Great views can be had from along Hwy 163, but to really get up close and personal you'll need to visit the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. From the visitor center, a rough and unpaved scenic driving loop covers 15 miles of stunning valley views. Authorized guides take tours into otherwise inaccessible areas.
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
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