The Vermillion Cliffs in northern Arizona near Page, is a treasure of unspoiled natural wonder on the Colorado Plateau. To the east, Paria Canyon is a hikers dream. The Wave located in the Coyote Buttes area to the west is many a photographer's bucket list destination.
I climbed up the rocks off the trail to get this vantage point over Watson Lake's Dam. A couple of sun dogs added an extra bit of magic to the sun's rays.
Aspen grow up in front of Ponderosa pine consumed by the Wallow Fire in the White Mountains.