Santa Elena Canyon, Canyon in the United States/Mexico
Santa Elena Canyon, with walls towering over 1,000 feet, is a stunning feature of Big Bend National Park.
The Rio Grande formed the canyon through a process of erosion over millions of years.
The area around Santa Elena Canyon has been inhabited by indigenous peoples for thousands of years.
Tourists can enjoy activities such as river rafting and hiking along the Terlingua Creek trail in the canyon.
One side of the canyon is in Texas, USA while the other resides in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Location: Brewster County
Location: Chihuahua
Source: Wikimedia
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