One Of The Most Alien Landscapes On Earth Can Be Found In Arizona's Vermillion Cliffs National Monument
By Katie Lawrence|Published January 17, 2023
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
When it comes to otherworldly landscapes in Arizona, nothing compares to Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. This incredible place near the border with Utah is among the most remote locations in America, and its terrain looks like something from another planet.
Located just south of the Arizona-Utah border off US 89, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument protects one of the most remote and unspoiled landscapes in America - and perhaps the entire world.
Human habitation in the region dates back approximately 12,000 years, and Native American pueblos and petroglyphs provide evidence of the earliest settlers.
No paved roads run through the monument - there is only one maintained dirt road: White House Rock Valley Road (otherwise known as BLM 1065).
Dispersed camping is also allowed outside of the wilderness area in previously disturbed areas.
There are no Visitor Centers within Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. Please visit the Bureau of Land Management website for more information about directions, maps, permits, camping, and anything else you may need to know before planning a trip.
Have you ever visited Vermillion Cliffs National Monument? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby place where you can see dinosaur tracks in Arizona.
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