Golden Sunrise Over Kolob Canyons

A radiant sunrise illuminates Kolob Canyons in Zion National Park, Utah, as seen from the Kolob Canyons View Point near the Timber Creek Trailhead. In this photo, a brilliant sunburst of golden light breaks over the red rock cliffs, casting long rays across the rugged canyon walls. A thin morning haze softens the distant mountains, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The foreground vegetation glows warmly as the backlighting highlights the textures of desert plants and juniper trees. This breathtaking view captures the dramatic beauty of Zion’s northwest section, a less-crowded area near New Harmony and Cedar City, that showcases towering Navajo sandstone formations and peaceful wilderness landscapes.

This photo was taken by Jennifer White with Timeless Moments Photography. All images are copyrighted © Timeless Moments Photography/Jennifer White. All rights reserved.