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"The Colorado Plateau is a large raised area of land that stretches across western Colorado, northwestern New Mexico, northern Arizona, and southern and eastern Utah. Its unique geological history has given it some of the most fascinating landscapes on the planet. In June of 2009, the Siekmeier family loaded up their vehicle and left their home state of Minnesota to see for themselves just a few of the wonders of this diverse and beautiful place. The following pages are a short summary of their amazing adventures exploring the Colorado Plateau."