Northeast of Moab, Utah

The Colorado River and Route 128 wind their way to Moab, Utah. A quiet early morning drive with perhaps only a couple of other cars/trucks on the road.

Northeast of Moab, Utah

Colorado River as it flows towards Moab, Utah.

Colorado National Monument

Weathered sandstone along the Capitol wash.

Colorado National Monument

Along the road looking into the valley.

Colorado National Monument

Weathered sandstone along a canyon wall.

Colorado National Monument

Most visitors make a quick drive thru the monument on their way to another location. Spending three days and a couple of nights allowed me to experience the varying moods of the area.

Colorado National Monument

The Colorado National Monument is located near Fruita, Colorado. The Monument and McInnis Canyons share a 225 square mile, red-rock plateau that rises more then 2,000 feet above the Grand Valley. Rugged canyons drain to the Colorado River and pinyon-juniper woodlands cover the mesas and ridges.