Exploring the best slot canyons in the Southwest is one of my favorite things and has led to some incredible hiking experiences. Truly, these are some of the most visually stunning and geologically ...

The Grand Canyon, being "grand," gets all of the attention in the category of "amazing Southwestern canyon hikes." But the complex and rugged deserts of Arizona and Utah have plenty of otherworldly ...

Arizona has no shortage of beautiful vistas, majestic scenery and bucketlist travel destinations. Perhaps one of the most magical places is Antelope Canyon, which is located in northern Arizona on the ...

Antelope Canyon might be the most visited and photographed slot canyon in the world, but there is more to this ancient sandstone structure than meets the eye. Formed millions of years ago, and revered ...

Hidden in Utah's vast wilderness, strange passageways wind their way through the red rock, leading all who venture into them on otherworldly adventures. These unusual gorges are formed by flash ...

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The slot canyon’s sandstone layers were so flawless they looked as though they’d been thrown on a pottery wheel. Its walls towered 50 feet high in spots, though never felt claustrophobic. In fact, I ...