Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Northern Arizona– Image by kenne
South of the Utah line,
the land ripples in stone—
sandstone waves frozen mid-swell,
a sea stilled by time.
Ridges curl like ancient surf,
wind carving foam from desert rock,
sun pouring light into every crease.
Here, the earth remembers motion,
even in silence,
and the hiker walks
through a tide that never falls.
The Wave In Coyote Buttes, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument (March 2012) — Image by kenne
Near The Wave Entrance in the Coyote Buttes Wilderness Area in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument in Northern Arizona
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Known for its colorful swirls of slickrock, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is a sherbet-colored dream world
filled with fantastical rock formations like The Wave, White Pockets, and Buckskin Gulch.
“The Pause” (The Wave Vermilion Cliffs National Monument) — HDR Image by kenne
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The Wave in Coyote Buttes (Vermilion National Monument) — Image by kenne
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Tree at The Wave — Image by kenne
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Hiking Out from The Wave (March 2012) — Panorama by kenne
Coyote Buttes Panorama (April 2012) — Image by kenne
The Wave (March 2012) — Image by kenne
Coyote Buttes (March 2012) — Image by kenne
The first time I saw images of The Wave was in National Geographic some years ago and concluded if I every had a chance to go I would not pass it up. That chance came in March of 2012. The Wave and Coyote Buttes are located in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument in northern Arizona. The hiking conditions in Vermillion Cliffs are harsh and can be very difficult depending on the weather. The trails are poorly marked, so it’s very easy to get lost. Our guide was a hiking friend from Tucson who had hiked the area several times before, so getting lost was not an issue. Click here to see more of my images in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument.
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The Wave In Vermilion Cliffs National Monument (March 21, 2012) — Image by Kenne
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The Wave in the Coyote Buttes, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, northern Arizona.
Wave — Image by kenne
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The Wave — Image by kenne
While hiking The Wave last month, I was not only taking photos, but also some video — from which I have created a trip video, “Hiking The Wave — Let’s Do It.” Enjoy!
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When hiking in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument a couple of weeks ago, we only saw one wildflower along the trail. It is a beautiful, but desolate area. The soft nature of this plant was a welcome site as it was spotted near the end of out day long hike in the land of sand and sedimentary rocks.
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For this land,
there must be
better leadership
for our tomorrows.
For this land,
there must be
protected lands
for the public.
For this land,
there must be
clean air
for the eagles to fly.
For this land,
there must be
protected heritage
for the Indians.
For this land,
there must be
sustainable development
for the desert west.
For this land,
there must be
environmental stewardship
for our children’s future.
For this land,
there must be
the union of
knowledge and wisdom.
— kenne
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