Before we headed down from Colorado National Monument (bound for pizza at The Hot Tomato, a famous spot in Fruita) Dan pulled us all off the road at an overlook to take in a really astonishing view. A hanging canyon! I’d never seen one before.

The vistas were just spectacular. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Can’t get enough.

I could have stayed for hours, drinking in this view.

Sadly, kids’ tolerance for spectacular vistas doesn’t quite match adults’ – and eventually, reluctantly, we had to tear ourselves away to feed the little critters. But the good news is: I can close my eyes and get right back to this spot anytime I want.

What’s your favorite scenic overlook?