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Highlights:
• Known as the Gateway to Monument Valley, the Kayenta-Monument Valley Scenic Road is called Tse’ Bii’ Ngzisgaii by the Navajo, which means Valley of the Rocks.
• At an elevation of 5,200 feet, the 26-mile-long scenic road weaves through breathtaking landscapes of majestic sandstone, rock formations, and buttes that tower at heights from 400 feet to over 5,000 feet.
• The Monument Valley area is home to the largest tribe in North America, the Navajo or the Diné (The People).
Details:
During the summer months, the visitor center also features Haskenneini Restaurant, which specializes in both native Navajo and American cuisines, and a film/snack/souvenir shop. There are year-round restroom facilities. One mile before the center, numerous Navajo vendors sell arts, crafts, native food, and souvenirs at roadside stands. The scenic road is steeped in rich Navajo culture, and at the very heart of Navajo culture is the language. The Navajo language ties the people in present times with stories, songs, and prayers that have been passed down through the ages. These oral histories are often translated into their art, crafts, and events. The Navajo people value their traditions, harmony, and life, all of which are intimately tied together in their language. Much of the area history is told through the excellent interpretive materials on display at the Kayenta and Monument Valley Visitor Centers. The Monument Valley area is home to the largest tribe in North America, the Navajo or the Diné (The People).
Recommended:
<p>You will learn all about the fascinating culture of the Navajo people and explore the iconic landscape that made Monument Valley famous. The day begins with a drive up scenic Oak Creek Canyon (Sedona departures only) and views of Arizona’s highest mountains, the San Francisco Peaks. Next travel across the vast Navajo Nation as your guide shares information about the Navajo people and their land. A brief stop will be made at historic Cameron Trading Post with its wide variety of souvenirs and Native American arts and crafts. The journey continues with views of the Painted Desert cliffs on the way to Monument Valley.</p>
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