Ellen Heyn

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is known for its staircase, a series of colorful rock layers that step up through geologic time.

Settle in to see one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the world transform under an expansive, colorful sky.

Eager to hike below the rim and sleep under a ribbon of stars in Grand Canyon National Park? First, you’ll need a backcountry permit.