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Located in northern Arizona and southern Utah, the Paria Canyon- Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Video) is a large area of canyons, cliffs, and plateaus. Covering 112,500 acres the wilderness lies in the dry Colorado Plateau area of Arizona’s Coconino County and Utah’s Kane County.

The area is known for the amazing beauty of its red streaked rocks cliffs, especially the 3,000 foot high Vermilion Cliffs, its sandstone arches, and its wildlife.

Backpacking, camping, hiking, RV parks, and photography are the most popular activities here, and visitors are often able to see the beavers, bobcats, coyotes, deer, fox, mountain lions, and bighorn sheep that live in the area. The Wave on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes is one of the most popular places to visit.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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