Deer Creek in Arizona

Deer Creek Canyon, Arizona

In this location Deer Creek emerges from its slot canyon and falls directly into Grand Canyon. It forms 46 m tall waterfall.

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Possibly the most impressive canyon in the world. This 446 km long canyon is up to 1,800 m deep and has rugged, nearly vertical walls.

Upper Antelope Canyon

Upper Antelope Canyon

Approximately 200 m long slot canyon that provides numerous grand sights. This is the more popular part of the Antelope Canyon because it does not require climbing and sunlight shines in it fairly frequently.

Waipio Valley

Waipio Valley

Up to 610 m deep valley with steep walls and several large waterfalls, including Hiilawe Waterfall. Contains the steepest paved road in the US and possibly, world. The average grade of this road is 25%.

Waimea Canyon

Waimea Canyon

This impressive canyon has been formed by the Waimea River. It is some 16 m long and up to 900 m deep.

Honopu Valley

Honopu beach and valley

Deep valley in a very dramatic, impressive natural setting. Impressive waterfalls. 27 m high natural arch, which makes a powerful sound when hit by northern winds. Possible living site of pre-Hawaiian people – menehune – until the middle of the 19th century.

Yosemite Valley

Up to 914 m deep, glacier carved cleft in granite rocks. Impressive landscape. A site of mass tourism with more than 4 million visitors per year.

Tenaya Canyon

Tenaya Canyon from Glacier Point

Deep, dramatic-looking canyon. Approximately 16 km long. Walking in the canyon is dangerous and there are stories about the curse of Chief Tenaya.

Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon, California

Up to 2,500 m deep canyon shaped by glaciers in granite bedrock. Here is located Kings Gate – granite peak with nearly vertical, 610 m tall wall.

Carnarvon Gorge

Carnarvon Gorge

Spectacular, some 30 km long gorge that is up to 600 m deep. A sacred place, rich with Aboriginal art and ancient burial sites.