, hopefully, it will be a success. However, the Fund is still
struggling with issues such as the use of lead bullets for hunting in
the area. If ingested by the birds, the consequences are
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Jackass Canyon lies within the borders
of the Navajo Reservation and requires a hiking permit. The hike
is approximately 2.75 miles (one way) and requires some climbing
skills... continue
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