"Side canyons" refers to smaller canyons or valleys that branch off from a main canyon or river. They are like smaller versions of the main canyon, usually narrower and often have unique rock formations or natural features.
Sentences with «side canyons»
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has found deep, steep - sided canyons on Saturn's moon Titan that are flooded with liquid hydrocarbons. (sciencedaily.com)
The West Maui Mountains are actually a single extinct volcano, sculpted by more than a million years of wind and water into steep - sided canyons whose forests are vertical. (mauihikingsafaris.com)
Whether you join a private rafting trip in the Grand Canyon, or go with a commercial outfitter, you'll likely leave the boat occasionally to explore side canyons and nearby bluffs. (theadventurepost.com)