The Grand Canyon, being "grand," gets all of the attention in the category of "amazing Southwestern canyon hikes." But the complex and rugged deserts of Arizona and Utah have plenty of otherworldly ...

Utah transportation officials will move forward with the first phase of its controversial plan to handle Little Cottonwood ...

For several years, lawsuits aimed at stopping the gondola from going through Little Cottonwood Canyon have also halted any ...

If you want a rugged and epic experience, head to Buckskin Gulch in southern Utah. It’s over 16 miles long and carved deep into sandstone. This canyon tests you with pools, rock scrambles, and tight ...

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This story is sponsored by Southwest Adventure Tours. 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 ...

Not all nature lovers are created equal. Some of us prefer easy hiking trails with pretty wildflowers, gentle streams, and open meadows requiring little effort. Others enjoy long treks with tons of ...

SALT LAKE CITY — A bill introduced in the Utah State Legislature would create state parks in Big and Little Cottonwood canyons. Senate Bill 236, sponsored by Sen. Kathleen Riebe, D-Cottonwood Heights, ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The latest version of Utah's traction laws may upset people looking to enjoy Big and Little Cottonwood canyons before a storm even hits the area. With the newest update to the law ...

The same unique geological quirks that lure people to the majestic slot canyons of the desert Southwest also make them deadly. The curved, narrow sandstone walls glow in the sun with a cathedral-like ...