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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Because the land is located inside the Navajo Nation, taking a full Monument Valley tour requires you to hire a local tour guide. However, you can take the scenic drive through the park on your own as long as you don’t wander too far away from the road. There’s still plenty you can see from […]