In most cases, you won’t need an SUV to take a Monument Valley tour. While the 17-mile scenic road through the park isn’t paved, it’s generally solid enough for a regular car to handle. If the weather has been especially rainy lately then parts of the road might have been washed away, which would make […]
The best time to take a Monument Valley tour will depend on your own preferences, but we’d generally recommend the spring or fall. The weather isn’t as extreme during those months, and the park is also less likely to be crowded than during the summer. If you want to avoid crowds, then you should visit […]
If you’re hoping to see some snow on your next Monument Valley tour, then you should try to visit in December or January. While it’s possible for snow to fall in the park at any time between November and March, it’s typically light enough to melt completely by the end of the day. Keep an […]
When you take a Monument Valley tour, you might wonder where the name originated. The monicker refers to the towering buttes and spires that rise out of the desert and attract so many visitors to the park. These formations are sometimes called monuments, giving the area its name in English. However, “Monument Valley” isn’t the […]
People come from all over the country to take a Monument Valley tour because of the unique and iconic beauty of the park’s geological formations, which have been popularized by decades of Hollywood movies and advertisements shot in the park. Monument Valley’s Hollywood story starts during the late 1920s, in the middle of the Great […]
A Monument Valley tour is a great place to take dogs, especially if they enjoy the great outdoors. While national parks tend to have relatively few accommodations for our furry friends, Monument Valley is owned and administered by the Navajo Nation and has its own set of rules. As long as you keep your dogs […]
The situation is a little unusual, so people often wonder if they need to hire a guide for a Monument Valley tour. To quote The Simpsons’ Reverend Lovejoy: “Short answer, yes with an if. Long answer, no with a but.” If you plan on doing any exploring in the park, then you’ll have to hire […]
Of course, it’ll depend on your own personal tastes, but we think a Monument Valley tour is well worth doing, especially if you’re interested in the kind of stark geological beauty that the West is known for. The 17-mile scenic loop that runs through the park only costs $8 per person and offers some spectacular […]
A self-guided Monument Valley tour on the scenic drive should take between two and four hours, depending on how long you spend at each overlook. While visitors aren’t allowed to hike deeper into the park without a Navajo tour guide, you’re more than welcome to take stops along the way and enjoy the gorgeous views […]
Monument Valley tours are operated solely by members of the Navajo Nation, where the park is located. If you want to see some of the park’s geological formations up close, all you have to do is pay a local tour guide to take you there. The Navajo Parks Department website maintains a list of recommended […]
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