Looking west from Desert View next to the tower during a snow storm.  Desert View is the first observation point after entering the park from the east on Hwy 64.

Close-up of previous image.

Another similar view next to tower with a little more light.

Looking north from Desert View.  Desert View has a gasoline station, a grocery store, a gift shop, public toilets and the Desert View Tower.

Looking northwest from Desert View.   The storm was setting just west of Desert View.

Looking up to the top of the tower at Desert View.  The architect was Mary Coulter.  The tower is six stories tall and houses a museum and gift shop.  There is an entry fee to go to the top at the observation windows.

Another view of the tower.

Another view south to the tower.  This is taken from the outside observation point looking back to the tower.