The wave is Hidden deep within the rugged wilderness of the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, along the Arizona–Utah border. It is one of Earth’s most extraordinary natural wonders. With its hypnotic swirls of red and gold sandstone, undulating curves, and surreal texture, The Wave looks like something imagined by an artist or dreamed in a dream — a place where time, geology, and erosion have painted a masterpiece in stone. Yet despite its dazzling beauty, The Wave is not easily seen. It’s protected, remote, and accessible only by a challenging hike and an even more challenging permit lottery. That exclusivity only adds to its mystique. For those lucky enough to…