Arizona & Utah

ARIZONA & UTAH

They are among the most impressive states in the southwestern United States and are considered dream destinations for road trip enthusiasts.

Located right next to each other, they captivate visitors with spectacular desert landscapes, deep canyons, and some of the world's most famous national parks.

Utah – the land of the “Mighty Five”

  • Arches-Nationalpark: With more than 2,000 natural stone arches, the park is home to some of the most famous rock formations in the USA, including the world-famous Delicate Arch.
  • Canyonlands- and Capitol-Reef-Nationalpark: Vast, virtually untouched landscapes, deep gorges and impressive geological formations characterize these extraordinary natural areas.

Arizona: Natural Wonders & Desert Climate

Page & Lake Powell: Known for the breathtaking Antelope Canyon, the distinctive Horseshoe Bend and the huge reservoir.
The Wave: One of the most spectacular rock formations in the American Southwest. The undulating sandstone waves with their vibrant colors are among the most sought-after photographic subjects in the USA and can only be visited with a limited permit.

The WAVE

Coyote Buttes North

Goosenecks Overlook

Arches-Nationalpark

the WAVE

White Pocket

Factory Butte

Bryce Canyon

Toadstool Hoodoos

Die Helden Alaskas

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Great Chamber

im Hintergrund ein großer Waldbrand

Goblin Valley State Park

im Rauch des Waldbrandes

Factory Butte

Cardiac Canyon

Cardiac Canyon

Delicate Arch

Landscape Arch

das alte Ortsschild

Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon

Monument Valley

Bentonite Hills

Bentonite Hills

Moonscape Overlook

Horseshoe Overlook

das alte Ortsschild

Waterpocket Fold

Edit with pride and win! Participate in Wiki Loves Pride 2026 Banner 2 logo Contents (Top) Geology Gallery Climate See also References External links Temple of the Moon (Utah) Article Talk Read Edit View history Tools Appearance Text Small Standard Large Width Standard Wide Color Automatic Light Dark Coordinates: 38°26′46″N 111°11′30″W From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Temple of the Moon Temple of the Moon, east aspect Highest point Elevation 5,665 ft (1,727 m)[1] Prominence 285 ft (87 m)[1] Parent peak Temple of the Sun (5,822 ft)[1] Isolation 0.37 mi (0.60 km)[1] Coordinates 38°26′46″N 111°11′30″W[2] Geography Temple of the Moon is located in Utah Temple of the Moon Temple of the Moon Location in Utah Show map of Utah Show map of the United States Show both Country United States State Utah County Wayne Protected area Capitol Reef National Park Parent range Colorado Plateau Topo map USGS Fruita NW Geology Rock age Jurassic Rock type Entrada Sandstone Climbing Easiest route closed to climbing[3] Temple of the Moon