It would be hard to follow Southwestern trails without cairns. These little piles of rock help guide us along washes and into canyons, across folds of slickrock and timeless, high desert landscapes.

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I've seen them, and I'm sure you have, too. Rocks are stacked and balanced in various formations on hiking trails, beaches, and in deserts. There's actually something artful about it. Unfortunately, ...