Monument Valley & Four Corners

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Monument Valley. A cornerstone of any trip to the Southwest and a uniquely American icon, featuring towering buttes dotted across the desert landscape.
Four Corners National Monument. A photo op for those who want to say they stood in four states at one time. It’s the only place in America where four states meet up.
Mesa Verde National Park. See ancient cliff-dwellings in the alcoves of red rock canyons. Ranger-led tours will take you through the dwellings! The tours are one of the best and most unique activities in any national park.
Petrified Forest. A lesser-known national park with a few short hikes through petrified forests and painted deserts, Pueblo ruins, and even a Route 66 stop.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Located in northwestern New Mexico and one of the least visited national park units in the United States. It has the largest ancient structures with a combined total of 700 rooms!
Aztec Ruins. Spectacular “Great House” ruin that was part of the Chacoan Culture.

Hovenweep National Monument. A wonderful collection of ancient ruin towers with an easy and fun hike to get close to them.
Goosenecks. This is an overlook of the San Juan River as it snakes through deep canyons.
Moki Dugway. The Moki Dugway is a series of switchbacks taking you from the top of the mesa to the bottom, offering awesome views of the desert below.
Valley of the Gods. This is like a mini-Monument Valley. It also has a bumpy but scenic, 17-mile drive through wonderful red rock towers and buttes.
Natural Bridges. Three massive natural bridges carved by water over millions of years.
Fort Bluff. A great recreation of a historical fort, honoring the original pioneers who arrived via a treacherous journey across the Colorado River. Beautiful grounds, a movie, treats, and fun options for kids.
Canyon de Chelly. Incredible cliff dwellings, towering red rock walls, and Navajo-run tours that will take you to dwellings and petroglyphs most will never see.

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