Our tour of amazing rock formations and canyons continued in Arizona, where we explored Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Antelope Canyon, and of course Grand Canyon National Park.
First up was Canyon de Chelly National Monument. While smaller and lesser known than the Grand Canyon, this place was absolutely stunning.
There are so many overlooks along the roads that give visitors a chance to get right up to the canyon edge. We couldn’t get close to the cliff dwellings, but they were visible from the overlooks.
Next up was Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon on Navajo land, we took tours of both the upper and lower canyon, led by members of the Navajo Nation. We were one of the first tours of the morning, and were grateful for the lack of crowds. Our second tour was later in the day, and much more crowded.
Both of our guides were awesome and clearly loved their jobs. They both took my phone to make sure the best shots were captured, and with the best settings for the time of day and related lighting. Our first guide also played his flute for us in the middle of the canyon. We didn’t hear any other guide playing music, and felt lucky to be in his group. It was an experience we will never forget.
We had both been to Grand Canyon National Park as kids, but there was always a time restriction – kids needing to get back to school, parents needing to get back to work. This time, we were able to spend as much time as we wanted.
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. There are so many colors and textures everywhere you look. It just never gets old.
Traveling Team Fischer 