a granite-walled slot canyon and a gloriously gnarled crested saguaro. Because this trail is deep in the heart of the preserve, the only way to get to it is by hiking along connecting routes.

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Descending into Carlsbad feels like walking into a fantasy ... Tucked away in the Escalante region, Zebra Slot Canyon feels like nature's abstract art gallery. The narrow canyon walls are striped ...

Use our epic Southwest national parks road trip itinerary to plan your own adventure in the Southwest. Visit 11 national ...

At Carlsbad ... Canyon Cave Tour, which is not listed at all - the cancelled tours are still listed, but you will be unable to select a date or ticket quantity for these tours. This tour is listed as ...

2- Carlsbad Cavern Hall of Giants in Carlsbad Cavern is another ... To see most of the rock formations, trek along the Slot Canyon trail. The trail is a one-way trail leading hikers 1.5 miles (2.4 ...

The popular Boulder Canyon Trail – a 2.6 mile trail along Boulder Creek just west of the Boulder Creek Path – is completely closed until further notice for erosion repairs, according to a ...

California’s largest state park is 600,000 acres of slot canyon mazes, dramatic badlands, and miles of hiking trails. On your way into the state ... than-normal rainfall triggers dense flower booms.

TUCSON - Today we are Hittin’ the Trails 4 You in the Foothills, highlighting the Ventana Canyon Trail! This is one of the most beautiful hikes! However, it's a hidden gem because it starts in ...