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'''Goosenecks State Park''' is located near the southern border of the state of [[Utah]] in the western [[United States]]. It overlooks a deep [[meander]] of the [[San Juan River (Utah)|San Juan River]]. Millions of years ago, the [[Monument Upwarp]] forced the river to carve incised meanders over 1,000 feet (305 meters) deep as the surrounding landscape slowly rose in elevation. Eroded by water, wind, frost, and gravity, this is truly a magnificent viewpoint. |
'''Goosenecks State Park''' is located near the southern border of the state of [[Utah]] in the western [[United States]]. It overlooks a deep [[meander]] of the [[San Juan River (Utah)|San Juan River]]. Millions of years ago, the [[Monument Upwarp]] forced the river to carve incised meanders over 1,000 feet (305 meters) deep as the surrounding landscape slowly rose in elevation. Eroded by water, wind, frost, and gravity, this is truly a magnificent viewpoint. |
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Goosenecks State Park is largely undeveloped. Primitive campsites with picnic tables are scattered back from the edge of the cliff, and vault toilets are available. Campers are advised to bring their own water, food, and other necessary gear. |
Goosenecks State Park is largely undeveloped. Primitive campsites with picnic tables are scattered back from the edge of the cliff, and stinky vault toilets are available. Campers are advised to bring their own water, food, and other necessary gear. |
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[[Image:GooseNeckStateParkPanorama.jpg|thumb|750px|center|Panoramic view from overlook]] |
[[Image:GooseNeckStateParkPanorama.jpg|thumb|750px|center|Panoramic view from overlook]] |
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Revision as of 23:25, 2 July 2008
Goosenecks State Park is located near the southern border of the state of Utah in the western United States. It overlooks a deep meander of the San Juan River. Millions of years ago, the Monument Upwarp forced the river to carve incised meanders over 1,000 feet (305 meters) deep as the surrounding landscape slowly rose in elevation. Eroded by water, wind, frost, and gravity, this is truly a magnificent viewpoint.
Goosenecks State Park is largely undeveloped. Primitive campsites with picnic tables are scattered back from the edge of the cliff, and stinky vault toilets are available. Campers are advised to bring their own water, food, and other necessary gear.
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