By Becky Nelson I have been a rockhound since I was old enough to pick up a pretty rock. My kitchen sink-shelf has several “beauties” that I have picked up on walks and at work, and I enjoy looking at ...

As a desert rat, the soft kiss of water lapping against rocks soothes me ... cradled by steep dark walls. This 30-mile portion was designated as Black Canyon National Water Trail, the first ...

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Explore the iconic Colorado landmarks that you must visit. From breathtaking mountains to historic sites, discover the beauty ...

This lightning bolt-like trail gashes its way through the dark cliffs of 2-billion-year-old Vishnu Schist, the oldest rock in the Grand Canyon. Avoid hiking this section during the hottest part of the ...