This is part of the desert in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.

The Colorado Plateau, through which the Grand Canyon cuts. was once a seabed.The plateau was raised through plate tectonic action so that the rims of the grand canyon are now between 7,000 and 8,000 above sea level. Through erosion from the Colorado River and other factors, the canyon has been cut as deep as one mile in places. The canyon can be viewed from both the north and south rims. This is a view from a scenic overlook between Powell Point and Hopi Point on the south rim of the canyon.

The Colorado Plateau, through which the Grand Canyon cuts. was once a seabed.The plateau was raised through plate tectonic action so that the rims of the grand canyon are now between 7,000 and 8,000 feet above sea level. Through erosion from the Colorado River and other factors, the canyon has been cut as deep as one mile in places. The canyon can be viewed from both the north and south rims. This is a view from Mather Point on the south rim of the canyon.

The Colorado Plateau, through which the Grand Canyon cuts. was once a seabed.The plateau was raised through plate tectonic action so that the rims of the grand canyon are now between 7,000 and 8,000 feet above sea level. Through erosion from the Colorado River and other factors, the canyon has been cut as deep as one mile in places. The canyon can be viewed from both the north and south rims. This is a view from Maricopa Point on the south rim of the canyon.

The painted Desert was named in 1540 by Francesco Vazquez de Coronado. These badlands in the Four Corners area are approximately 120 miles long and 60 miles wide, extending from the east end of the Grand Canyonh National Park southeast to the Petrified Forest National Park and north to the Navaho Nation. It is made up of easily erodable rock which allows the different layers of deposits to be exposed,

The painted Desert was named in 1540 by Francesco Vazquez de Coronado. These badlands in the Four Corners area are approximately 120 miles long and 60 miles wide, extending from the east end of the Grand Canyon National Park southeast to the Petrified Forest National Park and north to the Navaho Nation. It is made up of easily erodable rock which allows the different layers of deposits to be exposed,

The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge was extablished in 1931 for migratory birds and covers parts of three Florida counties, Jefferson, Taylor, and Wakulla. It stretches along 43 miles of the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida, encompassing over 70,000 acres. It consists of coastal marsh, islands, tidal creeks and the estruaries of seven Florida rivers.

It is also the home of the St. Marks lighthouse. established in its current location since 1842, and still in use today. The lighthouse was originallhy built in 1831 and moved to its current location in 1842 because of erosion. It stands 82 feet high.

Mountains on the edge of the grasslands in west Texas.

One of the many beautiful beaches along Florida's panhandle coast.

The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge was extablished in 1931 for migratory birds and covers parts of three Florida counties, Jefferson, Taylor, and Wakulla. It stretches along 43 miles of the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida, encompassing over 70,000 acres. It consists of coastal marsh, islands, tidal creeks and the estruaries of seven Florida rivers.

It is also the home of the St. Marks lighthouse. established in its current location since 1842, and still in use today. The lighthouse was originallhy built in 1831 and moved to its current location in 1842 because of erosion. It stands 82 feet high.

Ft. Morgan state historic site out buildings in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The Pecos River and US 90 in Val Verde County Texas.The bridge over the river is 1310 feet long and approximately 273 feet above the water level. It is the highest highway bridge in Texas.