Fruita, CO
Fruita Paleontological Area - Book Cliffs Backdrop
The Book Cliffs form a dramatic 200-mile escarpment visible from the Fruita area, with layered Cretaceous sandstone and shale rising above the Grand Valley. The cliffs provide a striking backdrop to the high desert landscape surrounding Fruita. Evening light paints the cliff faces in warm tones against purple shadow.
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