When we went, the high was about 55 degrees, although it was much cooler in the canyon and we didn’t get a lot of direct ...

The combination of paths is also referred to as Slot Canyon Trail by China Ranch. Spring-fed Willow Creek is a tributary of the Amargosa River, which runs 185 miles mostly under the Mojave Desert ...

Slot canyons may feel still and silent, but they’re full of surprises. Their shady, sheltered walls offer refuge for desert wildlife — from rattlesnakes and insects to the occasional tarantula.

I f Arizona is on your travel bucket list, chances are you've seen photos of its red and orange-hued slot canyons and the Instagram-famous Horseshoe Bend, one of the most photographed spots in the ...

Slot Canyon Riverlands is located approximately 20 miles north of Las Cruces adjacent to Highway 185, and consists of 783 acres of land owned by the New Mexico State Parks Division.

The rise in slot canyon popularity has brought an uptick in damage, from graffiti on petroglyphs to improperly buried waste. "People have carved their names over 8,000-year-old rock art," Snow says.

A different kind of hiking. Slot canyon hiking blends beauty, problem-solving and risk. “It’s not just walking,” says Lura Snow, deputy operations manager for Wildland Trekking in Utah.

For many, slot canyons evoke a sense of awe and curiosity. “There’s a real sense of discovery,” says Clery. “Every turn reveals something new.” ...

For many, slot canyons evoke a sense of awe and curiosity. “There’s a real sense of discovery,” says Clery. “Every turn reveals something new.” ...

Slot canyon hiking blends beauty, problem-solving and risk. “It’s not just walking,” says Lura Snow, deputy operations manager for Wildland Trekking in Utah.