Native American model at sunrise in Coal Mine Canyon

The bright red rocks are shale, which has been colored in part by partial burning of underlying coal deposits

A break in the clouds on a stormy day in Coal Mine Canyon

View down a side canyon - an Earth Science Picture of the Day from Universities Space Research Association

lightning strike over the canyon on the horizon"

Side view of Coal Mine Canyon at sunset

Eroded outcrop on the edge of the canyon, including black coal and bright red sandstone just above

the Ghost Rock formation

View from the south end of the canyon

The rock formation in the center is called The Ghost. The Indian legend is told on the gallery photo.

Sunset at Coal Mine Canyon Coal Mine Canyon is a Hidden Gem in the Desert

Eroded spires in Coal Mine Canyon

Luke & Mallory's elopment to Coal Mine Canyon

A balanced rock on a stormy day, illuminated by a ray from a break in the clouds

Coal Mine Canyon sunrise

Coal Mine Canyon or nearby Blue Canyon?

Large views of the panorama photos are available in the gallery