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Explore Canyon de Chelly
“What began as a trail-riding adventure with friends and family became a spiritual journey through a mystical land,” writes Christine Duval-Sentry of Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Shown are Anasazi petroglyphs.
Plan now for a future equestrian adventure in Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeast Arizona.
Editor’s note: At this writing, the
Article and Photos by Christine Duval-Sentry
National Monument is currently
Navajo Nation is reporting the highest per-capita COVID-19 infection rate in the United States. The Navajo Nation Department of Health has established a COVID-19 fund to help the Navajo Nation respond to the pandemic. To donate, click here. Canyon de Chelly closed to visitors. Check the NPS website (nps.gov) for updates. For updates on the overall NPS response to COVID-19, go to nps.gov/ coronavirus.
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Stunning Destination Canyon de Chelly National Monument, which is located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona, near Chinle. The labyrinth monument is made up of four gorges: Canyon de Chelly; Canyon de Muerto; Black Rock Canyon; and Monument Canyon. Canyon walls rise to more than 1,000 feet above the floor. Elevation ranges from 5,500 feet to just over 7,000 feet above sea level. >> Summer 2020
