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Discover the best top things to do in , United States including White House Ruins Trail, Spider Rock, Beauty Way Jeep Tours, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, South Rim Drive, North Rim Drive, Monument Valley Navajo Park, Canyon de Chelly Tours, Lyman Lake State Park, Justin's Horse Rental.
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1. White House Ruins Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 340 reviews
A self-guided 2.5-mile hiking trail in Canyon de Chelly.
Reviewed By ktraveler2 - Carefree, United States
My cousin and I headed out to the White House trail. We are 2 senior ladies who walk a lot but don’t really hike. Standing at the top I was nervous if we could do it but off we went!! You definitely want to bring water. There are nice benches along the way and we played a game that at every bench we took a sip of water. You go through two rock tunnels!! Much of the trail is on sand stone so it’s not slippery and gives you a sure footed feel. It’s not hard at all. My cousin even thought coming up was easier. It took us about an hour and a half round trip. This was my third trip to the beautiful Canyon de Chelly and won’t be my last. But every future visit will include this beautiful trail.
2. Spider Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 358 reviews
A dramatic 800-foot monolith that was formed more than 230 million years ago.
Reviewed By RichardR1672
I was working for the State of Az in an official capacity back in 1977 and my team was sent to Chinle for an investigation.. While there I had befriended some of the Navajos and asked if I could go to see Spider Rock aka 'Shaking Rock' and Canyon de Chelly. A couple Navajo Indians were willing to take me everywhere I wanted.....back in those days it was a lot less restricted as to where you could venture. It took a while to get to Spider Rock....the 'road' if you call it that was a nightmare to navigate. I recall standing at the very base of Spider Rock and looking up....it was marvelous. Part of the movie "McKenna's Gold was filmed right there in that valley with Spider Rock. The 2 Navajos with me recall seeing some of the actors ---especially Gregory Peck in town ( Chinle ) and some were "extras" in the movie. Some of the elder Navajos still believed in the 'old ways' and lived in the valley. They built and lived in structures called 'Hogans'...very small and round structures made from Adobe. ...the 2 with me also told me strongly if I wanted to take pics of the older Navajos living in the valley to ALWAYS ASK them 1st if ok to take their pic...why?...some elder Navajos felt if you took their pic you had captured their soul!...so I asked and a few did wave me off or said no, yet I got some good pics of some. Some did not speak English and the 2 with me acted as interpreters. I also got a very private tour of parts of Canyon de Chelley that were forbidden to the general public. Back in the 1970's it was not known much nationally as it is today, however when they did the movie scenes there some Navajos were against it and some welcomed it. The elders felt part of their land was sacred and did not want outsiders coming...others felt it would bring tourists to spend money in Chinle which was badly needed. Overall back then, some liked the white man and some did not...yet the ones I met were pretty nice...just a couple rude ones only. Again, this is some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen and got to see some sacred areas where no one else will...that's a shame. In some of their more sacred areas that I was granted permission to visit...an elder chanted words to protect me and there was a feeling about some of those spots that I still cannot explain today...very strange...like I was among spirits or something. I do not know how much of the area and the people have changed now over 43 yrs ago when I was there. It was much more unrestricted then than now I am quite sure. If you want to see raw nature beauty you have got to go there if in that area......also the Petrified Forest is not all that far from there...that is a must see as well.....good luck and enjoy all of it...you will be most glad you went....by the way the box below only gave me just a few date/year choices of when I visited...no dates to choose that are over a year old, so I just chose Sept 2019...because it will not let me post my comments here if I did not put in something...but I was there in 1977.
3. Beauty Way Jeep Tours
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5.0 based on 548 reviews
Beauty Way Jeep Tours formally known as De Chelly Tours offers Half Day and All Day Vehicle tours into Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Ya'at'eeh (hello) to all our family and friends! We are all thrilled to announce that this summer marks our 25th Anniversary as an established tour company in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona!! As a young man, my great grandfather, Chauncey Neboyia, first led groups of archeologist and others into the canyon, and eventually helped it to become a National Monument in 1931. Over the next few decades he would teach his children and grandchildren about the history, stories, and traditions of the canyons, and it was here where my father, Daniel Staley (grandson of Chauncey) picked up his vast knowledge of the canyons and all its wonders. Chauncey first led groups by foot, horse and wagon, then over the years Daniel started adding 4x4 vehicles and established "De Chelly Tours" as the first Navajo-owned tour business in Canyon de Chelly in 1989. We are the longest running Navajo family-owned and operated tour company in Canyon de Chelly that offers 4x4 tours, hiking and camping. We are so very happy and proud of our family's legacy and I feel completely honored to be the one to continue the family business and take it to new levels and share our beautiful home with you all. I feel like I learn something new about the canyon all the time and I hope to someday have as much knowledge of the canyon as my father and great grandfather.
4. Canyon de Chelly National Monument
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4.5 based on 1,866 reviews
Red cliff and canyon walls that are home to ancient Indian ruins.
Reviewed By 44dave56 - Placitas, United States
On the way to hike some slot canyons in Utah, I stopped by this National Monument near the New Mexico/Arizona border in the 4 corners region and discover the 2nd largest canyon system in the US and more historic Native American Dwellings. Plenty of overlooks for free and tours available for a fee to take you further into the Canyon and learn its history. Certainly worth wondering off the beaten path.
5. South Rim Drive
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4.5 based on 336 reviews
A scenic and dramatic 36-mile drive along the 500-foot rim of Canyon de Chelly.
Reviewed By WC-Travelers-75
We spent a day on the South Rim. We did the White House Trail Hike as well as all the Overlooks. Great Views from Overlooks of Sliding House Ruins as well as some other minor ruins you can see if you spend the time to look. White House Ruin is a great way to get a hike in and a close-up of the ruins not requiring a Dine' guide. Probably do not want to do the hike on a hot day unless in great shape. Highly Recommended!!!
6. North Rim Drive
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
A scenic drive through the Canyon de Chelly.
Reviewed By WC-Travelers-75
We did the North Rim Drive in early May. We had the Massacre Cave and Mummy Cave Overlooks to ourselves around 8:30. At Antelope House Overlook, we had some company but not crowded. Bought some native jewelry at the Antelope House Overlook as gifts. The early morning sun light was perfect for viewing and taking pictures at Massacre Cave Overlook and Antelope House Ruins. Mummy Cave was in deep shadows in the morning. Probably best to shoot late in the day. We spent 3-1/2 hours including travel time from Chinle. Highly recommended!!!
7. Monument Valley Navajo Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Located on the Arizona-Utah border, this valley has sandstone formations that tower at heights of 400 to 1,000 feet, and more than 100 Anasazi ruins.
Reviewed By CKT808 - Honolulu, United States
It is possible to drive in Monument Valley. We drove a 15-mile loop among the beautiful monuments. There is a $20 per vehicle charge to enter the valley. All kinds of vehicles were making the drive. Some were regular cars but most were SUV's. Some of the road is a fairly smooth gravel or dirt road. Other parts are over solid rock with potholes and many bumps. It is slow drive with a speed limit of 15 miles per hour. We were in the valley for 2 hours. When you pay your fee, they give you a map with the location and name of all the monuments. You can also take a tour in the back of an open-air truck. Either way, it is a dusty adventure but fun. The views from the canyon floor are spectacular.
8. Canyon de Chelly Tours
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4.5 based on 540 reviews
Canyon De Chelly Tours is an enterprise of Leon Skyhorse Thomas. Every guide is a professional, certified by the National Park Service by examination. In addition to tours of the Canyon de Chelly National Monument, cultural consulting needs are addressed on a case by case basis for those who seek a more intimate insight onto the Navajo Way. Leon has assisted film-makers on location in Navajoland and is used to delivering high quality services to the people and organizations he serves.There are over 2700 archaeological sites within the many canyons of Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Only 13 of the 700 standing ruins have been stabilized, re-inforced, or protected from degradation. We are professional Navajo guides who can teach you the history of our canyons and about the Anasazi, Hopi and Navajo peoples. We pride ourselves in offering you more than just viewing our scenery - but we can do this too!
9. Lyman Lake State Park
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, Lyman Lake State Park is a 1,200-acre park that encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is fed by snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third highest mountains in Arizona. Water is channeled into this river valley from a 790-square-mile watershed extending into New Mexico. Lyman Lake is one of the few bodies of water in northeastern Arizona with no size restrictions on boats. The west end of the lake is buoyed off and restricted as a no wake area (5 mph). This allows the angler a chance at a variety of fish without the proximity of speedboats and water-skiers. The fishery consists of walleye, channel catfish and largemouth bass. The large remainder of the lake is open for all other types of water sports. Lyman Lake really comes into its own during the spring, summer, and fall. Summer days, with temperature highs in the 80s to low 90s, are perfect for fishing, swimming, leisure boating, water-skiing, hiking or just relaxing.
Reviewed By BigManTinyKingdom - Mesa, United States
Beautiful, well maintained park and campgrounds. I appreciate the kindness and helpfulness from their rangers Lance, James and Larry. I was in site # 54 and had a nice view of the lake and was very close to your bathroom which by the way were very clean. From the campsite to the beach was just a short walk, and there are day use spots there with picnic tables (some covered). Nice to get up close to the lake and just look out to a relaxing view of the water. I went during a time when not very many people were there, so it made for a peaceful, enjoyable, social-distanced chill time. The campsites are also pretty close walking distance to the hiking trails. I explored the petroglyph and pointe trails, and they were not too difficult to hike and are well worth the walk. When you are at the top there are some beautiful overviews of the entire lake. All-around great first visit, and now Lyman Lake will be a yearly spot for me. Thank you Arizona for maintaining such a wonderful state park!
10. Justin's Horse Rental
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Located at the Mouth of Canyon de Chelly.Look for the sign Justin's Horse Rental
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