Numbered Limited Edition Print printed to order on cold pressed, fine art textured paper.
 
This is a print based upon a digital copy of the original pencil drawing done by the artist.
 
#2 in the Rocky Mountian Vistas series.
 
This impressive landmark rewards visitors to the Colorado National Monument either near the begining or the end of their 23 mile journey along Rim Rock Drive through the park, depending on where they enter the park.
 
The stunning red sandstone pillar stands 450 feet tall and at an elevation of 5,739 feet. It is the centerpiece of Colorado National Monument, a piece of desert high on the Colorado Plateau that was recognized by the National Park Service largely thanks to the work of a man named John Otto.
 
Otto was eventually hired as the park’s first ranger, which he was happy to do for a salary of $1 per month.  He created footholds to climb the monument which are still there. Anyone may attempt to climb Independence Monument today. It remains a tradition to raise the flag at the top of the monument every year on Independence Day.
 
Plan to spend a 4th of July in Grand Junction and see the flag flying on the top of the monument!
 
Comes with an embossed, numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Total print production quantity 500. Your certificate and print number will reflect your unique print out of total quantity (e.g. 65/500).