Fall in the canyons of Utah is magical. Imagine the color of the changing cottonwood leaves reflecting off of red canyons walls, set against a fiercely blue sky. Need I say more? Yes! How about the excitement of watching summer thunderstorms roll through the canyons? Even watching from safe locations can be unnerving as dramatic thunderstorms turn the dry desert sand into a near marine environment. The sky clears and the desert is colorful, fragrant, and full of life. Rainwater from storms produces abundant drinking water for hiking on otherwise dry Slickrock benches.