An extraordinarily beautiful river canyon lay where today’s Lake Powell shimmers. There was nothing else like it on earth with its isolation, twisting and mysterious side canyons, Indian ruins, and gentle, idyllic landforms. But, in the mid-1950s, …
The Back Story
Just downstream from Glen Canyon lies Grand Canyon, a somewhat better known segment of Colorado River canyon. Grand Canyon is a profound cleft in Earth’s crust that almost always prompts questions about its creation; how long ago did it form and why …
Featuring Sedona Geology by Well Known Geologist, Wayne Ranney
Hit the Trail is pleased to announce its latest feature, Sedona Geology. Having expanded coverage to include the Sedona area, I am proud to present these new chapters by geologist Wayne Ranney, the person who literally wrote the book on the …
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Everyone’s Got a Theory
Anyone confronted with the Grand Canyon for the first (or fiftieth) time can't help but wonder, "How did this marvel get here?" There are a surprising number of formation theories floating about. Most sane adults agree that the Canyon is an erosional …