Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. This self-guided journey through Canyonlands' Needles District reveals striking rock formations, ancient history, and rugged desert beauty.

Drive past the colorful spires of the Needles District and hear the story of the Home of Truth, a mysterious desert utopian colony. Pass into the sacred lands of Bears Ears National Monument, where Indigenous history and modern conservation meet.

At Newspaper Rock, discover centuries of petroglyphs left by ancestral Puebloans and settlers. Then, follow the road through Indian Creek’s towering cliffs and past the historic Dugout Ranch, a symbol of cowboy heritage and conservation.

Spot the iconic Sixshooter Peaks on the horizon before reaching the vast views of Lockhart Basin. Stop at Needles Outpost for supplies before entering the park through the Needles Entrance and Visitor Center.

At Cave Springs, walk past cowboy relics and ancient pictographs, then visit the nearby Cave Springs Trailhead with its hidden springs. Gaze at the whimsical Wooden Shoe Overlook, a rock formation shaped like a giant shoe.

Pass by Needles Campground, a peaceful spot for stargazing, then explore the fascinating pools of Pothole Point. Those seeking more adventure can take the scenic Slickrock Trail, offering sweeping canyon views.

Finally, take in the dramatic skyline at Big Spring Canyon, surrounded by towering spires.

Höjdpunkter

Drive among the towering sandstone spires of Canyonlands' Needles District
Visit the ghostly Home of Truth, a forgotten desert utopian settlement
Admire ancient petroglyphs carved into stone at iconic Newspaper Rock
Spot the dramatic twin buttes of Sixshooter Peaks on the desert horizon
Walk short trails to cowboy camps, hidden springs, and shady rock alcoves

Viktig information

Know in advance:

This is not an attraction entrance ticket, this is a self-guided tour with no guide accompanying you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
The tour has a 1-year validity from the time of booking. Use it multiple times on multiple trips over 12 months
After booking, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now" and follow the instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. It's recommended not to wait until you are on site. After the initial setup, the tour will work perfectly with offline maps
The audio stories will play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms