Monument Valley

My daughter and I spent 3 Incredible Days Exploring Canyons and Iconic Views of the Southwest - This is the fourth post of our adventure

We found an old tree whose branches framed the photo above.  The mix of lighting between shade and sunlight with clouds in the distance make it one of my favorites.

This picture above really needs no title as most of the world has seen this landscape in the movies (John Wayne!) or photos of the Southwest.  My daughter hadn’t seen it nor I in person.  It’s stunning to pull up to the visitor center and  peer out over the valley floor  and the formations called the Mittens.  The winding road pictured is the 17 mile loop that takes one through this unbelievable terrain.

When we first arrived there was not a single cloud in the sky.  Needless to say I was bummed as the landscape shots would be missing the much needed contrast from blue skies.  Still, we began our trek down the 17 mile loop to explore the Valley.  We were mesmerized around every corner with unique formations, huge boulders, wild horses, red canyons and never ending vistas.  

As we were on the back end of the loop, the clouds started rolling in.  We were getting out of the car more frequently to capture the changing light that brought the formations to life.  

See more Monument Valley photos here:  Arizona Excursions @ Blaze-A-Trail.com

See Part 1 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Slot Canyon Adventure - Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch
See Part 2 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Horseshoe Bend - A Memorable Sunrise
See Part 3 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Antelope Canyon
See Part 5 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Canyon de Chelly National Monument

See Part 6 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Grand Falls, Arizona (aka "Chocolate Falls")

Antelope Canyon - Famous Slot Canyon of the Southwest

My daughter and I spent 3 Incredible Days Exploring Canyons and Iconic Views of the Southwest - This is the third post of our adventure

March and April are the peak times to visit Antelope Canyon, especially between 10:30 am and 2 pm.  Being in the canyon around 11 am provided the best light and sun rays. The canyon’s walls were a sea of colors around every turn.

Elyse was enthralled with the texture and shape of the walls, especially if there was sand involved.   With hundreds of photos taken between the two of us, the next several photos showcase the best of Antelope Canyon, both Lower and Upper.

See if you can locate the several hearts in the upcoming photos, along with other formations including: The Sphinx, The Lion Head, Rocky Mountain Sunset, Twin Peaks, Bruce the Shark, Dragon’s Breath and a ferocious mountain lion.

See more upper and lower Antelope Canyon photos here:  Arizona Excursions @ Blaze-A-Trail.com

See Part 1 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Slot Canyon Adventure - Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch
See Part 2 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Horseshoe Bend - A Memorable Sunrise

See Part 4 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Monument Valley
See Part 5 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Canyon de Chelly National Monument
See Part 6 of our Northern Arizona Adventure:  Grand Falls, Arizona (aka "Chocolate Falls")