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 ...

If you want a rugged and epic experience, head to Buckskin Gulch in southern Utah. It’s over 16 miles long and carved deep into sandstone. This canyon tests you with pools, rock scrambles, and tight ...

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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 ...