Blogs from Paria River wilderness area, Utah, United States, North America

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THE WAVE My wife and I had been trying to get a permit for about a year to get into "The wave". So finally after so many tries and rejections, we were granted permits for August in 2008. This place is absolutely amazing. So far, it is one of my favorite places on the planet. It has such good energy to it that I plan to go there again next year. It is a very delicate and serene place, carved out by spiraling winds. I hope that anyone and everyone who goes there will understand that it is a privilege to access this place. So, without trying to be preachy, please leave no trace on this place. Do not collect rocks or animals or plants as souvenirs. Do not trample on the desert flora and when ... read more
Caroline Sicard
Steps
Caroline Sicard


Using Page, Arizona as a base, Alan and I are exploring the area along the border of Arizona and Utah. With Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument and Paria River Wilderness - Vermillion Cliffs National Monument within driving distance, we have plenty of choices. After driving west on Highway 89 from Page, we stop at the Paria Ranger Station belonging to the Bureau of Land Management. On the way, Lake Powell and the surrounding cliffs provide a dramatic morning scene as the highway crosses from Arizona into Utah. The lottery to hike “the Wave” has just ended when Alan parks the jeep at the ranger station. Only 25 people a day are allowed in this special area of Coyote Buttes in the Paria River Wilderness. Alan asks one of the ranger volunteers about our options for ... read more
Storm clouds coming
I made it down!
Another beautiful view




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