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Park Service warns of quicksand at a recreation area in Arizona and Utah

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is known for its water-based and backcountry recreational activities as well the iconic Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River.

This Sept. 9, 2011 photo shows the dramatic bend in the Colorado River at a the popular Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, in Page, Ariz. The spot is so popular that authorities have imposed parking restrictions for safety, and a new viewing deck has also been built recently. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)