By Dr. Martin Aróstegui
Millions of years ago, huge amounts of sand drifted towards the western states of the United States of America. Over time, this sand became compressed to form what we call today Navaho Sandstone. Water, ice and wind carved the Navaho sandstone into the most magnificent rock formations in the country. Some of these formations include canyons, mesas, arches and spires. Minerals in the sand gave these formations beautiful shades of orange, yellow, red and white, turning them into stunning landscapes.
During a recent trip to the western National Parks I attempted to capture nature’s artistic hand in making these formations into some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
