Cedar Mesa and Muley Point near Bears Ears National Monument, Utah, United States
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The stories written across the land. Bears Ears National Monument, Utah, United States
What do a bear's ears, a house on fire and a road packed with hairpin turns have in common? They're all part of the story of southeastern Utah's public lands.
On National Public Lands Day in the United States, Cedar Mesa and nearby Muley Point offer a remarkable mix of ancient history and high-desert scenery. Bears Ears National Monument encompasses important cultural and natural resources, including archaeological sites that reflect thousands of years of human history. Its name comes from twin buttes that resemble a bear's ears.
Rising to more than 1,900 metres, Cedar Mesa is carved by deep canyons, including Grand Gulch, an archaeological treasure trove. Mule Canyon's House on Fire gets its name from sandstone that glows orange in morning light. Nearby Muley Point overlooks the San Juan River, Valley of the Gods, Monument Valley and Navajo Mountain. Reaching it via the steep, unpaved Moki Dugway gives new meaning to the word 'switchback.'
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