The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area ... Located in the Eagle Cap, Oregon's largest wilderness area, Joseph is a little gem surrounded by the breathtaking Wallowa Mountains.

A river rafting trip to Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in all of North America, brought this writer and his stepfather closer together.

So where is Hells Canyon, and is it really worth skipping the mighty Grand Canyon for this hidden gem in the remote Oregon wilderness? Denali National Park & Preserve can be treacherous ...