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Colorado National Monument

Colorado National Monument is a part of the National Park Service near the city of Grand Junction, Colorado. Spectacular canyons cut deep into sandstone and, in some areas, even granite–gneiss–schist rock formations. The park hosts a wide range of wildlife, including red-tailed hawks and golden eagles, ravens, jays, desert bighorn sheep, and coyotes. There are magnificent views from trails and the Rim Rock Drive, which winds along the plateau. Its feature attraction is Monument Canyon, which runs the width of the park, and includes rock formations such as Independence Monument, the Kissing Couple, and Coke Ovens. The monument includes 20,500 acres (32 square miles). Nearby are the Book Cliffs, and the largest flat-topped mountain in the world, the Grand Mesa.
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A group of female desert bighorn sheep bask in the early morning light on sandstone cliffs; Colorado National Monument
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A group of female desert bighorn sheep bask in the early morning light on sandstone cliffs; Colorado National Monument

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  • Grand View sunrise at the Colorado National Monument
  • First rays of morning sun light Independence Monument and surrounding cliffs; Colorado National Monument
  • Sunrise over Independence Monument and surrounding cliffs; Colorado National Monument
  • A group of female desert bighorn sheep bask in the early morning light on sandstone cliffs; Colorado National Monument
  • Early morning sunlight slowly fills Monument Canyon just west of Grand Junction, Colorado.
  • Looking directly across the Coke Ovens into Monument Canyon; Colorado National Monument
  • A "bird's eye" view of Red Canyon; Colorado National Monument.
  • Looking up the Columbus Canyon in the southeast section of the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction.
  • Ute Canyon, Colorado National Monument.
  • The Coke Ovens extend out into Monument Canyon; Colorado National Monument.
  • A variety of rock formations extend into Monument Canyon; Colorado National Monument.
  • Towering 450 feet above the canyon floor, the Independence Monument presents vastly different profile views; Colorado National Monument.
  • An ancient wind-twisted tree trunk stands alone near the cliff edge; Colorado National Monument
  • The Independence Monument and Monument Canyon; Colorado National Monument.
  • The Independence Monument; Colorado National Monument.
  • A pair of rock climbers enjoy solitude at the summit of Independence Monument; Colorado National Monument
  • Hiking down into Monument Canyon; Colorado National Monument.
  • Looking up from the floor of Monument Canyon; Colorado National Monument
  • Wind-carved sandstone cliffs tower high above Monument Canyon; Colorado National Monument
  • Colorful rock formations above Monument Canyon; Colorado National Monument
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