Home to “The Wave,” the breathtaking geologic formations of Vermilion Cliffs require a little planning and effort to visit. You can take tours of the canyon with local tour guides. There is no fee to enter the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Many of the trails will take you past some of the area’s best-preserved ruins. There are incredible hikes through the Canyon de Chelly, Canyon del Muerto, and Monument Canyon, with several scenic overlooks. The National Monument is dotted with prehistoric rock art and ancient cliff dwellings of the Anazaki and Puebloan people – the White House Ruins and Mummy Cave are notable remains of ancient Pueblo villages. The monument’s main feature, other than magnificent sandstone cliffs surrounding a verdant canyon, is the towering Spider Rock Spire reaching nearly 800 feet. Learn about the Native American people who continue to inhabit this awe inspiring region. Canyon De Chelly National Monument is a striking canyon area of rock formations and archaeological sites in northeastern Arizona. Located in the Navajo and Apache counties in northeastern Arizona, the park covers 346 square miles (900 square kilometers) of semi-desert grassy plains as well as the highly colorful badlands of the Painted Desert.Įxplore some of Arizona’s lesser-known natural wonders deep inside Navajo tribal lands. Petrified Forest National ParkĪn incredibly unique natural wonder of Arizona is the Petrified Forest National Park. There are lots of guided scenic boating tours, or you can rent a boat to explore on your own. You can rent a houseboat, have an incredible glamping experience at Under Canvas Lake Powell, or do a combined lodging and rafting package. There is so much to do at Lake Powell, understandably, hiking and watersports are two of the most popular activities. With perfect weather and warm water, it’s no wonder almost two million people choose to vacation there each year.
Nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline trace pristine blue waters against the red rock canyon. Lake Powell is the ultimate outdoor playground with some of the most spectacular scenery. Located in northern Arizona, stretching up into southern Utah, Lake Powell is a tranquil section of the Colorado River in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. These are just some of the hundreds of species in the park.
You might be lucky to see black bears and deer in the upper elevations. If wildlife is your thing, be on the lookout for bobcats, coyotes, the pig-like javelina, and desert tortoise in the lower elevations. Hike the Signal Hill Trail to see the petroglyphs of the ancient Hohokam people. In the eastern Rincon Mountain District, the Cactus Forest Loop Drive offers impressive views of the desert landscape.
The most bio-diverse desert in Northern America, in the mountainous regions of the park, are pine and coniferous forests that create a striking canvas of green. The park is divided into two sections – East & West, straddling either side of the city of Tucson. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is a sacred area that straddles the state lines of Arizona and Utah near the Four Corners area.Īs well as iconic giant cacti, the Saguaro National park offers a diverse landscape beyond the desert botanical garden, wildlife, hiking, and scenic driving routes. There is no swimming allowed there, but you can swim further up or downstream.
You can also see the bridge from four viewpoints in the parking lot.įollow the Pine Creek Trail directly under the bridge, where you will find an inviting pond where Pine Creek pools. Some trails wind along Pine Creek to mossy waterfalls that feel entirely out of place in Arizona’s typical desert landscape. Most are short at under a mile but can be steep and rocky in places. Under and around the bridge, there are several hiking trails. There are picnic tables and a paved road on top of the bridge for those who like a more leisurely pace. You have incredible views of Pine Creek from the top of the bridge and astonishing rock formations to explore inside the tunnel. He eventually claimed squatter’s rights and settled his family in the small valley in 1898. He sheltered in the cave for three days after being chased by a group of Apaches. Prospector David Gowan discovered the bridge in 1877. The geological wonder features a trickling waterfall from the top of the natural bridge into Pine Creek, the final touch to the fairytale setting. The 183-foot-high Tonto Natural Bridge spans Pine Creek with a 400 feet long and 150 feet wide cave.
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