Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Colorado National Monument

Colorado National Monument is a part of the National Park Service near the city of Grand Junction, Colorado.
This area is known as Colorado Plateau. During our visit we saw some amazing views and encountered some interesting wildlife, including big horned sheep and giant lizards.
We loved those spectacular canyons cut deep into sandstone rock formations and surrounded by green patches of juniper forests.
Driving back in the evening was another great experience. It took us ages because we kept stopping and taking pictures.
The best experience of all was though was sitting quietly on the grass and watching the sun going down over the Colorado River.
Information center was very helpful and provided us with maps and info about different viewpoints in the park.
There are a number of activities available including hiking, horse riding and white water rafting.