Canyon de Chelly (shay) is a stunning national monument in northeastern Arizona, featuring dramatic red rock formations and ancient cliff dwellings that showcase the rich history of the Navajo Nation. The canyon is home to a diverse ecosystem and offers breathtaking views, hiking trails, and opportunities to learn about the cultural significance of the area through guided tours led by Navajo guides. The gallery features a number of photographs from the White House Trail, the only trail to the bottom of the canyon that does not require a guide. Still, a scheduled Jeep tour with a guide is not to be missed.
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View Behind the Camera
So much to see from the camera. (9209)
The Canyon Floor
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The Canyon Floor
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The Canyon Floor
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Navajo Road System
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Peering Through the Bluffs
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As It Landed
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Looks Like It Belongs Here
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So Far, It Balances Well
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Upper White House Trail
The only trail to the bottom of the canyon that does not require a Navajo guide. Very picturesque! (244)
White House Trail
More of the trail as you descend. (9242)
Along White House Trail
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Along White House Trail
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Along White House Trail
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Along White House Trail
Prickly pear cactus with fruit. (1859)
Face in the Crowd
Along Whitehouse Trail. (9250)
Along White House Trail
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Along White House Trail
Same scene, but looking back up. (9265)
White House Ruins
Ancestral Puebloans, also known as the Anasazi, lived here between AD 1050 and 1300. (9274)
Along White House Trail
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Canyon Floor
Find the dwelling. (9284)
Muddy Road
4-wheeling in the riverbed. (9371)
Canyon Floor Panoramic
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Spider Rock
750' high and a feature of TV commercials. (9290)
Spider Rock
Spider Rock is considered a sacred place where the Navajo connect with their spirituality and the teachings of their ancestors. (9308)
Last Night at Canyon de Chelly
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