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Locator Map: Canyonlands National Park

Henry Mountains Buffalo Herd


Hanksville, Utah

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Normally plains animals, the 400 or so bison of this herd roam to 11,000 feet [3,352.8 meters] in summer. 150,000 acres [60,702.9 hectares]. Facilities include 3 campgrounds, many primitive campsites, hiking, climbing, horseback riding, hunting, picnic areas, rockhounding, scenic drives. Open all year. Info. at Hanksville BLM, junct. of Utah Hwys. 24 and 95, about 110 miles [177 kilometers] west of Canyonlands NP. +1 801 542 3461.





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