4/2/09
How this little section of Utah's canyonlands didn't become part of the National Park system is beyond comprehension. Utah definitely got the better end of the deal. The scenery from the rim all around the state park is jaw-dropping. I honestly believe that Dead Horse Point State Park contains better views than Canyonlands National Park. Michael was right, I was going to enjoy my stay in this little park.
Dead Horse Point got its name from an unfortunate incident back in the pioneer days. Cowboys would round up wild horses on the "point" of the mesa which with its narrow neck made a natural corral. The cowboys would then pull out the horses they wanted and release the ones they didn't. However, they didn't always release the horses and the captive horses would soon succumb to death from dehydration. Sickening, really. But that was the way they thought back then. So glad we know better now.
Still, the views are well worth any effort to see them.
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