The Coyote Buttes area in extreme northern Arizona contains sandstone formations within a wilderness area that are amazing geological wonders. While hiking this area it is easy to imagine oneself on another world. A 3-4 mile hike over the hills brings you to a formation called "The Wave". The layers of sandstone here swirl through the hills and give the impression of being inside a wave at the beach. Each layer of stone is colored by different minerals making each one slightly different. The surrounding area also includes slot canyons, Tee Pees and enough interesting formations to keep me busy for days. The area itself is so fragile that a permit system is in place to limit visitors to 20 per day. Permits can be difficult to obtain but well worth the effort.
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