Known for the intricate red and white swirls of the Navajo sandstone from the Jurassic period, Vermilion Cliffs is located between Arizona and Utah, USA.

Coyote Buttes North

The Vermilion Cliffs are divided into a few main areas. Coyote Buttes North is located along the two states of Arizona and Utah, although very beautiful, it also limits the number of visitors to protect the ecosystem in this place.

In addition to the ravishing images of cliffs of all shapes with colors of white, orange, pink… visitors coming here can see with their own eyes more than 1,000 dinosaur traces imprinted deep into the sediment, there are dated 190 million years before the Jurassic period.

Wave

This is one of the most beautiful and majestic scenes here. Located just south of the Utah border, the Wave is also considered one of the state’s symbols.

Although the limit on the number of people allowed to visit makes Wave not one of the most popular tourist attractions, this destination really gives you the most impressive experiences and photos.

Melody Arch & Grotto

Like Wave, this site is located in Coyote Buttes North. Melody Arch & Grotto is named after Melody Thomas, a photographer who took the stunning photos that made the name of this place known to people around the world.

Alcove

Another icon in the same Coyote Buttes North area, Alcove is located not far from Melody Arch but slightly hidden.

If you take the time to walk and search, you will admire an interesting landscape created by naturally formed cliffs over millions of years. You can also spot traces of fossilized ancient plant systems at the foot of the dunes.

Coyote Buttes South

Coyote Buttes South also has a strangely brilliant beauty with extremely impressive colors and shapes.

This is also one of the well-preserved scenic spots and extremely limited visitors. Only about 20 people are allowed to walk to see this place every day. The area is very large, so you need to bring drinking water.

White Pocket

The group of sandstone domes called the White Pocket is the most iconic landmark of the Paria Plateau, which lies southeast of North Coyote Buttes and The Wave.

White Pocket is distinguished by bright white gray rocks with many strange shapes. To get here, visitors do not need a permit to walk, but there are very few roads for you to take a scenic walk.

Paria . Gorge

This famous gorge runs through the northern area of the Vermilion cliffs, inside the Coyote Buttes South. The main geological formations in the canyon are the Moenkopi Formation, the Chinle Formation, the Moenave Formation, the Kayenta Formation and the Carmel Formation, all of which have very magical and surreal images. Visitors need a permit for an overnight trip.

Buckskin Gulch

Located in southern Utah is Buckskin Gulch. It is the deepest canyon in the American Southwest and also the longest canyon in the world.

To be able to visit this area, you need a permit because although Buckskin Gulch is an extremely beautiful and magical landscape, it is also potentially dangerous, especially during flash floods. So if it’s going to rain, don’t venture to visit this area.