These buttes are called the Bears Ears. They are in southern Utah and can be seen for miles around, possibly as much as 50 miles. A new national monument bearing their name was declared by President Obama in December 2016 with the support of conservationists and five Native American tribes. The reason the tribes supported this is that there are many historical sites, such as cliff dwellings within the Bears Ears area, that were once homes to their ancestors. From a distance, it's supposed to remind you of the top of a bear's head with its rounded ears showing.
This view of the buttes is from the visitor center of Natural Bridges National Monument, site of three of the largest natural bridges in America, all in the same area. We visited the area over our spring break, early April 2017.
Remember, it's not just a picture, it's a story!
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