Grand Staircase
Grand Staircase is an immense geological formation and national monument that offers multi-colored cliffs, layered rock strata, and expansive viewpoints across southern Utah and northern Arizona.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Southwest United States |
| Subregion | Colorado Plateau |
| Country | United States |
| State | UtahArizona |
| County | Washington County (Utah)Coconino County (Arizona) |
| District | Kaiparowits PlateauCoconino Plateau |
| Timezone | AmericaPhoenix |
| Latitude | 36.4 |
| Longitude | -111.9 |
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7:13 PM LOCAL TIMEGrand Staircase is a vast and visually dramatic region straddling southeastern Utah and northern Arizona, characterized by tiered sedimentary rock layers, expansive plateaus, and deep canyons. Named for its gradual stepping of terrain from high-plateau mesas to lower desert valleys, key features include Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Kodachrome Basin, and Glen Canyon, as well as adjacent protected areas like Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. Visitors come to drive scenic routes, hike cratered amphitheaters, and access remote backcountry by 4WD and multi-day trails. The landscape is shaped by erosion, sedimentation, and human use, offering opportunities for geology.</longDescription>,
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