Monument Valley

Welcome to Monument Valley, an awe-inspiring expanse of towering red sandstone that has come to define the visual imagination of the American West. As you stand here at the observation deck near the visitor center, perched high…

As you begin your descent onto the seventeen mile dirt loop road that winds through the valley floor, your first major encounter is with the most iconic formations in the entire park. Look directly ahead to admire the West Mitten…

Continuing deeper into the valley, the winding dirt road brings you to the feet of Elephant Butte and the striking formation known as the Three Sisters. The harsh, bumpy nature of this unpaved road is a visceral reminder of the…

You have now arrived at what is undeniably the most cinematic location in the entire park, a prominent jutting promontory officially named John Ford's Point. This dramatic overlook extends like a natural stage into the void,…

As the loop road takes you deeper into the interior of the valley, you will approach the massive, blocky stronghold known as Rain God Mesa. This enormous geological structure sits directly at the geographical center of the tribal…

We now turn our attention to the more remote, restricted backcountry of Monument Valley, an area that requires the expertise of a hired Navajo guide to navigate. This deep section of the park contains some of the most spiritually…

As the loop road begins its return journey back toward the visitor center, it ascends to a magnificent, elevated overlook known appropriately as Artist's Point. This location offers what many consider to be the most…

As your journey along the scenic drive concludes and you ascend the final dusty switchbacks toward the rim of the canyon, it is the perfect time to reflect on the immense weight of the landscape you have just experienced.…