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Unusual Fantasy Canyon in the Utah desert, USA.

The state of Utah is home to a great deal of striking, fantastical scenery. Few places are quite as captivating as Fantasy Canyon — which is located 40 miles south of Vernal, Utah. Fantasy Canyon is a small, hidden sandstone canyon filled with towering rock formations which resemble claymation figurines that are on the verge of springing to life.

Unusual Fantasy Canyon in the Utah desert, USA.
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Fantasy Canyon visitors can hike a short trail that offers up-close views of some of Utah’s most unique rock formations. Some travelers say that the jagged rock formations remind them of faces, dragons, castles, and sea creatures. A series of signs feature information about the cycle of erosion that is responsible for shaping the ever-evolving landscape.

Unusual Fantasy Canyon
Unusual Fantasy Canyon
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Fantasy Canyon is relatively small and can easily be explored in a few hours or less. Kids love to explore Fantasy Canyon’s whimsical landscape. Dogs are also permitted. Fantasy Canyon is located on Bureau of Land Management land, so visitors are asked to respect the brittle rocks and leave no trace.

Dinosaur National Monument — which is located in Utah and Colorado — is a short distance from Fantasy Canyon. The Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument features a sprawling Quarry Exhibit Hall which showcases over 1,500 dinosaur bones. The Quarry Wall features the remains of several different types of dinosaurs, including the ever-popular spiky-tailed Stegosaurus.

Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado
Dinosaur National Monument
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Visitors can further enjoy the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument by exploring the Cub Creek area. The Fossil Discovery Trail features some impressive fossils — such as fish scales, dinosaur bones, and primitive sea creatures — that are visible in the rock face. Cub Creek is also home to some incredible Fremont petroglyphs, including some distinctive lizards.

Travelers who wish to stay near Fantasy Canyon and Dinosaur National Monument can book a room at the Crystal Ranch Lodge and Resort. The Lodge at Crystal Ranch offers comfortable accommodations with breathtaking views of the Uintah Mountains and the Yellowstone River. Crystal Ranch Lodge and Resort offers special packages for fly fishing enthusiasts. The Crystal Ranch Lodge is home to some of the best trout fishing in North America. Visitors can sign up for a guided fishing excursion on a private mile of Summer Creek.

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