The Needles Visitor Center - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
The Needles Visitor Center is open daily, spring through fall. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bates Wilson Plaque - National Parks Gallery
A plaque outside The Needles Visitor Center honors Bates E. Wilson, first superintendent of Canyonlands National Park. Text reads, "Bates E. Wilson, 1912-1983, A true aristocrat of the outdoors and superintende... More
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NPS employee driving a vehicle in Canyonlands National Park. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Man sitting below Fisheye Arch which was discovered by Bates Wilson in 1962 in Canyonlands National Park.
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People in boats on the river near the confluence of Green and Colorado in Canyonlands National Park.
Arches National Park, Delphinium scaposum
Common name: desert larkspur. Family: Ranunculaceae (buttercup family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlan... More
Arches National Park, Eriogonum ovalifolium
Common name: cushion buckwheat. Family: Polygonaceae (buckwheat family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol R... More
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Udall Party of slickrock near Druid Arch in Canyonlands National Park.
Arches National Park, Chaenactis stevioides
Common name: broad-flower pincushion, Esteve's dusty-maiden. Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Canyonla... More
Arches National Park, Sphaeralcea parvifolia
Common name: small-leaf globemallow. Family: Malvaceae (mallow family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlan... More
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NPS staff loading up a pack horse in Canyonlands National Park.
Arches National Park, Lupinus pusillus
Common name: dwarf lupine or rusty lupine. Family: Fabaceae (pea family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol ... More
Arches National Park, Pediomelum megalanthum
Common name: Large-flower Indian breadroot. Family: Fabaceae (pea family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Colorad... More
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Man chipping two rocks together in Standing Rock Basin in Canyonlands National Park. Heve blanks were cut from arrowheads.
Nic doing something - National Parks Gallery
Hightower's desk! Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Arches National Park, Primula specuicola
Common name: cave-dwelling primrose. Family: Primulaceae (primrose family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capito... More
Arches National Park, Ipomopsis aggregata
Common name: scarlet gilia. Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands Nat... More
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NPS employees looking at the ground in Canyonlands National Park. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Man standing by an airplane in Canyonlands National Park. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Visitors taking pictures in front of and climbing up to a Moki House in Valentine Bottom in Canyonlands National Park.
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Men standing by Jeeps in Canyonlands National Park. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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NPS employee taking pictures of a petroglyph in Canyonlands National Park.
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NPS employees repairing a jeep in Silver Staircase in Canyonlands National Park.
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Man taking pictures in Standing Rock Basin in Canyonlands National Park.
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Man sticking his hand through a hole near a petroglyph in Devil's Lane in Canyonlands National Park.
Arches National Park, Oenothera pallida
Common name: pale evening primrose. Family: Onagraceae (evening primrose family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park,... More
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Men sitting talking and taking notes in Canyonlands National Park. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Frank Masland pouring coffee into a mug at Pamorama Point in Canyonlands National Park.
Canyonlands national park: OAC yarn
OAC yarn Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Up close of a man in Canyonlands National Park. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canyonlands national park: Bates Wilson
Bates with gas drums behind him. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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NPS employee, Frank Masland, standing with another man at Panorama Point in Canyonlands National Park.
Zion National Park, Penstemon palmeri
Common name: Palmer's penstemon. Family: Plantaginaceae (plantain family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, N... More
Arches National Park, Ipomopsis aggregata
Common name: scarlet gilia. Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands Nat... More
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Man chipping two rocks together in Standing Rock Basin in Canyonlands National Park.
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Man watching a Jeep being pulled up the canyon with a rope in Canyonlands National Park.
Arches National Park, Oenothera pallida
Common name: pale evening primrose. Family: Onagraceae (evening primrose family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park,... More
Arches National Park, Cleome lutea
Common name: yellow beeplant. Family: Cleomaceae (Cleome family), formerly Capparaceae (caper family). Confirmed as present in the following Northern Colorado Plateau Network parks: Arches National Park, Canyo... More
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Secretary of the Interior Udall and Freeman by river in Canyonlands National Park while another person takes a picture.
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NPS employee driving a vehicle in Canyonlands National Park. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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NPS employee, Bates Wilson, watches a "hairy" ascent out of Horse Canyon in Canyonlands National Park.
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A man and a horse making a "coarse" descent into Horse Canyon through the Maze in Canyonlands National Park.
Bates Wilson - National Parks Gallery
Bates Wilson served as superintendent of Arches National Monument from 1949 to 1972.
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Vehicles being loaded with supplies in Canyonlands National Park. Public domain photograph of car, historic place, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Elephant Hill, circa 1953. - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Photo by Tug Wilson Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Climbing Elephant Hill, circa 1953.
Photo by Tug Wilson Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Near the Silver Stairs, 1953. - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Photo by Tug Wilson Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Moab scouts visit the Confluence Overlook, circa 1954.
Photo by Tug Wilson Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tug Wilson, circa 1957. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Photo by Tug Wilson Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tug's jeep, stuck in Lavender Canyon, 1957.
Photo by Tug Wilson Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tug Wilson driving in Lavender Canyon, circa 1957.
Photo by Tug Wilson Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bates Wilson tending fire, 1959.
Photo by Tug Wilson Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Men pulling a Jeep up a canyon with a rope in Canyonlands National Park.
Canyonlands National Park, UT, USA
SL2-81-014 (22 June 1973) --- Desert and mountain scenery along the Utah/Colorado border are displayed in this scene of the Canyonlands National Park, UT (39.0N, 110.0W). The park occupies the near center of th... More
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway - Mesa Arch
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The oft-photographed Mesa Arch frames in the rugged landscape of Canyonlands National Park. Location: Canyonlands National Park, Utah ... More
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway - Green River Overlook
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Green River Overlook leads the eye to even further vistas. Location: Canyonlands National Park, Utah (38.210° N 109.874° W) Status... More
Canyonlands National Park - National Parks Gallery
Green River Oxbow Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Big Drop Two - National Parks Gallery
Looking downstream into Big Drop Two at 2,700 cfs. NPS Photo by Neal Herbert.
Canyonlands national park: Rapid 15
Rapid 15 from river left at 2,700 cfs. NPS Photo by Neal Herbert.
Canyonlands national park: Rapid 20
Scouting Rapid 20 from river left. NPS Photo by Neal Herbert.
Big Drop Three - National Parks Gallery
Another view of Big Drop Three at 2,700 cfs. NPS Photo by Neal Herbert.
Big Drop Two - National Parks Gallery
Running Big Drop Two at 2,700 cfs. NPS Photo by Neal Herbert.
SUV driving up steep rocky path on Elephant Hill in Canyonlands Nation...
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Hikers on the Grand View Point Trail at Canyonlands National Park
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View from Green River Overlook across canyons at Canyonlands National ...
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Ancestral Puebloan Granary structure under red cliffs at Canyonlands N...
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Mesa Arch framing landscape vista at Canyonlands National Park
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Raft in Cataract Canyon navigating white water rapids in the Colorado ...
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Two Bikers on the White Rim Road at Canyonlands National Park
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Landscape View of Cryptobiotic Soil at Canyonlands National Park
Cryptobiotic soil is a living groundcover that forms the foundation of high desert plant life.
Ancestral Puebloan Handprints in Red Paint on stone walls at Canyonlan...
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Great Gallery wall paintings of people at Canyonlands National Park
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Chesler Park vista of red and white stone spires at Canyonlands Nation...
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Pothole Point showing water filled basins with double rainbow in the b...
Potholes are naturally occurring basins in sandstone that collect rainwater and wind-blown sediment. These potholes harbor organisms that are able to survive long periods of dehydration, and also serve as a bre... More
Ranger Giving Interpretive Program to a group of visitors at Canyonlan...
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Colorado River flowing through a canyon at Canyonlands National Park
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Red dory on the Colorado River in a canyon at Canyonlands National Par...
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Cataract Canyon with Colorado River at Canyonlands National Park
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Sheaths of cyanobacteria (950x magnification)
(NPS Photo by Neal Herbert) Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cyanobacteria wrapped around sand grains (90x magnification)
(NPS Photo by Neal Herbert) Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Seedpod on granite - National Parks Gallery
Seedpod on granite in Canyonlands National Park Public domain photograph of an animal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tree on the rim of the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands Natio...
Tree on the rim of the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park
Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park
Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Imminent Rain in Canyonlands National Park
Imminent Rain in Canyonlands National Park Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
White Rim Road (Island in the Sky)
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Green River Sunset - National Parks Gallery
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pothole Point - National parks scenic trails
Pothole Point is an easy self-guiding trail in the Needles.
Murphy Point trail in Canyonlands National Park
Murphy Point trail in Canyonlands National Park Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Showy Four O'Clock - National Parks Gallery
Mirabilis multiflora. NPS Photo by Neal Herbert. Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Trackway - public domain image
Trackway in Permian Red Cedar Mesa sandstone, in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
National parks: Trackway - public domain image
Trackway in Permian Red Cedar Mesa sandstone, in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
June 30, 2009 - National Parks Gallery
June 30, 2009 Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canyonlands national park: July 2009
July 2009 Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - August 23, 2007
August 23, 2007 Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canyonlands national park: July 2009
July 2009 Public domain photograph - American children, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canyonlands national park: July 2009
July 2009 Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
July 2, 2008 - National Parks Gallery
July 2, 2008 Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Feb Jr Rgr - National Parks Gallery
Feb Jr Rgr Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canyonlands national park: Black bear
Black bear (note: camera had been knocked to the ground and image was taken upside-down)
Canyonlands national park: July 2009
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