Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness
Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness | |
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wilderness area) | |
Location | Coconino County, Arizona / Kane County, Utah, United States |
Nearest city | Page, Arizona |
Coordinates | 36°53′46″N 111°49′37″W / 36.8960968°N 111.8268367°W[1] |
Area | 112,500 acres (455 km2)[2] |
Established | August 28, 1984 |
Governing body | U.S. Bureau of Land Management |
The Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness is a 112,500 acres (455 km2) wilderness area located in northern Arizona and southern Utah, United States, within the arid Colorado Plateau region. The wilderness is composed of broad plateaus, tall escarpments, and deep canyons.
The
The
Both the wilderness area and the
The Colorado Plateau and its river basins are of immense value in the
Human history
Ancient
The first documented Europeans in the area were Fathers
Wildlife
A variety of wildlife makes its home in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness.
Birds
Many bird species are found in the Wilderness, including
Mammals
Mammals found in the Wilderness include
Reptiles and amphibians
A variety of reptiles live in the Wilderness, including
Vegetation
Vegetation in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness can be divided into three different zones of
Drier soil farther from the water makes a good environment for woody vegetation which has survived the repeated flooding, such as
Beyond the regeneration site trees grow strong and tall. Dominant vegetation includes cottonwood, willow, ash, and tamarisk. This zone is the fringe between riparian and desert uplands, often sharing vegetation like
Other vegetation found in the Wilderness include
Recreation
Hiking is the most common recreational activity in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, followed by camping, photography, and canyoneering. Hikes through Paria Canyon are popular. The White House Trailhead is the main entrance and, therefore, more popular than the other trailheads in the Wilderness.
The BLM has placed a limit on overnight camping in the Paria Canyon portion of the Wilderness in order to protect it from overuse. It is also necessary to obtain a permit for the popular hike to the Wave formation in Coyote Buttes.[2][9]
See also
- Wilderness Act
- List of U.S. Wilderness Areas
- List of Arizona Wilderness Areas
References
- ^ "Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ a b "Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area". Bureau of Land Management. Archived from the original on 2016-01-20. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- ^ Caputo, M. V. (2003) Geology of the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Utah and Arizona. in D.A. Sprinkel, T.C. Chidsey Jr., and P.B. Anderson, eds., Geology of Utah's Parks and Monuments. Archived 2012-01-11 at the Wayback Machine Utah Geological Association, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- ^ a b "People of Paria Canyon - Those Who Came Before". Bureau of Land Management. Archived from the original on 2013-07-29. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
- ^ a b "Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness". Moon.com Travel Planner. Archived from the original on 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- ^ a b c "Wildlife". Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. Bureau of Land Management. Archived from the original on 2013-06-16. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
- ^ "Return to the Wild". Saving the Condor. PublicLands.org. Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- ^ a b c "Vegetation". Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. Bureau of Land Management. Archived from the original on 2011-11-04. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
- ^ a b "Experience". Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. Bureau of Land Management. Archived from the original on 2011-11-04. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
- Howard, Lynna P. (2005). Utah's Wilderness Areas: The Complete Guide. Westcliffe Publishers. ISBN 1-56579-388-9.
External links
- "Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness". Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
- "On-Line Recreation Permits". Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
- "Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Archived from the original on 2009-03-08. Retrieved 2008-11-28.
- "Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Climate Summary" (PDF). Just Roughin' It. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 September 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2016.