Amazing place, lots to see even in winter with snow on the ground. the Navajo guide was very knowledgable and friendly and provided lots of interesting information on the 3 hour tour.
5月底去的,所以热,水要带足。开进去有一段很长的山路,这个景点总括下来可能要半天的样子。开着山路,美景不断,有时是悬崖,有时是两边被烧过的枯枝。看好标志牌,别开错了。这也有印第安人居住过的痕迹,他们都会在陡峭的悬崖边生存,被美国人驱赶的。可见印第安人的顽强精神。说真的, 这个地方非常干旱,水是非常关键的,挺佩服他们。
Canyon de Chelly is one of amazing places in Colorado plateau showing nature power. The canyon bottom is relatively flat and the canyon wall is steep. If you have limited time, visiting south rim is good enough. And it is better to take the photo for the spider rock in summer because the sun does directly light whole rock in winter due to low height.
we visited this area in January.It was the trip of a lifetime.Our Navajo guides made the trip especially meaningful.It was a little cold so we are coming back when the weather is more temperate
This park is remarkably quiet. The views from the south rim drive are spectacular, especially the White House Overlook and Spider Rock. On past trips I've approached via the north rim, which is easily as beautiful. The Navajo guides are friendly, and horsehides are easily arranged and it's an awesome way to really experience this glorious valley and its sights. Great book selection at the friendly Visitor Center.
the colors in the canyon are very beautiful and very majestic, have your camera ready because you'll be taking a lot of pictures.
Canyon de Chelly is breathtaking. Views from both the north and south rim are magnificent with cliff and canyon walls bathed in golds, oranges and red. The point at which Canyon de Chelly and Canyon de Muerto meet is spectacular and, to me, more awesome than any view I remember from the Grand Canyon. However, what struck me about this national monument were the voices and cries of the past. We walked down the White House Ruins trail to the floor of the canyon (not a difficult climb if one watches one's footing). The canyon floor still supports some Navajo farms. We saw horses and even goats which bleated as they scampered across seemingly sheer cliff walls. We hiked down in February so the canyon floor and the trail were almost deserted. To stand and imagine the lives of Pueblo people almost 800 years ago was moving. What was even more moving were the images that were conjured by reading about Native Americans trying to hide from both Spanish and Americans (including Kit Carson) who were determined to subjugate them. It made me sad. I highly recommend a trip to this beautiful part of the United States.
Canyon de Chelly holds a special place for me. It is so simple yet very complex. The rim drives are all amazing, different and unique. White House Ruin Lookout you can actually take a self guided hike down to the ruins. Easy hike. The vendors are super well priced and unique: authentic too! You can find horse hair clay scultpures with a story etched, painted sand stone and bronze bracelets marked with a story as well. Wall paintings, petroglyphs and ruins are found, even the original foot holes to ascend/descend! Junction Outlook is impressive! A sign is posted to control pets and kids because of the 700 sheer cliff!! Spider Rock outlook is not to be missed, the meaning/legend adds insight to Diné culture. Jeep tour the canyon floor for sure- you may see wild mustangs!! Also notable is the canyon floor is home to many families still farming and herding :) The park souvenir/history center is not be missed as you will find more hard to find items like patches and 'In Beauty I Walk' poem poster. Also on hand is a jewler creating original, one of a kind pieces for purchase, a hogan (you can sleep in one at Spider Rock Campground!) and a video played of the canyon's history. The town of Chinle offers a look into daily hustle and bustle.I am already looking forward to my next trip there... I stay at Spider Rock Campground, located between Junction and Spider Rock Outlook. I have not toured thenorth rim, however there are must see spots like canyon de muerte, historically significant for the Diné, the Spainards passed through killing all in it's path during their search for gold- they did not stay in the canyon, just moved through- yes, somber... A visit heart gives you a hands on window to yesterday, today and the future.Enjoy your time there!
We came here to see the great canyon that Timothy O'Sullivan photographed. It was amazing. The Canyon Jeep Tour was awesome. Our tour guide was very informative and he answered any of our questions. The tour was 3 hours but it was worth every minute.
Well worth a visit.I managed to get some fantastic photo's.The only problem was the amount of traders though they weren't in you face.