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Stolen Land 6 of 9. bengebo.com/stolen When hiking through be bush along the Escalante River four long miles in, I walked up a little hill that touched the base of a canyon wall. As I noticed some cracks and gouges in the rock, I stumbled upon these petroglyphs. 🔸 This is the moment when things became real and realized what we were preserving. This land is sacred. The wall art is a very old historical document that is a bold reminder that nature is not our enemy to be raped and conquered. Nature is ourselves to be cherished and explored. 🔸 I am posting this series to help bring awareness to this important issue. This national monument will be getting reduced in size by 45%. Nearby Bears Ears is getting reduced by 85%. @patagonia @grandcanyontrust @grandstaircasepartn @goldbuttenv @keepalaskawild @wildsalmoncenter @accessfund and other environmental groups are leading the fight to protect this land. To help, visit: bearsears.patagonia.com/take-action #monumentalmistake (at Grand Staircase-Escalante)

I took these pictures a year ago, when this area was still protected by law. On 4 December 2017, president Trump drastically scaled back this area along with another national monument. Help save Utah's national monuments! CALLING ALL NATURE & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS! The time has come and we need to stand up as global citizens to protect and preserve what’s left of the Great Outdoors before it’s too late! . Nature is powerful, yet fragile. Removing protection from public lands destroys old ecosystems, wildlife, and the native people who live there. Once the damage is done, it’s very unlikely to ever be restored. It does not matter which country you live in, eventually these issues impact all of us. . The big problem we’re facing right now is the beginning of stripping away these precious landscapes and natural resources in Utah. A staggering 85% (1.1 MILLION ACRES) of Bears Ears National Monument and 45% of Grand Staircase (800,000 ACRES) is up for grabs for exploitation. The words of the current administration: “We will usher in a bright future of wonder and wealth.” . This land (and the fragile life that depends on it) will be subject to mining operations, drilling, and the exploitation of other natural resources. We are nothing without nature, and we are not separate from it! If we let this happen without a fight, it opens the door to mass annihilation of these landscapes across the world. . But… we are not helpless! With your help, we can collectively pressure the current administration to stop the diminishment of National Monuments now before it’s too late. #standwithbearears #protectourlands #monumentalmistake #wildernesspod (bij Bryce Canyon National Park)

The first full day of the trip. Leaving Las Vegas, we headed to the Valley of Fire State Park. Going from a bombardment of jarring lights, sounds, smells and advertisements to ethereal tranquility in a tough yet delicate landscape was a transition that took time to adjust to. 🔸 After wandering through arches and making friends with a mountain goat, this little hike was a perfect way to finish chapter one. 🔸 This is an example of some of the landscape that will be getting sold to industrialization. Patagonia is leading the charge against the illegal move at selling off the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national parks. It is the largest elimination of protected land in American history. Follow @patagonia to see how you can help. @patagoniaboston @patagonia_climb #monumentalmistake (at Valley of Fire State Park)

Landscape Futures Scenario F45-120617; Black Friday 2020! #monumentalmistake

This is an actual landscape along the Escalante River that our president is planning to take away from us for his own corporate interests. 🔸 The Escalante River is one of the main water ways in the south of Utah and has high risk of being polluted once it’s sold for oil and gas development. I photographed this one of a kind trail that was barely a trail. Most of it was the bush and we could only find our way by staying in between the river and the canyon walls. 🔸 Just a few miles in, there are two beautiful natural arches, stunning landscapes and many awe-inspiring petroglyphs from who knows when. I don’t think I’ve ever spoken so little during a hike because I was overwhelmed with the beauty. 🔸 This was the most unique hike I’ve ever done. We saw such a diverse range of wildlife and no other people. It’s like we stepped into another time. A few miles in, we carefully walked over a fallen tree that crossed the river, which is where we found the arches and petroglyphs. Thank you, @patagonia for taking the lead on helping #fight against the exploitation of this sacred land. #monumentalmistake #patagonia #utah #bearsears #usa (at Escalante River)

Update: Confirmation from author Elliott Woods.

The President stole your land. #monumentalmistake #resist