From Needles Overlook we get a far view into the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. If you dont plan to visit this part of the park, the overlook might be a good alternative to get an impression of it. We plan to hike in Needles District anyway, but didnt want to miss the overlook either.
Some hundreds of metres below us, right above Colorado River, a police helicopters rotors are clattering. Again and again the helicopters circle for seeking the shooter who wounded the park ranger. Up here, 600 precipice metres higher, we should be safe.