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Road Through Time
Cottonwood Canyon Road
Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
Utah
March 2025

Utah’s Cottonwood Canyon Road is more than just a scenic backroad—it’s a time machine carved into the Earth itself. Winding through the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, this rugged route unveils a breathtaking tapestry of towering cliffs, swirling rock formations, and layers of stone that whisper tales of vanished seas, shifting continents, and the relentless power of erosion. Wind and water remain the master sculptors, chiseling away at the ancient rock, revealing new secrets with every passing storm and shaping a landscape that is as dynamic as it is timeless.

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