natgeotravel | INSTAGRAM | MAR 27

Photo @materas// South Caineville Mesa rises above the Benonite Hills near Caineville, Utah. This area of exposed bentonite is just outside the boundary of Capitol Reef National Park and is a colorful remnant of fine volcanic ash and silt deposited during the Jurassic period 140 million years ago. Follow me @materas for more images like this from Utah and around the world. #desert #southwest #utah