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Canyons

Tracy Arm Fjord

A 30-mile-long glacially-carved canyon leads to a massive pair of glaciers.

Discover Geological Oddities in Colorado

Over 2 billion years of diverse tectonic forces turned Colorado into a playground for the geologically inclined.

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9 Hidden Wonders in Eastern Colorado

Roam with dinosaurs, scale the minarets of an actual castle, witness rare birds, and revel at starry skies.

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7 Places to Experience Big Wonder in Texas

Hit the state’s highest peaks, darkest skies, and widest vistas on this super-sized road trip.

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The Explorer’s Guide to the Northern Territory, Australia

Stargazing, bush tucker, and wildlife from the Top End to the Red Centre

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The Park Ranger Who Lives and Works in the Hottest Place in North America

In a vast, remote land of extremes, wild animals, plants, and humans adapt to survive.

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Seven Keyholes Slot Canyon

An unusual slot canyon in the Aztec/Navajo Sandstone has a cross-section like an inverted old-fashioned keyhole.

A Guide to Arizona’s Most Striking Natural Wonders

A journey through underground lava caves, enormous balancing rocks, and breathtaking canyons.

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museums and collections

The Arizona Cattle Ranch Hiding 10,000 Year-Old Petroglyphs

Brantley Baird’s Rock Art Ranch offers tours of canyon-wall petroglyphs and a stunning collection of ancient pottery.

Sponsored by Visit Arizona

Mogollon, New Mexico

Catwalk Recreation Area

Explore a misty river canyon from a metal bridge system.

Khubay, Saudi Arabia

Mawan Hidden Canyon

It's believed human settlements from the Palaeolithic Age were established not far from this canyon.

9 Places to Get Outside in Los Angeles

From Batman's secret hideout to an abandoned zoo.

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Laurentian Hills, Ontario

Barron Canyon Trail

Travel this route to explore a canyon crafted by ancient glaciers.

Chinle, Arizona

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Red sandstone structures dominate this landscape, which has been inhabited for some 5,000 years.

Fredericktown, Missouri

Castor River Shut-Ins

These pink granite water slides are the result of millions of years of erosion.

Gulf Hagas

The “Grand Canyon of Maine” is a three-mile gorge full of striking geological features.

natural wonders

Video: The Magnificent Palo Duro Canyon

This is the second largest canyon in America—and a North Texas gem you can't miss.

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Towaoc, Colorado

Ute Mountain Tribal Park

Ute tour guides have been sharing the ancient dwellings and rock art inside this large park with visitors for more than 40 years.