colorado national monument with western entrance sign at fruita in early morning light, usa

landscape badlands valley rock wadi canyon geology plateau wilderness mountain terrain formation cliff park hill butte tree colorado national monument western entrance sign fruita early morning light usa panorama sandstone cliffs upper river grand view point evening southwest desert road sagebrush vegetation sunrise dry arid blue sky cirrus clouds red sandstone spring green early banner panoramic scenic drive rim peaceful scenery nature natural environment erosion west western southwest southwestern wild wilderness Grand Junction protected area tourist destination American North America United States