Unable to stay at Arches National Park because of the high winds, we decided to try our luck by driving east. We settled in Fruita, CO, next to the little visited Colorado National Monument. By Sunday morning the winds had quietened and visibility was much improved. We started the day with a short hike along the canyon rim.
Yes, the cliffs are really that sheer. Just standing a few feet from the edge made me quizy.
Independence Rock, the largest free standing rock in the park, stands 450 feet tall. It is a favorite of rock climbers and a tradition to climb it, you guessed it, on the 4th of July.
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