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    Take a journey through Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii (Monument Valley)

    written by John Begay

    Monument Valley

    To travel the famous Monument Valley highway is to literally take a journey through the valley of the rocks. The Navajo meaning of Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii is “Valley of the Rocks,” or is more commonly known as Monument Valley. The popular location is located on the northern edge of the beautiful Navajo Nation. About a 30-minute drive outside of Kayenta, AZ and from Mexican Hat, Utah. This a must-see-spot, not because of its history used a lot in cinema, but just that the surrounding area is covered with beautiful colored sandstone.

    View of the Totem Pole Formations

    Monument Valley is apart of the Colorado Plateau, a region that covers around 125,000 square miles within northwestern New Mexico, southeastern Utah, and northern Arizona. The valley floor is Cutler Red siltsone, or river-deposited sand. The sandstone layers can be seen in the buttes. The bottom layer is Organ Rock Shale, the middle is de Chelly Sandstone, and the top layer is Moenkopi Shale capped by Shinarump Siltstone. Erosion from the shales of the Cutler Formation revealed the buttes as vertically jointed slabs of sandstone.

    Scene from the movie “Forest Gump”

    Famous and memorable cinematic films have frequently honored the Navajo Nation, particularly Monument Valley. Appreciation has to go to director John Ford, who used Monument Valley as a beautiful backdrop for the American western genre. Yet Monument Valley is not only only known for being used in western films — it has also appeared in science-fiction movies, contemporary action movies, and comedies. Here are 10 movies that filmed memorable scenes in the iconic Navajo landscape:

    1. Forest Gump (1994)

    2. Stagecoach (1939)

    3. 2001: A Space Oddysey (1968)

    4. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)

    5. My Darling Clementine (1946)

    6. The Searchers (1956)

    7. Back To The Future 3 (1990)

    8. The Lone Ranger (2013)

    9. How The West Was Won (1962)

    10. Easy Rider (1968)

    Rock art made by Puebloen people

    Monument Valley is located on the beautiful Navajo Nation and is home to the Navajo People. The Navajo people have history in the area and consider it sacred. It is always good to awknowledge that the Navajo people identify this beautiful landscape apart of their home, and have a meaningful connection to it. A few Navajo families live within the boundaries of the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and like their privacy from the visiting tourists. It is important to pay respect and honor the people that still reside here and the landscape. Keep it clean and beautiful for other people to enjoy.

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    by John Begay December 9, 2017

    As a person who studied geology in college, I instantly geek out when I come in contact with cool rocks and rock formations. Living in Northern Arizona basically means I do almost everyday. I’m immediately figuring…

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    by Ali Beam November 14, 2017

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    Canyon de Chelly National Monument

    by Common Jones November 6, 2017

    One of the most visited National Monuments in America, Canyon de Chelly preserves a series of canyons where people have lived for, and families have sustained themselves, for thousands of years.  To…

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    Hiking Arizona’s Highest Mountain, Humphrey’s Summit

    by John Begay October 2, 2017

    The San Francisco Peaks rise like an island in the desert as you approach Flagstaff, Arizona. The small range is in fact the remnant of a dormant volcano,  and home to trails that…

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    Exploring Lava River Cave Near Flagstaff

    by John Begay October 2, 2017

    Flagstaff is abundant with many geologic features and locations. One of the most prominent and interesting geologic features found in the Flagstaff area is Lava River Cave. Located on the west side…

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    Paria Canyon: Secret slot canyon of southern Utah

    by Katie Loffredo June 8, 2017

    WARNING BEFORE YOU READ THIS OR VISIT THIS SITE: Traversing canyons during the rainy season can be deadly. Flash floods occur with little to no warning. Check the weather in areas 200…

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    Antelope Canyon

    by Common Jones May 15, 2017

    Located a few minutes drive outside of Page lies a spectacle of the South West.  With popularity ranging from out-of-the-box computer backgrounds, to the most expensive photograph ever sold, i.e. “Phantom”.  The…

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    Sterling Pass Trail

    by Chuck Beaman May 11, 2017

    The Sterling Pass Trail starts in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon just north of Sedona. This out-and-back trail offers a plethora of amazing views without the exertion of a Grand Canyon…

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    Hiking the Grand Canyon in Winter

    by Sarah Neal May 1, 2017

    A few years ago we decided to celebrate our friend Matt’s birthday (which happens to fall on valentines day) with a Rim-River and back overnight hike from the South Rim. The plan…

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