The trail meanders atop the rim for a bit before it begins a moderately steep descent using railroad-tie steps and others cut into the sandstone. As we climbed down, views of the canyon opened up ...

Why go to the crowded Antelope Canyon when Arizona has another strikingly beautiful sandstone ... it's important to note that the Navajo Nation as a whole also has a no-dog policy for its trails.

I won a permit and hiked The Wave, an unmarked trail that runs through Utah and Arizona.; Only 64 permits are issued each day, and we had to attend a safety briefing before hiking. Once we filled ...

Horseshoe Bend gets its name from the sinuous river meander around a sandstone formation ... millions of years and is one of Arizona's most visited natural landmarks. Things to do at Horseshoe Bend: A ...

Straddling the border between Arizona and Utah, Monument Valley is an inarguably beautiful slice of the state. Ancient, rugged and dotted with red-hued sandstone buttes shaped by years of extreme ...

Located on the Arizona-Utah border, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is known for its sandstone monoliths up to 1,000 feet tall. You'll also find abundant mesas and buttes, which are both a type ...

A woman fell 20 feet while on Cathedral Rock Trail, a popular trek in Sedona, Arizona, that goes up a red sandstone formation: rescuers.

If you enjoy the occasional rejuvenating walk through nature, you’re not alone. The top hiking trails in the U.S. can feel more like busy thoroughfares than peaceful retreats. Thankfully, the ...