Antelope Canyon & Monument Valley

In the North-East of Arizona, there are two amazing natural sites. Next to Page, don’t miss the stunning Antelope Canyon and its extraordinary red walls polished by erosion, while Monument Valley at the border with Utah is one of the most famous images of the United States. I visited the Lower Antelope Canyon at noon so you’ll notice that my pictures are much brighter than the ones from the Upper Antelope Canyon: good to know for photographers.

The entrance to the Upper Antelope Canyon

Upper Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon – can you see the lion’s head?

Sheets or rocks? Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon

The perfect wave… Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon – erosion created what looks like the beautiful head of an eagle

Lower Antelope Canyon

Symphony in red – Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon – the wind in the canyon created what looks like shooting stars on the walls

Lower Antelope Canyon

The narrow crack on the rocks is Antelope Canyon!

One of the most famous images of the United States: the mesas of Monument Valley seen from the Visitor Centre

Monument Valley

West Mitten Butte, Monument Valley

Monument Valley

Driving to Monument Valley from Utah to Arizona (north to south)

The view from Muley Point Overlook, close to Monument Valley but after the state border between Arizona and Utah. You can see some of the mesas of Monument Valley in the background.