Travel Inspiration: Paria Canyon, Arizona

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Paria Canyon, Ariz., U.S. | Meaning muddy water in the Paiute Indian language, Paria River Canyon has been shaped into the twisting and turning canyon it is today by the flowing waters from which it derives its name. Hikes into the slots reveal colorful layers of sediments, showcasing the flowing history most apparent in The Wave. This sandstone rock formation with its colorful cross-beds illustratrate the rhythmic effects of erosion