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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park


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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