Today we have planned a long drive to Vernal with multiple stops at interesting sites. After a relatively short drive we arrive at the turnoff to the first attraction, Dead Horse Point State Park. The road is quite impressive as it climbs up and then follows a mesa with some great views of the red rocks and buttes in the area.
One of the more famous sights along the side road is that of the Monitor and Merrimac Buttes, two impressive buttes that were named after two famous ironclads in the Civil War.
Towards the end of the road you can either enter Canyonlands National Park or the Dead Horse Point State Park and because we have been to the National Park before today we are visiting the state park. After paying the entrance fee we soon are on the trail that goes around the point for some great views.
The best views are of the Colorado River Bend which are quite impressive but we also like the views of the evaporation salt pans and the canyonlands surrounding the point.
We explore for a while enjoying the great views of the Canyonlands and the bend from the different viewpoints before returning back to the car.
And now it is time to return to the main road enjoying the great views all around as we search for our next stop, Copper Ridge Dinosaur Tracks where we want to find a few dinosaur tracks if at all possible.
