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Calochortus aureus, Golden Mariposa Lily Modified! Modified by some creature though I don't know which Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA May 2026

Our national monuments are once again under attack, and Earthjustice is defending these vital public lands. The Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, a national monument totaling 1.9 million acres in southern Utah, is a treasured landscape in the nation’s public lands system. Several members of Congress are expected to soon introduce a resolution that would strip protections from Grand Staircase-Escalante and we need your help. An attack on Grand Staircase-Escalante could set precedent for similar attacks on national monuments across the country. Send a letter to your representatives today.

Cosmic Ashtray, Escalante, Utah, United States: The cosmic ashtray is a geologic wonder in southern utah near Escalante. This formation was carved out through years of friction between wind and sand. There are even some traces of native american tribes as you approach it. The hike itself can be tough – it requires navigational skills and plenty of patience. It is said that 9 out of 10 people who set out never even find it... Escalante is a city in central Garfield County, Utah, United States, located along Utah Scenic Byway 12 in the south-central part of the state. Wikipedia

Andromeda by Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante