Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Red rock formations jut up from the canyon floor.
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally rich geologic history spanning almost two billion years. Full of natural splendor and a sense of solitude, this area remains remote and unspoiled, qualities that are essential to the protection of its scientific and historic resources.
Map showing location of park.
Near a cliff edge the sun sets in the distance.
Photo by NPS/T. Miller
A UTV drives down a road surrounded on both sides by sage
Photo by NPS/M. Draper
The sun sets behind a grove of ponderosa trees lighting up an orange tent with a warm glow
Photo by NPS/M. Draper
Looking across a long narrow stockpond. Green grass slopes towards the water.
Photo by NPS/M. Draper
The setting sun sits above trees and shrubs adorned with hues of orange, red and green.
Photo by NPS/G. Woodall