At first glance, the desert landscape of Southern Utah seems like a sweeping, sun-baked canvas — wide open and endless. But tucked deep within its sandstone folds are slot canyons, sculpted over ...

At first glance, the desert landscape of Southern Utah seems like a sweeping, sun-baked canvas — wide open and endless. But tucked deep within its sandstone folds are slot canyons, sculpted over ...

For those looking to escape the crowds and explore a lesser-known corner of Utah's natural wonders, the Canyons of the Escalante Tour is a perfect choice.

“Slot canyons are fun and easy … until they’re not,” says Jim Clery, owner and guide at Utah Canyon Outdoors in Escalante, Utah. “You have to know when to say no.” ...

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.” Orientation and options in Buckskin Gulch ...

‘Every turn reveals something new’: Hiking Southern Utah’s stunning slot canyons Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images via CNN Newsource By CNN Newsource Published June 7, 2025 7 ...