Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a region with a distinctively red terrain that is shared by Arizona and Utah. The Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is located nearby, and it is home to sandstone towers and buttes that have been featured in "Forrest Gump" and "Stagecoach"-style motion pictures. In the Utah portion of the valley, hiking, horseback riding, and whitewater rafting are all must-do activities. While taking in the grandeur on a guided car or horseback trip with a Navajo tour provider, you'll want to set aside some time to learn more about the Navajo history of the area.
The Monument Valley is a must-see location in Utah. Additionally, it will allow you to become familiar with and immerse yourself in Navajo culture. Long before the Spanish arrived in the area in 1581, the Navajo people were already residing there. However, Monument Valley was an uncharted region and a desolate desert up until the year 1930. The Navajos were the only people who had complete knowledge of the area. Due to the Western movies that were filmed here, this valley gained notoriety. the well-known films starring John Wayne and produced by John Ford.
Rankings:
- #8 in Best Places to Visit in Utah
Location: Utah
