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Canyonlands National Park
Orientation Video
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| NPS Photo by Neal Herbert |
| A bird's eye view of the Needles |
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With stunning aerial footage and time-lapse photography, this 15-minute video showcases the landscape of sculpted rock known as Canyonlands. A brief overview of the area's geology, natural and cultural resources, as well as recreational opportunities provides a great introduction to the park. This video is also shown at the Island in the Sky and Needles district visitor centers.
For best results, save a file to your hard drive before viewing (right-click on the link and select "save target as" from the menu).
Video for Windows/PC
Videos in WMV format can be opened in , and other video players.
Wilderness of Rock - low quality [17.5mb wmv file]
Wilderness of Rock - medium quality [39.5mb wmv file]
Video for iPod/Mac
Videos in mp4 format can be opened in , and other video players. These files can also be played on iPods.
Wilderness of Rock [43mb mp4 file]
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Inside Canyonlands
Our interpretive video series provides an in-depth look at a variety of topics.
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This Fragile Desert
Watch a short video and learn to help preserve the park while you're here.
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Did You Know?
The dirt is alive! A living crust called "Biological Soil Crust" covers much of Canyonlands and the surrounding area. Composed of algae, lichens and bacteria, this crust provides a secure foundation for desert plants. Please stay on roads and trails to avoid trampling this important resource.
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Last Updated: May 06, 2008 at 14:48 EST |
