Fantasy Canyon - Vernal, UT

This natural wonder made of weathered sandstone rises from clay beds out in the middle of oil or gas fields in the high desert of eastern Utah.


High Desert
Van in High Desert with Oil or Gas Machinery in the Distance

Outside of Canyon
Outside Wall of Fantasy Canyon


Although it was much smaller than I'd imagined, the fantastically shaped formations catch your eye wherever you look.


Fantasy Canyon
Fantasy Canyon from Above

Fantasy Canyon
Inside Fantasy Canyon

Fantasy Canyon
Another Viewpoint of the Canyon


A multisided seat was even provided so you can sit and ponder your surroundings.


Seat
Seat amid Fantasy Canyon

Canyon Wall
Canyon Wall

Canyon Wall
Another Wall


They also spark your imagination as you consider how they were created or try to figure out what they remind you of.


Goblin
Goblin

Lion Cub
Lion Cub Climbs Tree

Boy in Hat
Boy in Hat Waves Flag

Jenga Blocks
Stacks of Jenga Blocks

Fortress
Fortress

Flames
Flames of Lady Liberty's Torch


A few formations seemed to defy gravity.


Leaning Tower
Leaning Tower

Unbalanced Rock
Unbalanced Rock

Hole
Still Standing Despite Hole


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