The earth breaks open. Water trickles into the fissure. Millions of years pass. A slot canyon is born. Narrow, deep and at times teeming with danger, slot canyons beg for exploration. Valhalla, deep ...

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Anyone venturing into southern Utah's red rock country quickly notices the unique desert scapes — colorful mountains, strange rock formations, and often deep blue sky. This area also contains the ...

PAGE, Ariz. — We were sure we were alive. Still, there were a few moments in Upper Antelope Canyon in Arizona when a double light beam so ethereal illuminated this otherworldly slot canyon that we ...

There are thousands of colorful sandstone slot canyons in the Southwest, and because no two are the same, exploring each is a unique experience. Some of the most picturesque canyons are found deep in ...

For those who are unfamiliar with this beguiling labyrinth, Fire Canyon at Valley of Fire State Park is the seldom-hiked ...

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TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. (AP) – Nine people were killed when floodwaters from a sudden rainstorm thundered through a tranquil swimming area in Tonto National Forest. Crews continue to search ...