Towering red rock structures stand as a striking reminder ... still feel a strong connection to the land and its sweeping desert views. Wupatki is also a designated International Dark Sky Park.

No matter how you choose to explore the 195,819-acre area, you'll find yourself surrounded by the beautiful Mojave Desert and its signature red hills. According to previous Red Rock Canyon ...

the desert landscape was used to refine the ore that came from the gold mines in nearby Cripple Creek. During the 20th century, Red Rock Canyon was owned by the Bock family, who had plans to ...