Otherworldly Sights in Utah

Explore a surreal landscape of mesas and canyons formed by volcanoes and carved by rivers in southeastern Utah. Mormon settlers populated these mighty canyons in the 1900s while Indigenous people lived here for thousands of years before. San Juan’s unique landscape, rich cultural heritage and monuments beckon you to this outdoor museum.

Geographical wonderland

Explore iconic rock formations, arches and canyons sculpted into colorful sedimentary rock.

Living history

Discover Indigenous culture and significant ancient sites, as well as more recent stories.

Stunning skies

See the multitude of stars in the night sky in this remote region.

Explore San Juan County

Natural Wonders

  • View three massive, ancient natural sandstone bridges formed by water, as well as 700-year-old Puebloan ruins.

  • Go off-roading, mountain biking or rafting among dramatic red-rock canyons, mesas and arches.

  • Take a Navajo-guided tour of this landscape famous for its towering formations seen in movies.

Rich Heritage & History

  • These highly-detailed images of people and animals were carved into rock by artists over 1,000 years ago.

  • Find yourself in awe of 13th-century masonry that remains aligned with solar and lunar events. The structures were built by skilled stonemasons.

  • See meticulously reconstructed pioneer cabins, Indigenous dwellings and covered wagon at this site dedicated to the county’s 1880s Mormon settlers.

Experiences

Fish Mouth Cave in San Juan County, Utah; Credit: Jacob W. Frank